Well, along with the game, a lot of attention goes to the commercials during the Super Bowl. Everyone has their favorite, and I think mine has to be this one.

Gotta love a kid who loves him momma and his Doritos that much.

This was a great game last night. I can’t even begin to list all the things the Saints did that impressed me. The onside kick to start the second half was pure genius. It was so unexepected and executed perfectly. Or how about that barrel roll reception to get the two point conversion late in the game? Or the one interception that came just at the right moment? This Super Bowl had highlights a plenty. These were the two last undefeated teams late in the season. This was a great foorball year.

One of the best things about the Super Bowl, besides the game, are the commercials that run. Some of the best advertising takes place during the Super Bowl. I went on YouTube trying to find some of my favorites. And someone already saved me the trouble.

The AFC won the first ever pre-Super Bowl Pro Bowl 41-34. In a game where everyone tries to avoid injury, long runs and high scores are the name of the game. Football is a hard contact sport, where injury is likely on any play. One misstep, one awkward hit can ruin a player’s night, year or career. So, playing a game that means nothing in a sport prone to injury is not a true game. It’s a shell of a game. Even the players commented that it feels more like touch football than anything. And the outcome means nothing. There’s no advantage to winning the game. At least with baseball’s all-star game, the winning division gets home field advantage in the World Series. While I initially hated the idea, I now follow all-star game wanting to know which division will get the advantage. Football needs to do something different with their version of the all-star game.

Well, the stage is set, the players are positioned.  New Orleans is set to play the Indianapolis Colts, the two teams that went the longest with unbeaten streaks this regular season.  Who’s your pick?  Do you root for the sentimental favorite New Orleans, still recovering from the effect of Katrina, or do you want the Colts, who run with the efficiency of the Patriots but have more character? 

Well, here’s an article that discusses the past football weekend and offers some advice for choosing your rooting interest for the Super Bowl.  Read TMQ’s article here.

Well, I checked my playoff bracket to see how I fared during the second week. I somehow got the matchups mised up for the divisional playoffs. I realized my goof when my one matchup both won their respective games. So, my bracket is officially a bust.

When football is in season, there is one columnist I love reading.  Gregg Easterbrook, also known as the Tuesday Morning Quarterback, write for Page 2 on ESPN.com.  He recaps the wee’s games and offers insight into why certain teams seem to be flourishing while others are floundering.  What I really love are his tangent sections.  Every once in a while, he’ll comment on current affairs, astro-physical news, or entertainment in general.  He’s a great writer, intelligent, witty, and just fun to read.

Don’t believe me?  Check out his latest column here.

Well, after the first weekend of Wildcard playoffs in the NFL, I have to admit my staggering ability to pick the wrong team.  I went 1-3 in picking the winning team; the only one I got right was Jets-Bengals.  My bracket isn’t busted, but it’s pretty close, especially if I have another weekend like this last one.

Why wait for March Madness?  Why not do a bracket for the upcoming NFL playoffs? I decided to put together a bracket for the upcoming NFL playoffs just to have a little bit of fun. Download the blank bracket here.

  I can’t offer cash for getting the picks right. So, let’s have some fun. Download my copy of the bracket here. I’m not an expert, just a fan wanting to have some fun.

It’s Tuesday and now can talk about it… What the hell happened on Sunday? Seriously, we got beat by Oakland. I spent three days making fun of Lisa when the Steelers got beat by them because they are so bad. I just cannot believe that Denver got beat by those guys. Now I hope we don’t make the playoffs.