CHEDDARMAGEDDON!
"Winning isn't everything...it's the only thing"
Vince Lombardi
It's finally here. The ultimate Sunday. A day where two teams will go blow for blow on the gridiron. One will leave as champion. The other will live in agonizing defeat for another year. The history books are waiting for the ink to dry. Will Big Ben get the thirs Super Bowl of his young career? Or will Aaron Rodgers give nightmares to the 22 other teams who decided he wasn't worth a first round pick? Here is the tale of the tape.
The Packers
Titletown U.S.A isn't just a nickname. It's the city that holds the first two Super Bowl trophies. It's the home to the frozen tundra known as Lambue Field. It's home to 21 half of fame careers. Home to the biggest rivalry in the sport. Home to cheese heads and lambue leaps and Bart Starrs and Brett Favres. Home to Lombardi.
The road to the Super Bowl wasn't easy for Green Bay. They squeaked in as the Number 6 seed with a 10-6 record after beating their biggest rival in the final week of the season. They took down the Eagles. They pummeled the Falcons. Then they went to Soldier Field and beat their biggest rival again, ensuring their spot in the biggest game of the year. Here they stand now with a chance at history. For Rodgers it isn't just about redemption. It isn;t about being in the conversation with Starr and Favre. It's about putting another diamond on that Super Bowl Ring and bringing the Lombardi Trophy back home.
The Steelers
The Steelers are no strangers to the big stage. They've been here 7 times before, 6 times they left as champion. They've hoisted the trophy more times than any other team in NFL history. From Immaculate Receptions to Immaculate Redemptions, the Steelers have built the most successful franchise in NFL history. Steeler Nation is one of the most devoted fan bases in sports and anywhere you see a Terrible Towl flying, you'll hear stories of champions, Steel Curtains, and Bill Cowher's jaw.
This year the Steelers faced an uphill climb. Big Ben was suspended for four games after some off the field incidents. Luckily his defense and a little known running back named Rashard Mendenhall stepped it up and took the Steelers to the title game again. Will this be title number 7 or will it be the end of a dynasty?
The Game
Can Aaron Rodgers lead his dynamic offense to the promise land? Can the Pittsburgh D shut down Rashard Mendenhall? Will Big Ben get redemption? Will BJ Raji get his 2nd career interception? When all is said and done who will hoist the Lombardi trophy and who will stuff his face into his hands, alone in the locker room?
The Prediction
Green Bay Packers - 27
Pittsburgh Steelers - 24
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