Super Bowl Leaves Us With One Big Question

                                

Super Bowl XLIX ended on a disastrous call at the goal line that will surely haunt the Seahawks and their fans for years to come.  Many will wonder why Pete Carroll elected to throw the ball at the 1 yard line with three downs to spare and Marshawn Lynch in the backfield.  It goes to show us how such a small detail can determine the entirety of a game.

In life we are constantly asking ourselves "what if?" What if I had made that turn?, What if I would have made that phone call?, What If I had not put that there? They constantly replay in our minds like a bad nightmare that we cannot undo.  It is no different in Sports, every time a team makes a crucial, game altering mistake there is always questions as to why it was done and what could or should have been done differently. Unfortunately for the Seahawks like all the rest there is nothing that can be done but ask "What if?".

Looking at recent sports history we can come by many scenarios that caused us to question what was done.  What if Joe Torre had elected to start Mike Mussina instead of Kevin Brown in Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS?,  What if Greg Popovich had not taken out Tim Duncan in final seconds of Game 6 of the 2013 Finals?  These are decision that, like Carroll's were made with the best of hope but ultimately created moments that will live in infamy.

If the Super Bowl has taught us nothing else, it is that you must be certain the decision you make is worth the potential consequences that could come.  Second guessing when those consequences do arrive will do nothing more that create that wall of "What if" that lingers for the rest of time.

Super Bowl Sunday Is Here

                               

With all of the story lines like (Roger Goodell's state of the NFL, Marshawn Lynch's press conference, and Deflagate) out of the way it's now time for the thing we all have been waiting for...the game.  It's the time for two teams to put up or shut up.  The Seahawks and Patriots look to place their names in history and reign supreme over the NFL.  Seattle will bring the swagger and confidence of a defending champion, eyeing a repeat performance of last year's dominance.  New England on the other hand seeks redemption after suffering two Super Bowl defeats at the hands of Eli Manning and the Giants; as well as two treacherous controversies that have cast a dark shadow over their decade long success.

All of the betting lines have given this game a pick'em scenario, very fitting for a contest that many are considering to be one of the biggest of the decade.  To the winner goes the spoils is what they say, and with both old and recent history on each teams side, Super Bowl XLIX should give all the entertainment we are looking for.

The Stage is Set

                                 



Championship Sunday has passed and Superbowl XLIX is now upon us, ready for a showdown of familiar faces, but unfamiliar foes.  The defending champion Seahawks, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the NFC title game will take on the persistent and confident New England Patriots, whom had a dominant showing on the AFC side.  Both teams march into into Glendale with one goal, walking away with ultimate bragging rights.  Russell Wilson has the chance to build on his success and erect a legacy that will live in NFL folklore for years to come.  The opportunity to be a repeat champion never comes easy, especially for a young quarterback like Wilson.  For him to experience this so quickly is a very impressive and enviable accomplishment.  On the other side Tom Brady will be appearing in his record sixth Superbowl, looking to right the wrongs that were dealt to his seemingly invincible championship status at the hands of the New York Giants.  He will no doubt be determined to spoil the Seahawks dreams of back to back titles and recapture the glory that made him a household name. With so much to gin and lose on each side, this is sure to be an entertaining battle that should live up to the hype.  Who will come out on top? That is for America to tune in and find out.