The Super Bowl Is Coming
This year Met Life Stadium, the home of the New York Giants, will host super bowl XLVIII. This will mark the 48th Super Bowl in American Football and the 44th annual championship game of the modern era NFL. It is scheduled to be held on February 2, 2014 and will be the first Super Bowl to be played outdoors in a cold weather environment. The North East is excited and proud to host this years coming Super Bowl, the season still has a long way to go but a few of the teams that are looking great so far are the New Orleans Saints, the Greenbay Packers and the Denver Broncos led by Peyton Manning.
The location of this year’s championship game has been the subject of much debate. Because the game will be held outdoors, in cold weather and is also the first game to be played on artificial turf in 38 years some of the franchises feel that there may be an unfair advantage. Those teams that are used to playing in a colder climate may have a bit of a leg up on their rivals from the south and mid-west. Harsher weather conditions also may play a role, as February in the North East is not known for its calm weather in the later winter months.
Despite the unpredictable conditions there are some real powerhouse teams this year. Peyton Manning and the Broncos are all but unstoppable reaching the halfway mark at 7-1. Manning is poised to not only break most single passing records but to raise the bar to levels before un-thought of. Amongst many achievements perhaps the most impressive is his 2,919 yards passing after only eight games. This is an unbelievable statistic considering the 3,000 yard passing season was only born in 1960 when Johnny Unitas threw for 3,099 yards. Manning is also leading or tied for the lead in completions (237), yards per attempt (8.8), passing touchdowns (29) and total touchdowns (30), over all an incredible player.
Taking into account the harsher climate and the unpredictable weather Super Bowl XLVIII is certainly going to be an interesting one. It’s still too early to call but the Broncos are almost a guaranteed contender this year and Manning has a whole half a season to continue to break records and wow the fans. I am thinking we may see a Broncos Packers match up in Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford I just hope both teams remember to bring their long johns.
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by Jarrad Kulick