Rants and Ruminations

I don’t know how I could even look myself in the mirror and consider myself a man if I didn’t weigh in with picks for Super Bowl 43.  For some reason I am really less than enthused about this year’s big game.  I would actually like to see both teams lose but since that can’t happen, let’s see what it will take for each team to win.

For Pittsburgh to win

• The DB’s must keep Boldin and Fitzgerald in front of them and limit the YAC yards those guys get.
• Warner must feel as much pressure as possible which should make him make stupid mistakes and take advantage of his fumble-itis.
• The running game needs to show up.  Arizona is too capable of scoring quickly.  Long, sustained drives are imperative.
• TE’s need to have a big day and keep the chains moving.

For Arizona to win

• Put pressure on Big Ben but keep him contained.  He will kill you if you let him run around and buy time.
• James needs to have a good day to keep the defense from swallowing up Boldin and Fitzgerald.
• Break Hines Ward’s leg.
• Break it again.
• This game will be decided by the offensive and defensive lines of Arizona.  If they show up and play well the Cards have a real chance.

Final Prediction: Pittsburgh 24-14