Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV is going to be an epic match-up of two of the most successful NFL franchises of all-time. The Packers have won 12 league championships (9 NFL Championships and 3 Super Bowl titles). The Steelers have won a league-leading 6 Super Bowls. Something must give here. I am predicting a 27-17 victory for the Packers for the following reasons:
1. Aaron Rodgers IS the best QB in the NFL and is only getting better. His pin-point accuracy, excellent decision-making, and tremendous athletic ability, make him one of the better QBs of our time. It is only a matter of time before people start including him in the same company as Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. A Super Bowl victory on Sunday would put Rodgers in the discussion with Brady and Manning.
2. The Steelers offensive line is average at best, and below average without C Maurkice Pouncey (out due to a high ankle sprain). I would be very surprised if the Steelers ran the ball effectively versus the Packers' stellar defense. I expect the Packers' defense to create turnovers, get Big Ben on the run (which isn't really a horrible thing for the Steelers), and to stuff the run.
3. The Packers have better athletes at almost every position from QB to WR to DB to LB. They get to the ball fast. They make plays on defense. They have big physical receivers on offense. Their O line is massive. And, they have a QB that can run the ball pretty well.
4. Finally, the Packers have won 5 straight games by a total score of 145-71. The Steelers have not dominated anyone this season. Well, maybe Oakland, Carolina, and Cleveland, but those teams are non-playoff teams. The Packers are primed and ready to win their 13th league title and 4th Super Bowl Championship.
Packers 27, Steelers 17
The Phenom's Top 5 Fantasy NBA Players that did NOT make an All-Star Team
1. Monta Ellis/ GS: 10th overall fantasy producer in the NBA; 25.1 ppg, 5.6 apg, 3.4 rpg
2. LaMarcus Aldridge/ POR: 14 the overall producer; 21.2 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.3 bpg
3. Zach Randolph/ MEM: 16th overall producer; 20.2 ppg, 13.2 rpg
4. Raymond Felton/ NYK: 17th overall producer; 17.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 8.9 apg
5. Rudy Gay/ MEM: 18th overall producer; 20.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.9 apg
It is very difficult to argue against any player on the West All-Star roster, but Monta Ellis deserved a spot for sure. I'd say that Ellis deserved the spot more than Tim Duncan, based on this season's statistics. Duncan made the team simply due to his career achievements and his name. Ellis is 5th in the NBA in scoring (533 more points than Duncan)...I mean, c'mon!
MLB 2011 Top 5 Fantasy Draft Picks
1. Carlos Gonzalez/ COL
2. Albert Pujols/ STL
3. Miguel Cabrera/ DET
4. Troy Tulowitzki/ COL
5. Carl Crawford/ BOS
You might be wondering where Josh Hamilton is on this list. I think Hamilton could be the #1 fantasy producer in the MLB in 2011 IF...and only IF, he plays more than 150 games. Gonzalez, Cabrera, and Crawford will most likely play a full season, and will be at the top of the fantasy ranks throughout the season. On the other hand, if Pujols, Tulowitzki, and Hamilton stay relatively healthy, they could very well challenge for the top 3 in all of baseball.
The Phenom
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