I've been going back and forth with myself debating this game all week.
Trying to Decide who I should pick to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 48 has been equivalent to Archie Manning trying to decide which son he loves more. Its like the football gods decided to treat the world by matching up two of the all time great Quarterbacks in Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.
Football heaven.
After listening to analysts, radio talk show hosts, and even friends I've decided to make this pick.
The New England Patriots will represent the AFC in Super Bowl 48. As much as I want to be sold on all this "Peyton Manning will get over the hump this year" talk I just ain't buying it. The bottom line is I don't trust Peyton Manning in the big games anymore. I used too, but not any more. Peyton Manning hasn't gotten the job done since 2006. EIGHT years ago. Brady has won 10 of 14 match ups against Manning including a 2-1 record in the postseason.
Lets not forget the patriots rallied from 24-0 deficit to defeat the Broncos the season. Now don't get me wrong I've got nothing against Peyton Manning. He is one of the three best quarterbacks in NFL history. If he does get it done I'll be one of the first to congratulate him on capping off his record breaking year with a Super Bowl appearance.
Ali-Frazier, Palmer-Nicklaus, Larry Bird-Magic Johnson, and now Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. A showdown of the best of the best. History will made. Legendary careers for one of these Quarterbacks will be even more solidified. Broncos-Patriots. Brady-Manning.
Cant wait till Sunday.
