Ryan: With the Super Bowl now just a couple days away, I’ve invited a few of my Patriots and non-Patriots friends to discuss the game and the betting.
First, the Pats have moved from 14 point favorites down to 11.5. Vegas is begging you to bet Pats… where would your money go? I’ve already stated and backed up the Patriots. Also worth discussing, these awesome bets:

How long will it take Jordin Sparks to sing the National anthem?
Over / Under 1 minute 42 seconds (UNDER)

Jack: Who is Jordin Sparks? Can’t they get a hot girl to do it? When it comes to the anthem, I hate that the Super Bowl is at a neutral site. How cool was it when the Indians had Danielle Peck sing before her ex, josh beckett started? If this game was being played in New York, you know Bridget Moynahan would be making her singing debut.

Ryan: I will admit that I bet on Billy Joel last during last year’s national anthem… if it weren’t for the rain and his short-breathedness, I’d have won big.

Jack: at least people have heard of Billy Joel. Seriously, who is Jordin Sparks?

Which QB Will Troy Aikman mention first after the Opening Kickoff?
Tom Brady or Eli Manning? (TOM BRADY)

Jack: I am going with the upset here. He will make reference to both Archie AND Peyton Manning before either of the two starting qb’s.

Matt: Is Peyton going to be at the game? If so, that determines a lot.

Ryan: I don’t think it matters. That’s a great O/U though: 20+ mentions of Peyton + Archie

Jack: or who gets mentioned more, Peyton or Archie. I would guess Peyton is mentioned at least 3 times more than his dad

How Many Times will Joe Buck mention Peyton Manning’s name during the Broadcast?
Over / Under 5 (OVER, WAY OVER)

Jack: Did Archie come up with this bet? This is the stupidest thing I have ever read. There is no senario where the under would come in.

Matt: Joe Buck is doing the game? He is the worst. by the way, this line is moving, i’d get on it at 5 if you can still find it.

Ryan: Do you ever answer questions with out asking questions?

Jack: Joe Buck is the 2007 Miami Dolphins of announcing

Jack: More importantly, will Shockey be on the sidelines. There is talk he will not show.

Will Don Shula be on the field to shake Belichick’s hand after the game?
Yes +250
No -400 (No way, he’ll have a heart attack when the Pats win

Jack: Definatly not. He would never be allowed on the field. And I would have to think he is smart enough to be hidden from the cameras should the Giants win. He does not want to be caught dancing around like a ballerina should the Pats fall.

Matt: That would be great if the NFL had Don Shula there to hand over the trophy. And hopefully that would be the end of the stupid 1972 Dolphin talk. And, if he were there to hand it to the Giants, it would be even better. Question is, would Boston fans rather have had the Yankees win a world series in the fall than lose to the Giants after an 18-0 start?

Jack: One important topic I would like to discuss, are the 1985 Bears the best post season team ever? In their first two playoff games they won 21-0 and 24-0. In Super Bowl XX, they defeated a weak NE Patriots team 46-10. When you look at the ‘85 Pats, and the ‘07 Giants, there are many similaritys. First, both teams had to play 3 games to get to the Super Bowl. Second, there were significant underdogs in the big game. Third, and most importantly, they are both very shaky at QB. I think that the 2007 Patriots need to defeat the Giants by at least 36 points to even be considered in the ‘85 Bears league. If it was possible to have the Bears team that played on Super Bowl Sunday go up against the Pats team that is about to play in a few days, there is no question in my mind the Lombardi Trophy would be headed to Chicago.

Matt: I think it is important to note that there is probably video of Jack doing the Super Bowl Shuffle. I would really like to see that. I will say that Jim McMahon is probably a better quarterback than Tom Brady, for sure; however, I think it is important to note that the Bears lost to the Dolphins in 1985. Additionally, they beat the Patriots twice. Wouldn’t that put history on the side of the Pats? I also think you have neglected to mention the best props: first to successfully challenge a play, longest play from scrimmage, # of Tynes missed fgs, highest rated ad in USAToday, and will there be a safety
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In Conclusion: Jack’s picking the Giants is a sad-sad day for America. Given his recent success during the regular season picking games, or total lack thereof, this is all but a guarantee that the Patriots will win. Thanks Jack.

Gregarious

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