Who Will Win vs. Who I Want to Win

Originally Posted on Foxsports.com on January 12, 2006.

Disclaimer:  Don't expect hardcore statistics or reasons why a team will win.  My philosophy is that if you torture numbers, they will admit to anything.  And we all know how reliable information gotten from torturing is...

Bears vs. Panthers

OK, I admit I was a Bears fan in 1985.  And yes, I am a fairweather fan of the Bears.   Good Grief, I was a teenager back then.  And I tend to follow players more than teams.  There hasn't been anyone there in the last few years that I have been entertained and amazed by as much as Walter Payton, Wiliam Perry, Jim McMahon and company.  This year's team is a bit rough, but they have muddled through the season.  I don't have a lot of confidence in the offense, but hey, they've gotten this far.

Want to win: Chicago Bears

Will win: Carolina Panthers

 

Broncos vs. Patriots

I do not like the Patriots despite the fact that they have recognized the talents of Tim Dwight and Ellis Hobbs.  As a champion of the underdog, I think the time has come for the end of their stranglehold of the Super Bowl.  How long can the magic hold?

Want to Win:  Denver Broncos (Maybe this should be want to lose:  Patriots as that is my stronger feeling at the moment)

Will Win:  Denver Broncos

 

Seahawks vs. Redsklns

Of these two teams, I follow the Redskins more than the Seahawks.  My brother now lives in Washington and is a big fan of Mike Holmgren.  I like Joe Gibbs.  Rest assured that there will be multiple phone calls and heckling going on during the game.  The Redskins have the entertainment edge (despite Alexander's onfield heroics) because I think Clinton Portis will eventually have a bestselling book describing his multiple personalities.

Want to Win:  Washington Redskins

Will Win:  Seattle Seahawks

 

Colts vs. Steelers

 I love watching Peyton Manning play.  I don't know why.  He caught my eye when he was at Tennessee.  He reminds me of the geeky shy kid at school that everyone ignores until he does something spectacular.  Or scary.  I also like the Colts because they have Dungy, Dallas Clark and Bob Sanders.  Bob Sanders has little concern for what happens to his body when he tackles someone.  He played that way in college and has kept it up.  Probably my other attraction to the Colts is the streak of loses they have in the playoffs - it's that underdog thing.  The Steelers are fine - but I'm more of a pass girl than a rush girl (let the sorority jokes begin). 

Want to Win:  Indianapolis Colts

Will Win:  Indianapolis Colts.