North: Here's what makes the Super Bowl so super
Is the hype for the Super Bowl where it should be?
Now listen up: it's called the Super Bowl and what will be "super" about it?
Maybe there will be a great game by the aging future Hall of Famer (Peyton Manning) or by the young superstar (Cam Newton).
How about four or five outstanding plays or a fluke interception that goes for a touchdown as the superlatives fly? Or maybe the hype alone is what makes it "super."
Does Manning verses Newton, the old against the young sell? Yes.
How about the rarity of Cam Newton, a Heisman Trophy winner, national champion and a Super Bowl quarterback rolled into one? Yes.
Of course for those in Chicago, we have fan favorite in Ron Rivera as the head coach of the possible Super Bowl winner.
But what really makes it the Super Bowl?
It is the NFL and America celebrating the end of the season by crowning a champion. It's big business at its best. Corporate America shells out millions for commercials that sometimes outperform the game. The parties, the wagering, the winning, the competition and even the greed are all part of the Super Bowl experience, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
And then there are the celebrations afterward. The call from some to make it an official holiday would contribute even more to the record numbers of sick days next Monday. And why not - it's the American way.
Some old Derrick surfaces:
I have been watching Derrick Rose, and lately he is starting to remind me of the old days so he must be feeling better.
Will he ever be what he once was? Probably not, but if he can follow the Dwyane Wade example of being second banana he will be better off.
I know Jimmy Butler isn't LeBron James, but every general manager would want Butler on his team. He plays solid defense, is talented offensively and never gets hurt.
After a reported chat, Rose and Butler have decided they can coexist successfully. Now I'm finding the Bulls more pleasant to watch.
I admit it was more of a grind under Tom Thibodeau, yet the Bulls have lost four straight at home. Of course that could be more about focus and coaching.
Health also has been the bugaboo with this team from Rose to Joakim Noah. The Bulls have never been completely healthy this year, so it's still like it was before - all hands on deck.
Rose, who missed 31 games last season, has only missed six games this season. Keep your fingers crossed!
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