Showing posts with label san francisco 49ers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label san francisco 49ers. Show all posts

Monday, February 4, 2013

Super Bowl XLVII: Why the Baltimore Ravens Beat the San Francisco 49ers

Super Bowl 


(Super Dome image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

And my pick was:

 49ers: 30
Ravens: 28

 I thought it would be a high-scoring game. Both teams combined to tally over 60 points. 

 I hope everyone enjoyed themselves across the football world. 

 Any comments about the non-call toward the end of the game rates as pure speculation. San Francisco had plenty of other opportunities to score. In general, if you are relying on a call to win a game, you are making excuses. 

 The Ravens took advantage early and dug a hole that the 49ers couldn't get out of. That is one way to win a game.

 All hail the Baltimore Ravens: Super Bowl Champs!

 Here are some of my football-related interview features that you might be interested in reading:
Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle/NE Patriot Discusses ALS-Concussion Link
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Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome. I appreciate everyone's who has seen my digital creation.
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Name-dropper 
These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...
Not just sports though...
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Classic headline: Those great hockey cards
Nothing topped the meaning that these hockey cards still hold. Here is the special feature that still ranks among the most-read articles that I've written since 2011: 
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
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Baseball cards

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away. 

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories:  When Baseball Cards were King.
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Classic Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena
Here is my most recent feature article about a live XFE Cage Wars event that I attended. I encourage fans of any sport to attend one of these events when you can. The excitement of the crowd and the efforts of the fighters will likely win you over to this superb athletic adventure.
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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Super Bowl XLVII Pick: San Francisco 49ers or Baltimore Ravens?


Super Bowl 


(Super Dome image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

I left off yesterday by typing... "And so the pick is.....
On second thought, tune in tomorrow at this same web site. I've always loved a cliffhanger.  ;-)" Therefore it's time to offer my pick for today's Super Bowl, with whatever that's worth.

 As hockey and baseball have always been my two main (equally loved sports), football isn't my area of expertise. 

 I've learned that we have two brothers coaching against each other today and that the quarterbacks are both good. Ray Lewis continues to seek redemption. A well-liked former Philadelphia Eagle, Wilbert Montgomery is the Ravens running back's coach. 

 In the regular season: 
The Ravens scored one more point (398) than the 49ers (397).

 The 49ers allowed far less points to be scored (273) than the Ravens (344). 

 The point spread for today's game favors the 49ers by approximately 4 points. 

 Anyone who makes their pick is purely doing so based on a hunch, which can be an educated guess, or simply a a dart thrown at the board. Along with the input of some seasoned family members, friends and colleagues, my pick is:

 49ers: 30
Ravens: 28

 Do not base your call on my hunch. I don't have any money riding on this game in office pools, or the like. Enjoy what is a great national (and worldwide) spectacle with those who you will be with today.

Here are some of my football-related interview features that you might be interested in reading:
Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle/NE Patriot Discusses ALS-Concussion Link
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I'm truly humbled that all of my online features have combined to generate millions of hits since I first began my digital adventure on Labor Day, 2010. Thank you to everyone in this regard.
Add me on Facebook  
Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page 
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Some GREAT WEBSITES from some fine digital friends:

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

Meltzer's Musings via Bill Meltzer at HockeyBuzz.com 

Free eBooks Daily
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A strong thank you to everyone who has been downloading my eBook: Fast Fiction and Other Stuff on Amazon.com 

Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome. I appreciate everyone's who has seen my digital creation.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name-dropper 
These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...
Not just sports though...
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Classic headline: Those great hockey cards
Nothing topped the meaning that these hockey cards still hold. Here is the special feature that still ranks among the most-read articles that I've written since 2011: 
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
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Baseball cards

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away. 

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories:  When Baseball Cards were King.
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Classic Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena
Here is my most recent feature article about a live XFE Cage Wars event that I attended. I encourage fans of any sport to attend one of these events when you can. The excitement of the crowd and the efforts of the fighters will likely win you over to this superb athletic adventure.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Super Bowl XLVII: San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens

Super Bowl 


(Super Dome image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

The parties, commercials, office pools, conjecture, open rants, purchases, preparations will soon be set. Oh yes, the game will be played as well. 

 My prediction for who will win Super Bowl XLVII is steeped in over four decades of football watching, some on the field playing as a child and observations about the passionate fans across the world who love this sport. 

 No deep digital analysis, just a pick for who will win, who will obviously lose and the score. 

 And so the pick is.....
On second thought, tune in tomorrow at this same web site. I've always loved a cliffhanger.  ;-)

 Here are some of my football-related interview features that you might be interested in reading:


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I'm truly humbled that all of my online features have combined to generate millions of hits since I first began my digital adventure on Labor Day, 2010. Thank you to everyone in this regard.
Add me on Facebook  
Follow me on Twitter @SeanyOB
Visit my RantSports Author Page 
Visit my Examiner Contributor Page 
Visit my Yahoo Contributor Page 
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Some GREAT WEBSITES from some fine digital friends:

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

Meltzer's Musings via Bill Meltzer at HockeyBuzz.com 

Free eBooks Daily
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A strong thank you to everyone who has been downloading my eBook: Fast Fiction and Other Stuff on Amazon.com 

Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome. I appreciate everyone's who has seen my digital creation.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name-dropper 
These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...
Not just sports though...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Classic headline: Those great hockey cards
Nothing topped the meaning that these hockey cards still hold. Here is the special feature that still ranks among the most-read articles that I've written since 2011:
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
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Baseball cards

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away. 

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories:  When Baseball Cards were King.
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Classic Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena
Here is my most recent feature article about a live XFE Cage Wars event that I attended. I encourage fans of any sport to attend one of these events when you can. The excitement of the crowd and the efforts of the fighters will likely win you over to this superb athletic adventure.
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Sunday, January 20, 2013

NFL Championships and the Gamblers Among Us


For all the gamblers (and other pool players) out there...here's your NFL Championship Sunday fix:

New England over Baltimore

San Francisco over Atlanta

No point spreads, no deep gridiron philosophy. Just the winners.

If I'm wrong, you pay your bookie. If I'm  half-right, it's a push. If I'm totally right, send me 10%.
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Some GREAT WEBSITES from some fine digital friends that I know you will enjoy:

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

Meltzer's Musings via Bill Meltzer at HockeyBuzz.com 

Free eBooks Daily
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I am truly humbled that all of my online features have combined to generate over 4 million hits since I first began my digital adventure on Labor Day, 2010. Thank you to everyone who has read my thoughts.

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Visit my Examiner Contributor Page where my growing portfolio of sports' features are easily accessible. 

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Quick Reads and Other Stuff on Amazon.com 

These stories were specifically written for people who like to read, but don't have much time to do actually do so. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome. 

Some readers like to write reviews of the book on the Amazon site as well. All comments are welcomed. Well, the good ones are, lol, but you know what I mean. 
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Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo interview features that might interest you:





The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

Broadcast Journalist Erin Como Reveals Her Model for Success
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Recent headline: Inside Access with the Philadelphia Flyers

It was another positive visit to training camp yesterday. The Flyers' organization has always treated me with respect and decency. It is rightfully recognized as one of the best in the city and in all of sports.

The assembled roster for this 2013 half-year is good. Time will tell if this team can have in-season player development among the "youngsters", withstand injuries and also beat better competition during the first 48 and expected subsequent spring session.

Game day, today against the Pittsburgh Penguins, looks to be a nice iced treat.

The members of the Philadelphia media are only seen through their words and media appearances. Behind the scenes, they are a solid collective group of hard-working, talented people. Much as in any profession, their efforts generally go unnoticed (or are not fully appreciated) by the general public.

Working in the media - be it on a FT, PT, or freelance basis, is not an easy endeavor. Travel, long hours, pressured deadlines, etc. are all accomplished by those people who can meet the challenge.

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This article consistently ranks among the most popular of the 1,400+ features that I've been fortunate to have published since February, 2011...

Classic headline: Those great hockey cards

Nothing topped the meaning that these hockey cards still hold. Here is the special feature that still ranks among the most-read articles that I've written since 2011:
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.

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Baseball cards

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our childhood memories: 
When Baseball Cards were King.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
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Classic Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 

Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena

I encourage fans of any sport to attend one of these events when you can. The excitement of the crowd and the efforts of the fighters will likely win you over to this superb athletic adventure.

Here is my most recent feature article about a live XFE Cage Wars event that I attended.

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