While in the midst of a cold, classic winter, we tied an all-time record high temperature in the Twin Cities today: 46 Fahrenheit, which is about 8 Celcius or so. We hadn't been above the freezing point prior to today in three or four weeks, and many days this winter have seen highs way, way below the freezing point (as in 0 Fahrenheit, or about -17 Celcius). So I'm in a very good mood today.
It's therefore the case that if it's "nuance" (or what passes for it) you're after, check out my January 26, January 27, and January 29 posts. If, on the other hand, you'd like to giggle at someone's shot-in-the-dark football prediction, today's posting might be just the ticket.
So, here are my Super Bowl thoughts: a lot of folks are talking about the fact that Pittsburgh has won multiple Super Bowls, whereas Arizona has never been to one. Some people seem to think that matters, while others do not. I don't really think it matters, due in large part to so many players shifting teams so often these days; in a sense, there really are no "set" teams from year to year anymore. This is sad in a way, but it also means that each season (and post-season) is more of a unique adventure than was the case, say, fifteen or twenty years ago and prior to that.
This would seem to mean that Arizona has a shot at winning the Super Bowl this year. Yes, they do. Yet Arizona is the feel-good, quirky club in this year's Super Bowl equation, whereas Pittsburgh is simply the more solid all-around (if also more boring) team. History suggests that the more solid all-around team wins more often than not. Hence, I pick Pittsburgh to win, though I must admit that I will hope for an Arizona victory...and a great halftime show by Bruce Springsteen. (It may be more likely that we get the latter than the former....)
Hasslington's Super Bowl Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Arizona Cardinals 17.
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I was close. The final score was Pittsburgh 27, Arizona 23.
Are you playing Horseshoes?
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