The day is finally upon us. The most watched sporting event in the United States will be held this coming Sunday at 6:30 p.m. But this particular Super Bowl is special for many reasons. First of all, it marks the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl. Fifty years of some of the best games. In accordance, the NFL suspended the use of roman numerals for this one game. It’s simply “Super Bowl 50.” Furthermore, the Carolina Panthers, led by Cam Newton, had the best record in the NFL with a regular season record of 15-1. The Denver Broncos, led by veteran legend QB Peyton Manning, also had a phenomenal season.
Cam Newton has had the season of his life. The number one overall draft pick in the 2011 draft has produced magical numbers this season throwing 35 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 3,837 passing yards, 636 rushing yards and a passer rating of 99.4. Newton suffered two fractures in his back after a car accident near the Panthers stadium in December of 2014. Newton somehow came out of this awful situation and proceeded to light up the NFL. While Newton is the current face of the Panther’s franchise, he could not have done it alone. On defense, the Panthers are lead by captain linebacker Luke Kuechly who has also had himself a year. Kuechly shined in the AFC championship game intercepting future hall of fame QB Tom Brady twice. Josh Norman dominates the deep end shutting down several all-star wide receivers throughout the season.
Peyton Manning finds himself on the big stage for the fourth time in his career. He is the only quarterback to bring multiple teams to multiple Super Bowls. Manning is in his 19th season in the league and despite playing in the big game three times Peyton has only won it all one time. It is probable that this is Manning’s last season in the league and so he seeks to end his career on a high note. On the other side of the ball, the Broncos are led by linebacker Von Miller and defensive end Demarcus Ware, two highly coveted players.
The Panthers are the favorite to raise the Lombardi trophy due to their stellar regular season performance and domination of the AFC championship. I think this prediction is correct. Cam Newton has had the year of his life and the Panther’s have emerged as the hands down best team in the NFL. They have proved to the league that they can score touchdowns, reclaim the ball and score again. No team has ravaged through the league’s best teams the way the Panthers have. While Peyton Manning is regarded as one of the best QBs in league history, I believe he will be no match for the explosiveness of Cam Newton’s game. Cam Newton has become a lethal quarterback because of his immense versatility. The six foot five, 245 pound quarterback can not only hit his receivers on a dime, but if need be, can run the ball for important yardage gains. He will rip into the Bronco defense and will become one of the youngest quarterbacks to ever win the Super Bowl.
Newton has become a lethal quarterback because of his immense versatility. The six foot five, 245 pound quarterback can not only hit his receivers on a dime, but if need be, can run the ball for important yardage gains. He will rip into the Bronco defense and will become one of the youngest quarterbacks to ever win the Super Bowl.
The game will be played this Sunday February 7th, at 6:30 PM at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, Calif.
