So, the question is which coach or quarterback will be seeing this one over and over with the same dismal outcome. Will it be the young quarterback? Russell Wilson has the same part that Colin Kaepernick played last year. He ended the game with 3 consecutive incomplete passes. Or will it be head coach Pete Carroll or John Fox. This time the "rookie" coach (in his first Super Bowl) is Pete Carroll. Fox's team lost by a field goal in the final minute when he coached the Carolina Panthers to their first (and only) Super Bowl appearance. I am certain that Fox relives that game in his dreams even if it didn't occur on Groundhog Day.
Last year's Super Bowl was rare indeed, with the outcome decided on the very last play. The game used to be decided in the first half. That trend has tapered off. Five of the last six have been decided by less than seven points. When the game is that close, it is understandable that the quarterback or the head coach will feel as if just one play or one decision could have been the reason for their loss. Hence, the Groundhog Day analogy, Bill Murray relived the day over and over with the same outcome.
The other quarterback, Peyton Manning, had a Hall of Fame season. Throwing for more touchdowns than any other quarterback in history, I think. The Broncos were the best offensive team in the league this season. He has been NFL MVP five times! Yet, people have the opinion that he somehow underperforms in the big games. If he gets time in the pocket, he is likely to pick apart the Seahawks. But...
The the Seattle Seahawks were the best defensive team in the league. I'll go with them, because the best defense beats the best offense most of the time. The game is only eight hours and forty minutes away. Get cooking!
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