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The Real Super Bowl.

I absolutely loved the Steelers and the Broncos growing up. Two of the hardest hitting teams in the NFL right now. Somebody is going to get carried off the field on Sunday afternoon between Troy Polamalu and John Lynch. I’d like to see a cage match between those two.

Now for the game…it isn’t a secret who I’m going to pick. Let me tell you why.

1. Unis - barely. Steelers have such a sweet look, it’s a shame to root against them.

2. The Smith Factor - Rod Smith is the greatest guy in the league. He is the ultimate team guy…Troy Brown is in the same league.

3. Coaches - Both guys will straight up tell you like it is. If their team looked ridiculous on that day - they’ll say it first. However…Cowher didn’t draft Maurice Clarrett BUT he doesn’t have any rings either. Toss-up.

4. Weather - it doesn’t matter. These teams rely on the other team making mistakes, getting intimidated, or loosing their nerve as a result of the serious slobber knocking they do.

5. Home Field Advantage is a very real thing in Denver. I can remember sitting in the South Stands feeling the stadium move underneath my feet. It is loud. And it is a mile high.

It is going to be a brutal, close game. Can Jake Plummer continue to play with his helmet out of his tailbone pad? I hope so. I’m stickin’ with my Broncs…