by Bill Neal
A Super Black History Month moment will be played out on a grand stage for the world to see. KC Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Philly Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will be the first time ever Black signal-callers square off at the Big Dance . . . HOORAH!!!
The fact that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will face off against his brother Jason Kelce, center for the Philly Eagles, has to be unbelievable odds…but here’s a fun fact for you. The odds of me watching Rihanna in the halftime show are even greater! That’s right, I said it…and every cat out there over 60 is thinking it. Bring on Earth, Wind and Fire please! That being said, R&B legend “Babyface” singing “America the Beautiful,” that I can get with. And if he breaks out into “This Is For The Cool In You,” I won’t be mad at you!
Speaking of Super Bowl QBs, here are your five greatest Super Bowl quarterbacks of all time. #1 Terry Bradshaw, #2 Joe Montana, #3 Tom Brady, #4 Doug Williams, #5 Troy Aikman. That’s it, end of story, if you disagree, you know the drill, call me! That means you, “Big Ed” at Ace. 412-628-4856.
Your Super Bowl winner will be the team I told you would win back in August at training camp. The Kansas City Chiefs will beat the Philadelphia Eagles. And that, little Johnny, you can take to the bank!
Score: Chiefs 31, Eagles 24
MIKE PELAIA
COURIER STEELERS CENTRAL
by Mike Pelaia
Super Bowl LVII looks to be a good one. The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in what looks to me to be a high scoring affair. The Chiefs were the top scoring offense in the league, dropping 29.2 points per game while the Eagles were third overall, scoring 28.1.
Defensively, the Eagles ranked eighth overall allowing 20.2 points per game while the Eagles ranked 16th, allowing 21.7. While the Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes and his amazing talents, I can’t bet against the Eagles and Jalen Hurts.
Hurts is a winner and has proven that through college and now the pros. The Eagles are the better team running the football and will control the clock while Hurts limits mistakes and leads his team up and down the field. They also have the better defense, one that will pressure Mahomes consistently.
I expect a lot of action and a game for the ages with the Eagles coming out on top.
Score: Eagles 31, Chiefs 27
by Aubrey Bruce
When attempting to analyze the Super Bowl between the Eagles and Chiefs, one component stands out; defense.
The defense of the Eagles had a league-leading 70 regular season sacks and 8 more in the postseason. When the opposing team chooses to run the ball, they clog up the middle and force the back to run laterally, and swarm-tackles the runner. When the offense passes the ball, they employ and disguise the perfect mix of man-to-man and zone coverages to bait any inexperienced or experienced quarterback into committing costly picks by causing them to throw prematurely and by causing fumbles and sacks by holding onto the ball too long.
If Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, due to a previous ankle injury, is less than 90 percent, the Chiefs will ultimately lose the time of possession battle, thereby dooming their chances.
Score: Eagles 21, Chiefs 17
by Brandon Walker
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles have been the two most consistent teams all year long. However, I think it would be foolish to bet against Patrick Mahomes. But I will and here is why.
The men in the trenches will make a difference on Sunday, Feb. 12, for the Philadelphia Eagles. The offensive line takes over the game and the player who will benefit the most is Miles Sanders, who I predict will be Super Bowl MVP. Also, the worst unit on either team is the Chiefs secondary and that will be exploited.
Score: Eagles 34, Chiefs 27
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