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  • John Elway Or Peyton Manning – Who’s The Better QB

    Not many can match John Elway in stamina, or thrills. Elway participated in nine Pro Bowl selections and appeared in five Super Bowls for the Denver Broncos, winning two of them.

    Elway entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, and was eventually named executive vice president of football operations for the Broncos in 2011.

    His stamina is legendary – known as the 4th quarter QB – and famous for his “cannon arm” there wasn’t anyone better to watch. He did get a reputation for getting to Super Bowls, and losing, a rep he tried hard to overturn, but he did. He eventually won 2 Super Bowls, consecutively – first against the Packers in Super Bowl XXXII – then the Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII.

    “I couldn’t be happier about my career. I don’t know that Joe Montana could have enjoyed his four Super Bowl wins as much as I enjoyed my two because he never lost. The Super Bowl is the ultimate win, but it’s also the ultimate loss. The high was higher because I felt the lowest of the low.”
    – John Elway

    Now, with similar drive, talent and 4th quarter tenacity, along comes Peyton Manning. Manning has contributed to the Denver Broncos being on top again – with a 2013 record of 12 wins 3 losses and the division leaders.

    Manning’s style is more reserved than Elway’s but the Denver Post said about him: Manning, deservedly, is the man of the moment. His precision passing, intense leadership and narrow-eyed intensity on the field, combined with his aw-shucks demeanor off the field have made him Denver’s darling.

    Manning tends to stay in the pocket, but his precision is unmistakable. He’s a pro at putting that ball where it needs to go, remember that 50th TD pass to Eric Decker this season.

    But Elway threw caution to the wind – Denver Post called him, a gambler and an improviser.

    “John Elway,” the late Pat Summerall once said, “is the master of the inconceivable pass thrown to the unreachable spot.”

    Elway’s arm strength, running ability and intuitiveness, with some recklessness thrown in made him the one to watch. He was exciting and forever surprising fans.

    But when it comes to stats – Manning has Elway beat. Elway’s numbers in passing are nothing compared to Manning’s. Elway threw 51,475 career yards, and achieved 300 touchdowns – as well as running 3,407 yards.

    Manning, on the other hand, has thrown 64,698 yards – 487 touchdowns with a record breaking season 51 touchdown passes. The record set by the Patriots QB – Brady, in 2007.

    But really, it all comes down to style – and when it comes to style and heart throbbing intense games, Elway was definitely the one to watch.

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  • Colin Kaepernick and 49ers Loss to Cost Him an Eyebrow?

    There’s been an underlying bet floating around the NFL that promises to leave fans in hysterics! The Seahawks – 49ers game was probably the most highly anticipated game of the week just because of the “bet.” For those who don’t know exactly what the bet entailed, the quarterback for the losing team agreed to shave one eyebrow! Not both, just one – which makes it even worse. Who really wants to walk around with one eyebrow?

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    Well, judging from the Seahawks’ 29-3 domination over the 49ers, there’s really no question as to who would be carving off one eyebrow. Seahawks QB Russell Wilson surely didn’t lose the game. So of course, the victim is none other than 49ers’ star quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. Although foes of the 49ers would automatically find it hilarious, I’m more than sure even die-hard 49er fans would silently partake in the comedic banter. It’s all in good fun, entertainment, and kind sportsmanship. So, the question of the hour is: Did Colin Kaepernick really go bald on one brow?

    The day after the game, the second segment of the commercial aired. Wilson and Kaepernick both stand in the mirror, as Kaepernick begins applying the shaving cream. Then, as the dirty deed is done, the commercial ends! Judging from the commercial’s comical sketch, it’s plain to see the bet was all in fun for publicity purposes. Although Kaepernick put the razor to his face, it didn’t really look like he’d went in for the kill.  According to Fansided, Kaepernick didn’t really shave his eyebrow. But, it sure was a motivating factor to tune into the game. However, a bet is indeed a bet. So, we’ll just have to see if Kaepernick decided to be a good sport, and do it for fun.

    The day after the game, the second segment of the commercial aired. Wilson and Kaepernick both stand in the mirror, as Kaepernick begins applying the shaving cream. Then, before the dirty deed is done, the commercial ends! Judging from the commercial’s comical sketch, it’s plain to see the bet was all in fun for publicity purposes. According to Fansided, of course, Kaepernick didn’t really shave his eyebrow. But, it sure was a motivating factor to tune into the game. However, a bet is indeed a bet. So, we’ll just have to see if Kaepernick decided to be a good sport, and do it for fun.

     

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