Some lingering thoughts before we make the journey over to Dolphin Stadium:
- It’s raining. It’s not raining hard, but it’s raining. What’s that mean as far as the game? Probably not much. However, the Colts were 2-3 playing on grass this season, while the Bears were nearly flawless in games played under unfavorable weather conditions. Chicago’s defense thrives on terrible weather. Chicago won two gritty games on the road in New York this year and beat up on the Saints in the snow two weeks ago. The Colts haven’t played in conditions quite like any of those games this season.
- Is anyone excited for Prince’s halftime show? Here in Miami, they’re hyping this up like it’s the greatest thing on Earth. Maybe I’m confused. I guess I liked Prince’s music in the '80s. But is he still relevant? Wasn’t he on “American Idol” last year performing? Billy Joel’s singing the National Anthem. Any way we can switch those acts up at the last second?
- I’m already sick of that Peyton Manning high school tango footage. It’s been out for two days, and it’s already been aired more than all the Mellencamp “Our Country” Chevy ads combined.
- Curious to see if there are any funny Super Bowl ads. Also curious to see what the GoDaddy.com people have in store for us. They rarely disappoint.
- Of all the experts I’ve seen on the various TV networks this week, I’d say three out of four are going with the Colts. Deion Sanders said the Bears are going to win, saying, “I’ve been on an island before, and I’m going to be on an island again. This isn’t the first time I’m on my own.” For what it’s worth, I’m with Deion. I think the Bears just dominate the time of possession battle, and win by a touchdown.
- Surveying the scene on South Beach this week, I’d say three out of every four fans roaming the streets are here supporting the Bears. Everywhere you turn, it’s “Ditka” this and “Ditka” that. I’m curious to see what the breakdown is inside the stadium.
- Two rookies are going to play a major role in this evening’s game: Joseph Addai and Devin Hester. Don’t be shocked if either win the game’s MVP Award.
Time to hop on the shuttle to the stadium ... More to come.
