It was the final drive in the AFC Championship game in Indianapolis. The Patriots had the ball and were down three points. Former Michigan Wolverine quarterback Tom Brady was poised to win another one against the Colts. He has won three Super Bowls and was 12-1 in his playoff career. Brady and the Patriots have been the one obstacle the Colts just couldn't get past.
Brady starts the drive at the Pats 21 and goes from the shotgun but throws incomplete. The next play, boom, 19 yard pass to to TE Ben Watson, this gets it out to the Pats own 40. Then Brady hit Evans for 15 yards to the Colts 45. The Patriots only have 24 seconds on the clock but are driving down four points.
Brady out of the shotgun passed and was intercepted by former Michigan cb/s Marlin Jackson who picked off his old teammate and seals the victory for the Colts. The AFC Championship was sealed on a play from a Michigan Man to a Michigan Man. It just wasn't the Michigan man I thought it would be.
Although Brady was intercepted on that final drive, I can't think of another quarterback I would want leading a team than him. When Brady was at Michigan, during practice, if he missed a pass or was off a little bit, Lloyd Carr would yell for Drew Henson to come in and take over. A former Michigan WR was telling me this one time.
I would want a QB that can be losing by 18 points in the AFC Championship game and lead his team to a game winning touchdown with under two minutes to go. I want a QB that can set a record for the biggest comeback in a championship game. Lets give it up to a QB that Didn't choke, that didn't throw the interception to lose the game. Lets give it up to Peyton Manning. You ask who do you want to lead your team. Well my answer is simple I want a QB that wont choke, that dont rely on field goals to win. I want Peyton Manning. You know it don't get any better then this. I just wish I could spell.
1colt I am excited for Manning to get the #### off his back. Maybe now fans will have a new QB to look up to. This was a big year for Peyton because he has all the endorsements and the Colts are going to ber in salary cap hell after this season in over
I am drawing a blank as to what Buckeye players you could compare this too but, if two former Buckeyes were in this situation you would know right away because you are a buckeye fan.
Marlin was also very overhyped at Michigan every year.
He is a scary champ, that is for sure. 3 rings, only Montana can talk beyond him...
Or maybe Bradshaw?
I was nervous but I felt justified by my pre-season picks/hopes for Feb. 4, # XLI.
Does anyone remember who Clinch had picked?
Hint: he picked the Mavs last year...6 months ahead of time...Did I pick the Heat, too? Can't remember...This blogging this has helped and enhanced my predicting abilities!
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