SUPER BOWL SELECTIONS FROM LOCAL PLAYERS IN THE NFL.Byline: The Register-Guard The Player: Josh Bidwell Joshua John Bidwell (born March 13, 1976 in Winston, Oregon) is a punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While a rookie for the Green Bay Packers he battled testicular cancer. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon. He was a 2006 Pro Bowl member. , punter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Winner: New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. , 31-20 The Reason: "It's going to be a tight game, but I think New England's offense is, at this point, unstoppable. The Eagles' offense is doing well and clicking, but I just kind of think they'll get stopped a few more times than New England's. The defenses match up pretty well, so I kind of think offense is what's going to make a difference. ... If (Terrell Owens Terrell Eldorado Owens (born December 7, 1973), is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Popularly known by his initials, T.O., Owens has established himself as one of the League's most productive and outspoken players. ) plays, I just think it'll be because it's his first-ever Super Bowl. I don't think he'll really be a factor. He's not going to be able to cut very hard. If he's out there and makes one hard cut, something could happen, so he'll have to be careful." The MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. : "I'm just like everybody else, I'm going to go with (Tom) Brady. He's going to have the ball in his hands, so those are the odds. I don't have a sleeper pick or anything." The Player: Tim Euhus Tim Euhus (born October 2, 1980) is an American football tight end who is currently on the Arizona Cardinals. College Euhus attended Oregon State University, lettering in football all of his four years. He finished his career with 98 receptions for 1,346 yards (13. , tight end, Buffalo Bills The Winner: New England, 34-28 The Reason: "I think New England will win. We played them twice, and they're a good ball club. Quintin Mikell's still with the Eagles, so I kind of hope they win, because a local guy getting a ring would be cool. But New England is so tough. On defense, their linebacking corps is unbelievable. Easily the best linebackers I played against, anyways an·y·ways adv. Nonstandard In any case. Adv. 1. anyways - used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; "Anyhow, he is dead now"; "I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet"; "I . Then you've got Tom Brady and the offense. He's so smooth. And they just make plays. They flat out make plays. ... I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. what Philadelphia's like, but there's a fine line between confidence and cockiness, and New England's right on that side of being very confident. They expect to win every time they go out and play. And it's not just one guy or one position, it's everybody on the team. ...They had the attitude they weren't going to lose, and of course we lose it." The MVP: "If the Patriots win, probably Tom Brady. I think it'll be one of the quarterbacks, either way." The Player: Joey Harrington, quarterback, Detroit Lions The Winner: Philadelphia, 27-24, or New England, 24-17 The Reason: "Is Terrell Owens playing? My prediction is based on that guy. ... I have a hard time going against (Tom) Brady, but I want to see Donovan (McNabb) win. He's a good guy. He's a class act. He's a hard worker, he's fun to watch, he's very personable PERSONABLE. Having the capacities of a person; for example, the defendant was judged personable to maintain this action. Old Nat. Brev. 142. This word is obsolete. . He does the little things. ... He's been so close so many times. I hope he gets it. I don't know that there's anybody in the league that I'd like to see win one more than him. ... Terrell Owens does so much for him. He's the kind of guy who can take over a game, to complement Brian Westbrook and Donovan. That's the offensive punch that you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. . Not that New England doesn't have something with Brady and Corey Dillon. It's tough to pick against them. They find a way to win." The MVP: "If T.O. plays, you've got T.O., but you may have a co-MVP with Donovan, because if T.O. plays, Donovan has a great day. If he doesn't play, you're looking at a third MVP trophy for Mr. Brady." The Player: Keenan Howry, returner, Minnesota Vikings The Winner: Philadelphia, 25-20 The Reason: "The way Philly's defense has played, they've played pretty well the last couple games. New England's defense is still banged up, and I think with as much stuff as Philly does, especially when they use Westbrook, Terrell Owens if he plays, Freddie Mitchell, I think they'll be able to exploit some weaknesses, especially in their secondary. ... I think it's going to boil down to reduce in bulk by boiling; as, to boil down sap or sirup. See also: Boil to getting pressure on Brady, frustrating him defensively. Miami and Pittsburgh were able to put a lot of pressure on him. It's hard to do, so you've got to get pressure on him quickly. The pressure that Philadelphia has brought the last few games with their front four, they've been able to do it against some good teams." The MVP: "I'm going to say (Eagles cornerback) Lito Sheppard. I think he'll have one or two picks in the game." The Player: Keith Lewis, defensive back, San Francisco 49ers The Winner: Philadelphia, 17-10 The Reason: "The Patriots have been there before, and I think Philly is a lot hungrier. They have already proven they can win without Terrell Owens. I don't believe he'll be much of a factor at all, just because he's trying to rush himself. Don't get me wrong, the Patriots' defense is tough. That's a tough group. But the only thing is, it comes down to who is hungrier, and I believe Philly is hungrier. Bottom line." The MVP: "Donovan McNabb. He's been handling the media hype very well. The focus is on T.O. right now and all the pressure's off Donovan, so he's got it made." |
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