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Chris Berman, "Sunday NFL Countdown" host: Ravens, 27-26 -- One of the great Super Bowls we'll talk about for decades.
Cris Carter, "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown" analyst: 49ers, 31-27 -- Kaepernick is going to run the ball a lot.
Trent Dilfer, "Monday Night Countdown" analyst: 49ers, 31-23 -- As conflicted as I am having to pick between two of my former teams ... both move the ball. The pistol allows the Niners to punch it in, while the Ravens are stuck kicking field goals.
Stuart Scott, "SportsCenter" anchor and "Monday Night Countdown" co-host: Ravens, 29-24 -- Colin Kaepernick will have a great game, but he hasn't seen a defense like this in the playoffs.
Charissa Thompson, "SportsNation" co-host: Ravens, 21-10 -- I just trust the experience of Joe Flacco over the nine Colin Kaepernick starts.
Mike Ditka, "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown" analyst: 49ers, 28-24 -- I like what Jim [Harbaugh] has done and how he's built the team. If the 49ers do not get a pass rush, they will be in trouble, but they have found a way to get it done all season."
Herm Edwards, "NFL Live" analyst: 49ers, 27-24 -- The 49ers have too many options on offense that present problems for the Ravens. Even though Colin Kaepernick is young, sometimes being naive in a game like this is a good thing.
Ron Jaworski, "Sunday Night Countdown" and "NFL Matchup" analyst: Ravens, 27-24 -- Explosive plays will be the difference.
Steve Levy, "SportsCenter" anchor: Ravens, 27-24 -- I think the Ray Lewis' 'distraction' this week helps keep Baltimore focused, and it's time John Harbaugh outshines his brother Jim.
Merril Hoge, "NFL Live," "NFL Matchup" and "NFL PrimeTime" analyst: 49ers, 21-20 -- The core of the 49ers, the offensive and defensive lines, is the best in football. Colin Kaepernick has brought focus to their offense, but it's because they are so good in the trenches.
Chris Mortensen, "NFL senior analyst" and "NFL32" co-host: 49ers, 31-23 -- Colin Kaepernick's composure has been the biggest surprise for me this postseason, and I don't think he's going to lose it on the NFL's biggest stage.
Jerry Rice, "NFL Live" analyst: 49ers, 24-17 -- The Niners will have a better defense, and Colin Kaepernick bringing so many different formations to the offense will present matchup problems for the Ravens.
Mike Golic, ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike in the Morning": Ravens, 27-24 -- San Francisco may be the better team, but I picked the Ravens at the start of the year, and I still think they have the team to do it.
Mike Greenberg, ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike in the Morning": Ravens, 22-16 -- Kaepernick will have his time. This one goes to Flacco -- his is a team of destiny.
John Clayton, Senior NFL Writer: 49ers, 28-24 -- With power football in vogue in this Super Bowl, the 49ers will overpower the Ravens at the end. The 49ers are deep in talent and focused, but it still wouldn't surprise me if they need overtime to get the win.
Adam Schefter, NFL Insider: 49ers, 17-14 -- Two throwback teams playing a throwback game in which two undrafted free-agent kickers, David Akers and Justin Tucker, could decide the world championship.
Trey Wingo, "NFL Live" and "NFL PrimeTime" host: 49ers, 27-21 -- Kaepernick is the reason the 49ers will tie the Pittsburgh Steelers with an NFL-best six Lombardi trophies.
Mark Schlereth, "NFL Live" analyst and ESPN Radio's "Hill and Schlereth": 49ers, 28-27 -- Offensively, Colin Kaepernick -- the dual threat and read-option -- will be too much.
Gary Horton, ESPN Scouts Inc.: Ravens, 23-20 -- The 49ers are the more talented team in this game, but there's something about this Ravens team, with their resilience and ability to raise their game to another level. It could be a Joe Flacco coming-out party.
Hannah Storm, "SportsCenter" anchor: 49ers, 28-21 -- Nobody's been able to disarm the pistol offense yet. Colin Kaepernick is king of New Orleans."
Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio's "The Herd": Ravens, 26-22 -- I expect Colin Kaepernick to make a mistake late. There's a big difference between playoff games and the Super Bowl. There's just more pressure, and Flacco has been in so many BIG games.
Marcellus Wiley, "SportsNation" co-host: 49ers, 40-19 -- Colin Kaepernick and his decision-making can't be stopped. Try and stop him; Frank Gore runs up the score.
Mike Hill, ESPN Radio's "Hill and Schlereth": Ravens, 27-23 -- The passion of Ray Lewis; his teammates want him to end his career on top.
Scott Van Pelt, "SportsCenter" anchor and ESPN Radio's "SVP & Russillo": Ravens, 27-20 -- Flacco is not afraid to throw deep. They will try a bunch and hit it enough.
Suzy Kolber, "NFL32" host: Ravens, 27-24 -- Lightning-in-a-bottle season.
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Chris Berman, "Sunday NFL Countdown" host: Ravens, 27-26 -- One of the great Super Bowls we'll talk about for decades.
Cris Carter, "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown" analyst: 49ers, 31-27 -- Kaepernick is going to run the ball a lot.
Trent Dilfer, "Monday Night Countdown" analyst: 49ers, 31-23 -- As conflicted as I am having to pick between two of my former teams ... both move the ball. The pistol allows the Niners to punch it in, while the Ravens are stuck kicking field goals.
Stuart Scott, "SportsCenter" anchor and "Monday Night Countdown" co-host: Ravens, 29-24 -- Colin Kaepernick will have a great game, but he hasn't seen a defense like this in the playoffs.
Charissa Thompson, "SportsNation" co-host: Ravens, 21-10 -- I just trust the experience of Joe Flacco over the nine Colin Kaepernick starts.
Mike Ditka, "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown" analyst: 49ers, 28-24 -- I like what Jim [Harbaugh] has done and how he's built the team. If the 49ers do not get a pass rush, they will be in trouble, but they have found a way to get it done all season."
Herm Edwards, "NFL Live" analyst: 49ers, 27-24 -- The 49ers have too many options on offense that present problems for the Ravens. Even though Colin Kaepernick is young, sometimes being naive in a game like this is a good thing.
Ron Jaworski, "Sunday Night Countdown" and "NFL Matchup" analyst: Ravens, 27-24 -- Explosive plays will be the difference.
Steve Levy, "SportsCenter" anchor: Ravens, 27-24 -- I think the Ray Lewis' 'distraction' this week helps keep Baltimore focused, and it's time John Harbaugh outshines his brother Jim.
Merril Hoge, "NFL Live," "NFL Matchup" and "NFL PrimeTime" analyst: 49ers, 21-20 -- The core of the 49ers, the offensive and defensive lines, is the best in football. Colin Kaepernick has brought focus to their offense, but it's because they are so good in the trenches.
Chris Mortensen, "NFL senior analyst" and "NFL32" co-host: 49ers, 31-23 -- Colin Kaepernick's composure has been the biggest surprise for me this postseason, and I don't think he's going to lose it on the NFL's biggest stage.
Jerry Rice, "NFL Live" analyst: 49ers, 24-17 -- The Niners will have a better defense, and Colin Kaepernick bringing so many different formations to the offense will present matchup problems for the Ravens.
Mike Golic, ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike in the Morning": Ravens, 27-24 -- San Francisco may be the better team, but I picked the Ravens at the start of the year, and I still think they have the team to do it.
Mike Greenberg, ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike in the Morning": Ravens, 22-16 -- Kaepernick will have his time. This one goes to Flacco -- his is a team of destiny.
John Clayton, Senior NFL Writer: 49ers, 28-24 -- With power football in vogue in this Super Bowl, the 49ers will overpower the Ravens at the end. The 49ers are deep in talent and focused, but it still wouldn't surprise me if they need overtime to get the win.
Adam Schefter, NFL Insider: 49ers, 17-14 -- Two throwback teams playing a throwback game in which two undrafted free-agent kickers, David Akers and Justin Tucker, could decide the world championship.
Trey Wingo, "NFL Live" and "NFL PrimeTime" host: 49ers, 27-21 -- Kaepernick is the reason the 49ers will tie the Pittsburgh Steelers with an NFL-best six Lombardi trophies.
Mark Schlereth, "NFL Live" analyst and ESPN Radio's "Hill and Schlereth": 49ers, 28-27 -- Offensively, Colin Kaepernick -- the dual threat and read-option -- will be too much.
Gary Horton, ESPN Scouts Inc.: Ravens, 23-20 -- The 49ers are the more talented team in this game, but there's something about this Ravens team, with their resilience and ability to raise their game to another level. It could be a Joe Flacco coming-out party.
Hannah Storm, "SportsCenter" anchor: 49ers, 28-21 -- Nobody's been able to disarm the pistol offense yet. Colin Kaepernick is king of New Orleans."
Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio's "The Herd": Ravens, 26-22 -- I expect Colin Kaepernick to make a mistake late. There's a big difference between playoff games and the Super Bowl. There's just more pressure, and Flacco has been in so many BIG games.
Marcellus Wiley, "SportsNation" co-host: 49ers, 40-19 -- Colin Kaepernick and his decision-making can't be stopped. Try and stop him; Frank Gore runs up the score.
Mike Hill, ESPN Radio's "Hill and Schlereth": Ravens, 27-23 -- The passion of Ray Lewis; his teammates want him to end his career on top.
Scott Van Pelt, "SportsCenter" anchor and ESPN Radio's "SVP & Russillo": Ravens, 27-20 -- Flacco is not afraid to throw deep. They will try a bunch and hit it enough.
Suzy Kolber, "NFL32" host: Ravens, 27-24 -- Lightning-in-a-bottle season.
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Langs 200 dime play is Baltimore :facepalm:
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Madden 2013 Super Bowl Simulation:
Given the logic, it would seem a post such as this may go unnoticed; however, in the past decade, the Madden simulations have been eerily accurate.
This year's prediction:
Ravens 27; SF 24
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Indian Cowboy <---very good season :0008
7* San Fran-3.5
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Madden 2013 Super Bowl Simulation:
Given the logic, it would seem a post such as this may go unnoticed; however, in the past decade, the Madden simulations have been eerily accurate.
This year's prediction:
Ravens 27; SF 24
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Indian Cowboy <---very good season :0008
7* San Fran-3.5
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North Coast's Super Bowl System
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10 pts to any team that has won the SB in the last 3 yrs
8 pts to a team if opponent is playing in SB for 1st time
8 pts to team that allowed fewer rushes
7 pts to team with best overall record
7 pts to team with most offensive rushes
5 pts to team with lowest def rush yds per carry avg
4 pts to team with best net kick/punt return TDS
4 pts to team with best ATS record
4 pts to team with best net penalty yards
3.5 pts to team with best yds per pass attempt
3.5 pts to team that allowed the fewest points
3.5 pts to team that allowed fewest rushing TDs
3 pts to team with most sacks
2.5 pts to team with fewest offensive pass attempts
2 pts to team with best net total punts
1.5 pts to team with best offensive rush yds per carry
1 pt to team with best completion percentage
Their record is 39-5-2
with the line at 3.5 system say NINERS in a rout :scared
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10 pts to any team that has won the SB in the last 3 yrs
8 pts to a team if opponent is playing in SB for 1st time
8 pts to team that allowed fewer rushes
7 pts to team with best overall record
7 pts to team with most offensive rushes
5 pts to team with lowest def rush yds per carry avg
4 pts to team with best net kick/punt return TDS
4 pts to team with best ATS record
4 pts to team with best net penalty yards
3.5 pts to team with best yds per pass attempt
3.5 pts to team that allowed the fewest points
3.5 pts to team that allowed fewest rushing TDs
3 pts to team with most sacks
2.5 pts to team with fewest offensive pass attempts
2 pts to team with best net total punts
1.5 pts to team with best offensive rush yds per carry
1 pt to team with best completion percentage
Their record is 39-5-2
with the line at 3.5 system say NINERS in a rout :scared
Cowherd
after reading.the.NYT.....and.with Ron Silvers lean on 49ers......forget everything I.said all week......San Fran wins
after reading.the.NYT.....and.with Ron Silvers lean on 49ers......forget everything I.said all week......San Fran wins
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