Super Sunday!
It is here and one can only imagine a future Sunday such as this iduring which we are watching the Miami Dolphins in the ultimate NFL game. OK, daydream over.
It's about the Colts and the Saints today.
I have picked the Colts. They're the better team. I hope the Saints win. They're the better story. Plus, I love underdogs.
We will be blogging live throughout the day and game. I will be on here around 5 p.m. and we can start then.
Meantime, let me give you a few things to consider:
It is gorgeous here in South Florida, if you happen to be one of my readers from out of the area. And yet, this paradise I call home is under pressure from the NFL to improve Sun Life Stadium to bring it up to the NFL's standards.
That tells me the game might not be returning to Miami for a long time. As it stands, the next game up for bid is 2014. The NFL will award that game in two or three months and I doubt they will give it to Miami only months removed from our last game.
But there are other issues that suggest the game might not be back here in a long time. Seems the NFL wants a roof over Sun Life Stadium because it wants to guard against the possibility of rain here. The Dolphins have already put out designs for such a structure. They've given no price tag on the structure -- that has a hole atop it, by the way -- but it is clear they don't want to pay the hundreds of millions it might cost to make it reality.
As a taxpayer and football fan and someone not insane, I think the roof over Sun Life is a terrible idea and not just because it looks hideous.
Even if you forget that the Dolphins have a weather advantage in early season home games and a cover might negate that, even if you forget we are in a recession, I object to the idea because I refuse to bow to the NFL's hypocrisy on the issue.
The fact is Tampa will continue to bid on Super Bowls but the NFL has not asked that region to put a roof on their stadium.
The fact is the NFL cannot be so concerned about rain here on Super Bowl Sunday here while lifting the weather clause from its Super Bowl bidding rules to allow the new Giants/Jets Stadium (which has no cover) to bid on the 2014 game.
(Super Bowls are by rule not to be played in areas where the average January/February weather averages below 50 degrees unless the game is to be played indoors. New Jersey fails on both counts, which is why the league conveniently lifted the clause this one time.)
Anyway, you probably don't feel strongly about this unless you're a South Florida resident. I am. I want Super Bowl's to continue coming here. It's a good thing. But we're good for them because this is a great place to be in February.
And that doesn't mean we should have to live up to rules no other region has to abide by. Period.
Anyway, one last thing before the live blog: I will be among the 16 panelists casting a ballot on the Super Bowl MVP tonight. At the right time, I will ask my twitter followers to tweet me their reasoned suggestions for MVP. I will take those suggestions into consideration in making my choice.
The Dolphins won't ever have to throw the ball like dat
Posted by: TnFinFan | February 07, 2010 at 06:13 PM
Armando,
We've been saying, "I wish the Dolphins could throw the ball like that..."
since 1999!!!!!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | February 07, 2010 at 06:13 PM
2 point stance only to lessen impact of helmet to helmet contact
Posted by: bobbyd12 | February 07, 2010 at 06:14 PM
2 points stance = N.ational F.airies L.eague
Posted by: carlito from golfito | February 07, 2010 at 06:15 PM
So will Jesus, Po, but I ain't got a millineum, you know?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:15 PM
Colts45Saints42Jay-z rox,fins win next season...start dis game o ready!!!
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:16 PM
LMAO Mando....
I got to much Faith.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 07, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Armando I follow u on Twitter,how will u know wat a chico like me thinks is MVP?
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:18 PM
Carlito, lingerie bowl would have better hits
Posted by: bobbyd12 | February 07, 2010 at 06:18 PM
I didn't know Queen Latifah could sing!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:19 PM
Queen latifah is a cute fat girl!!!
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:19 PM
The setbacks of missing the movie Chicago.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:20 PM
No Carlito Was on ATAC swim team, they used FAMU'S pool.
I am White trash, LOL.
There are a few white folks at FAMU....
I went to FSU.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 07, 2010 at 06:20 PM
Dang rye she could sing!
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:20 PM
But this b!@$h is fine!!!
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:21 PM
Live surgery comeing up next
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:24 PM
Carrie Underwood is stright up HOT!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: cuban menace | February 07, 2010 at 06:25 PM
football time.i am ready /
Posted by: ALoco | February 07, 2010 at 06:25 PM
They did a new Larry n Jordan but lb n dj!cool
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:27 PM
carrie underwood IS COLD GIRL .DOESN'T HAVE ANY SEXY ANY THING CUBAN .
Posted by: ALoco | February 07, 2010 at 06:27 PM
Good to see #22
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Aloco, Do you have meatball subs ready??
Posted by: cuban menace | February 07, 2010 at 06:28 PM
3 OF THEM W/ PROVOLONE CHEESE .
Posted by: ALoco | February 07, 2010 at 06:30 PM
No surprise. Dwight Freeney starts for the Colts.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:32 PM
Freeney looked bad
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:32 PM
Real slow
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:32 PM
3n out!
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:33 PM
This is definitely a Saints crowd. I wish the dolphins fans were this loud in this stadium when the other team has gets the ball.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:34 PM
It's the loudest I've ever heard the s b crowd
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:35 PM
Listen...
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:36 PM
harper of saints will be available fa with no cba
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 07, 2010 at 06:36 PM
Dallas Clark was a LB in college. Amazing.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:37 PM
Good d
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:37 PM
Slice!
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Austin Collie. Wooof!
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Manning has to stay underneath b/c Saints taking away deep and keeping things in front
Posted by: TnFinFan | February 07, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Int by any other
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Great looking field! What a job done by that crew! Whoever plays in that Stadium during the regular season is very lucky to have a sharp looking home field!
Posted by: Standley23 | February 07, 2010 at 06:39 PM
Manning looks like a man playing against boys...
Posted by: cuban menace | February 07, 2010 at 06:41 PM
Saints are bringing 3
Posted by: Standley23 | February 07, 2010 at 06:42 PM
... Except during Marlins season Stanley.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Field goal try, Saints strategy worked this drive
Posted by: TnFinFan | February 07, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Mando, I know about the specially grown sod for the SB but it looks like it's lime green. And no, I didn't eat any shrooms.
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 07, 2010 at 06:43 PM
And Sat night cane games Mandi
Posted by: Standley23 | February 07, 2010 at 06:44 PM
CoCo, Have you drank any Kool-Aid lately????? OHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHH..
Posted by: cuban menace | February 07, 2010 at 06:45 PM
hey mando
what about stallworth to the fins i know he messed up but other people have done worse and still play ala ray lewis.
Posted by: eddie from new england | February 07, 2010 at 06:46 PM
the field look gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful.
Meanwhile the first Tim Tebow commercial aired. What was all the freakin' fuss about?
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Its going to be up to Brees
Posted by: TnFinFan | February 07, 2010 at 06:46 PM
ONE OF THE WORST NFL SUPER BOWL EVER .
Posted by: ALoco | February 07, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Freeney looks lame:(
Posted by: Gertrudys | February 07, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Nope Cuban, just Becks and some California Orange.
Posted by: cocoajoe | February 07, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Marques Colston doing a Ted Ginn impersonation.
Posted by: Armando Salguero | February 07, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Nice drop....
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 07, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Saw the tebow commercial... How stupid!
Posted by: Cfphinfan | February 07, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Didn't Know Ginn played for the Saints...
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 07, 2010 at 06:51 PM
LOL Mando...
Posted by: cuban menace | February 07, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Fact is both these teams have outstanding offensive lines!
Posted by: Cfphinfan | February 07, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Gotta be quick with Mando in the house.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 07, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Big sur holy for me!
Posted by: Standley23 | February 07, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Manning will get them outa this hole
Posted by: TnFinFan | February 07, 2010 at 06:52 PM