So, SuperBowl 41 is less than 9 days away. Last I checked the Colts are seven point favorites. Of course, as a United Methodist pastor, I would like to state up front my opposition to gambling.
Anyway, although I live here in Chicago, I was born and raised in St. Louis. This makes me a lot of things, including a fan of the St. Louis Blues, Missouri Tigers, and a proud fan of the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals! When it comes to football, I am less devoted but have been growing as a St. Louis Rams fan since they moved to St. Louis.
Since the Rams aren't playing in SuperBowl 41, the question becomes: who do I root for? Sure, part of me wants the Bears to win. Lovie Smith is a former Rams coach. A Bears victory would make most of my Chicago friends very happy. However, another side of me would love to see the Colts victorious. Tony Dungy appears to be a great Christian man (not that there are no Christians on the Bears squad). Plus, Peyton Manning's commercials are hilarious. And while I don't know much about football, Peyton Manning seems like a pretty good quarterback, no offense Sexy Rex Grossman. And if the Colts win, I can rub it in the face of all my Chicago friends.
Since we will be having a Youth Group Super Bowl party at church, I just hope the game is close. My fear, though, is that the Bears could get blown out in this one. So, nine days away from Super Bowl 41, I like the Colts to win. Peyton Manning wins the big one and silences his critics once and for all. But, friends of mine, especially you fans of the Monsters of the Midway, weigh in on this one and let me know who you like in Super Bowl 41, and why. Oh, and remember, it's not gambling if you win!
