Can someone please tell this to the CBS/FOX/ESPN pre-game shows? Am I losing my mind, or is the media so blinded by the prospect of a Pats/Giants rematch that they've completely disregarded any prospect of a 49ers/Ravens win?
Anyways, on the CBS pre-game show, all the analysts picked the Giants, citing Manning's bad-weather QB acumen. Well, I did some research, and Manning averages a QB rating in the 70s on rainy and windy games, while Alex is in the 80s-90s. It is just mind mind-boggling. (See: http://posttraumaticsportsdisorder.com/2012/01/22/manufacturing-consent-what-do-cbs-fox-espn-nfln-the-kgb-have-in-common/)
Anyways, the Bay Area Sports Guy discussed the SportsNation pick here: http://www.bayareasportsguy.com/the-nation-wants-a-giants-patriots-super-bowl-or-do-they/
I just can't get over this media bias.
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According to SportsNation, America wants a 49ers/Ravens Super Bowl
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:53 PM
- feeblefreestyler
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Jan 22, 2012 at 3:03 PM
- boomer49er
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Let them keep picking against us nd saying we have no chance. It's our fuel.
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:05 PM
- jreff22
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its what I want
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- wysiwyg
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JOHN OUT
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:14 PM
- 49ERSAM
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Will not happen, NE won!
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:16 PM
- denali22
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tom brady vs 49ers. his childhood dream team! either way has a great story 
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- feeblefreestyler
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Originally posted by denali22:
tom brady vs 49ers. his childhood dream team! either way has a great story
I agree. This could be a means of exorcising the ghost of Giovanni Carmazzi. From an old Ira Miller article:
What's known is that former coach Steve Mariucci and former offensive coordinator Greg Knapp were high on Carmazzi, and Walsh liked Carmazzi enough to draft him, although Walsh might have been simply deferring to the coaches. Knapp's view might have been influenced by his friendship with Carmazzi's high school coach in Sacramento.
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:19 PM
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But if it's Giants-Patsies, it's not like it will be a ratings flop.
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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Originally posted by feeblefreestyler:
I agree. This could be a means of exorcising the ghost of Giovanni Carmazzi. From an old Ira Miller article:
What's known is that former coach Steve Mariucci and former offensive coordinator Greg Knapp were high on Carmazzi, and Walsh liked Carmazzi enough to draft him, although Walsh might have been simply deferring to the coaches. Knapp's view might have been influenced by his friendship with Carmazzi's high school coach in Sacramento.
Walsh gets all the blame, I didn't know it was Mooch and Knapp.
Jan 22, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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Jan 22, 2012 at 8:18 PM
- feeblefreestyler
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America won't get what they want.
Jan 22, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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boycott the stupor bowl