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A major futures wager was placed by the Green Bay Packers 2½ years ago, and the result finally was posted Sunday. Aaron Rodgers, as most of us strongly suspected all along, was the right choice.
If a tough guy gets his teeth knocked out, he stops smiling and starts brawling. Six days ago, ironman receiver Hines Ward and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ proud defense got punched in the mouth.
Almost every pass was delivered on the money, he executed a smart game plan to perfection and he played with a raging emotional fire. It was a classic performance by the NFL’s top quarterback, Tom Brady.
It’s an image that will burn in the memory of underdog bettors, that of New York Jets receiver Santonio Holmes breaking loose and sprinting to the house as the clock ticked away in overtime. A cruel way to lose.
If Gordon Hayward’s half-court heave had dropped in and stunned Duke, it would have been one of the greatest moments in sports history. But the ball hit backboard and rim, and the Blue Devils won again.
If a pizza delivery guy shows up at your door, don’t dismiss him as an underachiever in a dead-end job. There’s a chance he could end up with a starting quarterback job someday, and Hawaii’s Bryant Moniz is the proof behind the pie.