Legal Commentary

The Volek Story - Will the San Diego Chargers Beat the New England Patriots and Win the Super Bowl?

By Andis Kaulins

We predicted in August 2007 at the beginning of this football season that the San Diego Chargers would be the Super Bowl Champions in 2008.

The Patriots are favored to win the game by 14 and this is surely understandable for a team that went undefeated in the regular season, but one can not forget that San Diego is working on an 8-game winning streak of its own.

One has to look at the stats now - what is happening currently - that's what makes horse races. During the regular season New England averaged 6.47 yards per play total offense and has increased that to 7.14 thus far in the playoffs.

San Diego averaged 5.45 yards per play total offense during the regular season, but has increased that to 6.70 thus far in the playoffs.

When things get that close between teams in terms of offense, especially between two teams that have virtually equal defenses, anything can happen. Regular San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers has a knee injury (sprained medial collateral ligaments in both knees) and is questionable for the game, so that the Volek Story could continue.

Patriot quarterback Tom Brady is probable to play, but has an injured right shoulder nevertheless.

What are the omens telling us? Last year the Pats won by only 24-21. Look out. This could be a great game. We are certainly expecting it.

Full post as published by LawPundit on January 15, 2008 (boomark / email).