Seattle vs Green Bay, a Battle of Contrasts!

It seems that many times a sporting event will allow time to focus on people playing the game!  This game in no different!  The Seattle vs Green Bay football game is no different!  How about a look at the people & teams that are battling for the 2014 NFC Championship!

Head Coaches - Mike McCarthy(Packers) vs. Pete Carroll(Seahawks)
First, take a look at the article - Mike McCarthy Ideal for Green Bay

I already touched upon my view of Pete Carroll, and I know his past will tell you a lot about his path to Seattle.  Check out the coaching career of Pete Carroll.  The path was back & forth from college to the pros.  The personalities could not be more different.  Carroll, a San Fransisco, CA boy and McCarthy, a Pittsburgh, PA boy!  I need not say more.  Carroll, an interesting ride throughout the years to say the least!  McCarthy, a more conservative path to success.  Both good coaches, both Super Bowl Champs, but personality wise, I'll take McCarthy!

Next, Quarterbacks - Aaron Rogers(Packers) vs. Russel Wilson(Seahawks)

This is a difficult pick, for many reasons.  As far as personalities, I like both QB's.  Wilson seems to be a hard working & good person.  Rogers, the same.  Wilson has the ability to extend plays and make good decisions.  Rogers the same.  Wilson has one Super Bowl ring.  Rogers the same.  Wilson is 26 years old, and Rogers 31 - both in their prime!  The only real difference that I see is Wilson has better movement, Rogers has the better arm.  For this game, Rogers calf injury, makes the battle more interesting!  So, a little drama is great for TV.  Remember the USA Olympic Team & it's win over the Olympics as big underdogs?  Remember the Boston Red Sox, Curt Schilling with blood on his socks & the Red Sox winning the World Series?  For you old timers, Willis Reed hobbling around the basketball court winning an NBA title?  I think it is time for Aaron Rogers to be added to a list of great stories!!!  I'll take Aaron Rogers!

Next, Wide Receiver, Jordy Nelson(Packers) vs Richard Sherman(Seahawks)
They will not always match-up on the field, but when they do - Ohhhhh  Baby!  Richard Sherman of the Seahawks has an incredible background - straight A's, #2 in his high school class academically!  Star in football and track(California state triple jump champ, 3rd in the 110 highs & 6th in long jump)  Great football stats - scholarship to Stanford!  And Jordy Nelson, all state football(played QB in high school) & basketball.  Another track & field star!  Winning 100, 200 & 400 meters at states!  And a farm boy from Kansas!  What a match up, two incredible athletes!!!!  I'll take Jordy Nelson!!

I could go on & on!  The coaches & athletes are some of our countries finest!  But,………………..

I'll take the Packers!

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