In the spirit of the growing inanity that is the Media Week, and the palpable buzz surrounding the return of the greatest show of all-time, LOST, I figure I can analyze the game and talk about some keys to the Super Bowl.
Tom Brady as Jack
No one epitomizes, "If we can't live together...we're gonna die alone" better than Tom Brady. Brady is the figurehead of selflessness in taking less money to get better players in Patriot blue. When Brady messes up---the pick against the Colts in last year's AFC Championship, or the baby he snuck past Bridget Moynihan he is easily forgiven. When Jack messes up---the end of his marriage, his myopic belief in science over faith, he is forgiven. Both approach huge challenges. Can Brady gain his fourth Super Bowl ring? Can Jack lead the castaways home?
Bill Belichick as Ben
Both are intricate planners. Belichick's juggling of egos is remarkable. Getting a bunch of millionaires to act so humble after the game, and answer questions like robots is incredible. It also reeks of brainwashing or some other kind of control. Ben is the master at that art, whether it is claiming to cure Juliet's sister of cancer, or promising to allow Jack to leave the island Ben always finds some way to get what he wants. Or does he? At the end of season three things were beginning to unravel for Ben, is this a bad portend for his NFL alter ego?
Randy Moss as Sawyer
Two bad guys. One allegedly beats up women, and smokes marijuana. The other is a con man and murderer. However, both when put in the right circumstances create magic. Moss with Brady broke the single season touchdown record. Similarly, Sawyer by toning down his jackassness, but maintaining his hilariousness, got to sleep with Kate. However, as his cold blooded killing of "Anthony Cooper," and Moss' recent domestic problems reveal, both might be more trouble than they are worth. If Moss doesn't get the ball in the Super Bowl might he hightail it to Jacksonville? Will Sawyer be a help or hindrance in getting everyone off the island?
Michael Strahan as Hurley
Just like Hurley, Strahan is lazy, as Strahan decided to take the pre-season off. Also like Hurley, Strahan is good for a laugh. In both the show, and the Big Game each must step up. Strahan and his buddy Osi must pressure Tom Brady for the Giants to have a chance. I have a feeling that Hurley, the emotional center of the castaways will also have to step up, especially if he makes it off the island.
Eli Manning as Jin
What the heck language does Eli Manning speak? I don't understand Korean, but at least they usually give me subtitles.
Justin Tuck and Kevin Faulk as Rousseau
Rousseau really seems to be the x-factor on LOST. Is she telling the truth about what happened to her? Is there really a sickness? How did Ben get her daughter? Perhaps when questions about her past are answered a better view of the mythology of the show will emerge. Similarly, Tuck and Faulk are the x-factors in this Super Bowl. If Tuck can hunt down Faulk and other Patriot screen receivers as he did against Green Bay a huge part of the Patriots attack will be neutralized. However, if Faulk is able to roam free and make clutch catches the Patriots will be able to march up and down the field.
Plaxico Burress as Charlie
Can you count on Charlie the Heroin addict? Throughout the seasons this answer changed almost by the episode. Plax is the same way, one game he shows effort, the next he is in la-la land. By the end of season three Charlie's sacrifice was heroic, will Plaxico give a similar effort in this game?
Junior Seau as Juliet
Is Seau good or bad? He makes tackles sure, but rarely behind the line of scrimmage. His decreased speed is something the Giants need to take advantage of. Is Juliet good or bad? The answer seemed to be clear at the end of season three, but with LOST you never know.
Tiki Barber as Michael
Michael left the castaways to supposedly go home at the end of Season Two. Tiki left the Giants to pursue broadcasting for Sunday Night Football and the Today show. Both made huge mistakes. Peter King can tell me all he wants that Tiki does not regret leaving the game and lost his passion for it, but I do not believe for one second that he is happy for his former teammates especially after blasting them all season. Similarly, I see nothing but disaster resulting from Michael's early exit from the island.
Though not an easy comparison for anyone in particular Evangeline Lilly's Kate is hot.
Tom Brady as JackNo one epitomizes, "If we can't live together...we're gonna die alone" better than Tom Brady. Brady is the figurehead of selflessness in taking less money to get better players in Patriot blue. When Brady messes up---the pick against the Colts in last year's AFC Championship, or the baby he snuck past Bridget Moynihan he is easily forgiven. When Jack messes up---the end of his marriage, his myopic belief in science over faith, he is forgiven. Both approach huge challenges. Can Brady gain his fourth Super Bowl ring? Can Jack lead the castaways home?
Bill Belichick as Ben
Both are intricate planners. Belichick's juggling of egos is remarkable. Getting a bunch of millionaires to act so humble after the game, and answer questions like robots is incredible. It also reeks of brainwashing or some other kind of control. Ben is the master at that art, whether it is claiming to cure Juliet's sister of cancer, or promising to allow Jack to leave the island Ben always finds some way to get what he wants. Or does he? At the end of season three things were beginning to unravel for Ben, is this a bad portend for his NFL alter ego?
Randy Moss as Sawyer
Two bad guys. One allegedly beats up women, and smokes marijuana. The other is a con man and murderer. However, both when put in the right circumstances create magic. Moss with Brady broke the single season touchdown record. Similarly, Sawyer by toning down his jackassness, but maintaining his hilariousness, got to sleep with Kate. However, as his cold blooded killing of "Anthony Cooper," and Moss' recent domestic problems reveal, both might be more trouble than they are worth. If Moss doesn't get the ball in the Super Bowl might he hightail it to Jacksonville? Will Sawyer be a help or hindrance in getting everyone off the island?
Michael Strahan as HurleyJust like Hurley, Strahan is lazy, as Strahan decided to take the pre-season off. Also like Hurley, Strahan is good for a laugh. In both the show, and the Big Game each must step up. Strahan and his buddy Osi must pressure Tom Brady for the Giants to have a chance. I have a feeling that Hurley, the emotional center of the castaways will also have to step up, especially if he makes it off the island.
Eli Manning as Jin
What the heck language does Eli Manning speak? I don't understand Korean, but at least they usually give me subtitles.
Justin Tuck and Kevin Faulk as Rousseau
Rousseau really seems to be the x-factor on LOST. Is she telling the truth about what happened to her? Is there really a sickness? How did Ben get her daughter? Perhaps when questions about her past are answered a better view of the mythology of the show will emerge. Similarly, Tuck and Faulk are the x-factors in this Super Bowl. If Tuck can hunt down Faulk and other Patriot screen receivers as he did against Green Bay a huge part of the Patriots attack will be neutralized. However, if Faulk is able to roam free and make clutch catches the Patriots will be able to march up and down the field.
Plaxico Burress as Charlie
Can you count on Charlie the Heroin addict? Throughout the seasons this answer changed almost by the episode. Plax is the same way, one game he shows effort, the next he is in la-la land. By the end of season three Charlie's sacrifice was heroic, will Plaxico give a similar effort in this game?
Junior Seau as Juliet
Is Seau good or bad? He makes tackles sure, but rarely behind the line of scrimmage. His decreased speed is something the Giants need to take advantage of. Is Juliet good or bad? The answer seemed to be clear at the end of season three, but with LOST you never know.
Tiki Barber as MichaelMichael left the castaways to supposedly go home at the end of Season Two. Tiki left the Giants to pursue broadcasting for Sunday Night Football and the Today show. Both made huge mistakes. Peter King can tell me all he wants that Tiki does not regret leaving the game and lost his passion for it, but I do not believe for one second that he is happy for his former teammates especially after blasting them all season. Similarly, I see nothing but disaster resulting from Michael's early exit from the island.
Though not an easy comparison for anyone in particular Evangeline Lilly's Kate is hot.
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