As the game approaches, we have been bombarded with stories about Baltimore Raven linebacker Ray Lewis, who is retiring. Lewis, who appears to have righted his ship after a very suspect past, is getting the full red carpet treatment from the media. I join the many, along with New England Patriot wide receiver Wes Welkers's girlfriend Anna Burns, who are among those not on board the Ray Lewis redemptive ride, and I have heard enough about Lewis to last a lifetime.
With apologies to many the fine folks associated with the Ravens, inclusive of former fellow Seminole Anquan Boldin and former 'Husker Sam Koch, I am going to be cheering for the San Francisco 49ers, where one of my all time favorite players, former 'Husker and 49er Tom Rathman, is currently their running backs coach.
Rathman, the pride of Grand Island who starred at Nebraska, was a tough hard nosed fullback during the 49er glory days, who also excelled at catching the ball out of the backfield. In fact, Rathman was joined in the 49er backfield for much of his career with another former 'Husker, Roger Craig. Rathman and Craig both used to place (HUSKERS) on their helmet bumpers until the NFL political correctness police banned such expression. Needless to say, I thought it was cool.
So call it 28-23 San Francisco, and let us hope we have heard the last of drama surrounding Ray Lewis. Sadly, I am sure he will turn up on a pregame show next year, which is a show I will be turning off.
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