The Tank was 1-1 in his conference champion picks and 7-3 overall in the NFL Playoffs, touch wood.

For new readers, my picks are designed for you to win the Super Bowl in your office pool which are normally predicated on wins and losses, NOT the Vegas line. I do not bet Vegas lines because they are subject to change and Vegas knows more than everyone except God.  Furthermore, Vegas lines are designed for the "vig" or the balance of the betting money which is why you sometimes see ridiculous double-digit lines to get people to take chances and care about potential blowouts.  Whereas, I want you to win your office pool and be the talk of your office based on won-loss record.

Remember, bet within your limits, past performance is not indicative of future results (mutual fund speak legalese disclaimer), and have fun.  The predicted winning team is in bold.

The Colts win the Big Game 27-21.

I pick the Colts for the following reasons:

(1) Their offense is better than the Bears.  We'll see which Rex Grossman shows up  If he is off, the Bears will get killed.  I think Lovie Smith is smart enough to have a game plan for Rex not to be Superman, just not screw it up.

(2) Yes, the Bears defense is great but not as good at the 1985 "Super Bowl Shuffle XX" Bears.  The Colts defense isn't chopped liver either.  Remember, Colts Coach Tony Dungy is a defense coordinator at heart and I am sure that he'll come up with some schemes to confuse Rex Grossman.

(3) The Colts have Adam "Mr. Clutch" Vinateri.

(4) God knows that Tony Dungy and Peyton Manning are way overdue.

(5) The Colts were my pre-season pick to win it all.

Posted by The Tank in NY.