A Legend is not a fairy tale, or a myth or a fable. Legends are real. On Super Bowl Sunday (February 4, 2013), on the grandest stage on earth, either the Baltimore Ravens or San Francisco 49ers will have a chance to become Legendary.
MATCH STORYLINES
BROTHER VS. BROTHER
Baltimore Ravens Coach John Harbaugh VS. San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh
For the first time in Super Bowl history, the opposing head coaches will be brothers. John Harbaugh will face younger brother Jim (John, who is 50 years old, is just a year older) in Super Bowl XLVII, leading the Ravens to their first Super Bowl appearance in 12 years.
THE OLD WARRIOR'S LAST RIDE
Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis
The Lewis retirement extravaganza will continue through Super Bowl XLVII. While Lewis isn't the dominant force he was when he led the Ravens to triumph in Super Bowl XXXV following the 2000 season, the linebacker still dictates the emotional decorum of the team's locker room. Lewis could turn out to be one of the few all-time greats to go out with a championship victory.
A CINDERELLA FINISH
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick
The second-year quarterback with just nine starts -- including two in the postseason -- has been a catalyst for the 49ers' march to Super Bowl XLVII. Kaepernick hasn't flinched in the face of enormous playoff pressure, helping the 49ers overcome a 17-point hole against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game en route to a 28-24 win. Kaepernick's combination of arm strength and running prowess will make him an enticing player for fans to follow on Super Sunday.
A BREAKTHROUGH RUN
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco
Flacco has won playoff games in each of his first five seasons. This year's run only enhanced his reputation as somebody who is able to perform under difficult, pressure-packed circumstances. En route to Super Bowl XLVII, Flacco defeated two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks -- Peyton Manning and Tom Brady -- in their own stadiums in back-to-back weeks. Flacco will be on an impressive personal run entering Super Sunday, having thrown for eight touchdowns and no interceptions in three playoff victories this year.
Baltimore Ravens Coach John Harbaugh VS. San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh
For the first time in Super Bowl history, the opposing head coaches will be brothers. John Harbaugh will face younger brother Jim (John, who is 50 years old, is just a year older) in Super Bowl XLVII, leading the Ravens to their first Super Bowl appearance in 12 years.
THE OLD WARRIOR'S LAST RIDE
Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis
The Lewis retirement extravaganza will continue through Super Bowl XLVII. While Lewis isn't the dominant force he was when he led the Ravens to triumph in Super Bowl XXXV following the 2000 season, the linebacker still dictates the emotional decorum of the team's locker room. Lewis could turn out to be one of the few all-time greats to go out with a championship victory.
A CINDERELLA FINISH
San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick
The second-year quarterback with just nine starts -- including two in the postseason -- has been a catalyst for the 49ers' march to Super Bowl XLVII. Kaepernick hasn't flinched in the face of enormous playoff pressure, helping the 49ers overcome a 17-point hole against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game en route to a 28-24 win. Kaepernick's combination of arm strength and running prowess will make him an enticing player for fans to follow on Super Sunday.
A BREAKTHROUGH RUN
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco
Flacco has won playoff games in each of his first five seasons. This year's run only enhanced his reputation as somebody who is able to perform under difficult, pressure-packed circumstances. En route to Super Bowl XLVII, Flacco defeated two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks -- Peyton Manning and Tom Brady -- in their own stadiums in back-to-back weeks. Flacco will be on an impressive personal run entering Super Sunday, having thrown for eight touchdowns and no interceptions in three playoff victories this year.
At Stake...The Lombardi Trophy
On the Grandest Stage of Them All
Legends Will Be Made
SOURCES
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl
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