America is on a hot streak. Our biggest sporting events are exceeding the hype and lifting our spirits. We’ve witnessed a series of epic championship battles, from the most recent NCAA Tournament to the NBA Finals, from the World Series to the College Football Playoff.
Now, it’s time for the Super Bowl to shine.
This won’t be easy. The Patriots are too predictable, too polarizing and too permanent. The Falcons are from the worst big professional sports market in the country. They don’t stir any emotions. They struggle to make Atlanta care. Why should we?
The game’s central figure is Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, and he could easily change the monotone narrative.