Bernell DorroughWe looked into our crystal ball and scoured the Hilltop to find out who you think will come out on top this Sunday in Super Bowl XXXVIII, when Tom Brady and the plucky New England Patriots take on Jake Delhomme and the fierce Carolina Panthers. Did Chancellor Mark Wrighton guess right with the Panthers or will Interfraternity Council president Andy Loewenstein triumph with his pick of the Patriots? Get the snacks and your beverage of choice ready, because it’s time for the biggest game of the year. Check it out on CBS this Sunday at 5:25 p.m.
Chancellor Mark Wrighton:
“Panthers by six…. should be an interesting game.”
James MacLeod, vice chancellor of students and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences:
“The Rams. But if I were forced to pick, I would say it’s Carolina’s year.”
John Schael, athletic director:
“Panthers. I think they’re at the top of their game, and they want it. They have a real strong desire to win.”
Chris McArdle, junior:
“The Panthers will win in a close game. Relentless pressure from their front four will undoubtedly have Tom Brady going down quicker than Paris Hilton backstage at a Sum 41 concert.”
Eric Borden, sophomore:
“Panthers win 21-17. I just wanna give a shout-out to all my boys from Charlotte. Tom Brady may be hot but Jake Delhomme is more mysterious.”
Justus Benjamin, junior:
“I think Carolina will win on a blocked punt by Ricky Manning Jr. which will open the floodgates. Carolina will win by 20. Jake Delhomme is Super Bowl MVP. And Tom Brady will be exposed for the lie that he is and throw three picks, one for a touchdown, and finally the world will know Bill Belichek for the complete and utter figurehead that he is and maybe this will inspire him to switch from the hoody and sweats to a leather jacket and slacks like all other respectable coaches. Because of this win, Coach Fox wins the south, and the democratic party nomination.”
Chris Mitchell, sports information director:
“Carolina. My main reason in picking Carolina is they beat the Rams and I’m a big St. Louis Rams fan.”
Erin Ly, sophomore:
“Panthers. Wait, who’s playing? Are you gonna put this in the paper and make me sound really stupid?”
Carter Li, junior:
“To me, the best part of the Super Bowl is that I learn how to count in Roman numerals and I’ve got two cases of Zima.”
Andy Loewenstein, Interfraternity Council president:
“New England. They’re from a place where it’s really cold and I think that they’re more seasoned to put up with a lot of the pain and I’m from Wisconsin so I know what it’s like to put up with a lot of pain from the cold.”
Michael Jackson, junior:
“My prediction is that neither team will score, the game will be 0-0 and never end. I would like to add that I dislike the Patriots and sincerely hope that the Panthers win.”
Brian Lipstein, sophomore:
“Patriots win 24-10. When I think of Carolina I think of a bunch of hurricane-fearing senior citizens, not football fans. And especially not Super Bowl winners.”
Nick Kalscheur, sophomore:
“Patriots win 6-3. You mean the playoffs continue even after the Packers are out? Honestly, after God took Irvin Favre’s life and failed to compensate Brett with his second championship, I have renounced my faith.”