Dave's Super Bowl XLV prediction . . .

My vast and loyal readership may or may not know that I do not ordinarily make predictions on big games like, say, the Super Bowl. But I thought I would take a shot this year.

I am a little concerned that the Steelers are overconfident going into the game, and that they may have to withstand an early passing attack from the Packers. I see the game settling down to more of a defensive battle going into halftime. In the second half, I expect both teams to come out throwing early and often as the second half becomes a battle of the two quarterbacks. In the end, of course, I expect Ben Roethlisberger to emerge victorious with a winning drive late in the game.

Final score:

Steelers 33
Packers 30