Preview: Super Bowl XLVIII

The analysts and prognosticators on ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and wherever else are going to do a more in-depth job than I could ever do. And frankly, you're probably just ready for the game to begin and for everyone to stop whining about having to play/watch football in cold weather. But in TTB style, here's a look at the players in the Super Bowl with at least vague Michigan connections:

DENVER BRONCOS
Montee Ball - RB - Wisconsin
Aaron Brewer - LS - San Diego State#
David Bruton - S - Notre Dame
Marquice Cole - CB - Northwestern
Eric Decker - WR - Minnesota
Ronnie Hillman - RB - San Diego State#
Shaun Phillips - DE - Purdue
Inactive:
Mike Farrell - OT - Penn State
Rahim Moore - S - UCLA*
Jordan Norwood - WR - Penn State
Kevin Vickerson - DT - Michigan State









SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Cliff Avril - DE - Purdue
Kellen Davis - TE - Michigan State
Jordan Hill - DT - Penn State
Jermaine Kearse - WR - Washington**
Chris Maragos - S - Wisconsin
Michael Robinson - FB - Penn State
O'Brien Schofield - LB - Wisconsin
Golden Tate - WR - Notre Dame
Russell Wilson - QB - Wisconsin
Inactive:
B.J. Daniels - QB - South Florida*
Spencer Ware - FB - LSU*

*Recruited by Michigan
**Doug Nussmeier's leading receiver at Washington
#Played for Brady Hoke at San Diego State




I'm not a fan or enemy of either team, and the lack of direct Michigan connection makes me care not one whit who wins. Until now, because I'm going to pick the Broncos in a 20-17 game.