If Mario Manningham's catch was the biggest play of the Super Bowl, Wes Welker's drop on the drive that preceeded it was second. Would have been a tough enough catch, but he should have made it. As talented as Welker is, he drops more passes than an elite receiver ought to.
Remember when the Super Bowl invariably was determined by a lopsided score? This one was taut, again, and entertaining, again.
I've read some positive reviews about Madonna's halftime performance. I thought she performed like she was Madonna's mom. Steps were slow, songs tepid.
It's tough to be good at halftime. I'd watch from the press box as hundreds or thousands of the entertainers whose assignment was to be a fan ran in front of or on the side of or behind or on the stage.
Lots of hype, little memorable music. The Who were miserable. Bruce Springsteen was average. U2 was OK. The Black Eyed Peas sounded like a Black Eyed Peas tribute band.
The last halftime show that worked was Prince.
I agree, Prince was the only good one lately.
And that Welker drop was the game, I hate it for him cause he is one of the best in the NFL. He had extra work on him with Gronk out, but credit Giants with good D holding them to 17.
Posted by: charles in charge | February 06, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Word to your Mother.
Posted by: DougDoo | February 06, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Tom,
Who is performing at half time next year, Cher ???
how old and lame can they get.....
Posted by: Fletch! | February 06, 2012 at 11:24 AM
I'm glad I'm not the only one who was unimpressed by Madonna. She didn't even sing, choosing instead to lipsynch and gyrate her 53-year-old bones on the stage. Yawn.
Everyone else I've talked to and listened to on the radio have said how fantastic she was. I'm typically more forgiving when I'm drunk, but even in the haze of having a few beers in that short first half, I could tell she wasn't very good.
Posted by: Curry | February 06, 2012 at 11:56 AM
You're kidding, right Tom? Welker's drop rate of five drops against 172 targets is PHENOMENAL.
But yes, Madonna was mediocre at best. The only thing that saved the show was "Like a Prayer."
Posted by: Michael Procton | February 06, 2012 at 12:04 PM
People actually watched the halftime show? I walked the dog during it. I had no interest in seeing a 50 year old woman trying to prove she could still dance and lip-sync.
Posted by: Keeping it 100 | February 06, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Yeah, Tom you called it like I would have too. Prince was unbelieveable in 2007 SB halftime, in the rain! The Giants wanted this game and they played the game the way you play it! Physical! I loved the post interviews when the player said he still believed in America, and hard work.
Southernboy JJ
Posted by: Southernboy JJ | February 06, 2012 at 01:18 PM
Shouldn't we also be discussing that dirty animal, that scummy vermin, that flipped off the entire nation?
Posted by: DougDoo | February 06, 2012 at 01:18 PM
Madonna performed like she was Madonna's mom, and the steps were slow? So is dancing acceptable only when done like MC Hammer, or breakdancing perhaps? I just watched Prince's Super Bowl performance (like Madonna, he's now 53 years old). He didn't dance at all! And talk about sounding like a cover band...
In Madonna's dancing, there were a lot of aerobic moves--obviously, she has kept herself in good shape. I find that sexy in a woman. But you're not into that--gotcha.
Since you're a music critic now, I'll critique your article: "It's tough to be good at halftime. I'd watch from the press box as hundreds or thousands of the entertainers whose assignment was to be a fan ran in front of or on the side of or behind or on the stage." That passage reads like a non sequitir; I can't make sense of it or find the point no matter how many times I read it.
There were a few parts of the performance that I didn't care for. I can't stand those two afro dudes--I've seen the video for their hit song. How the heck did they get to be famous? I thought the "World Peace" line at the end was pretty cheesy. And must Cee-Lo Green be in EVERYTHING? Still, I think this was the best Super Bowl halftime performance I've ever watched.
Having said all this, I realize that no one asked me what I think. No one cares what I think. What makes you think anyone cares what you thought of the halftime show? That's not what I visited the Panhers/NFL page for.
Posted by: banks | February 06, 2012 at 01:25 PM
lighten up banks.
glad you enjoyed madonna, i'm ok with it. I laughed when you said Prince didn't even dance....haha. Well Madonna didn't even sing....
Prince is one of the greatest talents out there still to this day. I doubt his guitar playing was taped like the singing was last night.
but hey, it was just fun to hang out with my pals enjoying it or having fun laughing at it....
Posted by: trinity | February 06, 2012 at 01:43 PM
Agree with Michael above that Welker's drop rate is riciulously low. I don't think he dropped a single one inside 10 yards all year - and many of the throws to a slot receiver like him are around that length. Truth is, the pass could have been better; it was high and slightly behind him. Welker may have great hands, but he's still pretty short for an NFL receiver.
Posted by: Freddy | February 06, 2012 at 05:03 PM
Madonna was...okay. Not terrible, not memorable either. Really need a serious upgrade next year...tired of the "safe" artists. I thought Usher stole the show from BEP in his cameo last year. Now he would put on a show to remember - enough with the geezers already!!
Posted by: ColdInNY | February 06, 2012 at 05:40 PM
I thought Paul McCartney was really good
Posted by: Bull123 | February 06, 2012 at 08:52 PM
"As talented as Welker is, he drops more passes than an elite receiver ought to."
Yes, indeed. That's a ridiculous statement. It should have read, "Welker's drops were stunning for a receiver who almost never drops passes."
Posted by: Bull City Dog | February 07, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Whatever else Welker has done, he dropped one pass too many on Sunday.
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