Article: Twins Super (Bowl) Predictions

[Seth Stohs]

As we have in recent years, Twins Daily asked past, present and future Minnesota Twins to make their Super Bowl predictions. A lot of the players in the Twins system played football in high school, and are sports fans in general. Find out how some of your favorite players think Super Bowl 50 will go down. (Page will be updated as more players send in their predictions)Below, in no particular order, other than the order I received them in, are the picks of several current, former or future Minnesota Twins. Be sure to make your Super Bowl 50 predictions in the comments below.

 

Some of these answers are great!

 

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James Beresford: Panthers.. Know nothing about football but played in Charlotte last season and loved the city!

 

Logan Wade: I think the Denver Broncos will win by a score of 20-14. Peyton Manning will once again be too good and steer the Broncos around the paddock.

 

Daniel Kihle: Well, since I am a lifetime Denver Broncos fan, I am going with them! I think it is going to be a close game, but Peyton will end up throwing the winning pass late in the game. 24-21 Denver.

 

Dave St. Peter: Denver 24, Carolina 23 .... Manning with an Elway-like ride into the sunset.

 

Zack Larson: Carolina 27 Denver 14. I think it's going to be a defensive game, but Carolina’s Defense is going to pressure Peyton and make him throw some INTs

 

Corey Koskie: Did the Blue Bombers make it?

 

Alex Perez: For Super Bowl 50, I predict that Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers will steam roll the Denver Broncos with a final score of 31-13. Cam Newton and his guys won't be stopped trying to capture that illusive Lombardi Trophy.

 

Corey Williams: 23-16 Broncos

 

Zach Granite: I'm expecting to see a lot of field goals, the Denver Broncos upset the Panthers 23-20 on a walk off 38 yard field goal by McManus.

 

Logan Darnell: Taylor Rogers would kill me if I don't pick the Broncos! The Broncos take it to Panthers 31-21

 

Jeff Reboulet: Panthers 27 Broncos 17

Lots of turnovers and probably a defensive score for both teams. If Manning can catch Panthers being too aggressive undercutting short routes then it could be a game.

 

Lewis Thorpe: Denver 21 Panthers 24. Hope it's a close game, but I think Cam Newton will have an awesome game. It will be battle of the quarterbacks.

 

Brian Gilbert: I predict Carolina over Denver. With Carolina winning by 10. The final score being 27-17. I expect to see that Denver will score first and will have the lead the majority of the game. The 4th quarter is where Cam Newton will take over the game and the Carolina Panthers will be Super Bowl Champs

 

Steve Singleton: Carolina 38, Denver 16

Tight game in the first half with Denver getting 3 FG's. Carolina leads 14-9 at half. Runs away with it in 24-7 second half. 38-16. Cam Newton MVP. 4 TD, 2 rushing.

 

Blake Schmit: 31-30 Broncos. Peyton leads the Broncos over SuperCam for his second Super Bowl win!

 

Trey Cabbage: I don't have a score prediction, but I have to go with my man "The Sheriff" Peyton Manning. #VFL I'm Tennessee born and UT raised so I have to say Peyton, but I hope Cam has a good game and makes it exciting.

 

Ryan O’Rourke: Carolina 34 Denver 17. Cam takes over with his legs to evade Denver's pass rush. (Should have been 27-24 New England)

 

Travis Blankenhorn: 38-24 Panthers. I think Cam Newton and the Panthers are too much to stop.

 

Trey Vavra: Cam Newton is a beast. Enough said. Panthers 24, Broncos 20

 

Trevor Hildenberger: Panthers 27 Broncos 13. I expect the Panthers defense to force a couple turnovers and Cam to take advantage of those short fields. Greg Olson with a pair of touchdown catches but Jonathan Stewart wins the MVP.

 

Taylor Rogers: Broncos 27-24! Have to go with the hometown team. Hopefully Peyton Manning can go out like John Elway did. If the defense can slow down Mr. Newton then it will be one of the greatest defenses ever.

 

Jason Adam: Broncos are my team so I'll have to hope that Denver's defense can contain Cam and give Peyton the chance to win it on a last-minute drive. Final score: Denver wins 20 - 17

 

Stephen Gonsalves: I have Panthers over Broncos 28-17. It will be close and boring in the first half, a defensive grind. Then Super Man Cam will have gotten himself loose and have 1 rushing TD and two through the air.

 

Callan Pearce: I'm not to sure on whose better but I'm going to go for a Panthers 36 -24 Broncos

 

CK Irby: You have to hope for a late 4th quarter, game winning drive from Peyton to cap off his career. Broncos win. 21-17

 

Tyler Stirewalt: Well, I think I am a little biased in my answer because i have always been a Broncos fan because Elway is my favorite player. So I am going to take the Broncos 24-21. I think it is going to be a big defensive game. Both great defenses with the upper hand going to the Panthers offense. I think Peyton needs to have long drives and keep the ball away from Cam because if you give that man too many opportunities he will score. So Broncos offense has to play better than they have been past couple games establish the run which is very tough against the Panthers.

 

Brett Doe: Peyton Manning pulls the upset winning 21-17, and he rides off into the sunset as a champion!

 

Tanner English: Welp, my team is the Steelers, but since I'm a Carolina boy I'm gonna go with the Panthers. I have no idea about a score, and I don't really even care. I'm honestly more interested in the food that's going to be served at the Super Bowl party I'll be attending. Haha!

 

AJ Murray: My pick is Denver winning 24-21. Expect to see Denver go ahead with a late field goal in the 4th.

 

Alex Meyer: I'll go with 31-20 Panthers. Too much Cam in this one and not enough Peyton. I don't think Peyton has the fairy tale ending, even though I'm hoping he does as a Colts fan.

 

Onas Farfan: I'd like Broncos to win. This could be Peyton's last ride. Score 30-28.

 

Todd Van Steensel: I want the Panthers to win, expect it to be low scoring. Carolina to win 17-13, and Cam Newton dabs his way to an MVP.

 

Matt Fox: I am picking the Carolina Panthers to cover and win 27-17 in a tight game for 3 quarters. A long punt return by Ohio State Buckeye Teddy Ginn sets up another Buckeye Corey Brown for a touchdown midway through the 4th quarter to put the game out of reach.

 

Tanner Vavra: I hope the Broncos win so Peyton can finally retire on top like he's trying to. It could happen, but I think Carolina is going to win 20-17

 

Mat Batts: I will say Broncos win 27-24. They will kick a field goal on their last drive with the clock running down. One final two-minute drill for Peyton Manning.

 

Tim Shibuya: I will have to root for my "hometown" team, the Denver Broncos. They were the closest football team to me growing up, so by default, I always rooted for them. We'll go with the Broncos defeating the Panthers 17-14.

 

Brian Dinkelman: Going with Denver 24-23. With many people expecting Carolina to win, seems like the opposite happens. Plus, would be a good send off for Peyton.

 

Jeff Manship: I'm predicting the Panthers to win. They have shown their dominance all year, so I'm going to go with a score of 34-17. I expect Cam to rise to the occasion and throw for 2 TD's and rush for a TD with over 300 yards passing.

 

Ryan Walker: 28-24 Panthers. They've just been so electric. I don't see the Broncos beating them.

 

LaMonte Wade: 17-14 panthers. Whichever offense can run the ball effectively will win the game in my opinion. Both defenses secondaries are too good to throw on all game.

 

Jared Wilson: I expect to see The Sheriff come out on top and ride off into the sunset after one of the greatest NFL careers the sport has ever seen. He deserves to go out on top. Score: 27-24 Broncos

 

Luke Bard: I hope I can get as close as last year! 31-16 Panthers!

 

AJ Achter: Panthers 31-20. As much as I'd like Peyton to end his career with a win, he and the Broncos offense are going to have trouble keeping pace with Cam and the Panthers.

 

Austin Diemer: Panthers winning 24-17. With two very strong defenses, I think Cam is going to be able to execute more and get the job done.

 

Brandon Peterson: I got the Broncos winning 24-20. I think that the Panthers may win, but really hoping the Broncos do so Peyton can go out with a win. Going to be a good game, Broncos D will win it for them.

 

Adam Brett Walker: I think the score will be 27-21 Carolina with the win. I think Denver will turn the ball earlier which will lead to a a panthers score. After that they will have control of the game and get the win.

 

Bryant Hayman: I think the Broncos are going to take this one 38-35. I think Peyton is going to have a great game, and the defense is going to have a crucial stop late in the game against the Panthers.

 

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Unofficial Predictions: 26 have picked the Panthers, 21 have picked the Broncos.

 

Again, please feel free to make your Super Bowl Predictions in the comments below.

 

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[clutterheart]

If AJ Achter is right I win $1750 dollars!!!

 

(for charity, maybe for entertainment purposes only, allegedly)

[twinsnorth49]

Koskie's answer is best, lol.

[Seth Stohs]

 

Koskie's answer is best, lol.

 

I liked that one too. Ha! He's a great dude!

[nicksaviking]

Baseball AND the NFL? I see Lewis Thorpe has been properly Americanized!

[USAFChief]

Carolina wins easily.

[David HK]

I'm just posting here to show that checking in to TD, on a random February day, during the Stupor Bowl, is more interesting than watching 3+ hours of ads.  

[Squirrel]

I'm just posting here to show that checking in to TD, on a random February day, during the Stupor Bowl, is more interesting than watching 3+ hours of ads.

Since it's already tomorrow where you are, who won?

[Craig Arko]

Since it's already tomorrow where you are, who won?

I give a slight edge to Team Captain America over Team Iron Man.

 

But seriously, it looks like Denver showed up to play, and Carolina showed up to read their press releases.

[David HK]

 

Since it's already tomorrow where you are, who won?

Heh... I'm not telling.  Making a killing in Vegas, tho!  (snickers, knowingly)

[DaveW]

Meant to quote my prediction, but accidently deleted it, I said Denver 20-12, do I win a prize for being closest?

Edited February 8, 2016 by DaveW