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Because the Green Bay Packers get able to battle on Sunday in Super Bowl XLV, I can not assist but reflect on the magical season we've had.

The Packers were picked early on to be Super Bowl contenders.Tim Tebow Jersey They had a swagger about them as they came into education camp. I am not speaking about the cowboy hat, western boots, large belt buckle-wearing kind of swagger. They were confident and they had been at ease. And yes, possibly even a little cocky. But that is okay. They knew they had a thing specific going on ... something that Packer fans could see creating at the end in the 2009 season.

When the 2010 season commenced, I watched every single game focusing all of my focus on the coaching. I could see the offensive line struggled to protect Rodgers. I saw the difficulties they were having on unique teams. As I watched every game, glued to the television,Von Miller Jersey I got a feeling that this was going to become a magical season. Even since the injuries mounted, even because the Packers lost video games they really should have won. I had a peaceful feeling that this was our year.

I even began dreaming about how the season was going to play out. I dreamed that we'd beat the Giants and also the Bears for any wild card playoff spot. Then I had a dream the Packers would beat the Eagles and the Falcons win the NFC and visit the Super Bowl. My dream completely skipped over the NFC championship game, which I justified by saying the game would be "no contest" ... which turned out to not be true, however the point is, I've continued to dream that the Packers had been Super Bowl bound!

Now that it's occurred, along with the Packers are in Dallas, Texas, I couldn't be happier! Becoming a Packer fan residing in Texas has in no way been effortless, but now, when Cowboys' fans see me in my Packers gear, instead of jeers and dirty looks, I am topic to a entire lot of sad, puppy canine eyes.Aaron Rodgers Jersey The sheer disappointment in their faces is unmistakable. I practically feel like apologizing. I know they truly needed to be within the Super Bowl at their home stadium. It would happen to be crazy.Charles Woodson Jersey But following several fleeting seconds, the sympathy passes and I just smile and say, "Yep, we're going to the Super Bowl y'all!"

You better think I'm praying to Lombardi that the Packers will have a huge win on Sunday. Super Bowl XLV is meant to be!

Go Pack Go!

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