Top Ten: Potential Super Bowl XLV MVPs

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched television programs each year. Pre-game, halftime, and Post-game sights and sounds are on TV screens worldwide for hours. Scenes like Joe Namath running into the tunnel after the win in Super Bowl III with his hand flashing #1, Janet Jackson's wardrobe "malfunction", and Brett Favre running around like a little kid after throwing a TD pass to Andre Rison against the Patriots in Super Bowl XXX. Yet, it could be argued that the most famous moment of the Super Bowl is whats said after the game, "I am going to Disney World!". Its iconic and a phrase that has been adopted into our culture. Now lets take a look at who I believe will be the most likely candidates to make that trip to Mickey Mouse.

10. James Starks RB- GB Packers- After being non-existent during the regular season, this undrafted rookie has brought a threat to the Packers ground game. He only has 1 TD in the post season but has 70 carries (in three games). The Packers throw too often and effectively for Starks to be ranked any higher but he could vulture a score or two.

9. Troy Polamalu S- Pitt. Steelers- Newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year is always a threat to make a big play. The reason I have him ranked so low is because the Packers are very efficient on offense and will be very aware of where Polamalu is at all times.

8. Clay Matthews OLB- GB Packers- Finishing 2nd in DPOY voting, Matthews is capable of taking this game over by himself. But like Polamalu, Matthews will be targeted by the Steelers. The Steelers will try to not allow Matthews to beat them but if they fail, he will make them pay.

7. Lamarr Woodley OLB- Pitt Steelers- I know, I know, there are alot of defensive players starting this list but these two teams have players that can literally change the entire outcome of a game and Woodley is no different. Double digit sack years for three straight seasons plus James Harrison draws more attention on the opposite side allowing Woodley to destroy opposing Tackles.

6. Greg Jennings WR- GB Packers- Finally, some offense. Jennings brought his "A" game from the regular season into the Post Season. 12 TDs with 16 yards per catch in the regular season. He now has 14 yards per catch but with 0 TDs in the post season. Big play threat but the Packers throw to the open receiver so Jennings looks could be spare.

5. Ben Roethlisberger QB- Pitt. Steelers- WHAT? #5? Yes it feels weird to me to but facts are facts. Big Ben is not a stats guy. In his two championships a WR won the MVP. Big Ben is a rare player that can have a game like he did against the Jets last week ( 10-19 133 yards 0 TDs and 2 INTs 35.5 QB rating) and still make you say that he made the plays to win the game ( two crucial first down pickups on the final drive of the game).

4. Charles Woodson DB- GB Packers- The last defensive player listed I swear. Woodson might be the only defender I would want over Troy Polamalu. Woodson blitzes, covers the slot WR, covers TEs, covers the top WR, etc. He will make a big play in this game. Maybe big enough to visit Mickey after the game.

3. Mike Wallace WR- Pitt. Steelers- This is a tough sell. I just drooled over Woodson, downgraded Big Ben's stats, and have not even mentioned Tramon Williams (outstanding GB defensive back). Yet, Wallace is as explosive as they come. with a YPC during the regular season of 21 yards and 10 TDs he is a huge threat to make one or two big plays. I think he does.

2. Rashard Mendenhall RB- Pitt. Steelers- This guy is a workhorse. Its about quantity not quality with him. His YPC (yards per carry) is right at 4 yards. Not impressive but not horrible. With the Packers having a good pass rush and dominate DBs, Mendenhall could sneak a few big runs on them including a few scores.

1. Aaron Rodgers QB- GB Packers- If the Packers win it will be because of the "Peoples Champ". His QB rating has been historical in the playoffs thus far with a 113 rating in 3 games. He finds the open receiver as good as any QB in the league. The Steelers will not give up much on the ground so Rodgers will have to put his work in through the air. Aaron Rodgers has the best chance of saying "I'm going to Disney World!"- RF