The Steelers don't even have a mascot...

Erin F. joined my NFL playoff pool this year and she made her choices based as much on mascots as on team skills. Here's the forward of the email from Mike C. (her boyfriend) helping her choose.

"OK, here's round 2 of the Mike Janney pool (ie. which mascot is better). You have a very interesting bracket so far for reasons that would bore you to sleep, but exite me to insomnia. I'm very impressed.

NFC
Seahawks (of Seattle):
SKILLS - swooping; using large talons; by far the best team in the NFC.
WEAKNESS - It's a freakin' bird.

Bears (of Chicago):
SKILLS - mauling; scaring kids.
WEAKNESS - not much offense.

Giants (of New York):
SKILLS - stomping and smashing.
WEAKNESS - not very smart; rookie QB.

AFC
Colts (of Indy):
SKILLS - best NFL team during the regular season; galloping.
WEAKNESS - galloping is kind of gay.

Broncos (of Denver):
SKILLS - bucking; snorting steam; second best NFL team during regular season.
WEAKNESS - It probably gallops too when nobody is looking.

Patriots (of New Englad)
SKILLS - shooting & bayoneting; won last 3 of 4 super bowls.
WEAKNESS - tri-cornered hats, like short jackets, are so 5 minutes ago."


Acutally, she ended up picking the two favorites in the superbowl, even though there’s no way the colts and seahawks are the best mascots. I guess it’s the smart thing to do, but I give her no credit.

Mike, however, gets 5 points for his creative email. Good work Mike.