Peyton Wins Super Bowl 50

Peyton Manning warming up on the sideline. By Jeffrey Beall (Flickr) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Peyton Manning warming up on the sideline. By Jeffrey Beall (Flickr) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

By Matthew Schoedel, Reporter
February 11, 2016

Former number one overall pick Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers fought against and lost to another former number one overall pick Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos this Sunday at Super Bowl 50. 

A picture of the Lombardi trophy. By English: Cpl. Michael V. Walters [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
A picture of the Lombardi trophy gleams. By English: Cpl. Michael V. Walters [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Super Bowl 50 MVP walks off the field. By Jeffrey Beall (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Super Bowl 50 MVP walks off the field. By Jeffrey Beall (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
To get to the Super Bowl, the Broncos won a close game against intense rival Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 20-18.

On the other hand, the Panthers cruised through an easy win over the Super Bowl favorite Arizona Cardinals 49-15. While Larry Fitzgerald and the Cardinals fought valiantly, they were just overpowered by the amazing defense and scorching offense of the red hot Panthers.  

NFL MVP Cam Newton calling a play. By Anthonysc1988 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
NFL MVP Cam Newton calls a play. By Anthonysc1988 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
The Broncos beat the Panthers, 24-10. The reigning MVP Cam Newton was 18 for 41 on passing attempts, which is terrible for even a low-level quarterback.

The Super Bowl MVP award went to outside linebacker Von Miller who had five tackles, two and a half sacks and two forced fumbles.

Maybe the greatest question created by the Super Bowl was if this would be Peyton Manning’s last game.

Many reporters tried to get the scoop out of him, but he’s a veteran. He knows how to get around a question.