Celebrity Super Bowl Picks

SI Staff | Feb 2, 2007

Celebrity Super Bowl Picks /

Celebrity Super Bowl Picks

Leah Remini, actress

"Why? Well, basically, that's what my husband said, so I'm going with him."

John Travolta

"Let's see if a strong offense can beat a strong defense, being that usually an offense sells tickets and defense wins championships."

Jimmy Buffett

"I'm picking the Colts because Peyton Manning is the quarterback and the son of Archie, who did a more than honorable turn as the Saints quarterback. I am and have been a Saints fan forever and wish they were in the game. But since the Bears beat them, I would like for Peyton to avenge my loss."

Natalie Coughlin, Olympic gold medal swimmer

"Although the Bears' defense will be awesome, the Colts are going to win, and Peyton will finally get that monkey off his back."

Maurice Greene

"I Like Chicago. All along I've been saying the AFC would win, but the Colts haven't really been on their game offensively. They've been doing just enough to win. Chicago's D has really been stepping up."

Bonnie-Jill Laflin, model/actress

“With Peyton Manning leading the Colts' explosive offense they will be hard to beat. This game should be a repeat of the '95 Super Bowl when Steve Young finally silenced his critics and demolished the Chargers. The Bears, with their overrated defense and an unpredictable QB, have no chance.”

Anthony Clark, comedian and actor from "Yes, Dear"

"Urlacher!!!!!!"

Serena Williams

"I love the Mannings. I obviously root for Eli because he's the younger sibling and all. But you gotta want Peyton to win!"

Mark Cuban

"It'll be 30-30, triple overtime, Adam Vinatieri kicks the game-winning field goal."

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC "Mad Money"

"A BORING BLOWOUT THAT HAS US SEARCHING FOR DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES."

Randy Jackson, American Idol Judge

"Colts by 14"

Mario Batali, chef and Food Network personality

"Why? Rex Grossman is not ready and Peyton Manning is."

Gale Sayers

"Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks around so the Bears will have to score some points. I think Peyton will put up some points and if he does, we are in trouble. I just don't think we can put up as many points as he can. But I'm not betting with my heart. I hope the Bears win but I just can't see us beating Peyton Manning.

Pete Sampras

"I like Indianapolis and I think this is Peyton Manning's time to shine. I think the Colts are going to have a huge offensive game. I think their offense is going to click at the right time here."

Reggie Miller, TNT broadcaster and former Pacer

"Peyton is finally an immortal God!!!"

Kevin Durant, Texas forward

"I want to go with Peyton. I think he deserves a championship. It's going to be a close one. Colts by a field goal."

Jim Courier

My gut would be with the Colts. Chicago is Chicago because they're a cold weather team, not great for them to be playing outdoors in the Super Bowl, compared to Indianapolis, which plays indoors. I think nerves will keep the score low.

Josh Howard

"It depends on Rex. I think he'll do OK... but they've got to make sure Peyton doesn't get the ball for one final drive."

Nick Swardson, comedian/actor from "Grandma's Boy"

"I put my money on America though, because either way they win. So that's very exciting."

Tom Glavine, Mets pitcher

For no other reason than they beat the Pats, and I'd like to see Peyton Manning win.

Bobby Valentine, Chiba Lotte Marines manager

Indianapolis has a better offense and a guy at the helm who will answer the call.

Steve Kerr, TNT broadcaster and former Bulls star

"The city of Chicago won't shut down for at least a month after this."

Dontrelle Willis, Marlins pitcher

Urlacher's the best player in the NFL. Urlacher won't allow the Bears to lose.

Reggie Jackson, baseball Hall of Famer

The reasons are the quarterback and the kicker. I like Manning and Vinatieri.

Joe Buck, Fox Sports

"Rex Grossman has a monster game and wins the MVP...seriously.

Tommy Lasorda

Defense wins championships.

Freddy Sanchez, NL batting champion

Anybody who can score that many points against a Bill Belichick scheme, particularly after they had played each other so many times, should have a much easier task against the Bears.

Published Feb 2, 2007

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