Explaining Football to Game of Thrones Fans

As happens every year, the Super Bowl on Sunday was the most watched show in history, which means it draws EVERYBODY to watch, especially non-football or non-sports folks. A brilliant tweet from friend of the site, Jive Poetic, put the controversial road and ultimate victory of the Patriots in a unique light.

#GameOfThrones fans, let me explain. #NewEnglandPatriots winning the #SuperBowl after #DeflateGate makes them the #Lannisters of the #NFL — JivePoetic (@JivePoetic) February 2, 2015

While so many people watched the game but didn’t really know the key players, I thought I’d give some insight into who they are by who they pair with best from the Game of Thrones universe. ***This is completely disregarding family affiliations or connections, so don’t landfill the comments talking about two people can’t be Greyjoys because they played for opposing teams. Nerds.*** Though they fell valiantly in battle…they still fell hella hard. (Seahawks) Marshawn Lynch (Running Back) – Gregor Clegane aka “The Mountain” (All about that action)

[dropcap1]L[/dropcap1]ike The Mountain, Marshawn Lynch says very little and gives a fuck about even less. Dude is an unmovable force, bests his foes through his sheer strength and tenacity, and after a big setback (like losing the Super Bowl or getting a spear through the gut) has an uncertain future. Still, Marshawn the Mountain is all about that action boss, whether it’s going Beast Mode on the field or on The Red Viper’s skull.

Richard Sherman (…