Call it a 'Harbowl'

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Last weekend, as time dwindled down in the AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, media outlets from around the country hopped aboard the Harbaugh train, craving to create that next, new catchy Super Bowl XLVII phrase.  Already knowing the outcome of the NFC Championship Game between the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers, I’m sure the media was excited for a Ravens’ victory, since 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh’s brother is the Ravens' head coach.  Headlines exploded onto Twitter, ranging from “Harbowl” and “Brother Bowl”, to the “Super Baugh.”

Next week, when media members have the opportunity to seek out their coverage, both coaches will experience the craze that goes on the week before the biggest game in America.  However, the brothers squaring up against each other is not the only story that will attract attention.

The following are potential stories from each team:

San Francisco 49ers

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-QB Alex Smith’s injury and how it affected the 49ers’ season.

-The emergence of QB Colin Kaepernick during a Week 11 matchup against a tough Chicago Bears’ defense.

-Jim Harbaugh’s gutsy decision to keep Kaepernick as the starter for the rest of the season as well as the playoffs.

-Harbaugh and Ravens LB Ray Lewis used to be teammates during Lewis' rookie year.
-Lewis recorded his first career NFL sack on Harbaugh when he was the Colts' QB. 

-Kaepernick growing up as an adopted child.

-Kaepernick’s birth mother trying to keep in contact with her son.

-The 49ers’ defensive dominance.

-Kicker David Akers and his struggles.

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Baltimore Ravens

-Whether QB Joe Flacco is an elite quarterback or not.

-WR Torrey Smith playing for his brother, who passed away earlier this season.

-WR Anquan Boldin catching fire in the playoffs.

-Ray Lewis’ last game in the NFL.

-Lewis shrugging off a triceps injury to lead his team to the promise land.

- Terrell Suggs coming back from a torn Achilles injury.

-Safety Ed Reed’s first Super Bowl and possible retirement after this season.