David Frei Matches Super Bowl Gridiron & Canine Stars
February 3, 2011 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under News
With Super Bowl XLV just days away, the world’s attention has turned to the stars of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers lineups. Just eight days after the Big Game, though, the show that many call the Super Bowl of the dog world takes place in New York City’s Madison Square Garden when over 2,500 dogs compete for the title of Best in Show at the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (broadcast on the USA Network Feb. 14-15).
The voice of Westminster, David Frei, holds the distinct credentials of being an expert not only in all things canine but also football. Frei formerly held public relations positions with the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers, and is the son of former Oregon head football coach and longtime NFL assistant Jerry Frei. Now celebrating his 22nd anniversary hosting the live Westminster telecasts for USA Network, the younger Frei, 61, is a former dog breeder and exhibitor (Afghan Hounds and Brittanys), AKC licensed judge, and still wears a ring from Super Bowl XII.
With that expertise, David Frei has just released a Super Bowl Sunday primer for America’s football fans, matching the characteristics of the star plays of both teams to the breeds that share the same characteristics. (Think of it sort of as a “If you were a dog, which kind of dog would you be?” kind of list.)
Pittsburgh Steelers
- QB Ben Roethlisberger – Border Collie: Leads (herds) his flock up and down the field, smart, athletic and intensely focused on the job at hand
- WR Hines Ward – Siberian Husky: Compact, athletic, smart, tough and tireless.
- S Troy Polamalu – Whippet: Feisty, prey-driven, fast, champion athlete of the dog world
- LB James Harrison – Plott: The premier “Big Game” hunter in the dog world. Powerful hunting hound loaded with stamina, endurance and agility.
- LB James Farrior – Rottweiler: Powerful, intelligent, agile, intimidating, calm & courageous
- RB Rashard Mendenhall – German Shorthaired Pointer: Energetic, athletic, muscular, fast, powerful, can push his way through obstacles to get it done.
Green Bay Packers
- QB Aaron Rodgers – German Shepherd: Intelligent and alert, alpha dog leader with even temperament and character
- WR Donald Driver – Doberman Pinscher: Elegant athlete in a tight-fitting wrapper
- WR Greg Jennings – Greyhound: Narrow body, big chest, sleek, powerful, athletic and fast
- DL Clay Matthews – Bloodhound: Noble and dignified with a single purpose: to track down humans (in this case, anyone with the football)
- DB Charles Woodson – Airedale: “King of the Terriers,” perhaps the best hunting dog in the world, goes and gets them all (interceptions and anyone with the football). Versatile and athletic.
- OL Chad Clifton – Komondor: Intelligent and protective, imposing strength and courageous demeanor.
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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