That old maxim about defences winning championships was being spread on pretty heavily during Super Bowl week. By the Broncos, of all teams. Yes, the very same AFC champions who tore up the league with a record 606 points, 55 touchdowns coming off Peyton Mannings arm, have been touting how strong their defence has become. Measure it against Seattles unit, which allowed a very miserly 231 points and ranked first against the pass and in overall D, and the Broncos would seem to be whistling a hollow tune. But linebacker Danny Trevathan, a breakout player in his second NFL season, sees plenty of greatness in his defence, too. "Oh yeah. You are supposed to have that attitude," Trevathan said. "On defence youre not supposed to let guys push you over. You are supposed to be the aggressor on defence and you are supposed to have that attitude. I think that is what makes playing defence so passionate to me. "I think this game was meant for tough guys. You cant be soft out here." No one is soft on either of these teams, of course. On the contrary, its only the second time in 20 years that the top seed in each conference got this far. Its also that classic matchup that so excites fans, media and, yes, players. The Seahawks cant wait for the chance to test themselves against Manning, seeking his second ring in an almost-certain Hall of Fame career. "Its going to be a great challenge," middle linebacker Bobby Wagner said. "Theyre talented all across the board. They protect Peyton well and they run the ball well. Hes definitely passed the ball well. Its up to us to do our jobs and make sure that we come ready to play." Expect both sides to be very ready. Denver (15-3, No. 2 in the AP Pro32) is a 2 1-2-point favourite over Seattle (also 15-3, but top-ranked in the AP Pro32). The main reason for that spread: In the points-crazed NFL, fans who bet early dive headfirst into the offence. With their wallets open. 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Out of respect for the process, the selection committee has agreed to not comment on who those candidates may or may not be.Cohons final day as commissioner is Jan. 9, with Lawson scheduled to take over on an interim basis until a replacement is hired. Lawson also heads up the search committee and said last month during Grey Cup week in Vancouver he was hopeful Cohons successor would be in place by April.In August, Cohon announced he wouldnt seek a contract extension to remain on the job after his current deal ended in April 2015. The 48-year-old Chicago native succeeded Tom Wright as CFL commissioner in 2007 and signed a three-year contract extension in 2012.Prince, 61, a native of Richmond, Va., served as Monttreals president and chief executive officer from 2002-03.dddddddddddd The Alouettes won the Grey Cup in 02, ending a 25-year drought.Prince was on the leagues search committee that hired Wright to replace Michael Lysko, who was fired as commissioner by the board of governors in 2002. After leaving the CFL, Prince served as an adviser to the league before starting his own consulting firm in 2004.Prince is currently the principal of The Prince Companies, which provides consulting services in the sports and entertainment industries. But the former CFL executive has an impressive sports resume.Most recently, Prince served as the senior associate director of athletics at the University of Texas. His responsibilities included developing the marketing, strategic development and branding initiatives for the Division 1 school.Prince arrived at Texas following six years as the president and commissioner of the United States Hockey League.Prior to joining the Alouettes, Prince spent nine years as a vice-president with the NHL (1991-2000), looking after its television coverage and business operations. He was also a vice-president for the parent company of the L.A. Kings.Prince also helped develop and syndicate the Arena Football League in 1986, serving as its head of business and legal affairs before a stint as interim commissioner.Prince attended Yale, where he played football and basketball before graduating in 74. Hes also a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. ' ' '