How to tell if your Super Bowl ticket is legit
Super Bowl tickets are the Holy Grail for die-hard NFL football fans.
To help eliminate the sale of fake tickets the NFL has incorporated several security devices built into official Super Bowl tickets. Some of the overt security devices include holograms, custom laser cutouts, thermachromic ink and a specially-made gloss varnish. A counterfeit ticket may be missing one or even several of these or other security features.
The NFL also provides you with a secure, official resale marketplace to purchase your Super Bowl tickets, the NFL Ticket Exchange. Buying online from a non-NFL affiliate may be risky since there is no way of knowing if a ticket is real until game time. Even if a ticket looks real, it may be one that has been reported lost or stolen, which means the person holding it will not be granted entry into the stadium.
To help ensure the authenticity of your Super Bowl tickets, here are a few basic buying tips:
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tickets, traffic, ESPN: The ins and outs of surviving Super Bowl week in North Texas
Tickets, traffic, ESPN: The ins and outs of surviving Super Bowl week in North Texas
Lynch: 'Glee Super Bowl ep has firepower'
Lynch: 'Glee Super Bowl ep has firepower'
Jane Lynch has promised that Glee's upcoming post-Super Bowl episode will be full of "firepower".
In an interview with The AP, Lynch, who plays gym teacher Sue Sylvester on the Fox musical comedy, explained that the show's devotees can expect an extravaganza.
"It's got so much firepower," she said. "There is so much going on in the show that is crazy and funny and wild."
The actress teased that her character features prominently: "I have a hissy fit the likes of which no one has seen before, where I try to destroy the locker room and principal's office. I try to shoot one of my cheerleaders from a cannon."
Lynch went on to reveal that the February 6 special is to feature a return appearance from Gwyneth Paltrow and a full-cast rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'.
Earlier this week, Lynch's co-star Chris Colfer hinted that his Glee character Kurt may embark on a new romance.
source: digitalspy
Eagles road to Super Bowl just got much tougher
Eagles road to Super Bowl just got much tougher
The Philadelphia Eagles will get their bye week. It’s just going to happen in Week 17.
After Joe Webb and the Vikings took down Philadelphia 24-14 on Tuesday night, the Eagles don’t have anything to play for Sunday. A game that was expected to be a laugher changed so much.
The Eagles are now stuck in the No. 3 seed in the NFC, and the Bears have clinched a first round bye. The Packers need a win against Chicago to set up an enticing Eagles-Packers first-round matchup.
This performance makes you wonder about Philly’s weaknesses and maturity. Michael Vick was hammered all night, just like he was against the Giants. He was sacked six times, had three turnovers, and the Vikings dropped three more possible picks.
The Eagles offensive line has been a disaster all year, and continues to struggle recognizing blitzes. You think Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers will have mercy? How about the Bears defensive line, who has already manhandled Philly?
This loss hardly ends the Eagles season, but it makes the road to the Super Bowl much harder. Vick will now have to survive takings hits in three straight playoff games, with two games likely on the road.
Coach Andy Reid almost has to rest Vick against the Cowboys, and we suspect other key players like DeSean Jackson could sit as well. (Vick said he hurt his quad on the first play of the game.)
They may as well have rested Tuesday night. The crowd never seemed into the game, and the odd atmosphere contributed to a sloppy performance by Philadelphia on both sides of the ball. Vikings quarterback Joe Webb (195 yards passing, 31 rushing yards and a score) outplayed Vick, all but assuring Tom Brady the MVP.
Sometimes championships aren’t won or lost in the biggest games, but in the weeks in between. The Eagles’ title hopes took a major body blow Tuesday night from an opponent no one saw coming.
source: nbcsports.com
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Black Eyed Peas promise no wardrobe malfunctions at 2011 Super Bowl
Black Eyed Peas promise no wardrobe malfunctions at 2011 Super Bowl
The Black Eyed Peas have been tapped as the first contemporary artist to perform as the SuperBowl halftime act since the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” of 2004, with safer living legend acts along the lines of Paul McCartney and The Who having filled the role in the mean time. But while the Peas are taking the Super Bowl honor seriously, that hasn’t kept them from having a sense of humor about it. Speaking with Beatweek today, when asked if he could guarantee there would be no wardrobe malefactions this time around, Black Eyed Peas co-founder apl.de.ap joked “I’ve been working out lately, you know, so I might want to show a little bit of muscle,” before making it clear that he was kidding.
“We learned not to do that from the past performances that we’ve witnessed,” apl said of the now-infamous 2004 controversy centered around the Super Bowl halftime show which featured Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake. Of what he and his cohorts will.i.am, Fergie, and Taboo have up their sleeves for their own halftime show, apl teased about a possible jet pack before saying “We’ve got something really special but I don’t really want to give it away.”
February’s Super Bowl at Reliant Stadium in Dallas is far from the only stadium the Black Eyed Peas have their sights set on for 2011, as their tour plans include several stadium shows in support of their newly released album The Beginning and their current hit The Time (Dirty Bit).
The Black Eyed Peas are set to appear on the December 9th cover of Beatweek Magazine. Look for a full Peas conversation about the new album, the 2011 tour, their next single, and yes, more about the upcoming Super Bowl appearance.
source: beatweek.comCoors Light Makes the Unthinkable... Thinkable, With Insider Access to Super Bowl XLV
Coors Light Makes the Unthinkable... Thinkable, With Insider Access to Super Bowl XLV
"World's Most Refreshing Beer" Launches Fan-Tastic Promotion; Prizes Include Actual Game-Used Turf and Memorabilia
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - December 15, 2010) - Coors Light is grabbing a piece of the Super Bowl XLV spotlight -- and shining it on the fans. Beginning now and running through Feb. 6, 2011, the official beer sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl XLV is encouraging legal-drinking-age-consumers to "Snap, Send, Score" for a chance to win unthinkable access to the biggest football game of the year and other great prizes.
Using SnapTag™ technology customized for this Coors Light promotion, any adult with a Smartphone can Snap a photo of the Coors Light SnapTag logo on packaging and other promotional materials and Send it in for a chance to Score a variety of unique prizes. All eligible consumers will be vying for the "Super Bowl Insider" grand prize -- a trip to north Texas with unthinkable access to Super Bowl XLV weekend.
The grand prize awards one winner and three friends roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations in north Texas, tickets to the game, a stadium tour, a picture holding the Lombardi Trophy, and tickets to the Coors Light Super Bowl Party at the "world's largest honky tonk," Billy Bob's Texas, featuring the musical talents of local favorite the Casey Donahew Band, Uncle Kracker and headliner Blake Shelton.
Two first prize winners will also get hooked up with a trip to north Texas, tickets to Super Bowl XLV, access to the Coors Light Super Bowl Party and more. Other fantastic prizes include a football signed by the Super Bowl XLV champions; autographed, game-used items such as end zone pylons, kicking tees and footballs; actual patches of game-used turf; official NFL and Super Bowl gear; flat-screen TVs; and NFLShop.com gift cards.
"For Coors Light, the unthinkable is never out of the question, so the brand is excited to give fans across the country a chance to win prizes they would never expect, in celebration of Super Bowl XLV," said Rick Gomez, vice president of marketing for the Coors Family of Brands. "As the official beer of the NFL and the Super Bowl, we're bringing fans closer to the game than they ever imagined possible by taking insider access to a whole new level."
Coors Light is partnering with Razorfish, the brand's digital agency, and SpyderLynk to produce the SnapTag promotion. This Coors Light campaign takes advantage of the SnapTag technology to easily customize regional extensions to a national promotion; there are eleven regional extensions for this Super Bowl promotion. Promotional SnapTags can be found on specially marked packaging of Coors Light and Coors Banquet as well as on billboards, online and wherever Coors Light is sold.
For more information on the promotion, prizing and rules visit CoorsLight.com/SuperBowl.
Audi, Mercedes-Benz turn to social media for Super Bowl promotions
Audi, Mercedes-Benz turn to social media for Super Bowl promotions
With the last month of the regular football season underway, NFL teams are quickly preparing for the long journey to the Super Bowl. It seems many companies are doing the same with their social media campaigns, with several brands unveiling new initiatives for the big sporting event.
USA Today reports that both Audi and Mercedes-Benz plan to launch extensive social media initiatives for the Super Bowl. The two European automakers will reward users who encourage others to tweet or otherwise promote their respective brands during the Super Bowl.
The goal is to go beyond reaching consumers through the high-cost 30-second SuperBowl spots, but brands also need to be unique. "Most efforts won't be able to stand out amidst the flood of 'Let's Do a Facebook Contest About the Super Bowl' marketing lemmings," social media consultant Jay Baer explained to the source.
For many brands, social media will be a much larger part of their 2011 digital marketing initiatives. According to a recent report from eMarketer, companies are expected to spend upwards of $2.1 billion on social media marketing efforts next year.
source: ricg.com
With the last month of the regular football season underway, NFL teams are quickly preparing for the long journey to the Super Bowl. It seems many companies are doing the same with their social media campaigns, with several brands unveiling new initiatives for the big sporting event.
USA Today reports that both Audi and Mercedes-Benz plan to launch extensive social media initiatives for the Super Bowl. The two European automakers will reward users who encourage others to tweet or otherwise promote their respective brands during the Super Bowl.
The goal is to go beyond reaching consumers through the high-cost 30-second SuperBowl spots, but brands also need to be unique. "Most efforts won't be able to stand out amidst the flood of 'Let's Do a Facebook Contest About the Super Bowl' marketing lemmings," social media consultant Jay Baer explained to the source.
For many brands, social media will be a much larger part of their 2011 digital marketing initiatives. According to a recent report from eMarketer, companies are expected to spend upwards of $2.1 billion on social media marketing efforts next year.
source: ricg.com
Motorola Dual-Core Android Tablet Invited to Verizon’s Super Bowl Party?
Motorola Dual-Core Android Tablet Invited to Verizon’s Super Bowl Party?
Recent rumors have it that Motorola’s dual-core Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet will be making a big splash for the Superbowl. Previously, Verizon had promised LTE-capable consumer devices in the first quarter, making the Superbowl launch date plausible. Moreover, with the carrier rolling out its LTE network to the 38 metropolitan areas–mostly NFL cities, a Superbowl debut would tie in nicely.
Motorola’s tablet was recently shown off at All Things Digital’s D: Dive Into Mobile event, and was spotted later in clearer pictures. The device is rumored to be available in both 7- and 10-inch form factors, with LTE support, and also to be hardware platform to debut Google’s tablet-optimized Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform. It was previously codenamed Everest and Stingray, though the final launch name is unknown; MOTO PAD is a possibility.
source: gottabemobile.com
AFC South title within reach for Garrard and the Jaguars
AFC South title within reach for Garrard and the Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Quarterback David Garrard was seemingly another bad game away from getting benched, quite possibly for good, in Jacksonville.
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Coach Jack Del Rio even said publicly that he was sticking with Garrard "as long as he's our best option."
Nearly three months later, Garrard is one touchdown pass from breaking Mark Brunell's franchise record and has a chance to lead the Jaguars (8-5) to their first AFC South title.
What's the difference?
"If I knew that, I would definitely bottle that up and tell nobody," Garrard said.
Although running back Maurice Jones-Drew has received much of the credit for Jacksonville's success this season -- he has six consecutive 100-yard games heading into Sunday's critical game at Indianapolis -- Garrard has been an equally important cog in the team's rise to the top of the division.
Garrard has thrown 19 touchdown passes and just five interceptions in Jacksonville's eight wins and one TD pass and seven picks in the five losses.
He's even better when he's asked to do less. The Jaguars are 6-0 when Garrard has thrown 22 or fewer passes this season, not including a lopsided loss against Tennessee in October when he was knocked out of the game early with a concussion.
"He can't play well by himself," Del Rio said. "It's a team game, the ultimate team game, and David would be the first to tell you that it's a combination of the line doing a good job up front giving him time and the receivers doing a good job getting open down the field and catching the ball. There are a lot of guys doing good things around him."
It starts with Jones-Drew and the running game, which has accounted for more than 200 yards rushing in each of the last three games. That kind of ground game slows down defensive ends, freezes linebackers and creates extra space for receivers and tight ends.
It also takes pressure off Garrard, who has completed 65.5 percent of his passes for 2,141 yards and a career-high 20 TDs. He also has run for 232 yards and four scores.
"Dave has been exceptional," receiver Mike Thomas said. "The guy bounced back from adversity. Dave has always showed that he's a guy that's going to persevere through whatever challenges come his way. This time, he's been on the better half of it.
"He's been playing great. You can look at him and see his comfort level and his belief in his protection, and he's letting the ball fly around. When he has time, Dave is very accurate and a very good quarterback. He's our guy, and we're riding him. We need him to string us along like he's been doing."
With Garrard playing well, the Jaguars have won five of their last six games. Now they're headed into arguably the most important regular-season game in franchise history. With a win Sunday over the Colts (7-6), the Jaguars will wrap up the AFC South and secure a playoff spot for just the third time in the last 10 years.
"This is a big opportunity for the franchise," guard Uche Nwaneri said. "It's been a long time since we had a game against the Colts where it's really going to pretty much decide everything for the division. We're not going to make this something that takes us out of our rhythm, but we understand what's on the line, and we're looking forward to the challenge."
So is Garrard, who struggled mightily in consecutive 25-point losses to San Diego and Philadelphia back in September. He was benched late against the Chargers and might have been pulled for good against the Eagles, but backup Luke McCown tore a knee ligament the previous week, leaving Del Rio with few options.
Nonetheless, the Jaguars were so frustrated with Garrard's performance that they claimed former first-round draft pick Trent Edwards off waivers from Buffalo with the belief that he could end up the starter.
He never got the chance.
Garrard didn't let it happen, putting up five of the top eight passing performances of his nine-year career. He responded exactly as Del Rio wanted -- and even sent a resounding message to anyone who questioned whether he was the right fit for the Jaguars.
"I don't try to worry about answering critics," Garrard said. "The moment you're trying to answer somebody else or please other people, that's when you're setting yourself up. I've said it before: The same people that smile at your face are the same ones that are ready to jab you in the back. The more you win, the more success you have, the more people will come around and say he's a pretty good player or they're a pretty good team. It all comes down to winning and performing."
Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press
source: nfl.com
Will 'Skins stick with McNabb? Coy coach Shanahan won't say
Will 'Skins stick with McNabb? Coy coach Shanahan won't say
ASHBURN, Va. -- Never mind the talk about whether or not Donovan McNabb will be the Washington Redskins' quarterback next season. Coach Mike Shanahan won't even say if McNabb will be his quarterback Sunday.
"We're not committing to tell you who the starters are at any position," Shanahan said Wednesday, explaining how he hopes to keep the Dallas Cowboys guessing about a possible switch to Rex Grossman. "They've got to get ready for a couple of players. That's good for us."
It's important to note that Shanahan was in a playful mood as he dodged those quarterback questions, and that it's hard to find anyone who really believes there's a chance Grossman will supplant a six-time Pro Bowl quarterback for the latest edition of the NFC East rivalry.
"Donovan McNabb is one of the marquee players in this league and can beat you in so many different ways," Cowboys interim coach Jason Garrett said. "We're certainly preparing for him. And if he happens not to be the quarterback, we'll have to make those adjustments."
And, for the record, if McNabb weren't starting, he made no bones about the fact that Shanahan should have told him by now.
"I would have hoped," McNabb said. "That's professionalism. Communication."
Yet the very fact that McNabb's status is such a topic demonstrates his uncertain status as he winds down his first season in Washington. With the Redskins (5-8) eliminated from the playoff race, Shanahan has made it clear he intends to use the final three games to determine who should be on the roster next year. Many players also have stated they're playing for jobs, even if that job might be with another team in 2011.
McNabb would seem to fit into that category. He is 34 and is having his worst season since he was a rookie in 1999. He has thrown a career-high 15 interceptions and ranks 25th in the NFL with a 77.1 rating. He has led some good drives, but he has been inconsistent and bounced far too many passes in front of open receivers. When the Redskins gave him a contract extension last month, it came with a clause that allows the team to cut him at the end of the season with no further financial obligation.
McNabb, however, isn't a fan of the play-for-job motivational tactic.
"I look at these three games to get better," McNabb said. "I think when you have a mindset to go out and to try to impress and to do a little bit more than what you're capable of doing, it takes away from being in the framework of the schemes and what we're planning on doing. I think a lot of times you focus too hard on different things, and it takes you away from things that are just easy to you. I think in this situation, obviously with three more games left, we want to do whatever it takes to win and we can't control anything else after that."
Shanahan showed he's not afraid to make a daring, counterintuitive quarterback move when he benched McNabb for Grossman in the final two minutes with the game on the line in a loss at Detroit in October. McNabb wasn't happy, Shanahan couldn't come up with a clear explanation for the decision, and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and McNabb were at odds over whether or not the quarterback had been tipped off in advance about the possible switch.
McNabb followed up with a clear-the-air meeting with the Shanahans. Since then, according to McNabb, "the communication got a lot better."
"I think everyone wanted to know if it was going to get better," McNabb said. "And it did."
Mike Shanahan, however, said he hasn't changed the way he deals with his quarterback. He chalked up McNabb's perception of better communication as the "growth as you get to know people."
"Like any relationship, it does take time," Mike Shanahan said.
The Redskins traded two draft picks to the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire McNabb, and the team has many other deficiencies that will need more desperate attention in the offseason, so it would seem unlikely that the quarterback wouldn't be brought back for a second go-round. Shanahan reiterated Wednesday that it can take two to three years to master a new offensive scheme, and McNabb often has cited how the record improved from 5-11 in his first year with Eagles to 11-5 in his second year.
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"Things can change here, and it will change here," McNabb said. "There were a lot of things in the beginning of the season that myself as well as maybe Kyle or whatever or the players, we weren't on the same page. And now we are. ... There's definitely been big steps."
There also have been nagging questions over McNabb's health. His sore hamstrings were one reason cited by the coaches for the Detroit benching. Around that same time, McNabb himself said the extra offseason work he undertook to learn the new offense was taking a physical toll over the long season.
McNabb now claims to be fully healthy, although he continues to be listed on the weekly injury report with a hamstring issue. Also, the quarterback who has made a name for himself by making plays with his legs has stopped scrambling: He has just six carries for 16 yards over the last five games.
"Quarterbacks never tell you the truth," Mike Shanahan said. "He hasn't scrambled a lot. I think it's probably hurting him a little bit more than he's indicating. Quarterbacks I've been around, they'll never admit to being hurt, so I can't tell you that for sure."
Notes: Mike Shanahan said punter-holder Hunter Smith was cut because of poor punting, not because of the mishandled extra point snap in Sunday's one-point loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shanahan said just two of Smith's last 20 punts had the hang time the team wanted. Smith, who was released Tuesday and replaced with Sam Paulescu, ranks 31st in the NFL in net average. "It had nothing to do with the hold," Shanahan said. "I admired the way he stepped up and blamed it on himself." ... Shanahan doesn't like practicing on frozen grass fields, so he's holding practice on the team's rarely used artificial turf field this week because of the cold weather.
Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press
source: nfl.com
ASHBURN, Va. -- Never mind the talk about whether or not Donovan McNabb will be the Washington Redskins' quarterback next season. Coach Mike Shanahan won't even say if McNabb will be his quarterback Sunday.
"We're not committing to tell you who the starters are at any position," Shanahan said Wednesday, explaining how he hopes to keep the Dallas Cowboys guessing about a possible switch to Rex Grossman. "They've got to get ready for a couple of players. That's good for us."
It's important to note that Shanahan was in a playful mood as he dodged those quarterback questions, and that it's hard to find anyone who really believes there's a chance Grossman will supplant a six-time Pro Bowl quarterback for the latest edition of the NFC East rivalry.
"Donovan McNabb is one of the marquee players in this league and can beat you in so many different ways," Cowboys interim coach Jason Garrett said. "We're certainly preparing for him. And if he happens not to be the quarterback, we'll have to make those adjustments."
And, for the record, if McNabb weren't starting, he made no bones about the fact that Shanahan should have told him by now.
"I would have hoped," McNabb said. "That's professionalism. Communication."
Yet the very fact that McNabb's status is such a topic demonstrates his uncertain status as he winds down his first season in Washington. With the Redskins (5-8) eliminated from the playoff race, Shanahan has made it clear he intends to use the final three games to determine who should be on the roster next year. Many players also have stated they're playing for jobs, even if that job might be with another team in 2011.
McNabb would seem to fit into that category. He is 34 and is having his worst season since he was a rookie in 1999. He has thrown a career-high 15 interceptions and ranks 25th in the NFL with a 77.1 rating. He has led some good drives, but he has been inconsistent and bounced far too many passes in front of open receivers. When the Redskins gave him a contract extension last month, it came with a clause that allows the team to cut him at the end of the season with no further financial obligation.
McNabb, however, isn't a fan of the play-for-job motivational tactic.
"I look at these three games to get better," McNabb said. "I think when you have a mindset to go out and to try to impress and to do a little bit more than what you're capable of doing, it takes away from being in the framework of the schemes and what we're planning on doing. I think a lot of times you focus too hard on different things, and it takes you away from things that are just easy to you. I think in this situation, obviously with three more games left, we want to do whatever it takes to win and we can't control anything else after that."
Shanahan showed he's not afraid to make a daring, counterintuitive quarterback move when he benched McNabb for Grossman in the final two minutes with the game on the line in a loss at Detroit in October. McNabb wasn't happy, Shanahan couldn't come up with a clear explanation for the decision, and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and McNabb were at odds over whether or not the quarterback had been tipped off in advance about the possible switch.
McNabb followed up with a clear-the-air meeting with the Shanahans. Since then, according to McNabb, "the communication got a lot better."
"I think everyone wanted to know if it was going to get better," McNabb said. "And it did."
Mike Shanahan, however, said he hasn't changed the way he deals with his quarterback. He chalked up McNabb's perception of better communication as the "growth as you get to know people."
"Like any relationship, it does take time," Mike Shanahan said.
The Redskins traded two draft picks to the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire McNabb, and the team has many other deficiencies that will need more desperate attention in the offseason, so it would seem unlikely that the quarterback wouldn't be brought back for a second go-round. Shanahan reiterated Wednesday that it can take two to three years to master a new offensive scheme, and McNabb often has cited how the record improved from 5-11 in his first year with Eagles to 11-5 in his second year.
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"Things can change here, and it will change here," McNabb said. "There were a lot of things in the beginning of the season that myself as well as maybe Kyle or whatever or the players, we weren't on the same page. And now we are. ... There's definitely been big steps."
There also have been nagging questions over McNabb's health. His sore hamstrings were one reason cited by the coaches for the Detroit benching. Around that same time, McNabb himself said the extra offseason work he undertook to learn the new offense was taking a physical toll over the long season.
McNabb now claims to be fully healthy, although he continues to be listed on the weekly injury report with a hamstring issue. Also, the quarterback who has made a name for himself by making plays with his legs has stopped scrambling: He has just six carries for 16 yards over the last five games.
"Quarterbacks never tell you the truth," Mike Shanahan said. "He hasn't scrambled a lot. I think it's probably hurting him a little bit more than he's indicating. Quarterbacks I've been around, they'll never admit to being hurt, so I can't tell you that for sure."
Notes: Mike Shanahan said punter-holder Hunter Smith was cut because of poor punting, not because of the mishandled extra point snap in Sunday's one-point loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shanahan said just two of Smith's last 20 punts had the hang time the team wanted. Smith, who was released Tuesday and replaced with Sam Paulescu, ranks 31st in the NFL in net average. "It had nothing to do with the hold," Shanahan said. "I admired the way he stepped up and blamed it on himself." ... Shanahan doesn't like practicing on frozen grass fields, so he's holding practice on the team's rarely used artificial turf field this week because of the cold weather.
Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press
source: nfl.com
Friday, September 10, 2010
Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints beat Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints beat Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints 14-9 Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints 14-9 Minnesota Vikings
The New Orleans Saints opened their Super Bowl title defence with a 14-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings yesterday.
To celebrate the team's first Super Bowl win, over the Indianapolis Colts in Miami in February, opening night was marked with a rock concert in New Orleans' Jackson Square.
The Saints took to the field to a deafening roar of the fan chant "Who Dat?" and the 70,000 crowd made themselves heard whenever the Vikings quarterback, Brett Favre, was set up for a snap. The 40-year-old said it had been tough to make himself heard.
"Anytime you're in a game like that where there are festivities and everything beforehand, you have got to remain calm," the Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, told reporters.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
NFL Betting 2010-11: Back Brett Favre and the Vikings for Superbowl glory
NFL Betting 2010-11: Back Brett Favre and the Vikings for Superbowl glory
As the clock wound down in last January's NFC Championship game it looked like Brett Favre was leading his team to the Superbowl. But a late penalty and disastrous interception changed everything. One of the greatest of all time was never going to go out like that...
We move forward seven months and to no-one's surprise old #4 is back and ready to have one last go at the big one. He returns to the Minnesota Vikings knowing that his team is a legitimate contender in a stacked NFC.
The Vikings may just have more attacking weapons than anyone else in the NFC. A strong offensive line gave Favre all the time he wanted last year to find his wide receivers. Teams couldn't drop their linebackers back to help in coverage though as Adrian Peterson was the best running back in the league. They had everything and everyone is returning for this campaign.
And not much has changed on the defensive side of the ball. The unit is a year older and a year wiser. They know deep down this is it. Favre is retiring after this season (and I do think he means it) and whoever they bring in to replace the great man will not be a Hall of Fame Quarterback.
So you have to see the Vikings as real players. They should have won it all last year. That horrific throw may have been the icing on the cake but Peterson could hardly keep hold of the ball and Percy Harvin fumbled late on at a crucial time in the fourth quarter.
The New Orleans Saints won the Superbowl last year but the Vikings were the best team in the league.
The Saints will be strong again this year, and you have to like the look of the Packers should their offensive line gel to gave Aaron Rodgers time in the pocket. Of course, with the Superbowl being in Dallas this year, the pressure is well and truly on the Cowboys to become the first team to win a Superbowl on home turf.
However, for me, if the Vikings stay healthy then they are still the best team on paper and at 15.0 on the markets they should be backed.
Recommended Bet: Back the Minnesota Vikings to win the Superbowl at 12.0 or above.
source:betfair
As the clock wound down in last January's NFC Championship game it looked like Brett Favre was leading his team to the Superbowl. But a late penalty and disastrous interception changed everything. One of the greatest of all time was never going to go out like that...
We move forward seven months and to no-one's surprise old #4 is back and ready to have one last go at the big one. He returns to the Minnesota Vikings knowing that his team is a legitimate contender in a stacked NFC.
The Vikings may just have more attacking weapons than anyone else in the NFC. A strong offensive line gave Favre all the time he wanted last year to find his wide receivers. Teams couldn't drop their linebackers back to help in coverage though as Adrian Peterson was the best running back in the league. They had everything and everyone is returning for this campaign.
And not much has changed on the defensive side of the ball. The unit is a year older and a year wiser. They know deep down this is it. Favre is retiring after this season (and I do think he means it) and whoever they bring in to replace the great man will not be a Hall of Fame Quarterback.
So you have to see the Vikings as real players. They should have won it all last year. That horrific throw may have been the icing on the cake but Peterson could hardly keep hold of the ball and Percy Harvin fumbled late on at a crucial time in the fourth quarter.
The New Orleans Saints won the Superbowl last year but the Vikings were the best team in the league.
The Saints will be strong again this year, and you have to like the look of the Packers should their offensive line gel to gave Aaron Rodgers time in the pocket. Of course, with the Superbowl being in Dallas this year, the pressure is well and truly on the Cowboys to become the first team to win a Superbowl on home turf.
However, for me, if the Vikings stay healthy then they are still the best team on paper and at 15.0 on the markets they should be backed.
Recommended Bet: Back the Minnesota Vikings to win the Superbowl at 12.0 or above.
source:betfair
Detroit Lions 2010: NFL Schedule and Superbowl 2011 Odds
Detroit Lions 2010: NFL Schedule and Superbowl 2011 Odds
The Detroit Lions have won 2 games in 3 years and will have a hard time building confidence for the 2010 NFL schedule as they have a tough slate of games to begin the year beginning at the Chicago Bears on September 12th against a Bears team motivated to get back into the playoffs. The Philadelphia Eagles will visit Detroit on September 19th before the Lions travel to Minnesota to face Brett Favre and the Vikings on September 26th in a NFL betting match-up with one of the online sportsbook favorites to win the NFC. Then it’s on to face the Green Bay Packers on October 3rd for another tough division road game against a leading conference contender. Online sportsbooks have the Lions 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds to win the championship, 45-1 to win the NFC conference and have an over/under regular season win total of 5 OVER (-145).
The Lions finally get a winnable game in NFL odds on October 10th when they host the St. Louis Rams. Detroit will be at the New York Giants on October 17th before a week 7 bye on the 2010 NFL schedule. The Washington Redskins visits Detroit on Halloween followed by a visit by the New York Jets on November 7th. The Lions hit the road for their next two games starting with a November 14th date at the Buffalo Bills and then a November 21st game at Cowboys Stadium against a Dallas Cowboys team that should be a prohibitive favorite at online sportsbooks. Bet the 2010 Detroit Lions as 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 deposit bonus.
Detroit will play the traditional Thanksgiving Day game vs the New England Patriots on November 25th followed by a rematch with the Bears at Detroit on December 5th. The final quarter of the season begins with a third consecutive home game on December 12th against the Packers. Detroit then travels to Tampa Bay for a winnable game against the Buccaneers on December 19th. The Lions will stay in Florida for a December 26th match-up at the Miami Dolphins and then play the 2010 NFL schedule finale at home against the Vikings on January 2nd. Bet the 2010 Lions as longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 bonus and 5% reload bonus on each deposit for the 2010 NFL season.
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The Detroit Lions have won 2 games in 3 years and will have a hard time building confidence for the 2010 NFL schedule as they have a tough slate of games to begin the year beginning at the Chicago Bears on September 12th against a Bears team motivated to get back into the playoffs. The Philadelphia Eagles will visit Detroit on September 19th before the Lions travel to Minnesota to face Brett Favre and the Vikings on September 26th in a NFL betting match-up with one of the online sportsbook favorites to win the NFC. Then it’s on to face the Green Bay Packers on October 3rd for another tough division road game against a leading conference contender. Online sportsbooks have the Lions 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds to win the championship, 45-1 to win the NFC conference and have an over/under regular season win total of 5 OVER (-145).
The Lions finally get a winnable game in NFL odds on October 10th when they host the St. Louis Rams. Detroit will be at the New York Giants on October 17th before a week 7 bye on the 2010 NFL schedule. The Washington Redskins visits Detroit on Halloween followed by a visit by the New York Jets on November 7th. The Lions hit the road for their next two games starting with a November 14th date at the Buffalo Bills and then a November 21st game at Cowboys Stadium against a Dallas Cowboys team that should be a prohibitive favorite at online sportsbooks. Bet the 2010 Detroit Lions as 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 deposit bonus.
Detroit will play the traditional Thanksgiving Day game vs the New England Patriots on November 25th followed by a rematch with the Bears at Detroit on December 5th. The final quarter of the season begins with a third consecutive home game on December 12th against the Packers. Detroit then travels to Tampa Bay for a winnable game against the Buccaneers on December 19th. The Lions will stay in Florida for a December 26th match-up at the Miami Dolphins and then play the 2010 NFL schedule finale at home against the Vikings on January 2nd. Bet the 2010 Lions as longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 bonus and 5% reload bonus on each deposit for the 2010 NFL season.
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Could We Be Seeing an In-State Super Bowl This Season?
Could We Be Seeing an In-State Super Bowl This Season?
Amazingly in a span of about 43 years, there have only been 2 in-state Super Bowls, going all the way back to Super Bowl 1 in 1967.
Since then, only the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants in 1991 and the San Francisco 49ers vs San Diego Chargers in 1995 has happened.
There are currently 9 possible scenarios in which we could end up watching an in-state Super Bowl in 2011.
The question here is, of those, which one is the most likely to be a reality? I’ve calculated rosters, divisions, odds and surprise factors to come up with an answer.
First, in no particular order, here are all the possibilities:
1. Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants
2. Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. New York Jets vs New York Giants
4. Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Redskins
5. PittsburghSteelers vs Philadelphia Eagles
6. Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
7. Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Oakland Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers
9. San Diego Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers
I started with a prediction of what I think the playoff bracket would look like to start eliminating some of these possibilities right off the bat. My playoff picture is as follows:
AFC:
Bye weeks belong to, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts followed by the Patriots, the Bengals, the Chargers and the New York Jets.
NFC:
Bye week belongs to the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys, followed by the Packers, the 49ers the Redskins, and the Vikings.
read full article on bleacher report
Amazingly in a span of about 43 years, there have only been 2 in-state Super Bowls, going all the way back to Super Bowl 1 in 1967.
Since then, only the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants in 1991 and the San Francisco 49ers vs San Diego Chargers in 1995 has happened.
There are currently 9 possible scenarios in which we could end up watching an in-state Super Bowl in 2011.
The question here is, of those, which one is the most likely to be a reality? I’ve calculated rosters, divisions, odds and surprise factors to come up with an answer.
First, in no particular order, here are all the possibilities:
1. Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants
2. Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. New York Jets vs New York Giants
4. Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Redskins
5. PittsburghSteelers vs Philadelphia Eagles
6. Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
7. Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Oakland Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers
9. San Diego Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers
I started with a prediction of what I think the playoff bracket would look like to start eliminating some of these possibilities right off the bat. My playoff picture is as follows:
AFC:
Bye weeks belong to, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts followed by the Patriots, the Bengals, the Chargers and the New York Jets.
NFC:
Bye week belongs to the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys, followed by the Packers, the 49ers the Redskins, and the Vikings.
read full article on bleacher report
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Dallas Cowboys hope to reach Super Bowl history
Dallas Cowboys hope to reach Super Bowl history
Cowboys Stadium will host the biggest game in sports as Super Bowl 45 comes to Arlington next February. At the training camp kickoff party, Tony Romo told fans see you in the Super Bowl.
"To me, all of this is motivational to the team," said Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones.
The Cowboys players say they're motivated for the next game.
"I'm trying to get to the Hall of Fame game and see Emmitt (Smith) get inducted and win that," said Cornerback Terence Newman. "We have a lot of things to do before we talk about the playoffs and Super Bowl. We have to win football games first and the way our schedule is lined up right now, we've got a lot of good football teams to play."
Pro owl Tight End Jason Witten agrees.
"I don't think you care to talk about it," said Witten. "You don't want to be on the record for saying anything. We know what's at stake but more than that, so much has to take place. So I think guys are doing a good job not getting caught up in it."
Head Coach Wade Phillips says it's not about the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. It's about the next practice.
Cowboys Stadium will host the biggest game in sports as Super Bowl 45 comes to Arlington next February. At the training camp kickoff party, Tony Romo told fans see you in the Super Bowl.
"To me, all of this is motivational to the team," said Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones.
The Cowboys players say they're motivated for the next game.
"I'm trying to get to the Hall of Fame game and see Emmitt (Smith) get inducted and win that," said Cornerback Terence Newman. "We have a lot of things to do before we talk about the playoffs and Super Bowl. We have to win football games first and the way our schedule is lined up right now, we've got a lot of good football teams to play."
Pro owl Tight End Jason Witten agrees.
"I don't think you care to talk about it," said Witten. "You don't want to be on the record for saying anything. We know what's at stake but more than that, so much has to take place. So I think guys are doing a good job not getting caught up in it."
Head Coach Wade Phillips says it's not about the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. It's about the next practice.
Super Bowl noises from New York Jets
Super Bowl noises from New York Jets
They've spent the past five months scouring for deals like a shopaholic, loading their bags with a Super Bowl MVP, future Hall of Fame running back and the player their fan base probably despised the most.
Now, the Jets' eventful offseason is about to give way to what could be the franchise's most highly anticipated training camp in a half-century. The players report to the State University of New York-Cortland today and begin practising tomorrow for what they hope is a run that ends with them holding the Lombardi Trophy Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLV.
They've spent the past five months scouring for deals like a shopaholic, loading their bags with a Super Bowl MVP, future Hall of Fame running back and the player their fan base probably despised the most.
Now, the Jets' eventful offseason is about to give way to what could be the franchise's most highly anticipated training camp in a half-century. The players report to the State University of New York-Cortland today and begin practising tomorrow for what they hope is a run that ends with them holding the Lombardi Trophy Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLV.
Packers firmly believe Super Bowl is within reach
Packers firmly believe Super Bowl is within reach
With a mere two blocks separating their offseason homes in Orlando, Fla., Packers safety Nick Collins and cornerback Charles Woodson see a lot of each other when they aren't here for minicamp or OTAs.
Their conversations over lunch or dinner invariably deal with the Packers' fortunes. After the 2009 season -- which started slow and ended strong before a bitterly disappointing 51-45 shootout playoff loss to Arizona -- the talk centered on being within striking distance of the Super Bowl and having enough of the right ingredients to get there.
In a nutshell, Collins and Woodson concluded the following: "We've got the team; we've got the ability to be that team this year."
With a mere two blocks separating their offseason homes in Orlando, Fla., Packers safety Nick Collins and cornerback Charles Woodson see a lot of each other when they aren't here for minicamp or OTAs.
Their conversations over lunch or dinner invariably deal with the Packers' fortunes. After the 2009 season -- which started slow and ended strong before a bitterly disappointing 51-45 shootout playoff loss to Arizona -- the talk centered on being within striking distance of the Super Bowl and having enough of the right ingredients to get there.
In a nutshell, Collins and Woodson concluded the following: "We've got the team; we've got the ability to be that team this year."
WhatIfSports: Packers Over Chargers in Super Bowl XLV
WhatIfSports: Packers Over Chargers in Super Bowl XLV
If you're as depressed about the Brewers' fifth straight loss as I am, this might cheer you up: WhatIfSports.com is predicting the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North with a 13-3 record and then go on to beat San Diego in the Super Bowl.
If you're as depressed about the Brewers' fifth straight loss as I am, this might cheer you up: WhatIfSports.com is predicting the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North with a 13-3 record and then go on to beat San Diego in the Super Bowl.
What we have provided our readers are "what-if" scenarios for the upcoming 2010 NFL season based on the statistical outputs of players and teams from the 2009 season. The sabermetric soiree that our NFL simulation engine spits out after running all the numbers does not directly reflect the views or opinions of Whatifsports.com's writing staff. We are simply providing a voice (in written form) for the data the computer generates. Are some of the results and predictions subject to debate? Absolutely. The computer loves Phillip Rivers and isn't a big fan of Jay Cutler. It loves the Packers, but believes the Detroit Lions will remain in the cellar.
That is what is so beneficial about the content Whatifsports.com's shares with its audience. There is no way of knowing if the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers are going to meet this coming February in the Super Bowl (Watch it on Fox!). Heck, when we ran this simulation Vincent Jackson was part of the Chargers' puzzle and not sitting out the first 3 games due to a Roger Goodell sanctioned timeout. What we can do, unlike many passionate fans, is take the subjective bias out of the argument and let the stats tell the story.
NFL Football Betting – Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super Bowl
NFL Football Betting – Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super Bowl
The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
NFL Division to Win Super Bowl XLV
AFC South +450
NFC East +450
AFC East +500
AFC North +500
NFC South +600
NFC North +650
AFC West +700
NFC West +1600
The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
NFL Division to Win Super Bowl XLV
AFC South +450
NFC East +450
AFC East +500
AFC North +500
NFC South +600
NFC North +650
AFC West +700
NFC West +1600
Saints looking to avoid Super Bowl hangover
Saints looking to avoid Super Bowl hangover
If a secret potion actually exists to overcoming a raging Super Bowl hangover, it should stun no one that the New Orleans Saints insist they have the remedy.
There's only one tried and true method for the Saints to recreate the magic of last season, and it's not a Bloody Mary chaser.
It's more like the hair of the NFL dog -- a repeat Super Bowl championship.
The players and coaches know the score, and history isn't on their side.
Five of the last 11 Super Bowl champions missed the postseason all together the following year, while the New England Patriots (2003 and 2004) are the only team during that time frame to repeat.
The talk of a Super Bowl hangover is already making the Saints woozy, and has defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on the offensive.
"I keep on hearing you guys talking about this Super Bowl hangover," Williams said. "And it's starting to chap me a little bit. It really is. I'm being real honest. If you could see behind the scenes our offseason program from April 19 on, ... I don't have any qualms about the way our defense is because all they did was show up with more hunger, more fire, wanted me to be a bigger jerk and get on their ass more. They begged for me to get on their ass more. So far, I've seen nothing that would not indicate that we can't make another run at this."
Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees called the talk of a hangover "old" one practice into training camp. But Brees has the hangover target all over his chest considering the national spotlight that's shined on him since he held his headphone-wearing son, Baylen, high above his head as the confetti fell in Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
"I got to fly with the F-16 Thunderbirds up in Shreveport which was awesome," Brees said. "I got to go on a USO trip to Dubai, Turkey and Djibouti. I got to play golf with Jack Nicklaus. The ESPYs just a few weeks ago was a thrill, just having so many guys there and our team being a part of so many of the awards.
"That week after the Super Bowl will always be one of the craziest times of my life when you look at Disneyworld and then the talk shows and then the Super Bowl parade, which was just unbelievable and then Mardi Gras, being king of Bacchus. The list goes on and on and is kind of never-ending, but it was all fun."
Was it too much fun? Poll your average Saints fans and they'd tell you it wouldn't be a major disappointment if the Saints failed to "Two Dat" as they're calling it in New Orleans.
It's perception Brees and the Saints will stare down and battle throughout the season. That's certainly not lost on Brees as he said the stigma won’t subside until "we go out and show them that it's not true."
If a secret potion actually exists to overcoming a raging Super Bowl hangover, it should stun no one that the New Orleans Saints insist they have the remedy.
There's only one tried and true method for the Saints to recreate the magic of last season, and it's not a Bloody Mary chaser.
It's more like the hair of the NFL dog -- a repeat Super Bowl championship.
The players and coaches know the score, and history isn't on their side.
Five of the last 11 Super Bowl champions missed the postseason all together the following year, while the New England Patriots (2003 and 2004) are the only team during that time frame to repeat.
The talk of a Super Bowl hangover is already making the Saints woozy, and has defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on the offensive.
"I keep on hearing you guys talking about this Super Bowl hangover," Williams said. "And it's starting to chap me a little bit. It really is. I'm being real honest. If you could see behind the scenes our offseason program from April 19 on, ... I don't have any qualms about the way our defense is because all they did was show up with more hunger, more fire, wanted me to be a bigger jerk and get on their ass more. They begged for me to get on their ass more. So far, I've seen nothing that would not indicate that we can't make another run at this."
Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees called the talk of a hangover "old" one practice into training camp. But Brees has the hangover target all over his chest considering the national spotlight that's shined on him since he held his headphone-wearing son, Baylen, high above his head as the confetti fell in Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
"I got to fly with the F-16 Thunderbirds up in Shreveport which was awesome," Brees said. "I got to go on a USO trip to Dubai, Turkey and Djibouti. I got to play golf with Jack Nicklaus. The ESPYs just a few weeks ago was a thrill, just having so many guys there and our team being a part of so many of the awards.
"That week after the Super Bowl will always be one of the craziest times of my life when you look at Disneyworld and then the talk shows and then the Super Bowl parade, which was just unbelievable and then Mardi Gras, being king of Bacchus. The list goes on and on and is kind of never-ending, but it was all fun."
Was it too much fun? Poll your average Saints fans and they'd tell you it wouldn't be a major disappointment if the Saints failed to "Two Dat" as they're calling it in New Orleans.
It's perception Brees and the Saints will stare down and battle throughout the season. That's certainly not lost on Brees as he said the stigma won’t subside until "we go out and show them that it's not true."
read the rest of the article at cbssports.com
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Super Bowl loss behind Colts, but what lies ahead of them?
Super Bowl loss behind Colts, but what lies ahead of them?
Videotape is as essential to NFL culture as training rooms and playbooks. It runs like a current through game preparation. There are infamous Monday film sessions in which coaches, armed with laser beams, grill players in front of the entire team. Late-night game-planning sessions, aided by the clicker to rewind.
It's no wonder Indianapolis Colts architect Bill Polian couldn't begin to get the deflating Super Bowl loss to the New Orleans Saints out of his system until he saw the videotape. It's what they do in the NFL. Confront the demon. Kick the chair. Move on. Polian studied the video the day after the game and twice more over the next three weeks.
"It didn't turn out any differently," Polian grumbled. "The game turned on two plays — the third-and-1 at the end of the half and the onside kick to start the second half."
Indeed, the momentum swings are no less crucial on video. When Mike Hart was stuffed on third-and-1, it forced a punt that the Saints parlayed into a field goal as the first half expired. Then New Orleans opened the second half by recovering the gutsy onside kick, which led to a go-ahead touchdown.
With just under four minutes remaining, the curtain closed on a Colts campaign that only weeks earlier had fueled debate about the pros and cons of pursuing a perfect season. A pass by MVP quarterback Peyton Manning was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by cornerback Tracy Porter. Ballgame.
Videotape is as essential to NFL culture as training rooms and playbooks. It runs like a current through game preparation. There are infamous Monday film sessions in which coaches, armed with laser beams, grill players in front of the entire team. Late-night game-planning sessions, aided by the clicker to rewind.
It's no wonder Indianapolis Colts architect Bill Polian couldn't begin to get the deflating Super Bowl loss to the New Orleans Saints out of his system until he saw the videotape. It's what they do in the NFL. Confront the demon. Kick the chair. Move on. Polian studied the video the day after the game and twice more over the next three weeks.
"It didn't turn out any differently," Polian grumbled. "The game turned on two plays — the third-and-1 at the end of the half and the onside kick to start the second half."
Indeed, the momentum swings are no less crucial on video. When Mike Hart was stuffed on third-and-1, it forced a punt that the Saints parlayed into a field goal as the first half expired. Then New Orleans opened the second half by recovering the gutsy onside kick, which led to a go-ahead touchdown.
With just under four minutes remaining, the curtain closed on a Colts campaign that only weeks earlier had fueled debate about the pros and cons of pursuing a perfect season. A pass by MVP quarterback Peyton Manning was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by cornerback Tracy Porter. Ballgame.
Madden NFL 11 Super Bowl winners will get virtual visit with Obama
Madden NFL 11 Super Bowl winners will get virtual visit with Obama
Win the Super Bowl on Madden NFL 11 and you get to meet the president. A virtual version, that is.
Gamers who win the NFL title in Madden's franchise mode are rewarded with a two-minute, 22-second virtual celebration, which includes the awarding of the Super Bowl MVP and Lombardi trophies, a parade in your home city and the requisite White House meeting with President Barack Obama.
Win the Super Bowl on Madden NFL 11 and you get to meet the president. A virtual version, that is.
Gamers who win the NFL title in Madden's franchise mode are rewarded with a two-minute, 22-second virtual celebration, which includes the awarding of the Super Bowl MVP and Lombardi trophies, a parade in your home city and the requisite White House meeting with President Barack Obama.
Detroit Lions Win Super Bowl...
Detroit Lions Win Super Bowl...
In Madden 2011 simulation, that is. Check out virtual Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Marquand Manuel(!), Kyle Vanden Bosch, Jared DeVries, Kevin Smith and more celebrating their big virtual win over Indianapolis here:
“Detroit Lions! Super Bowl XLV champions!” Detroit native and videogame play-by-play man Gus Johnson shouts. “From hapless to hopeless to now, finally unbeatable! Before this season, the Lions had only one playoff victory in 50 years, but this amazing championship run has put Detroit firmly on the football map.
“This victory means so much to the Motor City. This championship adds up to much more than just a moment to celebrate for this struggling community, but a jumping point that says dreams do come true and that, with enough fight, it’s not just possible but inevitable to emerge victorious from a fight!”
Save yourself a pinch. It’s not a dream, it’s a simulation promoting the game's Aug. 11 release date.
In Madden 2011 simulation, that is. Check out virtual Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Marquand Manuel(!), Kyle Vanden Bosch, Jared DeVries, Kevin Smith and more celebrating their big virtual win over Indianapolis here:
“Detroit Lions! Super Bowl XLV champions!” Detroit native and videogame play-by-play man Gus Johnson shouts. “From hapless to hopeless to now, finally unbeatable! Before this season, the Lions had only one playoff victory in 50 years, but this amazing championship run has put Detroit firmly on the football map.
“This victory means so much to the Motor City. This championship adds up to much more than just a moment to celebrate for this struggling community, but a jumping point that says dreams do come true and that, with enough fight, it’s not just possible but inevitable to emerge victorious from a fight!”
Save yourself a pinch. It’s not a dream, it’s a simulation promoting the game's Aug. 11 release date.
source: freep.com
Superbowl 45 2011 logo is first of NFL's standard look
Superbowl 45 2011 logo is first of NFL's standard look
The North Texas Super Bowl Committee and the NFL unveiled the logo for Super Bowl XLV on Thursday morning, displaying Cowboys Stadium in the background with the Vince Lombardi Trophy sitting on top of the Roman numerals for the game.
There is a new logo for every Super Bowl, but starting with the 2011 Super Bowl or Super Bowl 45, the theme of the logo will basically remain the same. The only differences from year to year are the stadium backdrop and the Roman numerals for the game.
The North Texas Super Bowl Committee and the NFL unveiled the logo for Super Bowl XLV on Thursday morning, displaying Cowboys Stadium in the background with the Vince Lombardi Trophy sitting on top of the Roman numerals for the game.
There is a new logo for every Super Bowl, but starting with the 2011 Super Bowl or Super Bowl 45, the theme of the logo will basically remain the same. The only differences from year to year are the stadium backdrop and the Roman numerals for the game.
Super Bowl XLV - Super Bowl 45
Super Bowl XLV (Superbowl 45) will be the 45th annual edition of the Super Bowl in American football, and the 41st annual championship game of the modern-era National Football League (NFL). The game, to be played on February 6, 2011, will pit the champions of the AFC and the NFC, and will be held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This will be the first time that the Super Bowl will be held in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and the third time it will be held in Texas (Houston was the host city to Super Bowls VIII and XXXVIII). The game will be televised nationally by Fox.
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