Steelers and Packers impressed after their first look inside Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ben Roethlisberger was focused on the tiny screen of his video camera as he walked toward his assigned podium for Super Bowl media day.
Like so many others new to Cowboys Stadium, the Steelers quarterback was in awe. While a crowd of cameras surrounded him, Roethlisberger's own camera was focused on the US$1 billion-plus building and the massive high-definition TV screens hanging over the field.
The Steelers and Green Bay Packers both had one-hour media sessions Tuesday at the stadium where neither has yet played a game.
"Awesome, awesome," Green Bay defensive back Charles Woodson said. "If every stadium could look like this, it would be awesome."
A crowd of more than 100,000 is expected for Sunday's game. The stadium built and financed mostly by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones opened before the 2009 season.
"It's sweet, I like it. Jerry did a good job, as you thought he would. Jerry's World," Steelers safety Ryan Clark said. "I don't know what to say about it, it's sweet. I'm not very often speechless, I talk a lot."
Packers fullback John Kuhn said it is clear why "they call it one of the wonders of the world."
About 15,000 temporary seats have been added for the Super Bowl. Hanging over the field as usual are the twin HD screens, about 72 feet high each and stretching nearly 60 yards between the 20-yard lines.
"It's unreal. ... It's worth every penny," Steelers receiver Mike Wallace said. "I can't even imagine it on Sunday. I know it's going to be crazy. It just feels different. It feels like the Super Bowl. It just feels like you're supposed to have a good game in here."
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Colts will get chance to do what Cowboys couldn't
Colts will get chance to do what Cowboys couldn't
DALLAS – Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts get the chance next season to do what the Dallas Cowboys failed to do this time. They could become the first team to play a Super Bowl in their own stadium.
"It's exciting. I'm sure Dallas had to deal with those questions all year," Manning said in Dallas this week. "We have a great stadium to have the event and I know the people there are excited. Playing there, it'd be very special. ... That will be the motivation, like all teams, to get to Indy."
After the Green Bay Packers play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, the next Super Bowl — the 46th in NFL history — will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in heart of the Indianapolis.
"Last year, I remember kidding the Dallas folks that we should have a home-and-home the next two years," Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said. "That's not going to happen, obviously."
The Cowboys (6-10) didn't even make the playoffs, getting off to such a bad start that Wade Phillips was fired midway through this season. Indianapolis won 10 games and made its record-tying ninth consecutive playoff appearance, then lost to the New York Jets.
If the Colts make it 10 playoffs in a row, they will have the opportunity for a hometown Super Bowl.
"It's certainly possible. Peyton is still at the top of his game. His supporting cast is very, very strong. I'd love to see it," Ballard said. "Some people say, 'Oh, no, you don't want that because then you won't have as many visitors.' I don't believe that. Look at Butler. Them being in the Final Four actually generated more interest."
The Colts have been to the last two Super Bowls in Miami, winning the 2007 game over the Chicago Bears and then losing to the New Orleans Saints last year.
The 2013 Super Bowl will be played in the Louisiana Superdome, the home of the Saints.
"I'd like a rematch," Ballard said.
Read more at foxnews
DALLAS – Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts get the chance next season to do what the Dallas Cowboys failed to do this time. They could become the first team to play a Super Bowl in their own stadium.
"It's exciting. I'm sure Dallas had to deal with those questions all year," Manning said in Dallas this week. "We have a great stadium to have the event and I know the people there are excited. Playing there, it'd be very special. ... That will be the motivation, like all teams, to get to Indy."
After the Green Bay Packers play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, the next Super Bowl — the 46th in NFL history — will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in heart of the Indianapolis.
"Last year, I remember kidding the Dallas folks that we should have a home-and-home the next two years," Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said. "That's not going to happen, obviously."
The Cowboys (6-10) didn't even make the playoffs, getting off to such a bad start that Wade Phillips was fired midway through this season. Indianapolis won 10 games and made its record-tying ninth consecutive playoff appearance, then lost to the New York Jets.
If the Colts make it 10 playoffs in a row, they will have the opportunity for a hometown Super Bowl.
"It's certainly possible. Peyton is still at the top of his game. His supporting cast is very, very strong. I'd love to see it," Ballard said. "Some people say, 'Oh, no, you don't want that because then you won't have as many visitors.' I don't believe that. Look at Butler. Them being in the Final Four actually generated more interest."
The Colts have been to the last two Super Bowls in Miami, winning the 2007 game over the Chicago Bears and then losing to the New Orleans Saints last year.
The 2013 Super Bowl will be played in the Louisiana Superdome, the home of the Saints.
"I'd like a rematch," Ballard said.
Read more at foxnews
A Super Bowl oddity: No cheerleaders for Packers or Steelers
A Super Bowl oddity: No cheerleaders for Packers or Steelers
DALLAS - A Super Bowl without cheerleaders ... at Cowboys Stadium, no less?
One of the league's major marketing tools – the sideline sex appeal of women wearing revealing outfits and performing enticing dance routines – will be on hiatus Sunday in Super Bowl XLV. Sunday's game featuring the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers is believed to be the first Super Bowl without cheerleaders since Super Bowls II, said NFL Films president Steve Sabol.
Only six NFL franchises do not use official cheerleaders, including the Steelers and the Packers. The others: Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and New York Giants.
"We will have a great game – we don't need eye candy," laughed Steelers guard Trai Essex on Wednesday.
Teammate Antwaan Randle El, asked if he cared that there would be no dance squads, quickly replied, "Yeah, I care – I'm glad they're not here.
"They are a distraction. You want to focus on the game. If you happen to look at the (giant overhead screens), it's "Oh, my Lord!' Especially in Dallas. They not only have cheerleaders, they have go-go (-style dancers) hanging from poles" on concourse levels.
Some fans, such as Washington, D.C. resident Martin Corboy, are dismayed. "Without cheerleaders, in hard times like these, who will we turn our eyes to?'' said Corboy, a Redskins fan who will attend the game.
"Who wouldn't want to see Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders -- right?'' said Robin Perlman, a former Cowboys cheerleader. "They would be ready to perform at the drop of a hat ... or a pom-pon.''
Cowboys cheerleaders made multiple appearances this week at public and private functions, but they are "not scheduled to be part of the football game,'' said team spokesman Rich Dalrymple. "We think Steelers and Packers fans will have lots of 'cheerleaders' at the game (in the way of fans). They will be just dressed differently."
Said Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel, "I'm surprised that Jerry Jones didn't say, 'If we're playing the game in Dallas, my cheerleaders are going to come out at halftime and put on a show.' "
But it is not Jones' call.
"It's a team issue,'' said NFL spokesman Greg Aiello. "If the team has cheerleaders, they are part of the Super Bowl."
read the full article on usatoday.com
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Your Super Bowl Guide: Tickets; what to do; traffic alerts; more
Your Super Bowl Guide: Tickets; what to do; traffic alerts; more
Tickets
There are no tickets available to the general public. They can still be purchased on the secondary market through local brokers or national sites like Stub Hub or Ticket Exchange. But those tickets don't come cheap. A recent check of Stub Hub showed tickets ranging from $2,200 to $39,000. Don't expect to buy a ticket from a scalper outside of Cowboys Stadium . Ticket scalping is illegal in Arlington around the stadium — and you also run the risk of buying a counterfeit ticket.
Big events
Besides the Super Bowl, there will be hundreds of events held throughout North Texas during the week. Here are some of the biggest:
•The NFL Experience at the Dallas Convention Center expects to host 300,000 fans during its run at the Dallas Convention Center. It's closed today but reopens Tuesday. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com , www.superbowl.com or call 1-866-849-4635.
•In Grand Prairie at the Verizon Theatre, Kid Rock headlines the kickoff of the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $45 and $60 through www.ticketmaster.com. VH1 will broadcast part of the show live. The series continues at 7 p.m. Friday with the NFL Pepsi Musica Super Bowl Fiesta. Tickets are $45 through TicketMaster.
•On Saturday in Fort Worth, the Taste of the NFL will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Country singer Martina McBride is the entertainment for the charity gourmet food event with 32 chefs representing each NFL city. Tickets are $500 and $600. Visit www.tasteofthenfl.com.
Tickets
There are no tickets available to the general public. They can still be purchased on the secondary market through local brokers or national sites like Stub Hub or Ticket Exchange. But those tickets don't come cheap. A recent check of Stub Hub showed tickets ranging from $2,200 to $39,000. Don't expect to buy a ticket from a scalper outside of Cowboys Stadium . Ticket scalping is illegal in Arlington around the stadium — and you also run the risk of buying a counterfeit ticket.
Big events
Besides the Super Bowl, there will be hundreds of events held throughout North Texas during the week. Here are some of the biggest:
•The NFL Experience at the Dallas Convention Center expects to host 300,000 fans during its run at the Dallas Convention Center. It's closed today but reopens Tuesday. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com , www.superbowl.com or call 1-866-849-4635.
•In Grand Prairie at the Verizon Theatre, Kid Rock headlines the kickoff of the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $45 and $60 through www.ticketmaster.com. VH1 will broadcast part of the show live. The series continues at 7 p.m. Friday with the NFL Pepsi Musica Super Bowl Fiesta. Tickets are $45 through TicketMaster.
•On Saturday in Fort Worth, the Taste of the NFL will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Country singer Martina McBride is the entertainment for the charity gourmet food event with 32 chefs representing each NFL city. Tickets are $500 and $600. Visit www.tasteofthenfl.com.
Crashing the big party
Crashing the big party
Super Bowl XLV is a dream matchup for Steelers and Packers fans. For Jerry Jones and his Cowboys, it's become a nightmare
Jeff Kowalski got a taste of what Super Bowl week will be like when he went shopping in the north Dallas suburb of McKinney.
"There was a guy in there wearing a Cheesehead and a Packers jersey," Kowalski said. "I was like, 'Are you kidding me? It's already started.' This matchup is killing me."
For Kowalski and other Dallas Cowboys fans, Super Bowl XLV is a tough sell. Not only does it feature teams that have dealt the Cowboys plenty of misery, but it can be argued the presence of the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers on the NFL's biggest stage, with $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium as the backdrop, casts Jerry Jones and his franchise in a bad light.
"It's a matchup that certainly illustrates what the Cowboys aren't doing well lately," said John Eisenberg, a former Dallas sportswriter and the author of the book Cotton Bowl Days: Growing up with Dallas and the Cowboys in the 1960s.
Winners of three Super Bowls in a four-year span in the 1990s, the Cowboys lag far behind the Steelers and Packers when it comes to consistent, winning football.
Super Bowl XLV is a dream matchup for Steelers and Packers fans. For Jerry Jones and his Cowboys, it's become a nightmare
Jeff Kowalski got a taste of what Super Bowl week will be like when he went shopping in the north Dallas suburb of McKinney.
"There was a guy in there wearing a Cheesehead and a Packers jersey," Kowalski said. "I was like, 'Are you kidding me? It's already started.' This matchup is killing me."
For Kowalski and other Dallas Cowboys fans, Super Bowl XLV is a tough sell. Not only does it feature teams that have dealt the Cowboys plenty of misery, but it can be argued the presence of the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers on the NFL's biggest stage, with $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium as the backdrop, casts Jerry Jones and his franchise in a bad light.
"It's a matchup that certainly illustrates what the Cowboys aren't doing well lately," said John Eisenberg, a former Dallas sportswriter and the author of the book Cotton Bowl Days: Growing up with Dallas and the Cowboys in the 1960s.
Winners of three Super Bowls in a four-year span in the 1990s, the Cowboys lag far behind the Steelers and Packers when it comes to consistent, winning football.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Watch Super Bowl XLV live online!
Watch Super Bowl XLV live online!
Watch Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers go at it in the biggest game of them all! But what if you are at the office or someplace where you cannot watch the game on TV?
What are you going to do? There is a solution. You can watch the super bowl online, live as it happens.
Did you know that the day after the Super Bowl is often the most missed day of work because of people calling in and taking the day off.
People party big time when the SuperBowl comes around. You do not want to miss the party.
Watch Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers go at it in the biggest game of them all! But what if you are at the office or someplace where you cannot watch the game on TV?
What are you going to do? There is a solution. You can watch the super bowl online, live as it happens.
Did you know that the day after the Super Bowl is often the most missed day of work because of people calling in and taking the day off.
People party big time when the SuperBowl comes around. You do not want to miss the party.
Dallas Cabbies Play Political Football With City Leaders
Dallas Cabbies Play Political Football With City Leaders
DALLAS—The Steelers and the Packers fought to get to the Super Bowl. Now, taxi drivers here could make it hard for fans just to get from the airport to the stadium.
The drivers, outraged by a city initiative that sends natural-gas-powered cabs to the front of the queue at Dallas's Love Field airport, are organizing a boycott that would make it more difficult for visitors to get around North Texas for the big game a week from Sunday. The Association of Taxicab Operators USA, with 700 members in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, is threatening to park their cars starting Thursday if the policy isn't dropped.
Drivers say they sit for hours at the back of the line. They say the promotion of cabs powered by compressed natural gas isn't just about clean air, but an effort to boost Texas's natural-gas industry. Otherwise, they ask, why didn't it include hybrid vehicles?
"We're not going to stop unless we have something in writing," said Al-Fatih Ameen, chairman of the cabbies group. Mr. Ameen said the boycott could extend through events surrounding Super Bowl XLV and even the game itself, in which Pittsburgh and Green Bay will clash at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
Super Bowl Betting to be Super
Super Bowl Betting to be Super
Given a narrow pointspread in a game that most sports betting fans grudgingly acknowledge could be won by either of two storied franchises, the Green Bay Packers or Pittsburgh Steelers, betting on Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, Feb. 6, could, indeed, be super this year.
Although it doesn't approach the amount of money wagered on the World Cup of Soccer, the Super Bowl is North America's No. 1 betting attraction, a game that can translate into vast profits or horrific losses for sportsbooks.
Both the Packers and Steelers have been friendly to football betting devotees throughout the gridiron campaign, but even more so in the post-season. Green Bay, the last NFC team to qualify for the post-season, is 13-6 straight up (SU) overall and 12-7 against the spread (ATS) for the entire season, plus 3-0 SU and ATS in the playoffs, beating both Philadelphia and Atlanta as a small underdog before covering as a road favorite versus Chicago.
Pittsburgh, which gained a bye in the opening round of the AFC Playoffs, is 14-4 SU and 12-6 ATS overall, including covers as a favorite against both Baltimore and the New York Jets in its two post-season games.
Also, by way of comparison, the Packers were 8-6 ATS in the role of favorite this season while the Steelers are 3-1 ATS when listed as an underdog.
The line for the game opened with Green Bay favored by 1 1/2 but quickly was bet up to 2 1/2, a number that seemed to be holding early in the week. At least one book already has moved the Packers to -3 offering +110 (bet $100 to win $110) if you're brave enough to give away a field goal. That means you take +3 on Pittsburgh but you have to lay -130 (bet $130 to win $100), a departure from the traditional 10/11 odds (bet $110 to win $100) that is the mainstay of football betting. Three is a key number in pointspread protocol so, barring a major development, don't expect the line to go any higher than that. If sportsbooks get to three, they won't move off it, fearful of being middled or sided on the game.
Those who prefer betting on the money line (no points) can lay -140 that Green Bay wins the game or take +120 that Pittsburgh wins its seventh Super Bowl in eight tries.
The total for Super Bowl XLV opened at 44 1/2 but like the pointspread, has moved higher, to as much as 46 1/2 at some books.
Although upwards of 80 percent of the more than $2 billion wagered on Super Bowl XLV will be on the side and total, historically, sportsbooks have extended the betting menu to include hundreds of other ways to become involved in the Super Bowl betting cavalcade.
Already, prices are up for whether more points are scored in the first half of the game (+ 1/2 point, -130) or the second half (- 1/2 point, even money).
Sports betting aficionados also can bet on which quarter will have the most points scored:
First quarter: +280
Second quarter: +165
Third quarter: +300
Fourth quarter: +220
If this year is anything like seasons past—and there's no reason to believe it won't be--the onslaught of propositions that follow will be impressive both in their volume and creativity.
You can expect props on oddities such as a safety, a missed extra point, a successful two-point conversion, a blocked punt and whether at least one of the Super Bowl's four quarters will be scoreless. Gamblers also will be able to pick their own pointspread, with accompanying odds, of course, and bet whether either team will score three unanswered times in the game.
There'll be odds on a defensive or special teams score, which coach is the first to challenge a call and whether or not he'll be successful, and if the initial first down of the game is via run, pass or penalty.
And surely, some enterprising bet taker will look at the calendar, realize that the Pittsburgh Penguins will be playing the Washington Capitals on Super Sunday, and devise some prop involving the points scored by the Pens' Sidney Crosby against how many turnovers the Steelers have.
With a quality matchup, a close line and sportsbooks more than willing to display their innovation, Super Bowl betting should be super this year.
source: cappersmall.com
Thursday, December 30, 2010
How to tell if your Super Bowl ticket is legit
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:
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:
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
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
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.
source: vegassports-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.
source: vegassports-odds
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
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.
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