The 5 Things You Need To Know About The Super Bowl
The one time of year it’s encouraged to cover everything in cheese and skip the actual game but watch the commercials and halftime concert.
Ah Super Bowl Sunday, the one time of year it’s encouraged to cover everything in cheese and skip the actual game but watch the commercials and halftime concert.
Best day ever?
The Last Night’s Game Team
THE FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUPER BOWL
1. This Super Bowl will feature the first ever male cheerleaders on the sidelines. The Los Angeles Rams have two male cheerleaders. Other teams have had men on their stunt team but never male a cheerleader. SPIRIT FINGERS
2. The Super Bowl is a great time to place your money on a prop bet, essentially betting anything not involving the game. Some of those bets include if anthem singer Gladys Knight be wearing a skirt, gown or dress during her rendition of the anthem, which song will be the first song of Maroon 5’s halftime performance or if the roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be open. AT LEAST YOU’LL BE ENTERTAINED WHILE LOSING YOUR MONEY
3. A hot storyline this Super Bowl? Age. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, 33, is the youngest head coach to ever appear in the Super Bowl. His quarterback, Jared Goff, 24, is the fourth youngest quarterback in history to start a Super Bowl. On the other hand, the Patriots have a few seasoned veterans at the helm. Head coach Bill Belichick started coaching in the NFL before Sean McVay was born. And Tom Brady? He’ll be the oldest player in Sunday's game at 41. IT’S A NUMBERS GAME
4. Over 1.35 billion chicken wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday, but if you want chicken during the big game in Atlanta, you can’t go to the Chick-fil-A in the stadium because it’s closed on Sundays, even Super Bowl Sunday. WHERE’S THE BEEF?
5. Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi will be performing during halftime at this year’s game but do you know how much they make for performing at the Super Bowl? Zero. Their expenses are paid but they are not paid a performance fee. ALL EYES ON YOU
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 3 in Atlanta. Kickoff is at 6:30 PM EST on CBS.
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The Rundown: Oh What A Night
The Super Bowl lived up to its name last night. The quick recap – commercials were just okay, Lady Gaga killed it and the Patriots won maybe one of the greatest games of all time.
Here’s to a shiny new week with a new champion,
The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
- Hot-lanta iced. The Atlanta Falcons started off the game on fire but couldn’t keep it going until the end. The New England Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to force the first ever overtime in Super Bowl history. In overtime, the Patriots scored the game winning touchdown.
- One for the books. If you watched the game, you witnessed history in the making. Not only was this game one of the best comebacks in Super Bowl history but quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick won their record fifth Super Bowl. Although Mrs. Brady, Gisele, was the most excited one of the three.
- Instant gratification. Fanatics apparel and Uber teamed up to deliver Patriots championship gear to fans at home last night. In an unrelated apparel incident, Tom Brady’s game worn jersey went missing after the game. They should stop searching the locker room and look on eBay.
PGA (Professional Golfers Association)
- The Super Bowl wasn’t the only sport to head into overtime yesterday. Hideki Matsuyama survived record breaking crowds at the Waste Management Open in Scottsdale, AZ to win in a playoff for the second straight year.
Overtime
- Team Fluff beat Team Ruff to take home the Lombarki Trophy in this year’s Animal Planet Puppy Bowl. (The Super Bowl trophy is called the Lombardi Trophy…clever right)? The MVP was 17-week-old Rory, but everyone wins because all of the pups in the game are rescue dogs from shelters and are available for adoption.
Sideline stat
- The title of “G.O.A.T. - Greatest Of All Time” was rightfully being thrown around last night as Tom Brady won his record fourth Super Bowl MVP. The icing on the cake was that his mom, who has been battling an undisclosed illness, was able to attend a game for the first time this season.
Coaches’ corner
- If you watched the game you heard the broadcasters use the term “pick six” quite a bit, but what does that mean? A pick six is when the defense runs back an interception for a touchdown. So they get a “pick,” the opposing team’s defense catches a forward pass thrown by the offense, and run it back for “six” points, a touchdown.
The Rundown: It's Super!
While we may not agree on the Patriots or Falcons, pizza or wings, man buns or beards (or neither), there’s one thing we can all agree on – puppies. The Super Bowl won’t be the only excitement happening this weekend.
Weekends are ruff,
The Last Night’s Game Team
PS – Since it’s our last Friday for Tailgate Treats until next football season, today we have the ultimate list of party favorites. Chow down!
NFL (National Football League)
- Designated driver. You’ve probably heard about the revolutionary Tostitos bag with a breathalyzer built-in. Tostitos partnered with NFL player Delanie Walker whose Aunt and Uncle were killed by a drunk driver on the way home from watching him play with the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. The “party safe” bag produces a $10 Uber code if alcohol is detected.
- Be prepared. Did you miss Wednesday’s Five Things to Know About Super Bowl 51? Don’t worry we have all you need to know for this weekend’s celebrations. Tune into the game on Sunday at 6:30 pm (EST).
PGA (Professional Golfers Association)
- The Waste Management Open wraps up this weekend in Scottsdale, AZ. The Open is known for its 16th hole, the rowdiest hole in golf. The hole is enclosed with seating for over 16,000 intoxicated and wild fans. Watch the crowd celebrate Tiger Woods’ hole in one back in 1997. No golf claps here.
Overtime
- It’s finally time for the biggest event of the year, the Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, which airs on Sunday at 3 pm (EST). Teams Ruff and Fluff are armed with cuteness but the viewers are the true winners. Here’s the most adorable starting lineup you’ve ever seen.
Sideline stat
- The NFL Network is broadcasting 80 hours of live coverage leading up to the Super Bowl. Take that Oscar award red carpet coverage.
Coaches’ corner
- Quarterbacks are always the talk of the Super Bowl so here’s what you need to know for Sunday. (For more on the other stars of each team, click here).
- Matt Ryan, Falcons – This is the first Super Bowl for “Matty Ice” (like Natty Ice – get it)? but he’s been anything but cold this year. He’s the top candidate for the NFL MVP.
- Tom Brady, Patriots – Mr. Gisele Bündchen is appearing in his seventh Super Bowl and this year with his protection necklace. Brady lost his battle with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and sat out four games this year for “deflategate” at the beginning of the season. Hating Roger Goodell is one thing all Patriots fans can agree on.