My Thoughts On Super Bowl XLVIII

For the past two weeks, football fans (and those looking forward to wings and a good time) anticipated Super Bowl XLVIII. Although my beloved Chicago Bears were not playing, I was still very excited about the game. It was set to be a clash of the titans. The Seattle Seahawks' top-ranked defense was set to take on the highest-scoring offense in the league's history - the Denver Broncos. After reading so much nonsense about Richard Sherman's interview, I was just ready to put the focus back on what was really important...the game. So, I went to church, enjoyed dinner with my family, and came back and settled in for what was sure to be a great night of football. Boy was I wrong.

Let's just start with the fact the Seahawks scored a safety in the first 12 seconds of the game. That's right, 12 seconds - the fastest points ever scored in the Super Bowl. (Fun Fact: The Chicago Bears previously held that record from Super Bowl XLI when Devin Hester scored on a 92 yard kickoff return.) I guess that should've been a great indicator of how the game would go. But no, I tried to be optimistic and give the Broncos a chance. I figured they were just nervous and had to shake it off. Ummm, not the case. From there, things continued to get worse. By the time the Broncos FINALLY decided to score at the end of the 3rd quarter, it was too little, too late. By the middle of the fourth, I was ready for them to stop the game and hand the Lombardi trophy to the Seahawks. Just put everyone out of their misery please.

Eventually, the clock finally clicked to 0, and the Seattle Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl XLVIII champs, and Malcolm Smith was named the MVP. Coach Pete Carroll has now won a National Championship as a college coach and a Super Bowl title. Kudos to him. And congratulations to the rest of the team particularly Russell Wilson, who took me to church with his postgame interview. Also, congrats to the 12th man - their fans.  I feel bad for the Broncos because that had to be embarrassing. I also would have liked to see the 2013 NFL MVP Peyton Manning tie his brother with two Super Bowl rings, especially since this may be his last year. However, I was more so neutral and just wanted to see a good game. So, I'm happy for the Seattle Seahawks. As the old saying goes, "Offense sells tickets; Defense wins championships." I guess in this case, it's true. With the Seahawks being such a young team, it'll be interesting to watch how they grow in the future. We may be looking at the next dynasty.

 

 

In addition to the game, there were some other things that caught my attention. Broadway Joe Namath was one. That man was cleaner than the Board of Health, and I was here for him. Joe hit up Andriana Furs on Saturday to prepare for his big moment on Sunday. Little did he know the weather did not call for a fur, but he said who cares. I'm wearing it anyway. And oh, did he wear it. I gave him two snaps and a twist for not only that pimpalicious fur but also his botched coin toss. Listen, Joe was on his own agenda, and I loved it. Werk, sir, werk!

 

 



 

Also, Pam Oliver let us know she is not her hair. I respect all of the work that she has done as a sports reporter especially as a black woman, but I also want her to win in the glam department. Last week, she shot back at critics. She let them (well us) know that she is about her work, and that's what we should be focused on. And to prove it, she showed up with matted bed hair wearing yesterday's makeup. Girl, GIRL! I just can't with her anymore. But I think she's married. So, if her husband likes it, then I love it.

As a marketing and advertising girl, I must mention the Super Bowl ads. I can pretty much sum it up in one word...Blah. I wasn't too impressed with what I saw. If I had to choose a favorite, I guess I would give it to Cheerios. Lately, I've loved their commercials, and it was their first year airing a commercial during the Super Bowl. How can you not like a commercial that promotes family while selling the product?

Lastly, I cannot forgot to mention Bruno Mars' halftime performance. Let me be the first to say, I was not looking forward to halftime. I planned on hitting the kitchen and grabbing some snacks during that time. However, before I could escape, Bruno appeared on my television screen getting it IN on the drums. From then on, he kept my attention. I am all for a great performer, and he did not disappoint. Before yesterday, the only songs of his that I knew and loved were "Just the Way You Are" and "Count On Me". After his halftime performance, I'll be adding a Bruno Mars Pandora station and checking out some more of his songs. Bravo to him on a job well done! In case you missed it, check out the video below. Now let's just hope for a better game, more intriguing commercials, a Joe Namath sighting, a new wig for Pam, and another great halftime performance for next year's Super Bowl.