Super Bowl LIX is here, and the New England Patriots are back in the NFL's championship game. The last Patriots dynasty certainly gave neutrals and non-Pats fans fatigue, because it got very repetitive to see the same AFC champion every season. Now the Pats are back in the big game with a totally new cast. New head coach, new roster, and a new franchise quarterback, Drake Maye. … [Read more...] about As Super Bowl LIX Approaches, Drake Maye Could Become Next Face of the NFL
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Bad Bunny Likely to Wear ‘Super Tazon’ Jacket During Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Apparently, we have a scoop for you, regarding the outfit of the Super Bowl LX halftime performer. Of course, you never quite know what a a big, brand name musical artist will do, so if this scoop doesn't pan out, well, such is the music business. And Bad Bunny is Spotify's most streamed artist, so he can make his own rules at this point. His Super Bowl performance will be … [Read more...] about Bad Bunny Likely to Wear ‘Super Tazon’ Jacket During Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
As Super Bowl 60 approaches this Sunday, it's a good time to be reminded of the bodacious bling possessed by Illini Coach Bret Bielema. In addition to the Rose Bowl ring that he earned during his playing days (1990 Iowa Hawkeyes, Big Ten Co-Champions, who lost to Washington 46-34), he also has a ring Super Bowl ring. It's from Super Bowl LIII, when he served as the defensive … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
Key Matchups Shaping Super Bowl Moneyline Perception
Picture Credit Super Bowls are often framed by legacy, star power, and season-long narratives. When it comes to moneyline perception, however, specific on-field matchups carry far more weight. Neutral fields and extended preparation magnify strengths and expose weaknesses, shifting focus to the individual battles that can decide a game outright. … [Read more...] about Key Matchups Shaping Super Bowl Moneyline Perception
NFL Makes Slight Improvement in Super Bowl Logo Trend
When looking at the Super Bowl logo, one can't help but think of the phrase "Corporate culture," which is one of the worst business buzzwords you'll ever hear. It's right up there with "paradigm shift," "synergy," "core competencies" and "best practices" in the corporatespeak pantheon of meaningless gobbledy gook. … [Read more...] about NFL Makes Slight Improvement in Super Bowl Logo Trend
Super Bowl XXV, in 1991, Remains the G.O.A.T.
We're exactly one week away from the 32nd anniversary of the best of all the big games every played. In the early 1990s, the Buffalo Bills went to four straight Super Bowls and lost all four, but man did they help to provide one of the best Super Bowls of all time. Like Tom Petty said, "even the losers- get lucky sometimes." … [Read more...] about Super Bowl XXV, in 1991, Remains the G.O.A.T.
Sam Darnold Meme Funnier than Ever as Super Bowl LX Approaches
The Seattle Seahawks are the fifth team that Sam Darnold has played for, and he is taking them to the Super Bowl. Given how widely regarded as a total bust Darnold used to be, this is truly a Drake "started from the bottom, now we here" kind of moment. And that's what makes the Sam Darnold meme funnier than ever. Make that the mono Sam Darnold meme. … [Read more...] about Sam Darnold Meme Funnier than Ever as Super Bowl LX Approaches
Seattle Seahawks Should Rock Throwbacks in Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks brought their retro jerseys back this season, for a couple of games, and it was all kinds of awesome. The NFC championships sported the same look that they had from 1983 to 2001. It's time to bring this back, for good, starting in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. Very few teams, in any sport, have a blue and green combination. Or royal … [Read more...] about Seattle Seahawks Should Rock Throwbacks in Super Bowl LX
Nate Scheelhaase Conveyed Coaching Potential Back During His Illini Days
With Nate Scheelhaase now a Los Angeles Rams assistant coach who is set to interview for open NFL head coaching jobs, the time is right to throwback to his Illinois days. So with that in mind, we flash back to this exclusive interview that we did with Scheelhaase back at 2013 Big Ten Media Day. … [Read more...] about Nate Scheelhaase Conveyed Coaching Potential Back During His Illini Days
Exclusive: Eric Dickerson on Facing the ’85 Bears in NFC Title Game
With the L.A. Rams coming to Soldier Field, for the NFC Divisional playoff on Sunday night, we re-up our exclusive with Eric Dickerson, the greatest Los Angeles Rams player ever. Dickerson discussed the last time these two teams met in the playoffs, the 1985 NFC championship game, with us in November of 2021. No matter what happens, the '85 Bears will never actually go away. … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Eric Dickerson on Facing the ’85 Bears in NFC Title Game