According to legend, the Super Bowl was named by Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, who was inspired by his kids' infatuation with the Superball, which was first marketed in 1965. That's as good a backstory as anything, I guess.
Feel free to weigh in about today's sporting contest, or about your experiences with Superballs, in the comments below.
Sunday, February 07, 2016
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Hi guys. Made it back in just under 14. Went directly to some friends. I went to bed early but Clarence and friends partied until 3:30.
ReplyDeleteRV 2017. In.
it's perfectly acceptable to have a schizoid episode after a car ride that long (same thing happened in boulder).
ReplyDeletethree minute superball video with no major bouncing! appalling.
2 hours away from a feast of epic proportions at the homestead. Several GTBers, including the elusive Dennis, will be in attendance.
ReplyDeleteAnd come Thursday, the missus and I will be soaking up rays in Mark's hood. Gonna be a good week.
ReplyDeleteWeather will be warmer here than DC, Teej but not in the 80s like you're used to when you visit. More like 60s. I apologize in advance. Still, we're psyched to have you guys visit. I've been thinking about all the good food and drink we'll enjoy all weekend. And, of course, our romantic Valentines dinner.
ReplyDeletePeyton Manning and Demarcus Ware both teared up during today's pregame meeting. That doesn't seem like a good sign for Denver.
ReplyDeleteI think Carolina should win but did take Denver +6.5 and the under (46). Strictly a value play.
ReplyDeletethat video is terrible. neither ball looks particularly super.
ReplyDeletei think the panthers win, and i don't think it's very close. nobody has an answer for this version of cam newton. i have a 6:30 am flight tomorrow morning, so i won't see the second half, regardless.
Willie McGinest is wearing something like a grey suit, but there's a big black stripe across the chest and arms. He done got himself some bad advice from a stylist.
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago when Manning turned in an all time great season he was completely undressed by Seattle and Denver's D had no answer for Seattle's combo of power running and mobile read option-ish QB. I don't see this ending well for Denver. But I'm an idiot.
ReplyDeleteAlong those lines, my neighbors looked at me as if I declared a love of cannibalism when I expressed my disdain for Peyton.
I never get those reactions when I say I don't like Peyton. Disliking him has been widely accepted around here since he played at Tennessee.
ReplyDeleteMy angle on the Broncos is actually related to their last Super Bowl appearance in that I think their defense is really, really good this time and top tier defenses often lead to Super Bowl wins. They were average at best two years ago and Seattle's D was great. The Denver D is much improved and could swing this game.
Ultimately I don't think the Broncos win but I think the game will be close. I'm an idiot though.
my wife has off tomorrow! chinese new year. there's not enough chinese kids in my district . . .
ReplyDeleteLike the Denver game plan coming out on the first drive. Pass to set up the run.
ReplyDeleteI have to ditch all my Marmot shit now.
ReplyDeleteThat Denver defense...
ReplyDeleteDanvers defense is fearless right now. They have some rhythms figured out, force 3rd and long and then bring the heat.
ReplyDeleteAlternatively, the panthers have no WR or RB depth and the Denver D will eat them alive. Again, I know nothing.
ReplyDeleteIf my last name was Norwood I would not wear number 11.
ReplyDeletePanthers in trouble if the Denver D doesn't respect the running game.
ReplyDeleteThe hand jive!? You're better than that, Jonathan Stewart.
ReplyDeleteTalib having one of the worst, dumbest quarters in SB history.
ReplyDeleteStewart loved Grease Live.
ReplyDeleteLast time Denver led 10-0 in a SB...
ReplyDelete...it started raining Skins TDs in the end zone I was sitting in.
ReplyDeleteFiggies in the red zone almost always come back to bite.
ReplyDelete157 combined yards of offense in this game but 20 points.
ReplyDeleteKenny, you were at that game? A dandy
ReplyDeleteI was. It seemed to be raining beers in that end zone as well.
ReplyDeletesuboptimal first half, that
ReplyDeletecool that ken spent his 40th birthday at a super bowl
I'm a couple minutes behin real-time. I wonder if Bruno Mars is still built like a lesbian.
ReplyDeletePretty colors!
ReplyDeleteWasn't Bruno halftime entertainment last year? Year before?
ReplyDeleteThe middle aged white guy at work who hates Cam Newton must love this performance. Bruno Mars appears to have had hip reduction surgery.
ReplyDeleteChris Martin: "Yes, the grey jeans. No, not those. The ones that are bedazzled with colors that match the patches on my blazer. You don't follow me? Ok, just dress my like I'm in the VIP section of a rave in 1998."
ReplyDeleteI'm still confused by the ODB/Ratajkowski convertible Buick ad. Nothing about it makes sense. Including the car.
ReplyDeleteRaves have VIP sections? Raves are a lot different in New Jersey.
ReplyDeleteLots of commercials about pooping this year. I'm not in love with the claymation intestines.
ReplyDeleteAnd not pooping. What's up with that constipation ad heh?
ReplyDeleteTed Ginn really likes to avoid contact and get out of bounds and not get the extra yardage, eh?
ReplyDeleteIf the game continues in this fashion Von Miller should be the MVP.
ReplyDeleteSuper bowl babies = winning commercial?
ReplyDeleteIf my math is right, I'm a 1977 Orange Bowl baby.
ReplyDeletePeyton has been sneaky awful. Denver got a TD from the strip sack, and then were gifted good field position from the turnover. He's made a couple short passes, but that's it.
ReplyDeleteMarshawn Lynch just announced his retirement in the coolest way ever.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, TR. Though I wouldn't even say sneaky. Just bad in general. He's lucky to have thrown another 2-3 picks.
ReplyDeletewade phillips might be mvp
ReplyDeleteWith the cleats or the 40?
ReplyDeletePeyton is past Trent dilfer and has fallen into Heath Schuler territory. Kubiak is terrified to let him throw.
ReplyDeletecolquitt might be mvp
ReplyDeleteEven on that play, Peyton danced around as if it was his first time in the pocket. He had a nice first drive though.
ReplyDeleteVon Miller is the MVP, Rob. You would want to give it to a Colquitt.
ReplyDeleteSo much blah biah blah about Peyton, but holy smokes what a game by the Denver D.
ReplyDeleteWell at least I dvr'ed Downton
ReplyDeletePapa johns guy sighting near Peyton.
ReplyDeleteZ, I thought you punted Downton. I chucked it after they wrecked Matthew's car.
ReplyDeleteMark's earlier comment got me thinking. I'm very likely a Christmas '69 baby. Not bad.
ReplyDeleteI was born on Super Bowl Sunday (Super Bowl IV)
ReplyDeleteJim Nantz is annoying
And Peyton couldn't be less excited to win, huh?
He is excited to shill for Budweiser though.
ReplyDeleteThis Eli clip is gold:
ReplyDeletehttps://vine.co/v/i1vzT9ZPTWH
I'm an April of 74 baby. Means my parents were real excited about Hank Aaron passing the Babe.
ReplyDeleteKudos to The Teej and Mrs. The Teej for a fine super bowl party.
ReplyDeleteTeej said he invited Mr. and Mrs. Marls because people had asked him to have squares at their Super Bowl party.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to punt on Downton but zwoman made us stay the course for the sake of completeness. Matthew Crawley was the only relatable and redeeming character, and he had a cool car. I was sad to see him go.
ReplyDeleteEli sucks.
Even at the end, Peyton is still selling shit.
The Downton MO seemed to be: mostly sinister characters to root against, but we'll mix in some truly nice and likable folks and then subject them to awfulness most every episode. The Anna and Bates stuff was way too much. Otherwise a perfectly nice show.
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy for Master Bates.
ReplyDeleteHi Dave.
FYI - My ugly mug may be on CNBC at 12:15 today.
ReplyDelete5 degrees fahrenheit with snow showers and 20 mph winds when i landed in minneapolis this morning. fucking hoth.
ReplyDeletewithout looking, see if you can guess the tribe's estimated rpi ranking right now. marks, whit, shlara, this goes to conversations we've had within the past two days.
ReplyDeletepretty solid there fella. do you have weekly conference calls on the subject? what is the typical agenda of said conference call? inquiring minds want to know.
ReplyDeletein seriousness, the caa has the makings for a great tourney this year. I'm actually looking forward to it.
I would guess 69.
ReplyDeleteWhile discussing the Super Bowl a colleague opined that the game looked like it was being played in snow, minus the snow--players slipping, fumbling, dropping passes, missed FG, overthrown passes, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe only answer is 69, right?
ReplyDeleteAnd Danimal, I'll send you the conference call number so you can join us this week
69 is way too high for this question, if just right in other ways.
ReplyDeletebut i appreciate shlara's gutter mind.
ReplyDeletewhy WAS everyone slipping around last night? if it wasn't ghost snow?
ReplyDeletedew? mountain dew? mountain dew and caffeine and juice?
no real explanation on the internet, other than they put down all new sod for the game. mysterious
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