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.
RV 2017. In.
it's perfectly acceptable to have a schizoid episode after a car ride that long (same thing happened in boulder).
three 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.
And come Thursday, the missus and I will be soaking up rays in Mark's hood. Gonna be a good week.
Weather 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.
Peyton Manning and Demarcus Ware both teared up during today's pregame meeting. That doesn't seem like a good sign for Denver.
I think Carolina should win but did take Denver +6.5 and the under (46). Strictly a value play.
that video is terrible. neither ball looks particularly super.
i 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.
Two 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.
Along 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.
My 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 . . .
Like the Denver game plan coming out on the first drive. Pass to set up the run.
I have to ditch all my Marmot shit now.
That Denver defense...
Danvers defense is fearless right now. They have some rhythms figured out, force 3rd and long and then bring the heat.
Alternatively, the panthers have no WR or RB depth and the Denver D will eat them alive. Again, I know nothing.
If my last name was Norwood I would not wear number 11.
Panthers in trouble if the Denver D doesn't respect the running game.
The hand jive!? You're better than that, Jonathan Stewart.
Talib having one of the worst, dumbest quarters in SB history.
Stewart loved Grease Live.
Last time Denver led 10-0 in a SB...
...it started raining Skins TDs in the end zone I was sitting in.
Figgies in the red zone almost always come back to bite.
157 combined yards of offense in this game but 20 points.
Kenny, you were at that game? A dandy
I was. It seemed to be raining beers in that end zone as well.
suboptimal first half, that
cool 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.
Pretty colors!
Wasn't Bruno halftime entertainment last year? Year before?
The middle aged white guy at work who hates Cam Newton must love this performance. Bruno Mars appears to have had hip reduction surgery.
Chris 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."
I'm still confused by the ODB/Ratajkowski convertible Buick ad. Nothing about it makes sense. Including the car.
Raves have VIP sections? Raves are a lot different in New Jersey.
Lots of commercials about pooping this year. I'm not in love with the claymation intestines.
And not pooping. What's up with that constipation ad heh?
Ted Ginn really likes to avoid contact and get out of bounds and not get the extra yardage, eh?
If the game continues in this fashion Von Miller should be the MVP.
Super bowl babies = winning commercial?
If my math is right, I'm a 1977 Orange Bowl baby.
Peyton 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.
Marshawn Lynch just announced his retirement in the coolest way ever.
Agreed, TR. Though I wouldn't even say sneaky. Just bad in general. He's lucky to have thrown another 2-3 picks.
wade phillips might be mvp
With the cleats or the 40?
Peyton is past Trent dilfer and has fallen into Heath Schuler territory. Kubiak is terrified to let him throw.
colquitt might be mvp
Even on that play, Peyton danced around as if it was his first time in the pocket. He had a nice first drive though.
Von Miller is the MVP, Rob. You would want to give it to a Colquitt.
So much blah biah blah about Peyton, but holy smokes what a game by the Denver D.
Well at least I dvr'ed Downton
Papa johns guy sighting near Peyton.
Z, I thought you punted Downton. I chucked it after they wrecked Matthew's car.
Mark's earlier comment got me thinking. I'm very likely a Christmas '69 baby. Not bad.
I was born on Super Bowl Sunday (Super Bowl IV)
Jim Nantz is annoying
And Peyton couldn't be less excited to win, huh?
He is excited to shill for Budweiser though.
This Eli clip is gold:
https://vine.co/v/i1vzT9ZPTWH
I'm an April of 74 baby. Means my parents were real excited about Hank Aaron passing the Babe.
Kudos to The Teej and Mrs. The Teej for a fine super bowl party.
Teej said he invited Mr. and Mrs. Marls because people had asked him to have squares at their Super Bowl party.
I 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.
Eli 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.
I'm very happy for Master Bates.
Hi Dave.
FYI - My ugly mug may be on CNBC at 12:15 today.
5 degrees fahrenheit with snow showers and 20 mph winds when i landed in minneapolis this morning. fucking hoth.
without 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.
pretty 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.
in seriousness, the caa has the makings for a great tourney this year. I'm actually looking forward to it.
I would guess 69.
While 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.
The only answer is 69, right?
And 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.
but i appreciate shlara's gutter mind.
why WAS everyone slipping around last night? if it wasn't ghost snow?
dew? 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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