I think we can all agree that Sunday’s Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens was odd, but interesting nonetheless. It didn’t start that way, however. Poor tackling by the 49ers and stagnant offense opened up the door...
Sometimes you’re just looking for any excuse to throw a party. Super Bowl XLVII is Sunday, and the Super Bowl is a reason to throw a party, if there ever was one. The pageantry! The spectacle! The athleticism! But what if you’re not particularly into...
In light of the recent inauguration of President Barack Obama and the upcoming Super Bowl, I found myself wondering: Of my two loves, football and politics, which reigns supreme? And while I had to debate this for a mere, oh, two seconds, I decided that...
I could not have been more pleased with the Super Bowl matchup yesterday. Four years ago when the Giants went up against the Patriots, and the heavily favored Pats fell was one of the happiest sports moments of my life. The Patriots are the 800 pound...
According to NBC, the average cost of a 30-second Super Bowl ad is $3.5 million. I would imagine this puts quite a bit of pressure on advertisers to hit the correct demographic. Thomas Oates, assistant professor of journalism, told me about a game his...
It was glitz, glamour and guest appearances that defined the Bridgestone Halftime Show during Sunday's Super Bowl.The show was a microcosm of Madonna's career: grandiose, fast-paced, with maybe of hint of studio magic.Madonna was able to channel her inner...
Editor's note: This is a recap of a simulation run on the vidego game Madden NFL 2012. None of the people, quotes, or events specified in this story actually happened. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have done it once again.The New England Patriots defeated...
When exactly did filing lawsuits become the new American pastime? Approximately 1,000 fans are suing Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys for not providing adequate seating at the Super Bowl. I may have been inclined to support the fans had they not already...
Ben Roethlisberger had his way with the Green Bay defense in Super Bowl XLV, pounding the Packers 24-0 to capture his third Super Bowl victory, and first Super Bowl MVP award. Roethlisberger completed 16-of-21 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns....
DeKALB | President Barack Obama panders to the masses like it’s his job. Oh wait, it is his job. He constantly references his die-hard love for the Chicago Bears and White Sox. Let’s be honest, though, the president probably couldn’t care less what...
Chris Dertz: Katie, this weekend is sort of a big deal in the NFL. But let's be honest; we can just skip these stupid championship games that nobody cares about and skip straight ahead to the one that really counts, and no, I don't mean the Pro Bowl....
