It's that time of year - the first thing that America looks forward to after Christmas and New Years. The Superbowl attracts the attention of punters worldwide; it's one of those sporting events where the prestige often inspires amazing performances from 'those least likely'. Anything can happen, and frequently does … but today we are looking at what we expect to happen at the Superbowl!
Superbowl News
- The Who have been booked as the halftime act for the Superbowl. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend gave reporters at the Bridgestone Halftime News Conference an impromptu acoustic performance on Thursday.
- Dwight Freeney, said to be the X-factor for the Colts, is still hopeful that he might play on Sunday, given the state of his injured ankle.
- The politics of abortion and gay rights have entered the arena of Superbowl advertising, in what is being called 'the most famous 30 seconds of advertising that nobody has seen yet'. According to a poll, Canadians are more interested in watching the ads on the Superbowl than the game itself! Check out some of the ads that were banned from the Superbowl this year.
- Naperville-based author Dan Green is credited for the Saint's rallying cry, 'Finish Strong'
Madden NFL Says…
Madden NFL runs a Superbowl simulation every year, with the help of Electronic Arts (EA Sports). This year, the Saints came out ahead in the simulation … and the simulation has made the correct prediction 5 out of the last 6 years. It's only failure was the Giatn's Superbowl victory over the Patriots, and to quote Yahoo's video games blog, " Even Nostradamus couldn't have seen that one coming".
Current Odds
The Colts are definitely the favorite in betting terms, and it seems that public sentiment is mostly following that … see the 'Buzz on the S'Tweet'. Here are the odds currently available from different betting venues:
- Colts range from 1.44, to 1.48, 1.53, and Bodog tops the list at 4.00
- Saints range from 2.63, to 2.65, 2.75, 2.82, and Bodog tops the list (again!) at 3.6
Buzz on the S'Tweet
Here's what the tweeters of the internet are betting will happen on the big day. If you have trouble deciphering the links and hashtags, the dollars are flowing for the Colts!
--- Eddie_617: Who yall think is winning the SuperBowl: Saints or Colts?? I personally want the Saints to win, but I believe the Colts will win.
--- dashoost34: My Thought 4 2day: I think the superbowl is gonna b a snooze fest..COLTS will end it early..Saints need a dome or at least some turf 2 win
--- Bearmountaincab: Is everyone ready for Superbowl Sunday? I think Manning and the Colts will win, but won't be disappointed if the Saints win either.
--- hannalovesjonas: just voted "Indianapolis COLTS!" on "Who do you think will win the Superbowl?" vote too ➔ http://bit.ly/b9L0hM
--- rickyriffle: Who do I think will win Superbowl?... i dont know COLTS!