The little counter on the NFL website currently says there is 10 minutes to go until kickoff … though you might already know who won by the time you read this! Today we'll briefly look at some of the big issues surrounding who will win, but mostly focus beyond the actual result.
Superbowl News
- Dwight Freeney (our favourite news item) tested out his ankle just a couple of hours ago for the first time.
- President Obama has predicted victory for the Colts, although he has said that he has a 'soft spot' for the Saints.
- Wind is expected to be a big factor in the game - there are gusts up to 22 miles per hour at Sun Life Stadium.
Live blogging at the Wall Street Journal
If you don't have live coverage but would like to be updated with developments as they happen, check out Speakeasy at the Wall Street Journal. They'll be live blogging the game, the ads and the half-time show.
Top Ten X-Factor Players
Pundits are predicting an especially close game for the Colts and the Saints. According to Fox Sports, these players represent the biggest x-factors in a tight match up. Liisted in order from least to most 'ex-ish'
- Chad Simpson, Colts RB/KR
- David Thomas, Saints TE
- Robert Meachem, Saints WR
- Antoine Bethea, Colts S
- Will Smith, Saints DE
- Raheem Brock, Colts DT
- Austin Collie, Colts WR
- Reggie Bush, Saints RB/PR
Current Odds
- Best odds for both teams can be found at BlueSquare and 888 Sport, where the Colts are paying 7.00 and the Saints are paying 10.00.
Three Places to Watch the Superbowl Online
Please note , we have not vetted these sites - recommendations come from member comments at Pantai Gading.
Buzz on the S'Tweet
If you type 'Superbol' in to the search box on Twitter, prepare to drown under a wave of tweets! It simply isn’t possible for one person to read or analyse them all. Here is a little cross section:
--- bretta75: RT @SamaritansPurse Food 4 thought> The cost of 1 #Superbowl ad slot could provide clothing and shoes for 120K kids living in refugee camps.
--- N8theSk8: RT @AdweekDotCom: Top creatives review the Super Bowl ads on our microsite as they air: http://www.adweek.com/superbowl #sbad #brandbowl #sb44
--- Typewriter: lets see if twitter can handle the superbowl load
--- ozfest: i guess i should watch the superbowl....but i cant find my remote :(