Super Bowl XXXVI

NFL game, but the biggest sporting event in the world that 151 million people will watch in 232 different countries. (“By the Numbers”). Welcome to the Super Bowl. The huge night that everyone looks forward to is a “billion-dollar economic engine that is bigger than the Gross Domestic Product of many nations” (John 3). Although the Super Bowl is only played once a year, it is the biggest, most-widely known game in American history and the most-widely viewed television spectacle in the world.

players are much bigger, faster, smarter, bigger, better. The game is more physical. The sport has never been so competitive. The popularity has reached new peaks, as much that the NFL has thoughts of moving a team to London, England. Additionally, Super Bowl XLVII (47) was one of the most watched television events of all time; an astonishing 108.4 million viewers (The Associated Press). Fans worship their teams and love to see big hits. Football is a contact sport; injuries are no

Vince Lombardi. Most people generally know who Vince Lombardi was. They know him as the former, and most famous, coach of the Green Bay Packers back in the late fifties and early sixties. They also recognize him as the man the trophy awarded to the Super Bowl winner, the Lombardi Trophy, is named after. This is all common knowledge in the football world. Do any of these people know who Vince really was? Do they know what he did to the game of football? Do they know that he changed the

Juan-Carlos Licona English 102 Professor Black February 8, 2015 Insecurity or No? When it comes to sports, a competitive mindset is key. In American football, it’s hard not to win without communication and teamwork. In the NFL playoffs of 2015, the New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 for the AFC Championship. In a game that originally portrayed the Patriots as an offensive force to be reckoned with, ended out to be a game that goes down in history. After further investigation,

good number of calls which couldn't be conclusively determined from a replay. The game was delayed by the review. Second, the league must make officials full-time employees. The money it spends on the gaudy commissioner's party at the Super Bowl could probably pay for all the salaries. Right now, officials, according to the NFL, receive roughly from $1,600 to $4,000 a game, depended on length of service. Pay them a realistic annual wage so that no

Sports Marketing Marketing plans and strategies are an important part of almost any business today. One of the biggest industries marketing plans have benefited and changed in a number of different ways is the sports industry. The development of the sports marketing industry has led companies to invest millions of dollars to have their product associated with specific teams, players, and sporting events attempting to connect with consumer and create profit for both parties involved. The money

Bruno Mars: A True Musical Talent In today’s music industry, there are many prominent artists. Many lack originality and imagination. They have the same style, the same type of genre and the same method they of rising to stardom - mainly tabloids. However, there is one name that stands out, making a unique name for himself: Bruno Mars. Bruno Mars has a great voice, produces catchy songs (most of which he writes himself), and knows how to play several instruments. He has the originality and

My research question is “Why did the steroid ban of 1987 have no affect on the growing size and performance of linemen in the NFL?” The use of steroids in the NFL began in the 1960’s and came with a lot of controversy. As time progressed, more rumors and players came out about linemen using steroids to enhance their size. There have been a few linemen who have come out about their use of steroids such as Lyle Alzado, Tony Mandarich, and Steve Courson. The ineffectiveness of the steroid ban has resulted

The Return Man 4, also known as Return Man Linebacker, is a favorite game that thrills most flash game enthusiasts. It’s an American Football game developed by ESPN. If you’ve tried playing the prior versions of the game, you understand that your team was always placed in the attack position, and that you’ve to try scoring a touchdown. Objective of the game On the contrary, your team will always be in the defense position when it comes to Linebacker. Additionally, your main objective involves stopping

“He can go all the way!” says, the announcer. “That concludes the games folks! The new England Patriots Wins the Super Bowl In a nail bitter finish!” “Woah, did you see that?”. Said, my father in excitement. “Yeah! I can’t believe they actually won!” I replied in shock. That was me as a 7-year-old watching the N.F.L. Super Bowl. This is a perfect example of how entertainment media have shaped American culture. But there’s more! World Cup (Soccer), Smackdown (Wrestling), Movies, Video games, News