Super Bowl Aftermath: Words vs. Sleep? No Contest

February 3, 2015 @ admin → No Comments

Random thoughts (as close to them as we generally come around here) while wondering why an NFL owner would wear a tie to watch — from a suite — his team play:

Kennedy Summers might take your mind off any snow. Or a lot of other things. Credit: Joel Flora Photography

* If there’s a bright side to recovering from a mystery malady that had your humble correspondent sleeping most of Monday away, it’s missing out on all the insight and opinion offered about the Super Bowl, the commercials, the halftime show and everything else.

* Speaking of offering insight and opinion, here’s an uneducated guess (the only variety that you are likely to find around here) that no Chicago Bears offensive play call will be as bad as the Seattle Seahawks’ in the closing seconds of the Super Bowl on second-and-goal from the New England Patriots’ one-yard line. That’s reassuring, no? Maybe not. OK, try this: If the Bears are in the 2016 Super Bowl (aka Super Bowl 50), they won’t have a play call that bad. Yeah, that’s more like it!

* Speaking of the Patriots, their victory parade has been postponed till Wednesday. Thankfully, that’s one problem Chicago doesn’t have to worry about (well, regarding a celebratory parade, not the snow).

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For those going through football withdrawal, here are some numbers from the fine folks at Bovada, (www.Bovada.lv, Twitter: @BovadaLV):

Odds to win the 2016 Super Bowl

Larissa Reis makes a compelling case for working out.

Seattle Seahawks 5/1
New England Patriots 7/1
Green Bay Packers 8/1
Denver Broncos 10/1
Dallas Cowboys 14/1
Indianapolis Colts 14/1
Philadelphia Eagles 20/1
San Francisco 49ers 20/1
New Orleans Saints 22/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 25/1
Arizona Cardinals 33/1
Baltimore Ravens 33/1
Detroit Lions 33/1
Atlanta Falcons 40/1
Carolina Panthers 40/1
Chicago Bears 40/1
Cincinnati Bengals 40/1
Houston Texans 40/1
Kansas City Chiefs 40/1
Miami Dolphins 40/1
Minnesota Vikings 40/1
New York Giants 40/1
San Diego Chargers 40/1
St. Louis Rams 40/1
Buffalo Bills 66/1
Cleveland Browns 66/1
New York Jets 100/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 100/1
Tennessee Titans 100/1
Washington Redskins 100/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 200/1
Oakland Raiders 200/1

Exotic Props Results (winners are in bold)

The odds are good that we’ll always have room for a photo of Khloe Terae.

How long will it take Idina Menzel to sing the US National Anthem?
Over 2 minutes 1 second -140 (5/7)
Under 2 minutes 1 second EVEN (1/1)

Will Idina Menzel forget or omit at least 1 word of theNational Anthem?
Yes +500 (5/1)
No -800 (1/8)

Will Marshawn Lynch grab his crotch after scoring a TD in the game?
Yes +250 (5/2)
No -400 (1/4)

Which coach will be mentioned first by name on TV after Kickoff?
Pete Carroll +120 (6/5)
Bill Belichick -160 (5/8)

Which coach will be shown first on TV after Kickoff?
Pete Carroll +110 (11/10)
Bill Belichick -150 (2/3)

What Color will Bill Belichick’s hoodie be?
Grey 5/6
Blue 1/1
Red 15/2

Will Bill Belichick smile during the game on camera?
Yes +130 (13/10)
No -170 (17/10)

Bill Belichick Hoodie Type?
Sleeves cut -200 (1/2)
Sleeves intact +150 (3/2)

How many times will Katy Perry be mentioned in the 1st Half?
Over 2 (-150 2/3)
Under 2 (+110, 11/10)

Which song will Katy Perry perform first at Halftime?
Firework 5/2
Roar 5/4
This Is How We Do 5/1
Dark Horse 5/2
E.T. 20/1
Wide Awake 20/1
Waking Up In Vegas 20/1
Last Friday Night 16/1

What will Katy Perry be wearing when she begins the Halftime show?
Pants (below knees) 9/2
Shorts (above knees) 5/2
Skirt or Dress 1/3

What color will Katy Perry’s hair be when she begins the Halftime show?
Pink/Red 7/2
Blue/Green 7/2
Black/Brown 2/1
Purple 3/1
Blonde 5/1

Video below of model Hannah Elizabeth. For those interested (even for those who aren’t).

How many times will Gisele Bundchen be shown on TV during the game?
Over 1½ (+150, 3/2)
Under 1½ (-200, 1/2)

Who will be shown more on TV during the game?
Robert Kraft -400 (1/4)
Paul Allen +300 (3/1)

Will Al Michaels refer to the point spread, total, odds on who wins game or any prop bet during the game?
Yes -140 (5/7)
No EVEN (1/1)

Will it be mentioned during the game that Pete Carroll was the last head coach of the Patriots?
Yes -300 (1/3)
No +200 (2/1)

How many times will “Deflated” Balls be said during the game?
Over 3 (-140, 5/7)
Under 3 (EVEN, 1/1)

Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first in his interview?
Teammates 8/5
Coach 15/1
Family 7/1
God 2/1
Owner 12/1
Fans/City 6/1
Does not mention any of the above 7/2

What Color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
Orange 3/2
Yellow 5/2
Green 12/1
Red 15/2
Blue 5/1
Clear/Water 7/2

What will be higher?
Russell Wilson Passing Yards -17½ (-130, 10/13) 247
US National Average Gas Price (in cents) on February 2 +17½ (EVEN ,1/1) 206

Groundhog Day Parlay
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow and Patriots win the Super Bowl 11/5
Punxsutawney Phil does not see shadow and Patriots win the Super Bowl 11/4
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow and Seahawks win the Super Bowl 9/4
Punxsutawney Phil does not see shadow and Seahawks win the Super Bowl 11/4

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