Superbowl Preview

I wanted to get my prediction for the superbowl down on paper and maybe write a nice little blog about why I think that team would win, but I'm picking the Steelers (which isn't exactly going out on a limb). Who really wants to read about how they have a good defense and Ben Rothlisberger is a good QB....again? So instead of that I will give you 10 prop bets for the game, these are all real bets you can put money on, though I wouldn't recommend puting a lot on these silly bets.

1. First endzone celebration:
Touchdown spike: 2/1
Roundoff or backflip: 3/1
Snow angel: 4/1
Chicken dance: 4/1
Dunks football through the uprights: 4/1
Dirty bird: 5/1
Shows his biceps: 7/1
The worm: 8/1
Pulls out cell phone: 8/1
Throat slash: 8/1
Riverdance: 9/1
Takes cheerleader's pom poms: 10/1
Pulls out Sharpie, signs football: 15/1
Moons fans: 20/1

My pick- How is pointing up to god or Allah or whoever not on there? If Kurt Warner sneaks it in you know he is pointing up to his BFFL. I'll go with shows his biceps. Players like to do that and it doesn't draw a flag and at 7/1 it pays off pretty good.

2. How long will it take Jennifer Hudson to sing the National Anthem?
Over/under 1:54.

My pick- I knew that the line was set at 1:54 earlier in the week so when I was at the Celtics game Wednesday night I timed the random local girl singing and she came in at 1:37, but that's just a regular season Celtics vs Kings game by someone nowhere near as talented as Hudson. I figure with Hudson's lungs she can stretch it out another 18 seconds so I like the over here.

3. Who will the MVP thank first?
God: +150
Coach: +800
Family: +400
Teammates: +200
Does not thank anyone: +500

My pick- Both QBs are friends with God so he would be a good pick. Not sure about other players but since I think Big Ben is going to be MVP I am going with God. I wish T.O. was in this game because then they could have put "thanks himself" on the list which of course I would bet on.

4. How many times will Al Michaels and John Madden reference Ben Roethlisberger as "Big Ben" during the Game?
Over/under 7.5

My pick- This is tough one because he is always called Ben but now you have to hope they add big in front of it. I am going to take the under and figure they say it 5 times. Mostly when he stays in the pocket and gets hit and gets up and they say, "Big Ben taking that hit right on the chin."

5. How Many Times will NBC show Brenda Warner on TV during the Game?
Over/under 3.5

My pick- This is easy take the over. Win or lose Brenda is going to be shown sitting near the sidelines because she is not a celebrity and isn't going to be shying away from the cameras in a private box or something.

6. How many food references will John Madden make during the game?
Over/under 1.5

My pick- Another easy one, gotta go with the over here. You have to figure at some point they will show the kitchen at Raymond Jame Stadium and Madden will talk about the food, or he will mention a restaurant he went to during the week in Tampa. This is my lock of the super bowl.

7. Which NBC Show will get the most Promo's during the game?
The Office: 5/4
Heroes: 7/4
30 Rock: 5/2
Chuck: 11/2
Friday Night Lights: 8/1
Jay Leno:15/1
Conan O'Brien:15/1
Blossom:100/1
Whos The Boss:150/1
Alf: 200/1

My Pick- Has to be The Office because there is an all new, one hour episode on after the game. I think NBC should have put Chuck or 30 Rock on after since those show struggle in the ratings unlike The Office which has plenty of viewers. I'm not complaining though, I love The Office.

8. How many planes will be included in the Pregame Fly Over?
2 or less: 6/1
3: 4/1
4: 3/1
5: 5/4
6: or More 2/1

My Pick- Now I might be wrong but I always thought there were three planes in flyovers, I honestly didn't know there could be more or less. I'll stick by saying 3 planes.

9. What brand of Anheuser-Busch will have more commercials on Super Bowl Sunday?
Bud Light: +200
Budweiser: -300

My pick- Bud light goes with the comedy and then Budweiser has those emotional ones that make me tear up and have to leave the room to pretend I just went to get another beer. Remember the one when they show the horses marching to ground zero and then they lay down at the site of the twin towers? Another one that makes me get all teary eyed is when the soldiers are walking through the airport and then everyone just starts clapping - come on, if you don't love those commericals you have no heart. I love them so much I went to Logan Airport waiting to clap except that no soldiers were there that day, so I just started following businessmen around clapping for them. Fun fact: don't clap for businessmen at the urinal. I'm going to say Bud Light has more commercials.

10. What color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the head coach of the winning team?
Clear/water: 4/5
Red: 5/2
Yellow: 3/1
Blue: 7/1
Orange: 7/1
Lime Green: 10/1

My pick- Well the last three superbowls have been water but I think gatorade has said enough is enough we want some press so I'm taking the underdog here and going with lime green.


Oh yeah, I'm also going with the Steelers 24-20 and Big Ben winning the MVP.