{"id":82046,"date":"2019-02-04T18:50:39","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T18:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"\/rcntv\/?p=82046"},"modified":"2023-04-12T21:53:34","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T21:53:34","slug":"super-bore-liii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/super-bore-liii\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bore LIII"},"content":{"rendered":"

The views expressed in this blog are<\/em> those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The last line on my blog last week was \u201cEnjoy the game\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 I obviously meant the Super Bowl<\/a>.\u00a0 In all honesty, it was hard to enjoy because almost nothing happened. There was one touchdown and there were 14 punts, nine by the Rams<\/a> alone, one meaningless turnover, two missed field goals and little \u201cofficial calls\u201d controversy.\u00a0 In a word, the game was \u201cboring\u201d.<\/p>\n

But I did keep some notes as I watched so here is how the broadcast unfolded for me in no particular order:<\/p>\n

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  1. You may have missed the best commercial of the day because it occurred in the post-game.\u00a0 Take a look.\u00a0 It is hilarious. Helium never fails to disappoint.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    https:\/\/www.ispot.tv\/ad\/In2V\/state-farm-helium<\/a><\/p>\n

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    1. I also enjoyed the Peyton Manning-John Malkovich introduction to the game. Manning has impeccable comedic timing and Malkovich is Malkovich.\u00a0 Despite its length, it was a great way to start the pre-game.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      https:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/nfl\/2019\/2\/3\/18209771\/peyton-manning-john-malkovich-super-bowl-intro-cbs-video<\/a><\/p>\n

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      1. There were 115 cameras at the game, according to CBS. That\u2019s 109 more than we use.\u00a0 Our crew still seems to get all the important shots.\u00a0 But imagine if we had 109 more.<\/li>\n
      2. Why does anyone interview Bill Belichik? His pregame stop to talk to the CBS<\/a> announcer was a total waste of time and Belichik looked totally disinterested and put out that he had to answer.\u00a0 The NFL<\/a> requires the coach to do it.<\/li>\n
      3. Wal-Mart did a clever job with the famous cars from TV and movies. I\u2019m sure many, like me, spent the time trying to figure out where you had seen that vehicle before, while getting the subtle Wal-Mart message.\u00a0 Isn\u2019t that what a good ad is supposed to do \u2013 get the viewer involved?\u00a0 This one did for me.<\/li>\n
      4. I did not like the early penalty on the Rams for making a tackle on a Patriot<\/a> receiver. They said he was defenseless.\u00a0 It did not appear that way to me.\u00a0 Not much was made of it.\u00a0 If it occurred later in the game, it would have been emphasized more.<\/li>\n
      5. The Hyundai<\/a> \u201celevator\u201d commercial was one of the best of the day. Car shopping was put into the same category as root canal, jury duty, a vegan dinner party, etc. as the elevator was going down.\u00a0 The message was clear that would not be the experience if you shopped for a Hyundai.\u00a0 The elevator was going up for that.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B5FzKB5TW0Y<\/a><\/p>\n

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        1. Mermaids selling spiked Seltzer did not work for me \u2013 I never heard of Bon-Vivo.<\/li>\n
        2. The announcers\u2019 jinx came into play on the first New England field goal attempt. No one had missed a field goal in that stadium all year (31-31), the announcers said.\u00a0 Of course the field goal was missed and so was another later in the game.\u00a0 I have the same problem when I mention a player is a really good foul shooter.<\/li>\n
        3. I\u2019m not a beer drinker, but based on Bud Light<\/a>\u2019s plethora of commercials, corn syrup is bad for me. It\u2019s some form of sugar, I assume, and is in some beers, but not Bud Light.\u00a0 I heard the corn farmers were really upset with the spot, as were the beers that were attacked for using corn syrup.\u00a0 Let them battle it out in next year\u2019s pre-game.\u00a0 I know it\u2019s not the Puppy Bowl, but\u2026.<\/li>\n
        4. Okay, I am going to say it here \u2013 I am not a fan of Tony Romo. I know he has been getting a number of plaudits lately, but to me, he is annoying and has managed to bring Jim Nantz down with him.\u00a0 There you have it.\u00a0 Let me know if you agree or disagree.\u00a0 The people I talk to tend to agree with me.<\/li>\n
        5. The Audi<\/a> electric car looks great! I want to drive one.\u00a0 I also was amazed by the Google translator app.\u00a0 Just point to the foreign phrase with your phone and your phone translates it into English \u2013 Oh, My!<\/li>\n
        6. Did you see the set CBS built for the pre-game, half-time, and post-game announcers? A bit much, but impressive.<\/li>\n
        7. I thought the Halftime show with Maroon 5<\/a>, etc. was a bit disjointed and underwhelming. It was certainly not one of the best.<\/li>\n
        8. CURE Auto Insurance \u201cscrew in head\u201d commercial was really strange and cost @ $5 million. What?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          https:\/\/www.popisms.com\/TelevisionCommercial\/207939\/CURE-Auto-Insurance-Commercial-for-Super-Bowl-LIII-2019-Screw-in-the-Head-C<\/p>\n

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          1. Did you know there was skull shaver? Me, neither.<\/li>\n
          2. Have you noticed I am not writing much about the game because nothing happened!<\/li>\n
          3. Eat at Burger King<\/a>, like Andy Warhol does. I can\u2019t wait for my next Whopper now!<\/li>\n
          4. The MVP went to Julian Edelman for his 10 catches and 141 yards. It should have gone to the defense of the Patriots, but it is hard to divide it up into so many pieces.<\/li>\n
          5. Sony Michel, the Patriots running back played for the NCAA national championship on the same field a year ago, only to come back and play in the Super Bowl. What a year!<\/li>\n
          6. CBS\u2019 Tracy Wolfson had a tough job after the game trying to interview Tom Brady. It was a mob scene and she was getting crushed.\u00a0 You would think there would have been some post-game preparations for the interview.\u00a0 And, how do all those people get on the field?<\/li>\n
          7. With all that, I still can\u2019t wait for LIV!<\/li>\n
          8. Finally (this blog is almost as long as the game \u2013 my apologies), I did predict the correct winner. My final numbers are:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Gary\u2019s Guesses: NFL Picks (Last week: 1-0)\u00a0 (Overall: 168-82-2\u00a0 67% )<\/strong><\/p>\n

            SUPER BOWL WINNER –\u00a0 <\/strong>NEW ENGLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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