This upcoming Sunday marks Super Bowl XLVI, a time for football fanatics to watch the two best teams in the NFC and AFC face off for the coveted title of “Super Bowl Champion.” This year’s match up is one that showcases the notorious New York/New England rivalry that seems to be the case in almost every major league sport. The New England Patriots will take on The New York Giants, and the Patriots will be seeking revenge after a very close game with the Giants for Super Bowl XLII back in 2008 where they lost 14-17.
The Patriots have been a powerhouse team ever since they won three Super Bowls from 2002 to 2005, and although they haven’t won one since, they can always be found at the top of their league. This year they finished out the regular season with a 13-3 record. And while the Giants have only won the 2008 Super Bowl recently, they are not a team to be forgotten. Finishing this season with a 9-7 record, they have powered forward and remarkably beat the nearly undefeated Green Bay Packers to earn a spot in the 46th Super Bowl.
Although the Super Bowl is typically when you happen to find a bunch of middle-aged men shouting at the television when their team gets an interception and runs it back for a touchdown, fear not for the rest of you all. This day provides a perfect opportunity to dish out a famously delicious recipe for tailgating or to watch all of the ridiculous, 30 second commercials that companies will go to any lengths to secure a spot for during the game. But perhaps the best part, besides the actual football game, is the half-time show.
When the Super Bowl was played for the first time back in 1967, the half-time show started out as an opportunity for a selected college marching band to perform. It wasn’t until Michael Jackson’s performance in 1993 that the Super Bowl half-time show became something to actually look forward to each year. Following that performance, the hottest artists have been sought after to give a staggering show during the annual event. Some performances, however, have been more memorable than others, especially Janet Jackson’s wardrobe “mishap” back in 2004. Madonna and Cirque du Soleil have been secured to perform for this year’s game, with a rumored appearance by Nicki Minaj as well.
Between the Patriots and Giants facing off, to Madonna who will no doubt give an earth shattering show, this year’s Super Bowl is sure to be a promising event. Make sure to tune in to see who wins this battle at the 6:30 p.m. kickoff on NBC this Sunday February 5! Don’t be afraid to get dragged to the nearest Super Bowl party – even if it’s just to polish off all the hors d’oeuvres.
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