#super-bowl

#super-bowl

"There's really no difference," he said. "2016 was a different world where people were on Market Street with tents. This is not the case."

As a Buffalo Bills fan who was barely alive in the early '90s, I'm always watching the Super Bowl from the outside in. It sucks in one way, watching my team get so close year after year without ever making it to the proverbial dance. But in another way, I've learned how to relax and enjoy all of the other stuff the Super Bowl has to offerand

Start with Mike Macdonald, because what's at stake for the Seahawks' head coach goes well beyond a Lombardi Trophy. If Seattle wins Sunday, Macdonald would become the first head coach in the Super Bowl era to serve as the primary defensive play caller for a championship team. Not just a defensive-minded head coach. Not a former coordinator overseeing things from a distance. Actively calling the defense himself, snap after snap, on the sport's biggest stage.

What started as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game in 1967 and officially became known as the Super Bowl two years later has long since carved a permanent place on the calendar as the most unofficial of holidays across America. From Tom Brady and Joe Montana to the Steel Curtain Pittsburgh Steelers, from the Doomsday defense of the Dallas Cowboys to the Team of the '80s 49ers

After all, they tend to blend together when you hoist six Lombardi Trophies in 20 years. But the North Andover native - then donning a Tom Brady jersey - still vividly remembers duck boats carrying the Patriots through the chilly streets of Boston after yet another triumph on football's highest stage. It's a sight that Bobo - now a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks - hopes doesn't play out for the seventh time later next week.

I feel like he never lost it. He still had the charismatic energy and kept a smile on his face, he kept being positive. You wouldn't be able to know anything was going on with him. I appreciated everything that he showed throughout the process.

Insignia 85 inch LED 4K Smart Fire TV This 85 inch TV gives everyone in the room a clear view. The 4K Ultra HD screen delivers sharp video, and DTS Virtual:X audio brings lifelike sound. You can use your voice to control the TV. It could be just what you need for a memorable game night. Samsung 75 inch QLED 4K AI Smart Tizen TV This Samsung TV uses AI to improve picture and sound, upscaling everything to 4K.

Britannia Arms Downtown, San Jose: Pub grub meets American fare at this expansive sports bar with a large interior, a cavernous covered patio, 27 screens and 24 beers on tap. Food faves include fish and chips, bangers, burgers and corned beef. No reservations on Super Bowl Sunday; the doors open at 11 a.m., and parties will be seated according to size. Details: 173 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; thebritsj.com

It's no surprise that drones are banned from the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium, but that ban has also been curiously extended to SF venues like the Ferry Building, the Moscone Center, and even Grace Cathedral. If you have nothing but contempt for drones and the people who fly them over public spaces, next week will be one of your most wonderful weeks of the year.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! And whether you're planning to stay glued to each play of the Big Game, tune in for the halftime show and big-budget, best-in-advertising commercials, or just enjoy gathering with friends and family you'll need to stay fed during the upcoming extravaganza at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. To help, we've asked some of our favorite Bay Area chefs and culinary leaders to share their Super Bowl recipes.

I'm a big fan of hosting Super Bowl viewing parties at home and often go out of my way to find fun, conversation-starting pieces. I believe that a few thoughtfully curated items can instantly elevate any party setup. I recently saw the most adorable football-themed sets of ceramic bowls and trays at Aldi for just $9.99 that are going to be perfect for the big game day.

While creatives and CMOs watching at home will focus on the celebrities, needle drops and ad gags, media buyers will be keeping a close eye on the quality of Peacock's stream and scrutinizing peak viewership figures - as they gauge whether the NBCU-owned platform can fulfill promises made in its premium pitch to buyers. According to two media buyers, both of whom exchanged anonymity for candor, NBCU's initial asking price for a 30-second ad running on Peacock's Super Bowl coverage was $3 million.

But does it surprise you that the origins of both the word and the framework for the modern game stem from medieval England? Today, the word 'football' is used to refer to different games: American football, the game played at the Super Bowl, where a foot is rarely used to direct the ball. And elsewhere in the world, football refers to what Americans call "soccer."

According to data shared with SFGATE by AirDNA - an analytics firm focused on STR companies like Airbnb - this year there were roughly 500 more listings added in Santa Clara County for the week of Feb. 2 compared with last year. The county had about 3,200 available listing nights for that week in February last year, but that has jumped to roughly 3,700 this year for the week during the Super Bowl.

Another round of NFL playoff action has wrapped and we are officially down to a final four: One of these teams is going to win the Super Bowl, but all of them are going to be regarded in high esteem with having reached their conference championship games. As Dallas Cowboys fans we know full well how welcome even a conference championship game appearance would be, not saying that this is the standard, and all four of these teams have the most recent.

Sure, the big game is the main event, but your Super Bowl party can be a real celebration! Make your at-home bash unforgettable by keeping your guests laughing, playing, and entertained from kickoff to the final whistle. Shop our top picks of Super Bowl party games. Pop-A-Pass Electronic Arcade Football Toss Game Let your guests compete for party champion with this fast-paced electronic football toss.

Avocados From Mexico is returning to the Super Bowl with a digital play instead of a traditional linear spot for the third year in a row. This year though, the avocado brand is using AI to create an interactive tool that offers real-time football predictions and custom guacamole recipes called the Prediction Pit. The brand did not say how much the stunt costs - but the price tag is $8 million for a proper Super Bowl ad.

Football fans rejoice: Super Bowl LX is almost here. This year, Bad Bunny is kicking off the halftime show on Sunday, February 8. Everyone knows, though, the best way to enjoy the game and the performance is with a crowd, and it's never too early to start prepping for your Super Bowl festivities. We've rounded up must-have items that will take your gatherings to the next level, whether you're hosting an indoor or outdoor celebration.

In the region, they're projecting $350-600 million in terms of economic benefits throughout the entire region. We have our hotels, which will benefit, our restaurants,