152 million viewers, 141 players, 4 quarters, 2 teams, 1 winner. Super Bowl 50 is one of the most talked about events of the year. For some people it is just another day, but for 152 million people it is a huge day. It is the day we find out who the sole best player of the Nation Football League is. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary game between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967. So many factors lead to a good win. Some people are not a fan of the age gap; however, this game it is undeniable. Peyton Manning and Cam Newton have an age gap of 13 years. This is the largest age gap in Super Bowl history. This also makes Peyton Manning the oldest starting quarterback in the game’s history. So what makes for a better win: Youth or Experience? Or maybe we should discuss spunk. Cam Newton is famous for his post-touchdown moves. Will that bring enthusiasm or curb cockiness?
First, let’s talk about Cam Newton. He is one win away from being the first-ever quarterback to win the Heisman, National Championship, NFL MVP, and a Super Bowl. Over the course of this season alone he has become one of the league’s most accurate passers. Cam has totaled 52 completions over 20 yards and thrown for 195 first downs. During the playoffs alone, Cam Newton has completed 70% of passes thrown, while Peyton has only completed 55.1%.
First, let’s talk about Cam Newton. He is one win away from being the first-ever quarterback to win the Heisman, National Championship, NFL MVP, and a Super Bowl. Over the course of this season alone he has become one of the league’s most accurate passers. Cam has totaled 52 completions over 20 yards and thrown for 195 first downs. During the playoffs alone, Cam Newton has completed 70% of passes thrown, while Peyton has only completed 55.1%.
Oh, but Peyton. It may be dubbed “Cam’s year” but it is Peyton’s mission to add it to the charts. Throughout the course of Peyton Manning’s 18 season career, he has won NFL MVP 5 different times, and the first quarterback to win it for two different teams. He started off the season injured but came back strong against the New England Patriots by throwing two touchdowns in the first half. This is going to be Manning’s fourth trip to the Super Bowl in his career. He knows exactly what he is getting into today, and the pressure will not get him. In his previous super bowls, he has never been under 250 yards with a 60% accuracy rating.
It is going to be a good game tonight! My only request is you do not get lost in the 28 million pounds of potato chips or the 325.5 million gallons of beer consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. Nor should you get distracted and fast forward past the amazing commercials that businesses now pay $5 million for a 30-second spot. Budweiser and Doritos are counting on that publicity. Now go to one of the 20 million super bowl parties and eat some guacamole. (We don’t want those 53.5 million pounds of avocados to go to waste)
For more fun facts or stats visit these websites
Fun facts:
http://www.treehugger.com/culture/by-the-numbers-super-bowl-facts-and-figures.html
http://newsone.com/2857949/super-bowl-facts/
Stats:
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/50/stats
It is going to be a good game tonight! My only request is you do not get lost in the 28 million pounds of potato chips or the 325.5 million gallons of beer consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. Nor should you get distracted and fast forward past the amazing commercials that businesses now pay $5 million for a 30-second spot. Budweiser and Doritos are counting on that publicity. Now go to one of the 20 million super bowl parties and eat some guacamole. (We don’t want those 53.5 million pounds of avocados to go to waste)
For more fun facts or stats visit these websites
Fun facts:
http://www.treehugger.com/culture/by-the-numbers-super-bowl-facts-and-figures.html
http://newsone.com/2857949/super-bowl-facts/
Stats:
http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/50/stats