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The Extra Point => Offside Forum => Topic started by: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 09, 2026, 06:44:53 PM

Poll
Question: Opinions on the Super Bowl experience, did it match expectations?
Option 1: It was everything I hoped for and more.
Option 2: Over hyped and anti-climatic.
Option 3: Just another football game.
Option 4: They need to fix their game!
Option 5: Waste of time.
Option 6: Watched it for the commercials and the halftime show.
Title: Opinions on the Super Bowl, did it match expectations?
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 09, 2026, 06:44:53 PM
I tried to watch the second half to see what Bad Bunny was going to pull out of his hat but fell asleep early in the 4th Q.
Title: Re: Opinions on the Super Bowl, did it match expectations?
Post by: bunker on February 09, 2026, 06:53:33 PM
It was pretty bad. I watch NFL occasionally, and that was one of the more boring games I have seen. It was pretty clear by the second quarter that Patriots offense was overmatched trying to deal with Seahawk's D, their O-line in particular, with a fairly green (although talented) QB. I bet my son at half-time that Patriots would get shut out (but lost). I thought the commentary, both play-by-play and colour, was excellent as was the input from the ref analyst. Camera work was great. Skipped the 1/2 time show. I only watch NFL when CFL is not available, for whatever reason, I much prefer CFL.
Title: Re: Opinions on the Super Bowl, did it match expectations?
Post by: theaardvark on February 09, 2026, 07:09:12 PM
Playnow had a "Put $20 on the big game, and we'll give you $60 in slots tokens" deal, so I put a sprinkle on the Pats.  Free money makes bad decisions.

So, having "skin in the game", I watched the whole thing, including about 25% of the half time. 

Having money on the line in a game where the outcome is decided in the first few drives makes for not just a boring game, but a frustrating one.

It was terrible.  Yes, if you are a big fan of defence, it was a good game to watch, but zero excitement.  No big defensive plays, really. Few sacks, few knockdowns, few INT's until garbage time. 

Just solid positional D play neutralizing the O.

Literally nothing to be excited about.

Zzzz...
Title: Re: Opinions on the Super Bowl, did it match expectations?
Post by: Jesse on February 09, 2026, 07:22:31 PM
Obviously a nothing burger of a game, but just like any single CFL game, it should have no bearing of your opinion of the league as a whole at all.

I usually enjoy watching the NFL, but I was on my phone for the part of the game I did watch because nothing was happening.
Title: Re: Opinions on the Super Bowl, did it match expectations?
Post by: JockitchwithRich on February 10, 2026, 02:47:25 PM
Wanted to enjoy great football, hoped to be entertained, was curious on what Bad Bunny had to offer.
Alas the game was just great defensively otherwise a bust.

Liked a lot of the salsa beat and the effort was terrific but sadly BB's words eluded me.