Lars Win Super Bowl

Stay up until the end of the Super Bowl? After church yesterday I turned on the pregame show and left it on all afternoon. Some parts were boring, others interesting. For instance:

By chance free agent QB Matt Stafford vacationed in Cabo at the same resort as Rams coach Sean McVay and OT Andrew Whitworth. They bonded, and Stafford signed with the Rams. Retired QB Drew Brees happened to be there as well, and crashed the meeting.

Former Giants head coach Tom Caughlin is taking care of his elderly wife, who has dementia.

Dale Earnhart Jr and another guy were traveling around Los Angeles. They met Jeff Goldblum at Universal Studios to hype the new Jurassic Park movie.

Lots of the pregame commercials were almost as good as the in game commercials. Had to run out to the library and bank during the afternoon. Ceil fixed me some chicken nuggets for lunch.

At 6:15 we went over to my other friend Reid's basement to watch the game. Six couples: Murphys Halls Earharts Chiles Cho's and Bradberrys. Lots of food: salsa, cheese dips, vegetables, two salads, burritos, two desserts, and ice creams. All sorts of bottled drinks. The women stayed upstairs for over half the game, talking about Lord knows what.

Perhaps the game was decided early in the first quarter on the Bengals first possession, when they failed to convert on fourth down. Gave the Rams the short field, and they punched it in for six.

Sure there were plenty of missed calls, then on the final drive the refs started calling it closer – but what they called were indeed penalties. Both QB's stayed in the game despite twisted knees/ankles. A defensive struggle the Rams finally overcame on their last drive, similar to the national championship game.

I enjoy listening to announcers Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth. The Cincinnati resident and former Bengal admitted to his bias, just like Kirk Herbstreidt does for Ohio State. A much better duo that Buck/Aikman. So many complain about this announcer or that. Some people seem to hate everyone.

As an old person I actually had some knowledge of the halftime performers. Many complained, showing that they just didn't get it. I know I'm not the target audience. They ought to have a whole other broadcast just for old people.

The commercials were interesting. As usual some were bizarre, in an effort to be noticed. Others clever. Good Caesars Palace commercial with the Mannings. A few car commercials were good. Larry David's commercial. Others missed the mark.

I wasn't really rooting for either team. Since I had my number 9 Bengals jersey, I wore it. Some broke into applause when the Rams scored at the end. The Halls live on a cul de sac and two other parties nearby were letting out at the same time. A neighbor saw my Bengals jersey and commiserated with me.

 

Friday afternoon I worked late. Don't remember what we did for supper. Think it was leftover homemade pizza, which we shared with Matthew.

Saturday morning golf. It was "warmer" at the course, so I didn't need a stocking cap, gloves, or an extra layer. Played with the other two regulars: Auburn Anthony and Robert the Wreck.

Stopped by to say hello to Will's old coach Henry on the way home. Did a lot of housework, cleaning out closets so M could move into a bedroom. Lots of trash, and another carload for Goodwill.

At 3:30 we drove over to Avalon in Alpharetta so C could return an item. We decided to have out Valentines meal at Superica, now open in the old El Felix location. Over an hour wait, but it was worth it. Good people watching.

MLB players from towns with "port" in their name.

Player       City of birth                  DOB

Belle..........Shreveport, LA.........25-Aug-1966

Brown........Shreveport, LA.........26-Jun-1915

Green........Newport, DE.............04-Aug-1934

Haller.........Lockport, IL..............23-Jun-1937

Hisle..........Portsmouth, OH....... 05-May-1947

Lolich.........Portland, OR............12-Sep-1940

Milbourne...Port Norris, NJ.........14-Feb-1951

Moseby......Portland, AR.............05-Nov-1959

Mussina.....Williamsport, PA..... .08-Dec-1968

Quantrill.....Port Hope, Ontario...10-Feb-1995

O'Rourke...Bridgeport, CT......... 01-Sep-1850

Reed..........La Porte, IN.............12-Nov-1942

Smith.........Shreveport, LA.........02-Apr-1945

Stanley......Portland, ME............10-Nov-1954