Football fans have a new name to get used to as this year’s Super Bowl nears. When the teams line up for kickoff, it won’t be at Land Shark Stadium. That short-lived name was replaced Jan. 20 with a whole new moniker in time for the big game.
Sun Life Stadium, instead, will be the name touted in newscasts and live coverage of the game. The Canadian-based insurance company bought the right to name the stadium in a deal announced this week. It seems the company is paying an estimated $4 million a year for five years.
The Miami venue has undergone several name changes since it opened in 1987. It was originally known as Joe Robbie Stadium, after the Dolphins’ original owner. It has also been known as Dolphins Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium and most recently Land Shark Stadium. That last deal was with music legend Jimmy Buffett. The one-year deal was meant to tout the singer’s Margaritaville restaurants.
No matter what it’s called, the Miami stadium will be the place to be Feb. 7 when the Super Bowl gets underway. Although the final matchup has yet to be determined, fan excitement is really starting to surge. With only the Colts, Jets, Saints and Vikings left in the contest, there’s little doubt the final matchup will be a great one.
If you’re getting ready to root on your favorite team, you can do so in style. With the right Super Bowl gear, you can show your team colors and look great in the process. Even if you can’t make it to Sun Life Stadium to help break in the new name in person, you can show your spirit at home with T-shirts, jerseys and more.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Celebrities Cast Off For Charity Before The Super Bowl
Football fans who arrive in Miami a few days before the Super Bowl might want to take the time to enjoy this city’s legendary fishing opportunities. Cast off at the 2010 South Florida Super Celebrity Fishing Classic and you will have the opportunity to rub elbows with some very big names.
The classic is a high profile tournament that features a lineup of former and current pro athletes and other celebrities. The event is designed as a one-day tournament to benefit a variety of charities. The families of Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley are responsible for picking this year’s charity recipients.
The big event starts off with a kick-off party Feb. 1 with the tournament following Feb. 3. The actual tournament day starts with a 7 a.m. fishing call and wraps up with a 6:30 p.m. dinner and awards ceremony. Fishing takes place at the Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay/Sea Isle Marina. The kick-off party is scheduled to take place at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame.
The classic is an officially sanctioned event and tickets do come at a price. Basic entry for non-celebrity types is $1,200. The price includes four anglers, four tickets, an angler bag and T-shirt and hat for each registered non-celebrity participant. Visitors in town to watch the Super Bowl can attend the kick-off party for $150. Tickets for the awards ceremony are $100.
Whether you want to head out and drop a line or two with pro athletes or just check out the before-and-after events, showing your team spirit while you’re there is a great idea. Super Bowl gear purchased in advance can help you make sure you look great on the water or just in the crowd.
The classic is a high profile tournament that features a lineup of former and current pro athletes and other celebrities. The event is designed as a one-day tournament to benefit a variety of charities. The families of Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith, Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley are responsible for picking this year’s charity recipients.
The big event starts off with a kick-off party Feb. 1 with the tournament following Feb. 3. The actual tournament day starts with a 7 a.m. fishing call and wraps up with a 6:30 p.m. dinner and awards ceremony. Fishing takes place at the Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay/Sea Isle Marina. The kick-off party is scheduled to take place at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame.
The classic is an officially sanctioned event and tickets do come at a price. Basic entry for non-celebrity types is $1,200. The price includes four anglers, four tickets, an angler bag and T-shirt and hat for each registered non-celebrity participant. Visitors in town to watch the Super Bowl can attend the kick-off party for $150. Tickets for the awards ceremony are $100.
Whether you want to head out and drop a line or two with pro athletes or just check out the before-and-after events, showing your team spirit while you’re there is a great idea. Super Bowl gear purchased in advance can help you make sure you look great on the water or just in the crowd.
Generate Super Bowl-Sized Excitement For Party Guests
While the big game is the main attraction at Super Bowl parties, it’s not uncommon for hosts to offer a little sideline action. Friendly wagers tend to be the biggest pre-game activity, but they aren’t always practical.
If you like the idea of having your party guests put down friendly wagers, but don’t want them to actually shell out cash, there’s an option that can work well. Take this typical Super Bowl party game and put your own special twist on it and you’ll generate some serious excitement among your guests and give one lucky winner something fun to take home.
Before your guests arrive, get a piece of poster board or even an old chalk board. Make this the “Big Board” for the game. As guests enter, ask them to write down their pick for Super Bowl winner and the final score. Make sure everyone puts down a guess before the official Super Bowl kickoff.
Once everyone has signed in, put the Big Board out where everyone can see it. During Super Bowl halftime, point out the leaders and the stragglers. Don’t let anyone change their guess though!
After the game is over, refer back to the board to determine the winner. Give the person who picks the right team and the closest score a special prize for their outstanding prognostication abilities. Super Bowl merchandise gift certificates are perfect. This way your football fan friends can select the gear they want and you won’t have to worry about buying items in advance that might reflect the “wrong team.”
Now, if your Super Bowl party guests still insist on making the traditional wager, you’ll be set for the action. That big board can also come in handy for making sure everyone remembers just what their guess was before play got under way.
Giveaways can generate a little pre-and post-game excitement and transform a typical Super Bowl party into one guests won’t soon forget!
If you like the idea of having your party guests put down friendly wagers, but don’t want them to actually shell out cash, there’s an option that can work well. Take this typical Super Bowl party game and put your own special twist on it and you’ll generate some serious excitement among your guests and give one lucky winner something fun to take home.
Before your guests arrive, get a piece of poster board or even an old chalk board. Make this the “Big Board” for the game. As guests enter, ask them to write down their pick for Super Bowl winner and the final score. Make sure everyone puts down a guess before the official Super Bowl kickoff.
Once everyone has signed in, put the Big Board out where everyone can see it. During Super Bowl halftime, point out the leaders and the stragglers. Don’t let anyone change their guess though!
After the game is over, refer back to the board to determine the winner. Give the person who picks the right team and the closest score a special prize for their outstanding prognostication abilities. Super Bowl merchandise gift certificates are perfect. This way your football fan friends can select the gear they want and you won’t have to worry about buying items in advance that might reflect the “wrong team.”
Now, if your Super Bowl party guests still insist on making the traditional wager, you’ll be set for the action. That big board can also come in handy for making sure everyone remembers just what their guess was before play got under way.
Giveaways can generate a little pre-and post-game excitement and transform a typical Super Bowl party into one guests won’t soon forget!
Create Your Own Super Bowl Schedule
With only three weeks to go until Super Bowl Sunday, now is the time to get your plans in order by setting up your own Super Bowl schedule. If you intend to host a big event at home because the odds aren’t in your favor to win Super Bowl tickets, organizing things in advance can spare you from having to punt at the last minute.
Here are some suggestions to help you get ready for Super Bowl kickoff:
Week One
With three weeks still left on the clock, this is a good time to start creating a guest list and sending out invites. Since Super Bowl parties tend to be fairly informal, you can call desired guests or e-mail them to speed things up.
Having an advanced headcount can help you plan a snack menu better. Plus, striking now with those invites can help you get a jump on others who may wish to host their own parties.
Week Two
This is the time to make sure your RSVPs are back in and to start planning the menu.
Consider a variety of snack foods or entrée items. It’s okay to enlist guests to bring something to share, too. If alcohol is on the menu, request guests have designated drivers lined up and do offer softer drinks for those who take on the task.
Week Three
By now the matchups are in order and you’re ready to start rooting for your favorite team. You can find some incredible Super Bowl merchandise online to show your team spirit. This is the time to make sure your food orders are in. If you plan on doing the prep work yourself, buy the ingredients and start whipping up some football favorites.
Hosting a Super Bowl party is a great way to bring friends together to share in the excitement. Plan with plenty of time on the clock and you’ll have less to worry about on Super Bowl Sunday.
Here are some suggestions to help you get ready for Super Bowl kickoff:
Week One
With three weeks still left on the clock, this is a good time to start creating a guest list and sending out invites. Since Super Bowl parties tend to be fairly informal, you can call desired guests or e-mail them to speed things up.
Having an advanced headcount can help you plan a snack menu better. Plus, striking now with those invites can help you get a jump on others who may wish to host their own parties.
Week Two
This is the time to make sure your RSVPs are back in and to start planning the menu.
Consider a variety of snack foods or entrée items. It’s okay to enlist guests to bring something to share, too. If alcohol is on the menu, request guests have designated drivers lined up and do offer softer drinks for those who take on the task.
Week Three
By now the matchups are in order and you’re ready to start rooting for your favorite team. You can find some incredible Super Bowl merchandise online to show your team spirit. This is the time to make sure your food orders are in. If you plan on doing the prep work yourself, buy the ingredients and start whipping up some football favorites.
Hosting a Super Bowl party is a great way to bring friends together to share in the excitement. Plan with plenty of time on the clock and you’ll have less to worry about on Super Bowl Sunday.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Tampa Lends Miami A Hand With Super Bowl 44 Prep
When the Pittsburgh Steelers beat out the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in last year’s Super Bowl 43 showdown, Tampa was lauded by fans for its incredible performance as host. This year, for Super Bowl 44, all eyes will turn to South Florida where gridiron warriors will meet to see which team is the best of the best.
When the cameras roll on the turf at Dolphin Stadium, a Tampa expert will be to thank for expertise in the preparations. The NFL has officially asked Tampa’s own Wayne Ward to provide advice on grass preparation.
Ward is a Tampa Sports Authority grounds crew assistant with nearly two decades of experience. He will spend weeks in Miami helping ensure everything is in place for the big game.
Tampa’s hosting of last year’s Super Bowl was so well pulled off that even MSNBC tooted the city’s horn. Preparations there included not only getting Ray Jay Stadium in tiptop condition, but also the organization of multiple events leading up to game day.
Not willing to be beaten out by Tampa, Miami also has an extensive calendar of events leading up to this year's Super Bowl. Festivities include the South Florida Fan Fest, the NFL Flag Tournament of Champions, Vinofest, Kickin’ Arts at Old School Square and the Super Celebrity Fishing Classic Kickoff Party. Since Miami is also playing host to the Pro Bowl on Jan. 31, the excitement level is really kicking up in South Florida.
Super Bowl Sunday this year is set for Feb. 7. Fans who wish to show their team colors can get gift certificates for Super Bowl 44 merchandise from the Stadium Collection. The Exclusive Stadium Collection boasts the same officially licensed merchandise that will be offered on game day at the Miami venue.
Whether Miami can top Tampa as far as Super Bowl fever goes remains to be seen. If it pulls it off, the South Florida city will owe the Tampa Sports Authority a nod of thanks.
When the cameras roll on the turf at Dolphin Stadium, a Tampa expert will be to thank for expertise in the preparations. The NFL has officially asked Tampa’s own Wayne Ward to provide advice on grass preparation.
Ward is a Tampa Sports Authority grounds crew assistant with nearly two decades of experience. He will spend weeks in Miami helping ensure everything is in place for the big game.
Tampa’s hosting of last year’s Super Bowl was so well pulled off that even MSNBC tooted the city’s horn. Preparations there included not only getting Ray Jay Stadium in tiptop condition, but also the organization of multiple events leading up to game day.
Not willing to be beaten out by Tampa, Miami also has an extensive calendar of events leading up to this year's Super Bowl. Festivities include the South Florida Fan Fest, the NFL Flag Tournament of Champions, Vinofest, Kickin’ Arts at Old School Square and the Super Celebrity Fishing Classic Kickoff Party. Since Miami is also playing host to the Pro Bowl on Jan. 31, the excitement level is really kicking up in South Florida.
Super Bowl Sunday this year is set for Feb. 7. Fans who wish to show their team colors can get gift certificates for Super Bowl 44 merchandise from the Stadium Collection. The Exclusive Stadium Collection boasts the same officially licensed merchandise that will be offered on game day at the Miami venue.
Whether Miami can top Tampa as far as Super Bowl fever goes remains to be seen. If it pulls it off, the South Florida city will owe the Tampa Sports Authority a nod of thanks.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tampa Praised Highly for Super Bowl XLIII
The city of Tampa pulled off a spectacular hosting of Super Bowl XLIII, as confirmed by this article on MSNBC - Departing Super Bowl Fans Pat Tampa On The Back.
Super Sunday and the events leading up to it went off without a hitch, and despite the rough economy bars and restaurants were humming. The halftime show was a masterpiece, there were no security snags, and all in all, the fans have got to feel a lot of love for Tampa when it comes to hosting the Super Bowl.
I wholeheartedly agree, so I suggest we all tip our Super Bowl XLIII caps to the great folks in Tampa and Ray Jay stadium!
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Super Sunday and the events leading up to it went off without a hitch, and despite the rough economy bars and restaurants were humming. The halftime show was a masterpiece, there were no security snags, and all in all, the fans have got to feel a lot of love for Tampa when it comes to hosting the Super Bowl.
I wholeheartedly agree, so I suggest we all tip our Super Bowl XLIII caps to the great folks in Tampa and Ray Jay stadium!
Monday, February 2, 2009
One of the Best Super Bowls in Recent Memory
GREAT GAME! GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!
Wow, that was some game. The Steelers pulled it out after the Cards were able to get the lead in the fourth quarter. This Super Bowl had it all and was probably one of the best I can remember.
The Boss was electric, too! Baby we were born to run...
Congrats to the Steelers and to the folks in Tampa who put on a terrific event. Now, just a year until the next one comes around!
In the meantime, I'm putting my order in for some Steelers fleece. Nice!
Wow, that was some game. The Steelers pulled it out after the Cards were able to get the lead in the fourth quarter. This Super Bowl had it all and was probably one of the best I can remember.
The Boss was electric, too! Baby we were born to run...
Congrats to the Steelers and to the folks in Tampa who put on a terrific event. Now, just a year until the next one comes around!
In the meantime, I'm putting my order in for some Steelers fleece. Nice!
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