Anyway, what I’m really discussing in this “aftermath” post is the analysis of the spectacle that is known to be called the Super Bowl.  So my predictions, er I mean Lucky’s predictions were close but alas I did not end up with the cigar.  I guess I’ll have to try my luck in basketball then.  Not to give an overly blatant excuse in support of the prediction but, if you looked at the Las Vegas odds hovering around 6 to 7 points this past weekend in favor of the Steelers, you’d say my prediction was on cue.  Since the game ended with a 4 point victory by the Steelers, people betting on the Cardinals actually won.  In essence, the predictions were actually projected for the betting cr0wd..hehe.

Okay despite my efforts to mold the results in my favor, the predictions were actually pretty good. If you look back at the “SuperBowl Sick’ems” post, you’ll find that I did say Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu would not have effective games and that foresight came true.  My only downfall, ahem I mean Lucky’s downfall is that I forgot to factor in James Harrison, only the NFL defensive player of the year, and Santonio Holmes, now known as the Super Bowl MVP.  I guess defense indeed wins champsionships and a good team has players to always take over the game when their stars are injured.  Hey what’s going on with the Steelers and their recievers getting MVPs at the big game (Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes)?  Is this a conspiracy?  Are they actually better then Randy Moss and T.O.?

As for the game itself, it was Super Bowl worthy.  It was a delight that we would have such a good game right after last year’s momentous Giants vs Patriots  game.  As I was referring earlier about Super Bowl MVPs, it reminds me of last year’s award recipient, Eli Manning. He did not deserve the MVP trophy, rather it should have been awarded to the Giants Defense or at the very least, David Tyree with his incredible catch.  Hey that catch was better then Holme’s catch and that netted Santonio with the MVP trophy. (Plus, David had 2 TD touchdowns in last year’s game).  As you can see, I believe the NFL has a consipiracy to mold its image in a certain manner by interfering with the game (see Karlos Dansby’s supposed Roughing the Passer Penalty).

As for the entertainment outside “the game,”  I’d say with the economy tanking, the commercials generally tanked as well.  Some were funny (see CareerBuilder’s spot:

), but most were a big disappointment.  The trailers for some upcoming movies such as GI Joe and Star Trek looked too good to be true (and might still be when they come out).  Here’s the trailer for GI Joe again for those who like me thought that trailer went too quick, you can find it here.

Bruce Springsteen probably played a good show, but he looked old and tired on stage.  At least he didn’t make it “too” boring like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (truly heartbreaking).  I guess the NFL is playing chicken and putting old acts out there for its halftime event, thereby completely ignoring the 18-25 crowd.  I know, they’re scared from what happened with the “Janet” incident, but at least make the show relevant to the fans that will make their enterprise grow for the upcoming generations.  Now that’s true marketing.  That is the coveted age group.

Well that is my aftermath analysis of the past Super Bowl.  I hope you enjoyed the season as I did.  I look foward toward next Fall (and not the fake football of the Pro Bowl), but for the time being, let’s hope Andrew Bynum recovers soon for the Lakers.  We need a championship in LA.