It might be the biggest game of the year, but it has two hate-worthy teams.
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, but I’m just not feeling the excitement this year. Sure, it hurts that my Giants didn’t get to defend their title in the playoffs this year. But usually, I can develop some kind of rooting interest in the Super Bowl, even if it’s just out of sheer hatred for one of the participants. Not this year. I hate both of these teams. A lot. And fairly equally. Honestly, to me, the only way this game could be worse is if the Dallas Cowgirls were representing the NFC. But the Forty-Whiners are almost as bad. On the AFC side, I know a lot of people are saying, “At least it isn’t the Patriots.” Sorry, but I don’t agree. I don’t hold the same contempt for Bill Belichick that a lot of people seem to. True, I do have a bit of a …
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl 2013 on Sunday, Feb. 3. Here's a quick guide to the action.
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Saturday, February 2
On Sunday, Feb. 3, the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens for Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. Super Bowl XLVII starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The game will include all those new ads plus a halftime show with Beyonce, who follows in the grand tradition of past acts Madonna, The Black Eyed Peas, The Who, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and U2. CBS coverage will begin at 1 p.m. with "Super Bowl Today" until 5 p.m. The "Super Bowl Kick Off Show" will start at 5 p.m. You can follow full coverage of the XLVII Super Bowl from CBS Sports at your computer by going to www.cbssports.com/nfl/superbowl. CBS will be also be streaming it on www.…
Here’s your quick list of local eateries with beer, food specials and takeout options for Super Bowl Sunday.
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Friday, February 1
Hops Fogelsville Hotel, a 2012 Patch Readers Award winner, has long been known in Upper Macungie Township as a place to watch the big game in any sport, but the Super Bowl is the grandaddy of them all. Hops customers will feel right at home this Sunday, as the bar and restaurant serves up its annual Super Bowl fare, including wings, assorted appetizers, soups, salads, burgers and pasta dishes, in addition to chicken and veal entrees. Daily specials are available and bar patrons cab enjoy pizzas baked on premises. A large beer selection is available in bottles and on tap. Kickoff for the San Francisco 49ers-Baltimore Ravens clash is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The game, airing from New Orleans on CBS, will include all those new ads plus a …
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Sunset Grille
6751 Ruppsville Rd, Allentown, PA
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Vinny's Pizza
6750 Iroquois Trl, Allentown, PA
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Parma Pizza
5925 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA
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Boston's The Gourmet Pizza
327 Star Rd, Allentown, PA
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Rascals Food & Fun
6616 Ruppsville Rd, Allentown, PA
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Texas Roadhouse
6268 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA
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Pizza Hut
7720 Main St, Fogelsville, PA
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Hops Fogelsville Hotel
7921 Main St, Fogelsville, PA
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Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley Hotel
7736 Adrienne Dr, Breinigsville, PA
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Florence Bar and Grille
238 Sycamore Dr, Breinigsville, PA
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Giant Food Store
7150 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA
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John
10:22 am on Sunday, February 3, 2013
Daryl, way to fill up an area within the Patch. Opinion is such a challenging task in the area of journalism. Problem is, no matter what you write, you are always wrong in the eyes of some. No question there are some real 'shady characters' in the NFL, no more shadier than those who are caught cheating, lying and scamming. But in society today, c'mon, it's not THAT bad! I do take issue with …   more ›