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Ten Super Bowl Trivia Fun Facts
February 5, 2012
In the spirit of Super Bowl – the price changes and new listings will be announced later…instead…use this at the game day party!
Q: Where was the first Super Bowl held?
A: Super Bowl I was held in Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 1967. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10.
Q: Which NFL team has played in the most Super Bowls?
A: The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have each played in 8 of them. The Steelers have won six of those games (also a Super Bowl record). The Cowboys have a 5-3 record.
Q: Which NFL teams have never played in the Super Bowl?
A: The Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.
Q: How many Super Bowls have the Patriots been in, including Super Bowl XLVI? How about the Giants?
A: This is New England’s 7th trip to the Super Bowl. It’s New York’s 5th trip.
Q: Super Bowl XLVI is a rematch of Super Bowl XLII between the Patriots and the Giants. Can you name the other Super Bowl rematches (hint: there are four other sets of teams)?
A: The Cowboys and the Steelers collided in Super Bowls X, XIII, and XXX. The Steelers won the first two; Dallas won Super Bowl XXX.
The Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills played in consecutive years in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII. Dallas won both games.
The San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals met in Super Bowls XVI and XXIII. The 49ers won both games.
The Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins tangled in Super Bowls VII and XVII. They split the series.
Q: Who holds the Super Bowl record for most rushing yards in a game?
A: Timmy Smith of the Redskins ran for 204 yards and two touchdowns in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos. Pretty amazing, considering that he only ran for 602 yards and three touchdowns in his entire NFL career.
Q: Who is the only player to earn the Super Bowl MVP honor from the losing team?
A: Linebacker Chuck Howley of the Cowboys won the MVP award after his team lost to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V, 16-13.
Q: What was the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history?
A: The 49ers beat the Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV, 55-10. Ouch.
Q: What was the closest game in Super Bowl history?
A: The Giants beat the Bills, 20-19, in Super Bowl XXV. Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a field goal as time expired. Interestingly, the Giants’ defensive coordinator that year was Bill Belichick while the team’s wide receivers coach was Tom Coughlin.
There has never been an overtime game in Super Bowl history.
Q: Madonna will be performing the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI. Who performed the halftime show in Super Bowl I?
A. The Universities of Arizona and Michigan bands. There were no reported wardrobe malfunctions.
Now get off the computer and go have fun!
Saving for the Super Bowl: How to Throw a FREE Game Day Fiesta (and win a $100 gift card)
February 2, 2011
This is a great contest sponsored by HouseLogic. HouseLogic is a free site for homeowners (houselogic.com) that is full of how-to articles, Facebook links and home ownership information.
Get 6 smart tips to save big on your game-day party–and share some of your own tips for a chance to win a Super Bowl bash on us.
1. Cheer for charity
Have fun watching the game with friends and family while supporting a good cause–and take a tax deduction, too. Here’s what to do:
- Choose a charity or cause you love.
- Provide guests with suggested donations. For example, if you want to raise $500, recommend each person donate $25.
- Ask your local liquor store if it would donate a little free product in exchange for free promotion at your event. More often than not, the business is willing.
2. Get sponsored
Let a brand donate their food and drink to your party. Here’s how to get involved:
- HouseParty.com has a host of brands willing to provide free goods and services for your party, including DiGiorno Pizza and Kraft.
- Pick the brand you’d like to host and then complete a questionnaire about yourself and your knowledge of the brand. Your answers help the House Party team know if you’re a good fit for the promotion.
- If you’re chosen, the brand will supply a host of party goods for you and your friends to enjoy.
3. Go green to save green
Some NFL stadiums have been taking measures to go green for years now, saving hundreds of thousands in energy costs and recycling everything from straws to cooking grease. Here’s how you can conserve at home:
- Use real dishes. Save about $20 and space in a landfill by not buying plastic plates, cups, and silverware.
- Send Evites. Don’t send paper invitations. Use free electronic invitations instead.
- Recycle, donate, or sell your big, old TV. Use the big game as an excuse to treat yourself to a sleek, energy-efficient LCD TV. It’ll cost you up front, though you may find a pre-game day deal (see below) and you’ll save on energy in the long run.
- “Hypercook” it. A great way to save energy (and money) is to turn your oven off before your dish is finished cooking. You can also skip preheating or use a smaller cooker like a toaster oven to make some meals.
- Turn off bar room light displays. You may love your Coors Light neon sign but you don’t need it, especially when the game should be taking center stage.
4. Go coupon hunting
There are tons of blogs and websites out there that have the scoop on the latest deals at hundreds of retailers. Save big on everything from food to supplies to electronics just by spending a few minutes doing an online search. Here’s what we found:
- CouponMountain.com has deals on electronics, decorations, food, gear, and even tickets to the big game. And sites like Bargain Babe and Deal Seeking Mom also keep tabs on great sales.
- Safeway is also helping football fans prepare for Super Bowl parties with a host of party-themed recipes and coupons.
- Also nab that LCD TV for less on sites like overstock.com or catch Super Bowl season sales at stores like Best Buy or Sears.
5. Get a little help from your friends
After all, it’s the company that really makes the party special. So rather than breaking your back (and the bank) trying to get everything done by yourself, include your guests and make it fun.
- Have a competitive potluck. Have a cook-off for fans of opposing teams (or let each person fend for themselves). It’ll add to the spirit of the day and save you big on groceries.
- Ask for help. Need extra chairs? Ask your friends to bring them instead of buying them. Looking for some preshow entertainment? Ask your friends to bring their favorite games to play. That’s what friends are for.
6. Tell us your money-saving tips!
Let us know some of your own great money-saving tips for hosting a Super Bowl party on Facebook—and you’ll have the chance to win a $100 gift card from HouseLogic!
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be a U.S. resident and 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Winner will be chosen at 2 p.m. Eastern time on January 31.
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