Super Bowl XLVII live blog
Follow the action, the halftime show, and the commercials right here with Boston.com's Zuri Berry.
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by Aaron Wilson via twitter 2/3/2013 10:01:06 PMRT @BaltSunSports: Follow our team at the #SuperBowl: @RavensInsider @jeffzrebiecsun @moniquenjones @Jean_Marbella @Karartwork -
by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:02:49 PMRT @MaioccoCSN: 49ers inactives: Tolzien, Robinson, Hampton, Johnson, Jerod-Eddie, Looney, I.Williams. -
by realOBF via twitter 2/3/2013 10:03:03 PMJust watched President Obama interview on CBS. My line about "I've seen tougher questions on #RedSox Small Talk" still stands. -
by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:05:45 PMHarbaugh brothers just had a quick meet-and-shake hands moment
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by Greg A. Bedard via twitter 2/3/2013 10:07:09 PMhttp://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2013/02/staff_super_bow.html “@PeteSeroogy: did I miss your prediction? Who wins tonight?” -
by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:07:50 PMDid Jim concur? RT @CamInman John grabs hand and pulls Jim in for a hug.
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by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:08:44 PMHasn't done anything with snaps & holds yet, but looks fine in early kicks. RT @HardwoodJohnson how does Akers look??
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Zuri Berry, Boston.com 2/3/2013 10:09:05 PMAs you can see, the inactives for the game have already been announced. I'll have those posts, courtesy of the Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson, stick to the top of the blog until about game time. -
by Monique Walker Jones via twitter 2/3/2013 10:10:49 PMRT @Ravens: #Ravens Inactives: CB Asa Jackson, S Omar Brown, CB Chris Johnson, LB Adrian Hamilton, G/T Ramon Harewood, WR Deonte Thompso ... -
Zuri Berry, Boston.com 2/3/2013 10:11:18 PM
Photo by Win McNamee of Getty Images outside the fan plaza in New Orleans.
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by Monique Walker Jones via twitter 2/3/2013 10:11:30 PMMatchbox20 is still performing? Who knew?
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by ProFootballTalk via twitter 2/3/2013 10:12:35 PMSuper Bowl inactives, which means we're only about 90 minutes from kickoff http://wp.me/p14QSB-79R4 -
by Monique Walker Jones via twitter 2/3/2013 10:13:04 PMu knew Ice Cube? impressed. RT @Dan_Shaughnessy: Rode the elevator with Ice Cube today. Is he still a big deal?
He likes the Ravens tonight -
by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:14:37 PMAkers looks like he's hitting everything well in warm-ups. First clear miss was from 60, so no big deal. And then another off crossbar.
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by nfl via twitter 2/3/2013 10:15:57 PM#SB47: http://NFL.com & @nflnetwork analysts split on who will lift the Lombardi http://on.nfl.com/SB47picks -
by ProFootballTalk via twitter 2/3/2013 10:16:03 PMSomeone in the press box just gave me the finger. Free PFT subscription to whoever guesses the culprit.
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by shalise manza young via twitter 2/3/2013 10:17:13 PMthere's only a couple of stadiums I haven't gone to yet, but Superdome has to be loudest in NFL. only 1/3 full & cheers already deafening -
Zuri Berry, Boston.com 2/3/2013 10:17:58 PM
The Boston Globe and Boston.com football staff favors the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. (Photos by Jeff Haynes of REUTERS and Streeter Lecka of Getty Images)
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by Greg A. Bedard via twitter 2/3/2013 10:18:19 PMBeen eating my way through it all week #mixinasalad “@FrenchLickNick: you down in New Orleans?”
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by realOBF via twitter 2/3/2013 10:19:11 PMRay Lewis: .... so I went to the sporting goods store and loaded up on Deer Antler spray.
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by nfl via twitter 2/3/2013 10:21:15 PM
Kaepernick. Pregame workout. #sb47 #balvssf http://instagr.am/p/VSQ7TPPCjx/
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Zuri Berry, Boston.com 2/3/2013 10:21:58 PMBetting is a huge part of sporting events and there's nothing like it when it comes to the Super Bowl.
For Super Bowl XLVII, there are numerous proposition bets, also known as prop bets, that can spice up the betting climate with wagers that have little to do with the play on the field, draw upon historical games, and cross sport and pop culture barriers.
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by realOBF via twitter 2/3/2013 10:22:29 PMRay Lewis blames failings of justice system on God. Didn't think he could top himself. #SuperBowl
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by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:22:31 PMHarbaugh brothers have chatted several times in last 30 minutes--each time the cameras come running and brothers get outta there.
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by Aaron Wilson via twitter 2/3/2013 10:22:57 PMFirst impressions of Colin Kaepernick at Senior Bowl two years ago http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-san-francisco-49ers-quarterback-has-every-attribute-a-passer-needs-to-excel-20130203,0,3672925.story
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by nfl via twitter 2/3/2013 10:23:07 PMRT @NFL_ATL: David Akers splits uprights from 57 in warmups. Haven't seen him miss yet.
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by realOBF via twitter 2/3/2013 10:23:16 PMListening to Ray Lewis is a test of anyone's faith. #SuperBowl
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by Monique Walker Jones via twitter 2/3/2013 10:24:13 PMRT @PostBroncos: Broncos open as 2014 Super Bowl favorites in Las Vegas http://dpo.st/UjPbcL #broncos
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by Aaron Wilson via twitter 2/3/2013 10:24:38 PM
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by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:25:36 PMJim Harbaugh's playing with his daughters in the corner of the 49ers end zone right now. Just gave his wife and baby boy a big kiss.
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by Ray Ratto via twitter 2/3/2013 10:26:03 PMCargo shorts, a pink sating jacket and a fez RT @annkillion: Guess what Jim Harbaugh is wearing today?! #easydecision -
Zuri Berry, Boston.com 2/3/2013 10:26:24 PM
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, talks with Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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by realOBF via twitter 2/3/2013 10:27:07 PMRay Lewis: God also took that white suit to the dry cleaners but he lost the claim ticket. #SuperBowl
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by Ray Ratto via twitter 2/3/2013 10:27:23 PMJim Harbaugh would not have been my first choice for Bring Your Daughter To Work Day
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by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:28:04 PM49ers hit the field for full-team warm-ups. There are cheers, but this is clearly a pro-Ravens crowd.
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by ProFootballTalk via twitter 2/3/2013 10:30:29 PMThe Ravens fans are definitely louder than the 49ers fans.
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by ProFootballTalk via twitter 2/3/2013 10:31:04 PMOf all the middle finger guesses, Bud Adams is by far the funniest. #mittensoff
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by nfl via twitter 2/3/2013 10:31:46 PM
Jim and John Harbaugh share a moment before #sb47. http://instagram.com/p/VSSFS4PClm/ #balvssf
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by Tim Kawakami via twitter 2/3/2013 10:32:12 PMRefs just met with John Harbaugh and then walked over to chat with Jim.. and had to wait a few minutes while he caught passes.
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by Monique Walker Jones via twitter 2/3/2013 10:37:12 PMRT @realfreemancbs: Ray Lewis on the field. Sources say Lewis has not cried.
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by nfl via twitter 2/3/2013 10:37:36 PM
RT @melissastark: Jay Z walking into stadium! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCNppvNCMAAyr8p.jpg
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Zuri Berry, Boston.com 2/3/2013 10:38:05 PMGreg Bedard, the Globe's NFL writer, just posted to the Extra Points blog his intro for today's game. Here is that entry: NEW ORLEANS -- Welcome to the Superdome, where the 49ers and Ravens will square off in less than an hour.
Here are the inactives:
San Francisco - QB Scott Tolzien, S Trenton Robinson, RB Jewel Hampton, LB Cam Johnson, DT Tony Jerod-Eddie, OLJoe Looney, DT Ian Williams.
Baltimore - CB Asa Jackson, S Omar Brown, CB Chris Johnson, LB Adrian Hamilton, OL Ramon Harewood, WR Deonte Thompson, DT Bryan Hall.
I picked the 49ers to win by eight, 32-24, in the paper. More of my thoughts on the game and other NFL notes are in the Sunday Notes. Also penned a feature on Ravens safety Ed Reed.
A few of the key things to watch for in my mind:
Ravens TE Dennis Pitta vs. 49ers ILBs: The 49ers will understandably be holding their safeties back to keep Joe Flacco from hitting the deep ball. That should leave a lot of room in the middle for the field for the underrated Pitta (and receiver Anquan Boldin) to operate.
Ravens DEs Terrell Suggs and Paul Kruger vs. 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick: Expect the Ravens to be content to let Frank Gore some some a little damage inside; what they don't want to do is give up the edge to Kaepernick. That will lead to a blowout.
Ravens CBs vs. 49ers WR Michael Crabtree: The Ravens' cornerbacks are OK but they haven't seen many complete WRs like Crabtree. Kaepernick could play pitch and catch all day with Crabtree if he wanted to.
Jim Harbaugh wrinkles: I think Harbaugh is the best coach in the league and he's going to have a few wrinkles that are sure to catch the Ravens my surprise. Can't see the Ravens coming up with many surprises. They are who they are.
Ravens sending a message early: Expect the Ravens to have someone (safety Bernard Pollard?) to send a message, likely against Kaepernick, in the form of a vicious shot. They'll take the 15-yard penalty just to send a message that we're going to land the first punch and keep taking shots at you. -
by Monique Walker Jones via twitter 2/3/2013 10:38:17 PMThey show Ray Lewis on jumbotron here at Superdome and gets loud cheers.
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by Aaron Wilson via twitter 2/3/2013 10:38:44 PMRavens and 49ers warming up. Some loud rap music blaring through the speakers. Players seem to like it, especially swaggering Terrell Suggs
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by Aaron Wilson via twitter 2/3/2013 10:39:44 PMNice to say hi to Steelers owner/ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney in the press box. One of the class acts of this league.