NEWS & SOUND BITES FROM SUPER BOWL SUNDAY EDITION OF
NFL GAMEDAY MORNING –
PART 1 OF 3
9:00 AM – 12 Noon ET
Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning
– “The better team is the San Francisco 49ers. When you put [the individual position advantages] all together, I don’t think it is that evenly matched.” – Kurt Warner on Super Bowl XLVII
– “The defense does not define the Baltimore Ravens. They are physical, but not intimidating [or] consistent.” – Deion Sanders on the Baltimore Ravens
– “The Baltimore Ravens have to stop the run by not bringing Bernard Pollard up [near the line of scrimmage] so the San Francisco 49ers don’t go over the top.” – Brian Billick on the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive strategy
– “There will be a game changing decision – like Sean Payton’s onside kick – one of the Harbaugh brothers will have to make which will separate them.” – Steve Mariucci on the battle of Jim and John Harbaugh in Super Bowl XLVII
– “Joe Flacco’s mentality brought the Ravens to the next level. Maybe he realized it was ‘put up or shut up’ time regarding his contract situation.” – Deion Sanders on what has changed in the Baltimore Ravens offense since Jim Caldwell was named offensive coordinator
– “The 49ers have the best linebacker group [in the NFL].” – Steve Mariucci on the San Francisco 49ers linebackers
On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:
Super Bowl XLVII key matchups – Don’t miss the key matchups to look out for as the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers battle in out in Super Bowl XLVII:
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Joe Flacco’s contract status – Steve Wyche and Ian Rapoport have the latest on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco’s contract status:
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Flacco vs. Kaepernick – Would you rather have Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco or San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on your team? The NFL GameDay Morning analysts debate:
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Does defense define the Baltimore Ravens – Former NFL running back Jerome Bettis and Brian Billick join NFL GameDay Morning to debate if defense defines the Baltimore Ravens:
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Biggest challenges for the Harbaugh brothers – What are the biggest challenges for the Harbaugh brothers? Rich Eisen and Steve Mariucci weigh in:
What does Alex Smith’s future hold? – What does the future hold for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith? Steve Wyche and Ian Rapoport chime in with their predictions as to where Smith will land next season:
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On Super Bowl Sunday, NFL Network’s NFL GameDay Morning started at 9:00 AM ET, with host Rich Eisen and analysts Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp, Michael Irvin and Steve Mariucci live from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Additionally, host Melissa Stark was joined by Deion Sanders, Brian Billick, and Jerome Bettis on NFL Network’s second set inside the Superdome. Ian Rapoport and Steve Wyche provided reports on the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens, while Kimberly Jones reported from the Ravens’ team hotel and Stacey Dales reported from the 49ers’ team hotel. Amber Theoharis was joined by Willie McGinest and Shaun O’Hara at the NFL Experience.
NEWS & SOUND BITES FROM SUPER BOWL SUNDAY EDITION OF NFL GAMEDAY MORNING –
PART 2 OF 3
12 Noon – 3:00 PM ET
Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning
– “Ray Lewis is the face, he’s the attitude – he’s everything – and they’re trying to send him out on top. I believe that they will.” – Deion Sanders on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, who plans to retire after Super Bowl XLVII
– “When Ray Lewis announced his retirement, he raised the level of play of all of these guys. I give Ray all of the credit for getting this team right where they are.” – Michael Irvin on the Baltimore Ravens’ run to Super Bowl XLVII
– “I would have loved to play with him.” – Brett Favre on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis
– “You want to dictate to him and I don’t think they have the personnel to be able to attack and dictate to Colin Kaepernick for four quarters.” – Warren Sapp on the Baltimore Ravens facing San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick
– “He might not step on this field to play but he should understand he had a huge role and a huge responsibility in teaching this team that they could be a championship football team.” – Kurt Warner on San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Alex Smith
– “Absolutely there is a future. You look at the production these [quarterbacks] are putting up week after week, and the stress that it puts on defenses.” – Brett Favre on if there is a future for the pistol offense in the NFL
On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:
The Harbaugh DNA – Childhood friends of the Harbaugh brothers, John and Jeff Minick, share their childhood experiences that have molded John and Jim into winners:
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Brett Favre returns to the Superdome – The NFL GameDay Morning crew catches up with Brett Favre as he returns to the Superdome, where he won his only Super Bowl title:
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How does winning a Super Bowl change your life? – The NFL GameDay Morning crew talks about how winning a Super Bowl can effect a player’s career in the NFL along with when they are done playing:
What is the future of the pistol offense? – Can the pistol offense survive in the NFL? Brett Favre weighs in:
Niners to have new offensive plan? – Are the San Francisco 49ers going to tweak their pistol offense and surprise the Baltimore Ravens? Steve Wyche and Ian Rapoport have the latest news surrounding Super Bowl XLVII:
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Health & Safety of the Game: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laurent Robinson – Andrea Kremer reports on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laurent Robinson’s concussion and recovery process on NFL GameDay Morning:
NEWS & SOUND BITES FROM SUPER BOWL SUNDAY EDITION OF NFL GAMEDAY MORNING –
PART 3 OF 3
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET
Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning
– “Ray Lewis will go down as one of the greatest leaders ever.” – Michael Irvin on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis who is playing in his final game tonight.
– “When people talk about leadership, they are going to talk about how Ray Lewis did it.” – Marshall Faulk on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis who is playing in his final game tonight.
– “I would rather not get to the Super Bowl, then to get to the Super Bowl and then lose.” – Darren Sharper
– “The better team is the San Francisco 49ers. When you put [the individual position advantages] all together, I don’t think it is that evenly matched.” – Kurt Warner on Super Bowl XLVII
– “The defense does not define the Baltimore Ravens. They are physical, but not intimidating [or] consistent.” – Deion Sanders on the Baltimore Ravens
– “There will be a game changing decision – like Sean Payton’s onside kick – one of the Harbaugh brothers will have to make which will separate them.” – Steve Mariucci on the battle of Jim and John Harbaugh in Super Bowl XLVII
– “He might not step on this field to play but he should understand he had a huge role and a huge responsibility in teaching this team that they could be a championship football team.” – Kurt Warner on San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Alex Smith
– “Absolutely there is a future for the pistol offense. You look at the production these [quarterbacks] are putting up week after week, and the stress that it puts on defenses.” – Brett Favre on if there is a future for the pistol offense in the NFL
NFL Network Super Bowl Picks
Marshall Faulk – Ravens
Warren Sapp – 49ers
Kurt Warner – 49ers
Michael Irvin – 49ers
Steve Mariucci – 49ers
Deion Sanders – Ravens
Brian Billick – Ravens
Willie McGinest – 49ers
Shaun O’Hara – 49ers
Darren Sharper – Ravens
Heath Evans – Ravens
Melissa Stark – Ravens
On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:
One-on-one with John Harbaugh – Brian Billick sits down with the Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh to talk about is preparation for Super Bowl XLVII:
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Niners to have new offensive plan? – Are the San Francisco 49ers going to tweak their pistol offense and surprise the Baltimore Ravens? Steve Wyche and Ian Rapoport have the latest news surround Super Bowl XLVII:
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Most overlooked Super Bowl XLVII storyline – With so many intriguing storylines surrounding the Super Bowl, which one is the most overlooked? Deion Sanders and Brian Billick give you some topics to be aware of:
The Lewis Legacy – Win or lose, Ray Lewis will walk off the field as one of the greatest players in NFL History. The NFL GameDay Morning crew breaks down the star’s legacy and impact he had on the game of football:
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Word on the Street: Super Bowl XLVII – Gerry Sandusky of the Ravens Radio Network and Ted Robinson of the 49ers Radio Network give you he word in the street surrounding Super Bowl XLVII:
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NFL GameDay Morning goes back to high school – NFL GameDay Morning flashes back and takes a look at the crew’s high school pictures:
Who has the advantage: Super Bowl XLVII– Who has the advantage in Super Bowl XLVII, the Baltimore Ravens or San Francisco 49ers? The NFL GameDay Morning analysts give you their picks:
Olivia Munn joins the crew – Actress Olivia Munn joins NFL GameDay Morning to share her thoughts on Super Bowl XLVII and reflect on Munn’s history as a sports journalist:
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Best of Favre on set – Catch the very best moments of Brett Favre on the NFL GameDay Morning set from NFL Network’s pregame Super Bowl XLVII coverage:
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NFL GameDay Morning: Bold Predictions – Find out what bold predictions the NFL GameDay Morning crew has for Super Bowl XLVII:
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