Have you been paying attention lately when flipping through ESPN or social media? Sunday is the day every football fan lives for. Super Bowl XLVIII will take over the screens of millions of viewers across the world.
After media day on Tuesday, sports fans everywhere were either talking about Peyton Manning, Richard Sherman or Marshawn Lynch’s record-breaking six minute and 47 second interview.
Why is media day important? Well, you can argue several sides, but here are a few moments that I found memorable or just down right hilarious.
As I mentioned already, Lynch talked to Deion Sanders for over six minutes, which is incredible for the media-shy player. Lynch was fined earlier this month after refusing to speak with any media throughout the season. Basically, the interview let critics know that he is there to do his job and play the game.
Manning was bombarded with questions ranging from postseason plans to what music he listens to before a game. It was no surprise that he handled the hour-long session with an immense amount of poise. Reporters repeatedly brought up the word “legacy,” and he navigated around it. Manning said he is not going to talk about something that is still going on. He is not retired, yet (that is another story).
Sherman knows how to work it. If you had any negative thoughts about him heading into media day, they are probably gone now. Say what you will, but he was straight up endearing during his interview. He answered anything reporters threw his way. He handled racial comments with ease and made sure he was not seen as the “thug” people have made him out to be.
Last, but certainly not least, journalist Mo Rocca performed a one-handed cartwheel for gold medalist Gabby Douglas. If you have not seen this comical moment, go YouTube it right this second. Seriously, right now.
Why have I told you about these moments? Super Bowl XLVIII is sure to be one of the most memorable super bowls yet. Media day is an opportunity to remember that the players involved are human beings just like you and me; they just make a little bit more money.
