How do you spell Super Bowl? R-A-M-S!
It's hard not to catch the fever that is sweeping St. Louis and much of the state. First the first time I really have a team to root for, instead of just watching the Super Bowl for the better-than-normal commercials.
This week there's only one week between the playoffs and Super Bowl, as opposed to the typical two weeks. But there are plenty of sites to help get you prepared for the big game.
Unless you're lucky enough to have Super Bowl tickets, the Internet can be the next best thing to being there. You can see live pictures of Atlanta on the Web cam. But don't worry about the weather, the game will be played in the Georgia Dome.
Each day, you can turn to this site to listen in on Superbowl.com radio, a daily live RealAudio show from Atlanta.
There's also a chance to interact. Today, you can chat with Jets Safety Victor Green at 1 p.m. and with Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet at 3. Throughout the week, there are live interviews you can eavesdrop on with players in both leagues. The schedule is posted online. You must send in your questions in advance, however.
On game day, this site promises real-time stats, play-by-play and a live cybercast for expert analysis.
You can also learn more about the half-time show, which will be headlined by Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias and Toni Braxton and lots of Disney characters.
You can also share your best tip for throwing a Super Bowl party, play an electronic football game, play a trivia challenge or send an official Super Bowl greeting card or invitation.
You can go to the official Web site of the Super Bowl XXXIV at
Did you know an estimated 130 million viewers in the United States and millions more worldwide will watch the Super Bowl? It gathers the largest audience share of any sporting event.
You can find out more stuff about the Super Bowl under the FAQs.
The Georgia Dome can seat just over 72,000 people, but it's tough to get a ticket. About 75 percent of the tickets are distributed to the 31 NFL teams. The remaining 25 percent is divided among NFL-affiliated companies, broadcast networks, corporate sponsors, media, VIPs, charities, the host committee and oh, yeah, the fans. The price? $325 for regular seats --hat's before a scalper's markup.
Here's another interesting fact: No host city team has ever played in the game in their own stadium.
What was the only Super Bowl that didn't sell out? The first. It drew 61,946 curious fans to the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1967.
You can also find a full preview of the game at this site, along with a Super Bowl fan forum.
To learn more about the teams and the anything football, check out the official NFL site.
Be sure to vote in the poll: Who will win Super Bowl XXXIV? As of Monday afternoon, nearly 39,500 people had voted and the Titans were winning.
You can read more about the Sunday playoff games, or look ahead to the Super Bowl.
In the NFL Films Theatre, you can look at the plays that gave these two teams the opportunity to play for the Lombardi Trophy.
You can also catch up on all the other NFL news, including the revolving coaches' door for many teams.
You can also click off on NFL sites devoted to each team along the top of the page. Want to learn more about the Titans? Click on the Burning T in the circle at the top of the NFL site. You'll find stories and video.
NFL also has a site called QuarterBack 1, where you can predict the plays and win prizes.
It's been going on all season, but you can jump in for the last game if you want. It's free, but you have to register in advance.
You watch the game on TV, predict the play from your computer and then compete against others for prizes.
This is not for the faint of heart. You have to go beyond run or pass. You need to guess what direction they'll run and how far; you'll need to figure out if the pass will be short or deep.
For more in-depth coverage of the game, check out the ESPN site.
You can read the season stats, playoff roster, history, scouting reports and game log for both teams.
You can also read ESPN's guesses on the game, including Brian Murphy's piece, "Call It a Stupor Bowl." What? Actually, he does come around and dedicates his weekly List of Five to "Five reasons why we should fire up for the Super Bowl."
These include: a heartwarming quarterback story; see how the stripes can botch another instant-replay call; the fascinating sight of rich, eccentric American sports owners; it'll be a close game; and those Budweiser ads.
Make sure to check out the Five Super Questions on the left hand column of any Super Bowl page. ESPN experts take a look at some of the big issues of Sunday's game.
I'm a little worried that the Rams are favored to win. I hope it doesn't go to their heads.
You can also check out the two teams' Web sites for more statistical information on the teams:
It's going to be a super week as the teams prepare. Hopefully it will be a super Sunday for Rams fans. What do you think the score will be? E-mail me at click@semissourian.com.
See you in Cyberspace.
Joni Adams is managing editor of the Southeast Missourian.
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