Lucas Englert

Staff Writer

    The first Sunday in February usually serves as the most viewed program in the country each year, with the event we know as the Super Bowl. The ratings continue to grow more and more as people tune in worldwide to see the two best football teams take part in their championship game. From the game, to the commercials, or the halftime show, there seems to be some aspect of the event that everyone can relate to. This year the 47th Super Bowl was held, featuring the Baltimore Ravens, and the San Francisco 49ers.

       The game began with two main storylines, it would be the final game for Ray Lewis for the Ravens, and on the 49ers side it was only Colin Kaepernick’s 10 start as their Quarterback. The first half of the game really wasn’t of much entertainment as the Ravens took a 21-6 lead into halftime. Beyonce Knowles then lit up the stage with her halftime show. The pop star reunited with Destiny’s Child and set off energy that would only lead to greater excitement in the second half of the football game.

       The 2nd half began with a kickoff return for a Touchdown, by Ravens return man Jacoby Jones. This gave the Ravens full control of the game with a 28-6 lead. Soon after, a power outage took place in the Superdome, sending the lights out in throughout the stadium. Along with the lights, then Ravens momentum went out the door. The 49ers made a furious comeback after the game resumed. A comeback that would result in a spectacular Super Bowl ending that everyone could only have wished for. Unfortunately for the 49ers, the comeback failed as the Ravens held on to win the game  34-31.

       When looking back at this game it will be remembered easily for the antics that took place in the game, such as the comeback, the return for a touchdown, and even the safety the Ravens took to waste time at the end of the game. But other things will stick out as well, such as some of the unique (or odd) commercials we had during this game. But what most will remember is how Ray Lewis went out on top in his career, and unfortunately for New Orleans the rest will remember how the power went out of the stadium and brought us the longest Super Bowl in NFL history.