Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
Just as an NFL player watches game film to prepare for his next opponent, I watched my share of previous Super Bowl Media Days on YouTube to get ready for today. But nothing could really replace being here. Media Day at the Super Bowl features a throng of reporters from all over the world. And a record number participated today.
Naturally, 2007 National Football League MVP Tom Brady was the center of attention as he had the most traffic around his podium. And I thought he handled it very well. Which is not surprising …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
I’ve always thought University of Phoenix Stadium was an odd name for a professional football team’s home. But after the Cleveland Cavaliers named their place Quicken Loans Arena (aka The Q), I guess anything’s possible if you have enough money. University of Phoenix Stadium features the first fully retractable natural grass playing field in North America and I hear they’re going to pull it out to “get some sun” this afternoon after Media Day is over. I was standing on it and it is, dare I say, perfect.
The roof was closed when …read more

Photos by David Kindervater
Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
My day began at 5 a.m. This after three hours of sleep. If anyone thinks watching football games and writing about the NFL is fun and easy — well, you would be half right. It is fun. But it’s rarely easy. After a late arrival into Phoenix Sky Harbor and a very late dinner last night, my Media Day prep took me to the point of nodding off in front of my laptop. Three restless hours of sleep later I was back at it while eating breakfast, doing the usual …read more

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL
When the N.Y. Giants started the 2007 season 0-2, nobody outside of their locker room gave them a chance to get to the playoffs let alone the Super Bowl. But somehow, this band of road warriors has learned how to run the ball and play smart on offense while aggressively attacking their opponents on defense. The result is three straight wins to get to SBXLII. I took part in New York’s Super Bowl XLII Media Day today at University of Phoenix Stadium and spoke with a number of players about the biggest game …read more

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL
The (still) undefeated AFC Champion New England Patriots are just one win away from a perfect season and a Super Bowl championship. We’re witnessing history in the making. The magnitude of such an accomplishment would forever label this Patriots team as the best there ever was. And they know it. I took part in New England’s Super Bowl XLII Media Day today at University of Phoenix Stadium and spoke with a number of players about their pursuit of perfection in this Media Day Mix.
Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), NE Patriots (NFL player guests)

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