Super Bowl 50: Top 5 Things New York Giants Fans Will Focus On
By Mike Luca
5. Phil Simms
The last time Simms color commentated a Super Bowl (XLVII), the Mercedes-Benz Superdome’s electricity ceased to exist by early third quarter. Blame the power outage on Beyonce or any other pro-Niners conspiracy theory, but many of America’s ears exhaled in relief once he and Jim Nantz were muted even temporarily.
No one can say Simms isn’t memorable as a broadcaster, though it’s popular opinion that the Giants’ two-time champion quarterback’s booth performances are clunky, rudimentary and favorites-driven as he dwells in the past with Troy Aikman.
Should you feel tempted to lower the volume throughout the broadcast, consider these three bright sides:
- It’s a significant anniversary for Big Blue lore—a quarter-quell if you will—as the Giants prevailed in the “Wide Right” game an even 25 years ago, albeit led by Jeff Hostetler. For the glorified milestone that is Super Bowl 50, Simms’ employed services are made more appropriate, and he’ll be sure to bring it up along with his XXI victory over the Broncos.
- Not only has he already promised to speak less about Peyton Manning, but some preconceived comparisons to Newton are scheduled to be divulged. Prepare for some entertaining sound bytes from apparently the other Warren Moon of the 80s.
- Responsible beverage consumption.
Next: REASON #4: REFLECT-SEAN