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Episode 111: Overlooked Superbowl Facts

07-02-2017

Bill Goldberg actually played for the Atlanta Falcons: http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/photo/2016/12/27/bill-goldberg-through-years
The Patriots had quite the unique positon of being between a rock and a hard place due to their owner supporting Donald Trump for President: http://www.forbes.com/sites/denizcam/2017/02/05/patriots-fans-react-to-ties-the-team-and-its-billionaire-owner-have-to-donald-trump/#76fd4b2355ec
Of course we already know about “Deflategate.”
Drones are now used by the NFL to acquire unique camera angles and footage: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13733108/nfl-gets-permission-federal-aviation-administration-fly-drones
Though they use MIcrosoft technology, tablets are being used more in the NFL: http://www.geekwire.com/2014/heres-nfl-players-coaches-use-microsofts-custom-built-surface-tablet/
You can watch games on your phone with the NFL app. Thomas remembers in the early 2000’s when he was at a special event on UCM’s campus while still in high school. One of the product ideas that was pitched was a phone that would allow for people to watch video on the phone.
Implemented last year, the NFL uses RFID in various pieces of equipment to gather data and track players. http://www.si.com/edge/2015/03/05/nfl-player-tracking-technology-new-orleans-saints
Though the NFL’s existence is scorned by many, they have actually driven innovation in other industries; safety being one of them: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000782732/article/nfl-awards-funding-to-3-startups-to-develop-safety-technology
Superbowl records broken this year:
- First Superbowl to go into OT
- First Coach/Quarterback to win 5 Superbowls

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