Takes one to know one: Deion Sanders interviews Randy Moss at Tuesday’s Media Day at the Superdome.
By PHIL BARBER
You don’t enjoy Media Day. You survive it.
Well, perhaps that’s not true. Despite the several thousand reporters and camerapeople jostling for position, the annual Super Bowl Media Day was kind of a hoot. The energy was palpable, even in the vast chasm of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and the sights were ridiculous.
You would think the players and coaches would be the only ones vying for the spotlight at Media Day, but that’s not the case. The “reporters” can be more outlandish. One man dressed as a clown. I believe he was from a Mexican media outlet, and he was accompanied by a young woman whose cleavage looked one deep breath away from exploding. There was a guy dressed as a frontier trapper, another in superhero garb (I believe he was Danny Phantom from a Nickelodeon show) another in a lucha libre mask. The latter must have given a similar mask to Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh; I saw it peeking out from beneath the Ravens cap on the dais in front of him as he answered questions.
And yes, there were ridiculous queries of all stripes. The second question to Randy Moss, who was out of football last year, who is trying to cap a Hall of Fame career with his first Super Bowl victory, who is a lightning rod for both adulation and contempt: “Randy, do you prefer peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or ham and cheese?”
For the record, Moss’ answer was: “Well, I don’t mess with a lot of pork, so I prefer peanut butter and jelly.”
The 49ers had the first session, followed by the Ravens after a break of 1 hour, 15 minutes. There were 14 risers on the Superdome field, for 13 players and the head coach. Four other people sat or stood in the stands for interviews, including offensive and defensive coordinators. Baltimore general manager Ozzie Newsome spoke. San Francisco GM Trent Baalke did not.
And whether it had to do with the timing of their sessions or some measure of national interest, I can tell you that considerably more media attended the 49ers interviews.
While most of the throng surrounded the risers, “lesser” players were available for standing interviews. The world certainly has not caught on to the patience and wisdom of center Jonathan Goodwin, who had only a few people talking to him at any given moment. Some for fullback Bruce Miller, who was almost alone at times.
Ted Ginn, meanwhile, walked around while talking on his cell phone. News flash for Ted: You don’t have to go to such lengths to avoid the media; I’m guessing few of us want to talk to you that badly, anyway.
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Phil – Damn that was funny.
I wonder if Ginn was talking to an imaginary girl friend.
I bet he was pretending to be someone’s girlfriend.
Ginn was making fun of Teo like CK made fun of Tebow. /facepalm, shaking head asking why me?
Robin was there as well, did not see Batman. I’d love me some Ted Ginn Jr punt return for touchdown!! I would give him an opportunity to return a kickoff as well. He’s been looking more dangerous lately, and this is the game to let it all hang out.
Razor/Nick – I can’t get anything productive done this week man. Can you guys? I’m ready for the coin toss.
6 to 3 Superbowl.
Crab,
Me too. Its only Tuesday, time seems to be moving slowly :)
So you send us a picture of Deion Sanders? How about one of the Clown’s date?
It’s Teo’s girlfriend, the one that doesn’t exist.
That’s exactly what I was thinking, Brotha… “…he was accompanied by a young woman whose cleavage looked one deep breath away from exploding.” And WE get a picture of Neion Deion? WTF?
I can’t get anything done. I wish this Superbowl was done and over with. I wish Alex Smith was starting.
Wish in one hand, crap in the other, and see which one fills up fastest.
That’s my dads line that I stole from him, lol!
Actually, I can wipe with my left or my right. Thanks though. and I guess that’s a reference on how the Superbowl will turn out, as Singletary mentioned something that can’t be said. I can actually crap in a cowboy hat.
I think I stole it from Bad Santa.
http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr03/2013/1/29/12/enhanced-buzz-19135-1359480968-7.jpg
Phil – Did you happen to get a picture of that young lady? ;)
Who dat?
I found this to be pretty interesting: http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/01/29/super_bowl_facebook_data_show_who_s_rooting_for_49ers_over_ravens.html
Goes along with most of the attention being paid to the Niners.
The quest for six is generating a lot of buzz. Should be a good game and well watched.
Of course as my friend always says about similar-looking political maps: Dirt don’t vote. :P
Adam – Thanks for the link. We are America’s team this week!
BTW, are you having brown beer and popcorn Sunday?
No, actually we’re gonna do some sort of party. Well… yes on the brown beer – superstitious tradition, that and my ancient Superbowl shirt. :P
Back in the old days we held a Superbowl bash when the Niners were in it. We’re a bit rusty and we have to figure out how to do it again but that’s the plan.
BBQ, snacks, yes brown beer (:P), probably throw the pigskin around at the half.
Adam – I hope that ancient SB shirt brings Niners some good fortune. Have a great party!
Thanks, man. I’m actually worried about throwing the ball around at the half! I haven’t had time to actually toss a football around in years. Probably won’t go well. Haha.
Yeah, that old shirt, I pull that thing out when there’s a big game. Had it on for the Smith vs. Saints game last year and the CK vs. Chicago game this year, then the first playoff game this year. Actually forgot about it for the Falcons game. :/ Not good.
What are you doing for the game?
Just having a small party at my house with a few rowdy Niner fans. I tore the cartilage in my knee after Falcon game, did a flying fully-dressed cannon ball into shallow end of our pool and came down wrong. I will celebrate different this week. Go Niners!
Crab
At least you’re not on the PUP List!
Lol Tuna
Ooooh! Did you actually land on the knee at the bottom?
Adam – No, it didn’t hit bottom. I didn’t notice pain until I got out of pool and could hardly walk. Thanks for asking, I’m walking fine now. It was embarrassing but worth it.
Where’s Hofer??? 18 years since our last Super Bowl and Hofer is AWOL? Hofe, tell the boss to take a hike bro or I will revoke your man card.
Maybe he’s getting the ingredients for his famous “pollo chicken” :)
Nick/Tuna – You guys kill me…. How about a score prediction?
Hasn’t that already been covered?
6-3 : >)
Guys! He’s down at BevMo. You know it.
Super Bowl Party to do list:
1. Buy three times the amount of food and alcohol you need.
2. Buy a plunger and air-freshener.
3. Prepare Niner gear (no stains).
4. Cut that hair!
5. If there are people at your party who don’t know crap about football, they better all be women.
What did I forget?
That’s funny Crab, I was just talking to my buddy about that. I want to WATCH the game, if you can’t keep your mouth shut or talk football, you’re not welcome this year!
My wife asked, ‘Would it be better if I left?” I said “Probably would”
:)
Bray – Sounds similar to what my wife told me this morning. She said Super Bowl Sunday is biggest day of the year for violence against women. I hope she was joking.
Nice list Crab. My favorite is #5
Kwame Harris assaults his boyfriend over soy sauce. Ray Lewis is doing steroids from deer antlers.
When the eff did the Onion take over my sports page?!
+1. I had to check the source when those stories broke to be sure ..
Ray Lewis wore spray-on hair to Media Day:
http://cdn.ksk.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sprayspray.jpg
I don’t think he did it as a goof.
That sort of looks like the fuzzy hair on deer antlers. Do you think… nah.
Why does Crab 15 need a plunger and air freshner for? That’s not for his TV is it?
This has been a great site and kudos to Grant Cohn.