The Super Bowl Comes to NTX

Super Bowl XLV: It's More than A Game

Today is the day!  The Super Bowl XLV committee has been planning this day for four years and it's finally arrived.  The weather has been the big story in NTX and its affected everyone from little ol' me to John Madden sitting on the freeway for three hours.  But today is sunny and there's barely a cloud in the sky.  The ice is melting and I haven't seen the rain clouds that have been promised for game time.

Jarius Wynn with his newborn son.
Courtesy of Adam Schefter, ESPN.

A Super Bowl Baby

Green Bay DE Jarius Wynn is already having a super day.  His wife gave birth to a son this morning in a Dallas-area hospital.  Rumor is that he's considering "Super" has the middle name.

Today Show Interview with NFL Wives

Three members of "Off the Field", an organization for NFL player's wives, talk about life off the field and finding time to use their husband's celebrity to benefit those in need.  Watch the video clip by clicking here.


Who's Playing Again?

Sports Illustrated party shows the real
story of Super Bowl week.
Courtesy of @WFAASuperBowl.

First of all, let's talk celebrities.  It took the Super Bowl being in my city to realize that the game is not really the most important event of Super Bowl week.  The main events are the parties attended by actors, musicians, TV stars, and athletes.  The partying began last week and some of the celebrities and media have already left.  I have had the great fun of following local media assigned to attend such parties and post pictures on Facebook and Twitter.

The most frustrating part of this week's weather is that all of my celebrity stalking plans were literally rained and snowed out.  I planned on going to ESPN's temporary HQ in Fort Worth to watch live broadcasts and attending the NFL Experience but I couldn't do any of it.  I was stuck in my house because of the ice.  Since I don't have any personally obtained scoops, I'll share what I learned from Twitter and local media.  Enjoy!

Tony Romo, Matthew Morrison of Glee and Erin Andrews at the Audi party located at the Rachofsky House.  The North Dallas house is a contemporary art piece on its own and is the home of a private contemporary art collection.  Go to dallasobserver.com for the best insider pics of Super Week's events.
Courtesy of Dallas Observer.

Drew Brees pictured with local broadcaster Debbie Denmon, after receiving the Bart Starr award.  The award is given every year to the player who best exemplifies character at home, on the field, and in the community.  The award is given at the annual Super Bowl breakfast, which was at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. 
Courtesy of @WFAASuperBowl.

Adrian Grenier of "Entourage" fame pictured at the Leather and Laces party.  This year's party was hosted by a Pussycat Doll on Friday and former Playboy Playmates on Saturday.  A popular party for celebrities during Super Bowl Week
Courtesy of @WFAASuperBowl.

Glee's Kevin McHale and Heather Morris at the Maxim Party.  Glee cast members were in town promoting the special post-game episode on Fox.
Courtesy of Dallas Observer.

Ashton and Demi with their friend Justin Timberlake at the Audi private party.  Amazing - this location is only 20 minutes from my house.  Could I have gotten in?  Of course not!
Courtesy of Dallas Observer.

My friends Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed hosted the Aces and Angels poker tournament that was a benefit for Iraq and Afghanistan soldiers.  Gene is my friend because he wrote a great song entitled, "Beth."
Courtesy of Dallas Observer.