High Alert ... After that New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans, a bunch of attention has focused on making sure everyone there will be safe for the Super Bowl.
THE SUPER BOWL RUNDOWN
High Alert ... After that New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans, a bunch of attention has focused on making sure everyone there will be safe for the Super Bowl. It’s such a serious matter that a congressional delegation will visit New Orleans today (Monday) to review the security plan for the upcoming weekend. There will be bag checks around the French Quarter – and vehicle traffic will be restricted in the area. Also, coolers and ice chests will be prohibited.
Prop Bet Odds ... Bets about the Gatorade bath color and the coin toss are among the two most popular Super Bowl prop bets every year in North America. But what about the more offbeat prop bets offered up by bookies around the world? Here are some that are being offered this year.
Will a player or coach cry during the national anthem?
Yes (-430)
No (+285)
- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni could not get through “The Star-Spangled Banner” in his first Super Bowl appearance against the Chiefs two years ago without crying.
Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift?
Yes (+500)
No (-950)
Will there be a power outage?
Yes (+1600)
No (-15000)
- The last time Caesars Superdome hosted the Super Bowl, the game was interrupted by a power outage that delayed it for 34 minutes.
A player to record an Octopus reception
Yes (+1600)
No (-6600)
Any non-QB to throw a touchdown
Yes (+1400)
No (-4000)
Any offensive lineman to score a touchdown
Yes (+2800)
No (-40000)