A VIEWER’S GUIDE

Pregame coverage on NBC starts at noon today, complete with all that viewers have come to expect in pregame shows analysis, predictions, a closer look at the players, musical guests, celebrity interviews and, yes, more analysis. kickoff. Don’t be late, though. In Super Bowl XLI, the Chicago Bears’ Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for the quickest touchdown in Super Bowl history, just 14 seconds into the game. The Bears would lose to the Colts, 29 17.THE STADIUMUniversity of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, is the site of today’s game. The 71,228seat stadium is one of four in the NFL that has a retractable roof. The field is wheeled outside so the grass can get sunlight. It was built in 2006.THE CALLNBC’s Al Michaels will provide play byplay with analysis from Cris Collinsworth. It’s the second time the duo has called the game together and the ninth call for Michaels.THE LINENew England is a 1 point favorite over Seattle. The over/under is set at 47.5 points.THE UNIFORMSThe Seahawks are the home team and have decided to wear their blue jerseys. The Patriots will wear their white jerseys.cheap jerseys THE REFEREEBill Vinovich will be the referee for the Super Bowl, heading a seven man crew that includes four officials working the title game for the first time. Vinovich is in his ninth season as an NFL official. This year’s halftime show will feature Katy Perry and rock guitarist Lenny Kravitz, extending a long line of big name performers that has included Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Prince, Madonna and Bruno Mars with the Red Hot Chili Peppers last year. And, of course, everyone remembers Janet Jackson’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction” while performing with Justin Timberlake in 2004.ArticlesRebuilding after a restaurant nightmareFormer Orange County High School teacher dies after being hit by carBald eagle pair recently made rare Albemarle nestPolice find body of white male at Rivanna TrailBody found on Rivanna Trail thought to be suicideNew owners of old Gibson’s put emphasis on fresh ingredientsLocals reflect on Khan’s patriotismAll girl bluegrass band from Madison gaining popularityCT: New owners of building at 10th and Preston promise new look, bigger space for coffee shopUVa researcher examining impact of opioid restrictions