Super Bowl MVP Vote is Flawed

Author Craig Shemon

February 7th 9:46 AM

A lot of hype exists about who will win this weekend’s Super Bowl.  But who will be the next Super Bowl MVP?  Each year the media votes on the award during the game.  The ballots are handed out in the press box early in the 4th quarter and collected with a few minutes remaining in the game.  That is a problem when a player makes a key winning play in the last minute.  That event will be over looked.  In fact, it happened in Super Bowl LVI when the Rams Aaron Donald made same great defensive plays to seal the victory.  He also had a great game up until then.  But the ballots had been collected by then and Cooper Kupp, who also had a great game, received the MVP.

MVP VOTE

Let’s also remember that the media is lazy.  When deciding on an MVP vote, they always start, and usually finish with the quarterback.  Quarterbacks always get the benefit of the doubt for MVP honors.  For example, Super Bowl LV, when the Buccaneers beat the Chiefs 31-9, MVP Tom Brady only threw for 201 yards.  Granted he had 3 touchdowns and no INT’s but two of those TD’s were caught by Rob Gronkowski,  Gronk should have been the MVP.  Or how about Devin White who had a team high 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass deflection, and an interception?  Why was that performance overlooked?  Because the media is lazy and they wanted Brady to win.  We might argue, in the minds of the media, Brady won that award (story line) before the game kicked off.  All he had to do is show up that day.

It’s time to review the Most Valuable Players of past Super Bowls with trivia on Craig Shemon and Company on ESPN Southwest Florida.

SUPER BOWL MVP’S

1. Who won the first two Super Bowl MVP’s for the Green Bay Packers? Bart Starr
2. Two Miami Dolphins have won MVP’s. Can you name one?  Jake Scott VII, Larry Csonka VIII
3. What wide receiver won with the Rams two years ago? Cooper Kupp
4. Who was the last defensive MVP (50)? Von Miller
5. How many times has Patrick Mahomes won the award? 2 (LIV, LVII)
6. Other than Tom Brady name the only other Buccaneer to win? Dexter Jackson
7. Name the only player to win it as a Kick Returner? Desmond Howard (XXXI)
8. In SB XXVII, the Cowboys James Washington had a 46 yard fumble recovery for a TD, a forced fumble, a team high 11 tackles, an INT and was not the MVP. Who was?  Emmitt Smith
9. What team once had co-MVP’s? Cowboys XII, Harvey Martin, Randy White
10. Name the last time a Running Back won? XXXIII Terrell Davis

5 Easy Party Foods For Big Game Gatherings In SWFL

• Football Cheeseball

  This is creative and cool. First of all, cheese is a staple for football parties. It is served on trays, in hot dips and on sandwiches. However, this is different and it looks easy to execute. You will definitely get some high fives for presentation. Taste too.

  @kampers_kitchen

  Let’s be honest- we’re all just here for the Super Bowl snacks 😜⠀ ⠀ This cheesy jalapeño football has your game day app covered 🏈🔥⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Ingredients👇🏼⠀⠀⠀ 1 package Boursin cheese⠀ 8-10 oz cream cheese, room temp ⠀ 1 tsp onion powder⠀ 1 cup shredded cheddar, divided⠀ 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided⠀ 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon, divided⠀ 1 diced fresh jalapeño, divided⠀ 1/4 cup chopped green onion, divided⠀ 1 slice mozzarella cheese (football laces)⠀ Crackers, pretzels or veggies for dipping ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ In a mixing bowl, stir together Boursin, cream cheese, onion powder and half portions of remaining ingredients (cheddar cheese, pecans, bacon, green onion, jalapeño).⠀ ⠀ Form a football with the mixture using your hands. Wrap tightly with Saran Wrap and place in freezer for 20 minutes. ⠀ ⠀ Using a shallow dish, toss together all remaining cheese, pecans, bacon, green onion and jalapeño. Unwrap football and heavily coat with cheese mixture. Cut thin strips out of mozzarella slice to form laces of football. Serve with your favorite crackers, pretzels and celery sticks. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #kamperskitchen #superbowl #football #cheese #cheeseball #boursin #party #appetizer #NFL #recipe #superbowlsnacks

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• Tater Tot Skewers

  This is brilliant. Why haven’t I thought about this or seen it at a party. Almost everyone likes tater tots and this preparation requires no utensils to eat. You could doctor these up with your favorite toppings too.

  @wendy_fl_2.0

  #nfl #superbowl #foodie #yummy #taterscewer #gameday #onthisday #weekendvibes

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• Slow Cook Corn Dip

  Dips are quintessential to big game parties and there are all kinds. I like the idea of throwing everything into a crock pot and forgetting about it. This is different as it is inspired by the flavors of street corn. I doubt this will be repeated at your party so it will stand out. Don’t forget the chips or even celery for dipping.

  @badbatchbaking

  Slow cooker corn dip with all the elote street corn toppings we love 🥰 #appetizerrecipe #appetizersideas #footballfood #footballfoodideas #superbowlfoodideas #superbowl2024 #fingerfoods #nyerecipes #newyearseverecipes #appetizeridea #partyfoodideas #gamedayfood

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• Crispy Mini Tacos

  Who doesn’t love a good taco. This taco has a twist. A couple of them. First they use the mini tortilla’s so they are small and easy to handle. Next, they are fried crisp. Not only does it add nice texture but it also makes then a little less messy. Add all kinds of ingredients and have fun.

  @badbatchbaking

  Garlic buffalo mini crispy tacos pan-fried to perfection #minitacos #superbowlfood #superbowlsnacks #superbowlfood2024 #superbowlfoods #footballfoodideas #footballfood #gamedayfoodideas #appetizerideas

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• Football Dessert

  This is very similar to the first video, the football cheeseball. However, this is the sweet version. I can almost guarantee you wont see a double on the food table. And, no party is complete without something sweet. The execution looks pretty easy and you can surround the dip with all kinds of fruit, cookies and similar goodies.

  @amanda_mcfarlane

  You must have this cream cheese and Oreo football dip at your super bowl party! It’s the perfect sweet appetizer🏟️ INGREDIENTS 🏈 8oz softened cream cheese 🏈 1 stick softened butter 🏈 1 & 1/2cup Powdered sugar 🏈 2 TBS brown sugar 🏈 1/4 tsp vanilla 🏈 16 double stuffed Oreos 🏈 1 bag of mini chocolate chips ▪️Using an electric mixer, cream together , butter &cream cheese. Add crushed Oreos, powdered sugar, vanilla and brown sugar (can omit brown sugar for less sweetness) and beat with mixer until smooth. ▪️Empty dip onto plastic wrap, wrap in a ball and chill for about 3-4 hours in the fridge or 2 hours in freezer(dip should be firm enough to mold & hold shape) ▪️Remove from fridge, add to serving board and mold into a football using plastic wrap. Cover in mini chocolate chips. Add white frosting to a ziplock bag , cut the tip with scissors to make a piping bag to draw on laces. ▪️Add your favorite dipping cookies/fruits and enjoy ! Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge covered. #superbowl#superbowlparty#superbowlappetizer#superbowlappetizers#footballdip#appetizer#easyrecipe#easyrecipes#budgetfriendly#footballcharcuterie#superbowl2024#superbowlpartyideas#superbowlfood#footballfood#footballappetizers#gameday#gamedayeats#superbowlsunday#superbowlideas

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Author Craig Shemon

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• ESPN SWFL
• NFL

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