I have hated the Super Bowl since 1970. It’s the one constant reminder that the New York Jets have disappointed me for the last 56 years. Since that fateful day, January 12th, 1969, The Yankees have won seven World Series (and that is even a disappointment), the Mets won two World Series, the Knicks have won two NBA Championships, and the Rangers have won a Stanley Cup.

So, the only positive thing about the Super Bowl for me is that football will finally end, and in a few days, pitchers and catchers will report to spring training.

I even like Daytona more than the Super Bowl because we will be even closer to the fist game of spring training.

Don’t get me wrong, I will still watch the game if not for the commercials, which have consistently gotten old, but probably to witness NFL officiating at its worst. Baseball fans bemoan the long reviews of critical plays involving an attempted stolen base or a close call at first, but more often than not, MLB umpires get the play right with a little bit of help from their friends in New York.

The NFL, however, lets the field crew have the final say after someone reviews the play on an iPad. Sometimes, they get it right, but not every call they make, such as a penalty or the lack of a penalty, can be reviewed. And, yes, I do believe that Mahomes gets extra benefits from the refs. Of course, it could be that the referees are afraid of Taylor writing a song about them.

The real drama of today’s game comes when Trump enters the Dome and sings the National Anthem along with the crowd. Will he know the words, or will AI take over his stead?

I am also wondering if the players will perform the Kaepernick maneuver as an act of prayer, hoping for a safe and quick transit to 2029?

Well, I guess we will have to endure the six hours of the pre-game show with the absolute worst football panel.

Like most things in America today, it all starts with the coin toss.