Degenerates Rejoice!

For unto you Super Bowl prop odds are given. If you are one of those people that like football...because it gives you something to bet on, proposition bets are for you. Now most people will probably put five, ten bucks on the game. But not the degenerate gamblers. It isn't enough for them to bet on the winner or loser, let alone simply watch the game. Degenerate gambler needs action--s/he needs to have something riding. S/he will be betting on some of the following:

(please keep in mind that these aren't made up. these are real bets you can make, if you are so inclined to, and odds are courtesy of bodoglife.com an online gambling site. have fun and please, gamble responsibly)


Player to score the first TD in the game for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) 9/1
Hines Ward (PIT) 3/1
Santonio Holmes (PIT) 15/4
Nate Washington (PIT) 6/1
Heath Miller (PIT) 9/2
Limas Sweed (PIT) 15/2
Willie Parker (PIT) 5/2
Mewelde Moore (PIT) 6/1
Gary Russell (PIT) 6/1
Troy Polamalu (PIT) 10/1
Field (Any Other Player) 5/2
Team does not score a TD in the game 20/1

Hines Ward and Fast Willie Parker are the favorites, but I have a hunch that Santonio Holmes will get the first score--he's a receiver and a punt returner. Take Holmes.

Total Passing Yards - Kurt Warner

Over/Under 265 1/2

Considering that the pass is the only way that the Cardinals can move the football, it sure as hell better be over if they want to win. Take the over.

Super Bowl XLIII - Which Super Bowl commercial will have a higher rating on USA Today's annual Ad Meter?

Anheuser-Busch / Budweiser 5/6
Go Daddy.com 17/2
Pepsi 13/4
Coca-Cola 21/4
McDonald's 29/4
Doritos 7/2
Other 9/4

Doesn't Budweiser always win this? I mean, hell, they buy at least two dozen ads for the Super Bowl. Take Budweiser.

Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game thank first?

God 4/5
Family 4/1
Teammates 2/1
Coach 9/1
Does not Thank Anyone 5/1

The Almighty always wins this one. And what would happen if you bet against God? He might smite you and you don't want that. Take God.

What Song will Bruce Springsteen sing to begin his Halftime Show at the Super Bowl?

The Rising 6/1
Born in the USA 21/20
Radio Nowhere 9/1
The Wrestler 13/2
I'm on Fire 14/1
Born to Run 9/4
Glory Days 11/4

This one is interesting because I actually think Springsteen's newest single, "Working On A Dream" will be the first song. But since that's not an option, I'm going to say that the Boss will start the show with "Born to Run" and finish with "Born in the USA". Tramps like us....Take Born to Run.

How long will it take Jennifer Hudson to sing the National Anthem?

Over 2 minutes and 1 second -155
Under 2 minutes and 1 second +125

I suspect that Ms. Hudson is the "diva" type, which means she'll be holding those notes exxxtttrraaa long. Take the oooovvvvveeeeerrrrr.

How many times will Al Michaels and John Madden reference Ben Roethlisberger as Big Ben during the Game.

Over/Under 5 (+160)o/(-220)u

Now, this is a tough one. The wild card here is Madden. He's really a loose canon and you never know what he'll do/say. But since "Big Ben" is now pretty much a veteran player, I think they'll be able to control themselves. And by now, Madden has surly learned how to pronounce Roethlisberger. Right? Take the under.

How many food items will John Madden mention during the game?

Over/Under 1 1/2 (-280)0/(+220)u

This one's pretty easy. The only thing Madden likes more than football is Bret Farve. The only thing he likes more than football and Favre is food. And since Super Bowl Sunday is probably only second to Thanksgiving in food consumed by Americans, you know where his mind will be. Take the over.

Which NBC Show will get the most Promo’s during the game?

The Office 5/8
Heroes 13/5
30 Rock 17/4
Chuck 6/1
Friday Night Lights 12/1
Jay Leno 18/1
Conan O'Brian 20/1

Another tricky bet. The way I see it, everyone already knows about The Office, 30 Rock, Heroes, Leno, and O'Brian. That leaves Chuck and Friday Night Lights. Now, you might suspect that they'd go with Friday Night Lights and try to lure in the football crowd. But I think they pimp the hell out of Chuck, you know that show that you always see ads for, but never watch. Take Chuck.

What Color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?

Lime Green 5/1
Yellow 5/2
Orange 6/1
Red 17/4
Blue 9/1
Clear/Water 10/11

Just a hunch. Take Lime Green.

Now, don't comment and tell me on Monday how many I got wrong...I'll tell you how many I got right.