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Brief History Of The Super Bowl

Followed by a recap of Super Bowl 50.

Emme Logan

Feb 08, 2016

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Winning the Super Bowl is the ultimate goal of every NFL team. The AFC champion goes head to head with the NFC champion to see which conference, division, and team are the best of the season. It is the most important game of each season. The winner gets bragging rights and goes into the following season on top.The NFL and the sports industry in general are billion dollar industries. Millions of people tune into the game in February to watch the last and biggest game of the season. Today, "Super Bowl Sunday" is considered an unofficial holiday and results in the second-largest food consumption day in the U.S. It is the most watched television program. But, the Super Bowl has not been around forever.

The Super Bowl was created as a merger agreement between, then rivals, the AFC and NFC in 1966. The AFC stands for American Football Conference, and the NFC stands for the National Football Conference. The first championship game was played in 1967, and officially adapted the name "Super Bowl" in 1969. In 1970, the AFC and NFC joined together to create the NFL. A more detailed timeline can be found here.

As of now, the NFC has won 26 Super Bowls compared to 23 wins from the AFC. The winner of the Super Bowl receives the Lombardi Trophy. It is named after former Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi, who won the first (and second) Super Bowl. Here is a list of all the Super Bowl winners:

One of the most important parts of the game is halftime. Popular singers perform at halftime in between the million dollar commercials. Everyone from Michael Jackson to Cee Lo Green to Justin Timberlake to Beyoncé have had the coveted performance time. Leave it to Beyoncé to not only have an incredible performance during this year's Super Bowl, but to also announce a surprise world tour.

The historic Super Bowl 50 was played between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. This game could be Peyton Manning's last as he's been in the NFL since he was drafted in 1998. Cam Newton is just getting started with only a couple seasons under his belt after being the first overall pick in the 2011 draft. With a final score of 24-10, the Broncos win their first Super Bowl in 17 years. This would have been the Panthers first Super Bowl in franchise history. Rumors of Peyton Manning retiring have been circulating throughout throughs season, and now would be a prime opportunity to retire on top. Super Bowl 50 was historic and goes to show that defense wins the game.

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11 College Misconceptions Every Incoming Freshman Needs To Know

Think of everything that you've heard about college... and completely forget it.

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1. If you thought that you knew how to study, you're wrong.

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I've been a bleach blonde for over a year now, and let me tell you, it is a lifestyle. More hair appointments, longer showers, and special shampoo. But it is totally worth it!

1. Mentally preparing yourself to convince your hair dresser that white is the way to go.

2. Or the anxiety of what could go wrong by bleaching your hair at home.

3. You could either become a ginger

4. Or a pixie

5. The face you make in the mirror when you take off your towel to unveil the perfect white strands.

6. Taking a million selfies the day you bleached it, because you know your roots will be back in literally 2 days.

7. Having to get bangs or a big chop because your hair is so damaged.

8. Having orange highlights in between touch-ups.

9. Going out for a drink afterwards to debut your updated look.

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10 Things About Finals Week

As told by "Parks and Recreation" GIFs.

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Finals: just thinking about them gives you anxiety. Only two weeks separate you from summer, but they're the longest of the semester. There's a familiarity to this season, now that you have had so many testing cycles under your belt. But that doesn't quell the ever present stress to pass your finals and your classes. Even better, as a package deal during these wonderful weeks, you get to wake up early to study and you get to take exams that can begin anytime from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Now that we have established that this week is not fun, here are some super relatable moments that punctuate finals week.

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Followed by a recap of Super Bowl 50.

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Think of everything that you've heard about college... and completely forget it.

1. If you thought that you knew how to study, you're wrong.

2. So you're living with a stranger...

3. You will lose some of your high school friends.

4. New friends are amazing!

5. You will feel like a visitor at home.

6. Embrace the party scene... or not.

7. FOMO is very real and you will feel every bit of it.

8. A good-night's sleep? What is that?

9. The "Freshman 15" is a myth... Sort of.

10. There's nothing better than a fresh start.

11. Yes, it will be the best years of your life!

Moms: the only reason voicemail still exists.

1. Leaves you voice mails.

2. When you answer, the phone says, "Hey it's Mom!", even though you have caller ID.

3. Tells you things about your friends she found out on Facebook.

4. Fast-forwards through sex scenes.

5. Asks you what really provocative song lyrics mean.

6. Comments on everything you post online.

7. Asks you if you are seeing anyone.

8. Tells you what she had for dinner when you aren't home.

9. Asks you the same question over and over.

10. Tells you you need a haircut.

11. Tells you you need to start eating more.

12. Snoops on your life.

13. Wakes you up in the morning in that annoying calm voice.

14. Tells you she's proud of you about everything.

15. Uses lingo in the dorkiest way.

16. Asks you to vote for her favorite contestants on 'American Idol,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' or 'The Voice.'

17. Makes a ridiculous amount of snacks when your friends come over.

18. Loves you unconditionally.

Blonde hair, don't care!

1. Mentally preparing yourself to convince your hair dresser that white is the way to go.

2. Or the anxiety of what could go wrong by bleaching your hair at home.

3. You could either become a ginger

4. Or a pixie

5. The face you make in the mirror when you take off your towel to unveil the perfect white strands.

6. Taking a million selfies the day you bleached it, because you know your roots will be back in literally 2 days.

7. Having to get bangs or a big chop because your hair is so damaged.

8. Having orange highlights in between touch-ups.

9. Going out for a drink afterwards to debut your updated look.

As told by "Parks and Recreation" GIFs.

"Uh? Eating? Am I Eating? Yeah..."

"Oh, yeah. I've been eating super healthy"

"Sorry, I can't talk! I'm studying!"

"I aced my final! No worries!"

"My grades? Uh..my professor hasn't updated them in awhile.."

"Everyone failed that test. Not just me!"

"I go to class literally every day. I'm NEVER late"

"I really try to just spend money on necessities.."

"No, I didn't call just to ask for money.."

"I'm feeling really motivated about the coming semester.."

"I'm really right on track to graduate"

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