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Breaking news! The Detroit Lions have been excluded from Super Bowl LVI scheduled for next month.
Despite the fact that the Lions are still among the four NFL teams that have never made it to the Super Bowl, Michigan has no reason to feel ashamed.
Even though they hail from the mitten state, fans of the NFL can still proudly boast about their impressive Super Bowl legacy.
Michigan has a lot to be proud of, from having the Super Bowl’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT) to hosting two of the games. The Ford family cannot diminish our achievements.
At this year’s Super Bowl party, share these five impressive Michigan ties with your friends.
The GOAT: Tom Brady
Tom Brady has undoubtedly upheld the legacy of Super Bowl triumph and its connection to Michigan.
Brady, a former sixth-round NFL Draft pick from the University of Michigan, holds the record for being an unprecedented 7-time Super Bowl champion in the NFL. Throughout his career, he has made appearances in a remarkable 10 Super Bowls.
Furthermore, Brady, a remarkable five-time Super Bowl MVP, has accomplished nearly everything on the grandest platform in athletics.
It is unlikely that his Super Bowl statistics will ever be surpassed.
- The NFL record for passing yards is 3,039.
- The NFL record for passing touchdowns is 21.
- The NFL record for completions is 277.
- The number of passing attempts, which sets a record in the NFL, is 421.
- There were a total of 6 interceptions.
- The completion percentage is 65.8.
In addition to his numerous career Super Bowl records, Brady holds the distinction of owning three single-game records.
- Super Bowl LII witnessed an impressive display of 505 passing yards.
- Super Bowl LI witnessed a total of 43 completions.
- There were 62 attempts to pass the ball during Super Bowl LI.
Despite all of this, he remains in contention for an eighth Super Bowl title this season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Two-time Super Bowl hosts
While the Lions have yet to participate in a Super Bowl, Detroit has had the honor of hosting the prestigious event on two separate occasions.
On January 24, 1982, the Pontiac Silverdome hosted Super Bowl XVI, where the San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious, securing their first-ever Super Bowl win in franchise history with a 26-21 score against the Cincinnati Bengals. Notably, both teams were making their inaugural appearance on Super Sunday.
In case you can’t recall, allow us to refresh your memory: Is your wallet nowhere to be found?
Super Bowl XL took place on Feb. 5, 2006, marking the return of the event to Detroit after a span of more than 24 years.
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured their fifth Super Bowl victory with a 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field. It was a historic moment for Seattle, as they made their inaugural appearance in the Super Bowl.
The game was also filled with numerous controversies.
Desmond Howard’s historic MVP performance
There have been other Michigan alumni who have also lifted the Super Bowl MVP trophy, not just Tom Brady.
On January 26, 1997, Desmond Howard, a divisive figure in the media, became the first and sole primary return man to achieve this distinction. As a former Heisman Trophy recipient, he played a crucial role in leading the Green Bay Packers to a triumphant Super Bowl XXXI win over the New England Patriots, with a final score of 35-21.
In the late third quarter, Howard sealed the victory for the Packers with a remarkable 99-yard kick return for a touchdown. Much like his renowned Heisman pose during his college days, Howard commemorated the moment with an unforgettable touchdown dance.
In the victory, Howard set a Super Bowl record with his impressive total of 244 combined yards.
Eminem to be part of seventh Michigan-related halftime show
The halftime show of this year’s Super Bowl will showcase a distinct Michigan essence.
Inglewood, Calif., will host the Super Bowl LVI halftime show at SoFi Stadium, featuring none other than Eminem.
This year’s performance will feature Slim Shady, alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige.
A Michigan native will grace the Super Bowl stage for the seventh time in this year’s show. Previous performers from Michigan include:
- Super Bowl VII featured the mesmerizing performance of the University of Michigan Marching Band.
- Diana Ross at Super Bowl XXX.
- In Super Bowl XXXII, Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves, and The Temptations took the stage.
- Stevie Wonder headlines Super Bowl XXXIII.
- Kid Rock at Super Bowl XXXVIII.
- The headline “Madonna at Super Bowl XLVI” could be rewritten as “Madonna’s Performance Steals the Show at Super Bowl XLVI.”
Which songs will Eminem bring to the collaboration this year?
Michigan voices creating iconic moments
A soundtrack accompanies every remarkable Super Bowl moment.
In several instances, the state of Michigan has offered that soundtrack.
One of the most notable broadcasters with connections to Michigan who has covered the Super Bowl is Dick Enberg, an alumnus of Central Michigan University. Enberg hails from Armada in Macomb County.
Enberg served as the primary play-by-play announcer for a total of eight Super Bowls. He made his debut in 1981, covering Super Bowl XV on NBC. Enberg’s last broadcast took place in January 1998, for Super Bowl XXXII.
Tracy Wolfson and Jay Feely, who are Michigan alumni, were part of the CBS broadcast just last year.
Michigan has a strong broadcasting connection to the history of the Super Bowl.
- Dick Enberg was the commentator for the Armada during Super Bowls XV, XVII, XX, XXIII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX, XXXII.
- Dan Dierdorf, a former Michigan football player, participated in Super Bowl XXIX.
- Ron Pitts from Sterling Heights has been to Super Bowls XXXI, XXXIII, and XXXVI.
- Armen Keteyian of Bloomfield Hills has covered Super Bowls XXXV and XXXVIII.
- Tracy Wolfson, a graduate of the University of Michigan, has covered Super Bowls XLVIII, 50, LIII, and LV.
- Jay Feely, a former Michigan alum, has participated in Super Bowls 50, LIII, and LV.
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