The Superbowl: What's in it for The Regular Joe?

What's in it for Little Guys Like Us: Nascent Efforts to Include User-generated Content May Solidify True Fans' Base

The most anticipated football event came and went. It was Indy vs. Windy in the sloppiest game played in swirling rainfall in Florida. The Indianapolis Colts played a smart game despite the opening return by a Chicago player. Peyton Manning and the rest of Indianapolis stayed calm under frustrations and tried to capitalize on all the turnovers caused by a slick football. Coach Tony Dungy and his staff knew that their guys had the heart to win this last game. At the same time, Peyton Manning felt or breathed signs of relief when his team took the lead from Chicago. What to remember about the day is that it was the first time in the history of the league that two African-American coaches took their team to the pinnacle of the football games. Chicago's Coach Lovie Smith is a good friend of Coach Tony Dungy whose son was lost to suicide last year. Both coaches are Christian. Without any doubt, they were proud to represent the league and their organization during what has been celebrated in this country as Black History Month.

There were other issues brewing in the league. While bars could have large screen where patrons can watch the games, churches could not have such a luxury. In fact, NFL lawyers sent many reminder and cease and desist letters to particular churches that wanted to show the game on large screens during their fellowship on Sunday morning. Others heard of the letters and decided to bother such a powerful organization that has been removing fans' video clips from the likes of Youtube, LiveDigital, Revver, and others due to copyright regulations. While we are at it, The NHL, NBA and other leagues are doing the same thing. Just like network shows that do not want their fans to post clips on these video sites, the richest league on the earth is banning such postings.