Rams to claim Super Bowl in New Orleans showdown
The Rams face the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI with Kurt Warner’s accuracy and poise driving St. Louis. Analysts note Warner’s experience, preparation, and leadership as key edges, while New England counters with a tough defense and Brady’s rising credentials. Rams 28-16.
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Kelly Elected Hall of Fame Brings Personal Hope
Jim Kelly learned he had been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first try. He said wow and spoke of his son Hunter, who battles Krabbe disease, turning five on Valentine’s Day. Induction is August 3 in Canton alongside Stallworth, Casper, Hampton, and the late George Allen.
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Predictions collide as Rams face Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI
Gazette sports staffers and on scene writer Mike Hias predict Super Bowl XXXVI outcomes. Predictions favor the Rams in various scores with New England upsets and standout players named, including Kurt Warner and Tom Brady, with fans and pundits offering bold takes.
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Warner, Belichick clash in Super Bowl era of varied defenses
In a preview of the big game, Rams star Kurt Warner outlines St. Louis's readiness for multiple looks from Bill Belichick. The piece tracks Belichick's meteoric rise from Navy to Giants to Browns and then to Patriots, contrasting Rams dominance with New England's surprising playoff surge and Brady's emergence.
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Madden and Summercall Lead NFL Super Bowl XXXVI Pregame
A TV dominated day featuring ESPN NFL Countdown at 10 a.m. Fox All-Madden Team with John Madden and Pat Summerall at 12:30 p.m. includes a Bruce Matthews tribute and Madden’s Oakland Raiders features. Fox airs three hours of pregame shows from the Superdome at 2 p.m. with music by Barenaked Ladies No Doubt Wynonna Barry Manilow. Paul McCartney closes pregame. Postglow includes Mary J Blige Marc Anthony Mariah Carey and U2. Kickoff moved to 5:30 p.m. Madden and Summerall last game together after 21 years. NFL Primetime rehash at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN.
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