Sports
Super Bowl 2013: Predictions, Television Schedule, Preview, Betting Lines
The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers face off in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday. Here's some information for getting the most out of the game in Mount Vernon and Greater Alexandria.
When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet in Super Bowl 47, several players will be familiar to the Virginia/DC area. The game, of course, is in New Orleans, but the Super Bowl reaches everywhere, including Mount Vernon.
Here's all the information you'll need to get the most out of the matchup, including local players to keep an eye on, television schedules and where to watch the game close to home.
Look for Torrey Smith, a wide receiver for Baltimore who was born in Colonial Beach and graduated from Stafford High. (See Smith's bio here.)
Find out what's happening in Greater Alexandriawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Ahmad Brooks is a 49ers linebacker who attended the University of Virginia, C.D Hylton High School in Woodbridge and Hargrave Military Academy. (See Brooks’ bio here). He was born in Fairfax.
Read Patch interviews with Ahmad Brooks' sister and his high school coach.
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Joining Brooks is Cam Johnson, a San Francisco rookie linebacker. He also attended the University of Virginia and went to Gonzaga College High School in Washington. (See Johnson’s bio here.)
Ravens fans have to be hoping not to see Tyrod Taylor, who attended Virginia Tech and went to high school at Hampton High School in Hampton. (See Taylor’s bio here.) Why are Ravens fans rooting against his appearance? He's the backup quarterback.
ScoresandOdds.com has the Super Bowl betting line favoring San Francisco by 3.5 points. The over/under on total points is 47.5.
But what does Vegas know? Here are fearless predictions from our area:
James Monroe High Head Coach Richard Serbay: Ravens 21, 49ers 17
Susan Larson, Local Editor, Fredericksburg Patch: 49ers 21, Ravens 10.
Adam Shelnut, Regional Publisher, Patch: Ravens 24, 49ers 21.
Todd Richissin, Senior Regional Editor, Patch: 49ers 35, Ravens 24.
Greg Hambrick, Associate Regional Editor, Patch: Ravens 21, 49ers 20.
The GameWhat's your prediction? Tell us in comments.
Who: San Francisco 49ers v. Baltimore Ravens.
Where: Superdome in New Orleans.
Where to Watch in Mount Vernon and Greater Alexandria:
Bars, Restaurants:
- TGI Friday's
- Ruby Tuesday
- Glory Days Grill
TV Schedule: Super Bowl coverage on CBS and its sports station begins at 9 a.m., and kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on CBS.
Tickets: Good luck.
Previews:
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