Traditional New Orleans king cake...the only food item NOT smothered in cheese sauce on radio row
There are seminal moments in every man’s (and woman’s) life, and if you’re lucky enough to experience a moment that involves the phrase “Super Bowl in New Orleans,” – well, let’s just say you’re very lucky.
The good folks of New Orleans understand this, and, as the host of next year’s Super Bowl, they have been spreading their signature cheer – and signature cuisine, including king cake – to the denizens of radio row in Indianapolis (it’s standard practice for next year’s host to flex its muscles during Super Bowl week).
I’ve been looking forward to the Super Bowl’s return to its unofficial hometown since witnessing my Patriots (yea, I just went first-person possessive) beat the Rams in 2002. Aside from an unfortunate incident in which I somehow misidentified Lawyer Milloy as Ty Law — and was vitriolically reprimanded for my misdeed — that day remains one of the greatest of my life. Again, New Orleans + Super Bowl=Awesome.
But before we get all hot and bothered by the Bayou, I gotta say that Indy may have found its Super Bowl mojo. There’s a good vibe here – and not even Jim Irsay can ruin it, although he certainly is trying.
Lego version of Lucas Oil Stadium. No word on the injury status of lego Peyton Manning
Believe it or not, Irsay wasn’t the only one talking today, and Catalyst helped ensure that was the case. Amani Toomer put in a marathon media day on behalf of Timex (who, of course, helped him train for the New York City Marathon in 2010), and I sensed that he didn’t seem to mind talking about the Giants’ Lombardi prospects. During his rare downtime, he also revealed that he didn’t actually see David Tyree’s catch-that-shall-never-be-mentioned, as from his vantage point on the sideline, it did not seem possible that a mortal being could make that catch. Let’s move on.The Xbox Kinect team provided the feel-good moment of the day, allowing Reggie Wayne to participate in some active gaming with local school kids at the NFL Experience. Stay tuned for a big announcement from Drew Brees and Xbox Kinect tomorrow.
Catalyst is spreading good feelings in the ESPN Radio green room this week, helping all of the guests get going in the morning…and afternoon. Locals will get a special treat tomorrow when Michael Strahan kicks off a new fan-focused initiative – and engages in some Toomer-like, celebratory Giant chatter.
So with the Giants to the left of me, New Orleans to the right, here I am stuck in the middle of Indy…and that’s just fine.
Disclosure: Timex, Xbox and ESPN Radio are clients of Catalyst Public Relations
