Those partying on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter in advance of Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers had no idea of what was going on behind the scenes.
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As Super Bowl XLVII was under way, the phone rang and I picked it up. On the other end a raspy voice known only as “Touchdown” whispered, “Lights out, Operation Zulu Blackout is in effect.  Be …”

And then the line went silent.

I saw the hidden messages (the two faces looking at each other as well as the hand symbol of the Illuminati Triangle) presented during the Beyonce Super Bowl Halftime Show, which clearly was meant as a warning, but I could not connect the dots.  Then I played Beyonce singing her halftime performance backwards.   She was actually calling for Red Rover One to “dig up the bone,” but still nothing I had pieced together during my investigation into the Goodell/Illuminati conspiracy against the Green Bay Packers had brought any of this to light.

I was confused, scared and worried.

The game was playing out as I had predicted, with Baltimore taking a commanding lead and controlling the San Francisco offense.  Baltimore QB Joe Flaco was airing it out and connecting on some amazing shots downfield and everything was rolling the Ravens’ way.  This was going to be a cakewalk for Baltimore, especially when they opened up the second half by returning the kickoff for a touchdown.

But then Touchdown’s message … and then the lights went out in New Orleans.

It was now starting to make sense.  The conspiracy to stop the Green Bay Packers from taking the Lombardi Trophy home was now in full swing against the Ravens.  The powers that be did not want to see Ray Lewis and Flaco take the trophy home, but they were powerless to do anything to stop them … that was until they took out the power with Operation Zulu Blackout.

Red Rover must have alluded to the Forty-Niners.  ”Dig up the bone” was the code to pull the power.  It was slowly coming together.  For 30 minutes the lights were out, stopping Flaco and the Ravens from crushing the Forty-Niners.  For eighty-four minutes Flacco sat there unable to do anything.

Look for this man to continue to take control and manipulate the NFL as he is the Master of the conspiracy.

When the lights were finally restored, the Forty-Niners were rejuvinated as if they had been given some performance enhancing stimulants, while Baltimore appeared listless and lost.  Had their Gatorade been poisoned while the lights were out?  What was going on?

Now all of a sudden, San Francisco was staging an epic comeback.  Racking up yardage and points.  Baltimore could do nothing to stop them.  It looked as if the powers that be were again pulling the strings, controlling who was going to win.  Was it that the Baltimore defense had run out of steam or was it that sinister figures from the shadows had infiltrated their sidelines and were disrupting the communication process?

I knew I was on to something and that I had to take immediate action to help prevent one of the greatest conspiracies against all things American.  Then I looked out the window, parked in front of the house were three large black SUVs and men in dark suits.  I was being watched, they were on to me.  I quickly retreated to my panic room and hunkered down, awaiting the invasion force that was bent on stopping me from stopping them.

Fortunately, I did not have to do much to help prevent a travesty, as in the end, Baltimore was able to do just enough to stop Goodell, the Illuminati, and the Forty-Niners from stealing the Lombardi Trophy.

So after coming out of my panic room, to take stock of the last week, I began to realize that there was more to this conspiracy than I thought.

The signs of conspiracy are everywhere.

The deer urine PED issue turned out to be a plant as the informant admitted he never saw Ray  Lewis use the solution.  The lip syncing of Beyonce at the Inauguration was clearly a red herring used to throw me off the actual path of Roger Goodell using the HGH testing facade as  a means of communicating with the Illuminati that all the necessary components were in place to secure the trophy for the Forty-Niners, as he wanted to make sure that their unblemished record in Super Bowls would remain.

In the end, the powers of good triumphed over evil and the black SUVs left, inflicting no harm on me (as I had my tin foil lined cheesehead on).  But it does go to show that there are powers that control the NFL.  Sinister forces that will stop at nothing to control and dictate the outcome of a season and a game.

So my fellow Packers fans, be on the lookout now that the 2013 season has started.  The signs are there, what will Emperor Goodell and his minions do to prevent our Packers from hoisting the Lombardi one more time?  The oddsmakers (who we all know are in partnership with the NFL) already have the Packers at 10-1 favorites to reach New York for Super Bowl XLVIII.  So using my secret codebreaking ring I got out of a box of cereal, 10 equals the letter “J” and 1 is “A” and there are seven letters in New York which would then equal “G”  that can only mean one thing – the Jaguars are going to win it all next year.

So just watch as the 2013 season unfolds, what is done to prevent the Packers from winning and having the Jaguars win it all.  If you don’t believe me, so be it.  But remember they almost stole this Super Bowl and they will stop at nothing to try again.  In fact, as I was having breakfast with another secret agent  (code named GLOW GLOW), this morning at Crabby’s, I heard another at a table near me speak of the conspiracy last night and how it was all planned to help San Francisco.  So I know I am not alone and that there are others who see it the same way I do.

Operation TAKE BACK THE TUNDRA is a go!

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; A wide view of Baltimore Ravens celebrate as the defeat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

It was a tale of two halves was this Super Bowl XLVII.

The Baltimore Ravens came out and dominated both sides of the ball in the first half, but an unexpected power outage and 30-minute delay in the game mysteriously infused the San Francisco 49ers with a jolt of power that seemed to sap the Ravens and energize the Niners.

In the end, it was the Ravens who came away with a 34-31 win that could have gone either way with a break here, a catch there.

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) checks the game clock in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Flacco, the Ravens’ QB who has been red-hot throughout these Playoffs, was named the game’s MVP (though I thought it should have been Jacoby Jones), Ray Lewis went out in style and Ed Reed played another lights-out game that was enough to keep the Niners’ offense off-balance for most of the night.

Joe Flacco, in his trophy presentation interview, said, “We don’t make it easy. That’s way City of Baltimore is, that’s the way we are.”

“Baltimore!” Lewis exclaimed with the Lombardi Trophy in hand. “When God is for you, who can be against you,” he added. Then before he finished, Lewis shouted,  ”Baltimore, Baltimore … we’re coming home, baby!”

It might be considered one of the best Super Bowls of all time, not only because of the uniqueness of the power outage, but because of the comeback and the storylines of the Harbaughs, retirements and much more.

It concludes an incredible 2012 season that saw the rise of the pistol offense, rookie quarterbacks who led teams to the playoffs, the firing of a ton of veteran coaches and the ever-evolving pace of the game. Couple that with the continuing challenges the league faces with player safety and its impact on the game and you’ve got intriguing storylines that will continue well into the future.

Now it’s on to the player combine, free agency, the Draft, minicamps and training camp.

The 2013 season can’t start soon enough.

But in the meantime, it’s time to shout, “Play Ball!”

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws a touchdown pass to Jacoby Jones (not pictured) during the second quarter under pressure from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald (91) in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

It’s been an entertaining first half of play with the Baltimore Ravens leading the listless San Francisco 49ers 21-6 after 30 minutes of play.

As we await the halftime performance of Beyonce, there are a couple of things that stand out to me: The Ravens defense has done an incredible job of containing Colin Kaepernick and Joe Flacco is playing for the money.

We haven’t seen nor heard much from Ray Lewis in this game, but overall, the Ravens defense seems to be holding the Niners at bay and that has been the difference in this one.

The Niners will have to hold the Ravens down in the opening drive of the second half to have a chance to get back into this one.

Stay tuned …

Feb 1, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; General view of the Super Bowl XLVII roman numerals on a barge at Woldenberg Park in advance of Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

I’ve always been the type to stay at home to watch the Super Bowl. I like having a beer or two, snacking throughout the day on the food we’ve prepared, and heck, yeah we’ve even invited a few friends over from time-to-time.

No, we’re not the crazy partiers that most of you are … though when the Packers are in the Bowl, we do decorate, have a few of our closest friends over and then go crazy. But when it’s teams we don’t give two rips about – like this year – well, it will be pretty low key.

But like all humans, we’ll be watching … not sure if I’m rooting for the Niners or not. I don’t like Jim Harbaugh … that’s just me. But then again, I’m not a big Ravens fan either.

I just want a good game … and some good commercials to watch …

Anyway, here’s the basic information you need to watch the game  - enjoy.

What: Super Bowl XLVII

Who: Baltimore Ravens (AFC) vs. San Francisco 49ers (NFC)

When: Sunday February 3, 2013

Kickoff: 6:30 p.m., ET

Where: New Orleans, Louisiana

Stadium Info: The Superdome

National Network: CBS

Baltimore, Maryland: CBS WJZ-TV 13

San Francisco, California: CBS KPIX-TV 5

Radio: WJZ-AM 1300 Baltimore, WJZ-FM 105.7 Catonsvle/Baltimore. KNBR-AM 680 San Francisco

Live Stream: CBS Sports: Super Bowl XLVII live stream

What about you guys – you throwing a Super Bowl Party?

Feb 2, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NFL former player Kurt Warner unveils a new ad featuring New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) and New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) during the got milk? press conference at the Super Bowl XLVI media center at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The instantaneous gratification that has come about because of the Internet has destroyed the spontaneousness and surprise of many things, including the results of the Olympics and Super Bowl ads.

If you haven’t noticed or you’ve been living in a cave or you’re like me and you just choose to ignore it –  all of the ads that will be running during Super Bowl XLVII have been posted across the Internet for God-knows-how-long.

In other words, they’ve been available for viewing to the entire world for some time now.

If you haven’t already done so and want to take a peek, check them out here.

If you’re like me, just wait until the game starts, break out the chips and the beer and take them all in. And tell your in-laws sitting next to you to keep it down during the commercials – you’re watching!

Jan 31, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Recording artist Beyonce arrives for a press conference for the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show at the New Orleans Convention Center. Super Bowl XLVII will be played between the San Francisco 49ers on February 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

For those who love Beyonce, tune into the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVII tomorrow. For those who don’t … well, the fridge will most likely be close by.

But for those who watch the Super Bowl halftime performance just because it’s on, here’s what we’ve found on US Weekly, which got their hands on the set list.

It seems that she will be performing with her mates from Destiny’s Child, as well as performing at least one song of her own material.

Here’s what they say over at US Weekly:

An insider exclusively tells Us that Beyonce, 31, will perform her hit “Crazy in Love” during a solo set to kick off the show. Midway through the act, she’ll be joined by Rowland, 31, and Williams, 32, to sing a medley of their biggest hits starting with “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “Survivor,” and ending with their new track “Nuclear.”

Whatever she does, she only has 12 minutes in which to get it done. That’s music to the ears of those who may not be interested, but not so rhythmic for those who might want more.

Beyonce looks to rebound from the negative reports about her lip syncing at President Barack Obama’s inauguration. She said there was a pre-recorded track, but she did sing along with the track.

Either way, it should be a fun day. Tune in and let us know what you think.

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Jan 12, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is pursued by Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden (93) on a 56-yard touchdown run in the NFC divisional round playoff game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Packers fans know all too well why Colin Kaepernick is the newest, most exciting player on the NFL scene and the reason he’s made it to the Super Bowl. He ripped apart the Packers defense in the Divisional round of the Playoffs and then did just enough damage against the Falcons to help the San Francisco 49ers win the NFC Championship.

It’s the uncertainty that Kaepernick brings to the game. Defenses have not had enough time to figure out exactly how to contain this guy and the pistol offense. While his legs scare the heck out of defensive coordinators, it’s his arm that can really do damage if defenses pen him in. If the defensive backfield lets the Niner receivers get open, Kaepernick will find them.

While defenses will catch up with this offense by plugging in the right defensive players in the right spots, it has not happened yet – just ask Dom Capers. It won’t happen in Sunday’s Super Bowl either.

Jan 20, 2013; Foxboro, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Patriots 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

I think Ravens’ QB Joe Flacco will show his pedestrian side against the hard-charging 49ers pass rush, while Kaepernick gets enough attempts to throw the Ravens’ defense into a spin.

In the end, it will be the Niners’ combination of run and pass that will be the difference and it will be Kaepernick’s smarts and physical abilities that will outshine Flacco.

The Ravens keep it close, but the Niners have at least one more big play in their bag of tricks than does Baltimore.

Niners 26 Ravens 23

For all you gamers and Madden lovers, here is a look at how they feel Super Bowl XLVII will end …

I’m not sure this is quite how I think it will end, but who am I to say?

Take a look at the Madden prediction below and let us know if you agree …