they got their dates wrong by 1, though

sunday is feb 5

Wait, you're going to be a camerman for the Super Bowl? I'm assuming that is what this means...

I won't actually be running a camera, just working as a utility (running cable, setup etc), but yeah I'm going to the Super Bowl... and they are going to pay me too. Is this real life?

Wow, congrats. I've been trying to spot you during the games lately. Ever meet Stacy Paetz? If so, was she as charming as she came across during interviews? I was sad to see her fired.

thats ****ing awesome noodleman.

Congrats on the SB. Great thread too.

More thread related questions:
What team do Pacer fans hate the most?
Have you met Reggie Miller?

awesome thread.

sick life

Eh, I actually didn't like working sporting events that I actually cared about. Much, much harder to actually see the game let alone concentrate on work.

amazing thread, thank you for sharing.

what is my best angle to hook up with a pacemate? there was one in my class at butler actually but i didn't really know her

aejones,

I whole-heartedly approve of that question

We need an answer, Noodle!

I never worked directly with Stacy Paetz, but I would see her around the building.

She was always very friendly, she said hello and smiled every time I passed her in a hallway,and was actually better looking in person than she is on TV.

I'm not privy to any details with regard to her departure from Fox Sports Indiana, but I would guess that it was a lockout related business decision on one or both ends. Her contract was up and the season was in limbo, it is unfortunate but understandable.

She is working for the Big Ten Network now, so she is still around the area at sporting events.

The two most hated teams are the Knicks (90s rivalry), and the Pistons (2000s rivalry and the brawl).

Any time the Pistons play at the Fieldhouse there is extra attention paid to make sure we don't replay things that could incite the crowd.

I have never met Reggie Miller. I would love to though.

If you know one in person, then just go about it like you would any other attractive girl.

The Pacemates are just regular women working a highly visible part time job.

Bumping this because I know TNM worked the SB.

TR time!


On Sunday 1/29 I reported for work at Lucas Oil Stadium


We ran an ungodly amount off cable all over the damn place



On Monday I sat in for Cris Collinsworth while we blocked for Inside the NFL



On Tuesday we had media day


Special guest on our NFL Network set


The trophy travels pretty low key, though it did have a guy in white gloves standing by at all times.


The hoodie at media day


The Woody too.

He is even tinier than you would expect.


Tom Coughlin

Lots of weirdos showed up....


Fake Tom Brady in the house


Smoking hot Mexican TV reporter



I knew if I didn't get some pics of her, Lazy Meatball would never forgive me.


I have no idea wtf this guy was supposed to be


I guess 'Media' includes grown men dressed as super heroes.


I had Wednesday of, the spent Thursday and Friday working on Feherty Live for the Golf Channel. Why the Golf Channel felt the need to shoot from the super bowl city, I have no idea, but their money is good so who am I to judge.






During rehersal, I sat in for our guest, Tim Tebow.

David Feherty is awesome. He was very laid back, cracked a lot of jokes, and has a filthy mouth and sense of humor. I wasn't sure how Tebow would take his opening monologue, which made fun of religion, but I stood next to Tim while while he watched it on the monitor and he laughed. Good thing too, since he showed up with Brendan Schaub in his entourage.

I should also mention that while I was standing around just off stage, Tebow walked up to me, stuck his hand out to shake an said 'Hi, I'm Tim.'
Does he think I live in a cave or something? I know who who you are Tim Tebow.

I didn't want to like Tim Tebow, but he seemed pretty genuine and personable.



Saturday I was back at Lucas Oil prepping for the superbowl.



The Patriots showed up for their team picture, and brought all their family and friends with them.



Tom Brady and his family plus Youk.


Belichick passing by Tom.


Myself and some co workers lounging on the NFL Network field set.

GAME DAY: At the stadium at 5am....


Our set with the talent: Alex Flanagan, Deion Sanders, Charles Woodson and Brian Billick.


Pats super fan


Random David Arquette sighting


Me on the NFL Network stage set.



Pats Cheerleaders that I ran into in the tunnel


Is Patriot Pat based on Quagmire or the other way around?



I wasn't allowed on the sideline during the game, so I went up to the NFL network box.


I did have halftime field access though so I went down to wtach Maddonna from up front.


I'm not a big Madonna fan or anything, but the spectacle of the whole thing was pretty cool.



Giselle outside the Pats locker room post game. She is a stick. I'd much rather have a random Pats cheerleader. Giselle wouldn't crack the top 100 of beautiful women I saw at the game.

Shortly after this picture was taken, I got to go in to the Pats locker room. The mood in there was like all of their childhood pets had just dies on the same day.

Drew Rosenhouse came in and hugged Chad Johnson, who was pacing around with re eyes and trying to keep it together.

Seeing the Pats all dejected, moping around naked, was both awkward and awesome.


I gave some solid press conference quotes


Then went out on the field.


Aftermath


The day after


In all, I worked a little over 100 hours in 8 days, including 17 on media day and 22.5 on game day.

It was grueling, but as a sports fan, I just want to find my way to New Orleans and do it again next year.

nice job!

great pics and recap, TNM

sweet.

mexican reporter chick is OMG.

You're a true hero, Noodleman. I envy you.

awesome thread, awesome job. this man needs a cooler undertitle.

awesome, so what did you do during the actual game? hold cable or operate a camera?

apologies for the thread jack but holy guacamole:








NSFW

I was working for NFL Network, we had a pregame and a post game show. During the game I had no responsibilities at all, and a credential that allowed me to be anywhere that wasn't on the sideline and wasn't blocking the view of a ticket holder.