Super Bowl XXVIII Hype Reaches a Fever Pitch

As the day before Super Bowl XXVIII's big game approaches, excitement reaches a fever pitch in Atlanta, with fans pouring into the city to enjoy the festivities. However, for the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys, this day is marked by tension and preparation as they gear up for the highly anticipated game. In a lighter moment, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders made an appearance in downtown Atlanta, showcasing their skills as they tried to kick a field goal, with an estimated 1,000 people stopping by to watch.

Key Takeaways:

• The Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys are set to hold a short practice session at the Georgia Dome, amidst growing tension.
• Coach Marv Levy has a witty take on Super Bowl strategy: 'The only way to ensure not losing in the Super Bowl is to not get in it.'
• The Pro Bowl has been played in Honolulu's Aloha Stadium since 1980, following the 1979 game held in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders participated in a TV taping, showcasing their skills as they tried to kick a field goal in front of an estimated 1,000 spectators.
• Cleveland and Seattle are the only two cities in the NFL without a Super Bowl appearance or hosting duties.
• Houston, San Diego, Detroit, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, and New Orleans have all hosted the Super Bowl, but have not played in it themselves.

Statistics:

• Estimated 1,000 people stopped by to watch the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' field goal attempt.
• 1979: The year the NFC defeated the AFC in the Pro Bowl, held in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• 1980: The year the Pro Bowl moved to Honolulu's Aloha Stadium.

Sources:

• United Press International
• "NFL: Day Before the Big Game."
• Sofia, Orlando (1988). The Pro Bowl Quarterback: Tom Timberline. New York: Quad Books.