It can happen. Shit happens. They'll fix it.

that's why I couldn't realistically cheer for either team....

Equipment breaks, but it also gets used after its expected life time, or the system is improperly designed, etc. There was also significant electrical work done on the Superdome in the last 6 months, and according to local papers the Superbowl used less electricity than most football games due to the mild temperatures (less AC).

The Superdome is fed by 3 separate energy grids, each in theory capable of independently powering the entire dome. We'll see what the fallout is, but there was no excuse for this.

Some of the announcers were knocked off the air.

Sabotage by one of the 49ers! Lol

Or so they say.

Looks like power is back, so that's good.

And with what motive?

He's evil.

I'm sorry your coach is the Dick Cheney of pro football.

And doesn't have a pulse.

Do you realize how many millions if not BILLIONS of dollars depends on this game?

Someone hacked into the electrical system. Not necessarily anyone associated with the 49ers, but there are countless people who would gain with a turnaround of fortunes...including the TV people.

Hell, a 14 year old with a laptop could have done it as a prank.

The network has the most to gain and I think this has happened before with the network raking it in on the increased ad revenue.

The timing of the incident was beyond suspicious....Just as the game was about to become a blowout.

Do tell us more.

Just speculation. Wouldn't say it is beyond their ability.

and the network. The NFL slows the momentum so they can maybe get their story book game and the network gives the corporations that paid millions on commercial time their moneys worth.

After all, the San Francisco Media Darlings can't be allowed to actually lose a Superbowl, now can they?

It's about keeping the score close... To keep TV viewership high... To get more ad $$$...

Or, perhaps, I should say agreed.

SF has benefitted from the black out

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

San Francisco has to stop this drive!