On Sunday, February 6, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers will meet in Super Bowl XLV, for what many would say is one of the most evenly matched games. Even the New York Times agrees, calling it a “true 50/50 game.” Here is a quick overview of the big event:

The Game

The Packers are coming into Sunday’s matchup as the second sixth-seed ever to make a Super Bowl appearance. But, don’t be fooled…Aaron Rodgers is coming into this game cool and collected and is ready to lead his team to victory. The Steelers are making their eighth all-time appearance in the Super Bowl while quarterback Big Ben Roethlisberger is going after his third championship ring.

Both teams have explosive offenses with the league’s best quarterbacks.  Who wins will be determined by defense and special teams.

The Fans

Sports Illustrated's Peter King writes that "Pittsburgh's and Green Bay's fans are as loyal, loud and dedicated" as any fans he's seen since he began covering the NFL in 1984. We'd have to agree! (Though, as a Philly fan, I'd lump us into that group as well!)

We've also got some celebrities representin' their teams - Lil Wayne and his song "Green and Yellow" & of course, Wiz Khalifa with the original "Black and Yellow"

The Players

* Ben Roethlisberger (aka Big Ben) - Great quarterback with a less than stellar record off the field. Just ask the hotel clerk from Tahoe. I'm sure she'd be happy to chat.

* Troy Polamalu - You might know this Steelers safety from his Head & Shoulders commercial. Lightning fast & silky smooth hair. Need I say more?

* Hines Ward - Don't let the silly grin fool you. He's one of the dirtiest players, and toughest receivers, in the game. Oh, and he also happens to be a former Super Bowl MVP.

* Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay quarterback, originally from Chico, CA. Main struggles - fighting off bad press for snubbing a cancer patient and of course, stepping out of Favre's shadow. And ladies, by the way, according to his mom, he's still single.

* Donald Driver - A 12-year veteran of the league and Green Bay Packers all-time leader in receptions. Nothing bad to say about this guy. I mean he used to steal cars, sell drugs and eat mayonnaise sandwiches. But c'mon, that's in the past...

Half-Time
This year's half-time show will be performed by the Black Eyed Peas, while singer Fergie will be the first woman to be seen on the stage since Janet Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction".

For those Black Eyed Peas haters out there, here’s a great article in Vanity Fair that may change your mind: “How the Super Bowl Halftime Show Makes It O.K. to Like the Black Eyed Peas” 

Super Bowl Ads

If your team was out of the running for the Lombardi Trophy weeks ago, you’re probably just hoping for a great game, lots of beer, and some kick-a$$ commercials. I’ve been checking out all the recent blog posts about the history of super bowl ads, and of course watching YouTube videos of some of the funniest! Betty White gets me every time.

But, here is a great preview of this Sunday’s ads from Wired. Highlights include a strip-“tease” from Jillian Michaels and Danika Patrick, Angry Birds, and whats a Super Bowl ad without Darth Vader!

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Enjoy the game! We'll see you on Fanvibe for kickoff on Sunday at 6:30pmET/3:30pmPT!

- Laura, and the Fanvibe crew