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Super Bowl 2013: Predictions, Television Schedule, Preview, Betting Lines

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers face off in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday. Here's some information for getting the most out of the game in Herndon.

When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet in Super Bowl 47, several players will be familiar to the Virginian/DC area. The game, of course, is in New Orleans, but the Super Bowl reaches everywhere, including Northern Virginia.

Here's all the information you'll need to get the most out of the matchup, including local players to keep an eye on, television schedules and where to watch the game close to home.

Look for Torrey Smith, a wide receiver for Baltimore who was born in Colonial Beach and graduated from Stafford High. (See Smith's bio here.)

Find out what's happening in Herndonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Ahmad Brooks is a 49ers linebacker who attended the University of Virginia, C.D Hylton High School in Woodbridge and Hargrave Military Academy. (See Brooks’ bio here). He was born in Fairfax.

Read Patch interviews with Ahmad Brooks' sister and his high school coach.

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Joining Brooks is Cam Johnson, a San Francisco rookie linebacker. He also attended the University of Virginia and went to Gonzaga College High School in Washington. (See Johnson’s bio here.)

Ravens fans have to be hoping not to see Tyrod Taylor, who attended Virginia Tech and went to high school at Hampton High School in Hampton. (See Taylor’s bio here.) Why are Ravens fans rooting against his appearance? He's the backup quarterback.

Predictions

ScoresandOdds.com has the Super Bowl betting line favoring San Francisco by 3.5 points. The over/under on total points is 47.5.

But what does Vegas know? Here are fearless predictions from our area:

Jimmy Cirrito, Owner of Jimmy's Old Town Tavern: Ravens 33, 49ers 30 in OT

Enda Browne, Manager at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub: 49ers 35, Ravens 27

Leslie Loges, Local Editor, Herndon Patch: 49ers 35, Ravens 14.

Adam Shelnut, Regional Publisher, Patch: Ravens 24, 49ers 21.

Todd Richissin, Senior Regional Editor, Patch: 49ers 35, Ravens 24.

Greg Hambrick, Associate Regional Editor, Patch: Ravens 21, 49ers 20. 

What's your prediction? Tell us in comments.

The Game

Who: San Francisco 49ers v. Baltimore Ravens.

Where: Superdome in New Orleans.

Where to Watch in Herndon:

Bars, Restaurants: 

  • Jimmy's Old Town Tavern
  • O'Sullivan's Irish Pub
  • The Breeze Restaurant and Bar
  • Finnegan's Irish Pub
  • Time Out Wings and Grill
  • Glory Days

 

TV Schedule: Super Bowl coverage on CBS and its sports station begins at 9 a.m., and kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on CBS.

Tickets: Good luck.

Previews:
• Super Bowl XLVII Preview: Which Team Has the Upper Hand
• Super Bowl XLVII Preview: Key Underrated Matchups To Watch


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