Eli's coming....

We're talking Super Bowl today. If you don't like sports specifically football, taking a hike outta here might be a good idea. On Sunday, in the dome that Peyton built, it's Obi Wan vs the Dark Star. Imperial storm troopers vs Jedi. Eli vs Brady Boy for all the marbles of the NFL universe. 60 minutes of mayhem, Madonna at the half, and the best damn commercials served up for public consumption. Some facts:

1. Winning players rack up $88,000,and become Lords of the Ring.
The NFL contributes $5,000.per individual ring bling. Last year, the Green Bay Packers rings were platinum and 18k gold encrusted 3.35 carats, not carrots, with the jewels that are a girl's best friend.

2. The losers? $44,000. And no one ever remembering their name.

3. Each TV ad that airs...cherish the moment. It cost 3.5 million for the broadcast slot.

4. Opening face value of tickets were $800.-$1,200. But, uh, nose bleed seats in the upper deck over the end zone being offered today at $2,247.

5. In Vegas. Casinos are fielding $87.5 million in wagers on this Super Bowl. NY money. And action is up 5.8% from 2010.

6. But my friends, Vegas can't hold this jock strap: 10 billion greenbacks
bet illegally in office pools across the nation. We are a lotto swilling luck
crazed country.

7. Food. 28 million pounds of potato chips consumed. 53.5 million pounds of avocados mashed. 1 billion pounds of chicken wings spiced and slathered. And 325.5 million gallons of beer tossed back. On Monday, 7 million people call in sick.

8. A Prop is a gimmick bet. Here's the best one for half time: what song will the Material Girl open with? I say not 'Like a Virgin.' Hmmm, maybe one of Gaga's.

My prediction for the game. You have to walk and talk it, right?
Eli leads the Giants to another ring. New Yorkers fuggedabout the Jets and the Yankees. Ticker tape rains in the canyon of heroes. Giants 30-Pats 23.