The Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV 15 years ago yesterday.
Media prognosticators did not think highly of the Ravens or their Super Bowl XXXV matchup with the New York Giants. Many television personalities belittled each team’s offense in the two weeks leading up to the game and scoffed at the notion that a defensive battle would be an entertaining game.
Jim Rome predicted a 3-2 “blowout” victory for the Giants. ESPN poker analyst Norman Chad coined the phrase “Super Bore XXXV” to describe the game. A Time magazine article suggested CBS (who was broadcasting the game) sell advertising to Sominex, an over-the-counter sleep aid.