The Super Bowl is one of the biggest games in the world where two teams compete for the championship title. It draws millions of viewers from around the globe. The event event features high-energy performances and exciting commercials. In Super Bowl 59, the NFL picked Kendrick Lamar to perform in the halftime show because Kendrick Lamar reached number one on the Billboard charts with his record ” They Not Like Us”. The performance was highly anticipated by fans. It added an extra layer of excitement to the already shocking halftime score of 24-0, with the Eagles ahead after the Chiefs were favored to win doubt. One can only imagine how disappointing it must have been for the Chiefs fans to see their team put in a poor performance in the first half.
Patrick Mahomes is from Tyler, Texas. On the other hand, Jalen Hurts is from Houston, Texas. Jalen attended Channelview High School while Patrick Mahomes attended Whitehouse High School. Having two black quarterbacks start in the SuperBowl is significant because it showcase diversity and progress in a sport that has historically seen limited representation in such key positions mainly quarterback. It gives young athletes of color hope that Jalen and Patrick, who share the same background and are from the state, show that there are no limits on achieving greatness and becoming successful.
In conclusion, no one expected a 34-0 lead from the Eagles . That’s why Jalen Hurts saved an image of himself losing to Patrick Mahomes and set it as his phone wallpaper to use as motivation, reminding him that hard work and determination pay off. As result, he is now a Super Bowl champion and also a Super Bowl MVP.