FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             CONTACT:

1/28/02                                                                       STEVE ALIC, NFL, alics@nfl.com

                                                                                    New Orleans Office: 504/636-5435

 

                                                                                    LAUREN SKLAR, 212/846-7653

                                                                                    Nickelodeon GAS: Games and Sports for Kids

                       

KIDS.SUPERBOWL.COM TO FEATURE SUPER BOWL CONTENT ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS, CREATED BY THE NFL AND NICKELODEON GAS: GAMES AND SPORTS FOR KIDS, PROMOTED BY AMERICA ONLINE

 

San Diego Chargers Quarterback Doug Flutie Answers Young Fans’ Questions Online

 

Web site KIDS.SUPERBOWL.COM, the NFL’s official Super Bowl XXXVI site for kids, will feature content especially designed for young and web-savvy NFL fans.

 

The NFL and Nickelodeon GAS: Games and Sports for Kids have teamed to supply text and video content along with an array of exciting features for KIDS.SUPERBOWL.COM, part of the NFL Internet Network. In addition, as part of the NFL’s partnership with America Online, KIDS.SUPERBOWL.COM is featured prominently in AOL's “Super Bowl Blitz” section, created just for kids.

 

EMILY POLLOCK, 11, of South Pasadena, CA, is on duty for Nickelodeon’s GAS network as an on-location “GAScaster” at Super Bowl XXXVI. Pollock will file KIDS.SUPERBOWL.COM text and video reports from Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday, Jan. 29, amid a throng of more than 3,000 journalists in the Louisiana Superdome. She also will cover Coca-Cola Kids Day at Coca-Cola and America Online presents the NFL Experience on Wednesday, Jan. 30 for the web site. In addition, the youngster will file video reports to appear on Nickelodeon’s GAS television network throughout the coming weeks.

 

Other KIDS.SUPERBOWL.COM features:

 

·      Emily’s Questions – What questions should “GAScaster” Emily Pollock ask players at the Super Bowl?

·      Ask Doug Flutie -- Kids may submit questions for San Diego Chargers QB DOUG FLUTIE.

·      Fun Facts -- How many hot dogs are eaten on Super Sunday, and other little-known items.

·      Tantalizing Tidbits -- Super Bowl historical information and trivia.

·      The Teams – Previews and recaps of all the playoff games, leading up to Super Bowl XXXVI.

·      Meet the Players – Fun Q&As with players from both Super Bowl teams.

·      NFL Experience -- Learn about the NFL's interactive theme park. Updated throughout the week.

·      Super Bowl Pregame & Halftime Shows -- Information on the performers.

·      Gameday Glory -- Recap of last year's Super Bowl, updated after this year's game.

·      Guess the MVP -- Beginning Jan. 28, kids may vote for who they think will be Super Bowl XXXVI MVP

 

According to the ESPN Sports Poll, the NFL is the favorite sports league of kids. In addition, the NFL is the favorite sport to watch for kids and adults alike.

 

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