The following question was presented:
Well, I just watched my first Super Bowl. Unfortunately the 49ers lost, but the big controversy was around the power going out just after the start of the second half that let the 49ers back in the game. It really did come at a very suspicious time, but perhaps that's just my warped mind. What do you think? Why did the power go out in the middle of Super Bowl XLVII?
Results:
Sabotage by 9er fan and Sabotage by betting ring tied with 40% of the votes each from the following selection:
- Accident (0%)
- Poor infrastructure (20%)
- Random Event (0%)
- Sabotage by 9er fan (40%)
- Sabotage by betting ring (40%)
Graphic of Results:
Analysis:
Sabotage is the favorite answer by the voters, however, the answer being provided in the media appears to be poor infrastructure. It seems there was a faulty relay device that is typically installed to prevent power outages .... go figure! It is hard not to think that there was some form of malfeasance, particularly given the amount of money that goes into spread betting and it looked like the Ravens were going to run away with it at the point the power went out. It certainly had a significant impact on the game and caused it to be a lot closer than it might have been.