Vic Fangio was the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator when the workforce performed the Baltimore Ravens on the Superdome in Tremendous Bowl XLVII.
The Ravens topped the 49ers for the workforce’s second Tremendous Bowl title, however the recreation was marred by a blackout because of a partial energy outage that struck the stadium. The Tremendous Bowl was placed on pause for 34 minutes. The 49ers went on a 17-0 run to get again into the sport. Finally, the Ravens held off their opponents for the 34-31 win.
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A scoreboard signal shows a message concerning {an electrical} blackout in Tremendous Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2013. (Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Fangio is now the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles and, greater than a decade later, is again on the Superdome to steer the protection in opposition to a high-octane Kansas Metropolis Chiefs workforce. He remarked concerning the Blackout Bowl throughout Tremendous Bowl LIX’s opening evening on Monday.
“I believed it was a terrorist assault,” he stated.
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on the sphere earlier than the sport in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Financial institution Stadium in Baltimore on Dec. 1, 2024. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Photos)
Fortunately, it turned out to be simply {an electrical} difficulty. The New Orleans Hearth Division rescued individuals from an elevator through the chaotic scenario.
Then-Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was upset with the scenario, whereas 49ers CEO Jed York joked that he was the one who “pulled the plug.”
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This time, Fangio will probably be tasked with stopping Patrick Mahomes and firm. The Eagles had been capable of get to Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels thrice and compelled 4 turnovers within the win.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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