Vic Fangio was the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator when the staff performed the Baltimore Ravens on the Superdome in Tremendous Bowl XLVII.
The Ravens topped the 49ers for the staff’s second Tremendous Bowl title, however the sport was marred by a blackout resulting from 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. In the end, the Ravens held off their opponents for the 34-31 win.
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A scoreboard signal shows a message relating to {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 guide the protection towards a high-octane Kansas Metropolis Chiefs staff. He remarked concerning the Blackout Bowl throughout Tremendous Bowl LIX’s opening night time on Monday.
“I assumed it was a terrorist assault,” he mentioned.
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on the sphere earlier than the sport towards 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} situation. The New Orleans Fireplace Division rescued individuals from an elevator throughout the chaotic state of affairs.
Then-Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was upset with the state of affairs, whereas 49ers CEO Jed York joked that he was the one who “pulled the plug.”
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This time, Fangio can be tasked with stopping Patrick Mahomes and firm. The Eagles have been in a position to get to Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels 3 times and compelled 4 turnovers within the win.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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