Social media guide to Super Bowl XLVII
The Super Bowl is almost here and that means big things for the Internet.
According to Twitter, last year's Super Bowl drew more than 13 million tweets. Twitter users sent an average of 10,000 tweets per second (!) during the final three minutes of Super Bowl XLVI. There's a lot going on during the big game.
Here's a rundown of what you need to know and who you need to follow to keep up with Super Bowl XLVII on social media.
The teams
Ravens
- Facebook: facebook.com/baltimoreravens
- Twitter: @Ravens
- Instagram: @Ravens
- Hashtags: #Ravens #SBRavens #RavenNation
49ers
- Facebook: facebook.com/sanfrancisco49ers
- Twitter: @49ers
- Instagram: @49ers
- Hashtags: #49ers #Niners #QuestforSix
The players
Ravens
- Ray Lewis (@RayLewis)
- Ray Rice (@RayRice27)
- Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR)
- Terrell Suggs (@UntouchableJay4)
- Anquan Boldin (@AnquanBoldin)
- Bryant McKinnie (@BryantMcKinnie)
- Ed Reed (@TwentyER)
- Joe Flacco (@TeamFlacco)
- Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor)
49ers
- Vernon Davis (@VernonDavis85)
- Aldon Smith (@AldonSmith)
- Dashon Goldson (@TheHawk38)
- Chris Culliver (@CullyInTheHouse)
- Patrick Willis (@PatrickWillis52)
- Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7)
- Randy Moss (@RandyMoss)
- LaMichael James (@LaMichaelJames)
- Donte Whitner (@DonteWhitner)
From the scene
Paste BN Sports staff are on the scene in New Orleans offering up commentary, analysis, photos and videos. Check out the Twitter list for updates throughout the Super Bowl.
The food
Don't forget about the food! We want to see how you're preparing for the game.
Here's how to participate: First, take a photo of your Super Bowl spread. Whether it's an edible stadium or buffalo wing cupcakes, we want to see what you'll be eating.
After you take the photo, post it on Instagram or Twitter using #MySuperFood.
Finally, we'll select the best entries and feature them on the site.
Be sure to follow Paste BN Sports on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram.