Super Bowl LVIII chat with two Deaf fans of Chiefs and 49ers
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Renca Dunn, Daily Moth Reporter: The time for Super Bowl LVIII 2024 is approaching this Sunday! The following two NFL teams that will play against each other are the KC Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. So, who are you rooting for? The Chiefs? Or the 49ers?
Well, we reached out to two Deaf people who are hardcore fans of the Chiefs and 49ers. The first one is Matt Borchardt who was born and raised in Kansas City. He has been a Chiefs fan all his life and used to be a season ticket holder. He is a loyal fan of the Chiefs. The second one is Jeff Bibb from the Bay area. Same idea as Matt, Jeff was born and raised in a 49ers household. His family holds season tickets. Jeff is loyal to the 49ers. So the three of us will discuss the Super Bowl this Sunday!
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Renca Dunn: What are your predictions? Score? Specific players? I’ll start with you, Jeff.
Jeff Bibb: Well, I’m predicting that CMC, Christian McCaffrey will step up and have a big game. KC has a weak run defense. That’s no secret. We have a strong zone running scheme and that’s our advantage. The run game will set up the passing attack against KC. We should win by 7 or 10. I’m hoping for 10 and I’ll sleep well.
Matt Borchardt: I think we’ll win 24-20. By four points or three. 24-20 is my guess. KC wins, to be clear!
Renca: Which players do you think will have an impact?
Matt: Pacheco, the running back. Kelce, of course. Mahomes.
Renca: What do you feel nervous about, what are you worried about? Starting with you, Jeff?
Jeff: Well, it’s no secret that we played against each other in 2020, 2019? We lost just because of the quarterback, Mahomes. That hurt us. Mahomes is the only player that I’m concerned about and keeping an eye on. For all others, I think we’ll do fine.
Renca: Matt?
Matt: I’m concerned about McCaffrey. Four years ago you didn’t have him. He’s dangerous. He can catch and run.
Jeff: Don’t forget Purdy.
Matt: Right. Purdy is new as well. I’m hoping that he will be nervous in a huge game scenario. He’ll be feeling the pressure, I hope. But McCaffrey is dangerous. He’s dangerous.
Jeff: I agree, CMC is a wonderful player. He has big-game experience. I’m not worried. I’m very excited.
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Renca: Now, I’m curious if you plan to host a Super Bowl party soon? Or will you go to an SB party? Or are you just going to stay at home and watch it by yourself? What are your plans? Jeff?
Jeff: Yeah. There’s an event at the Bay Area in Fremont at a pizza place. Bronco Billy’s. There is a flyer. It’s open to the community. We are welcoming donations to CSDAA to help specific athletic programs. Mostly for the girls softball team. We are supporting them and young athletes as well. I’m hoping that we get 200 or 300 people. I’ll see what happens. I’m hoping for a festive event.
Matt: I’m the opposite. I’m staying home with my family. The fridge is right there. The toilet is there. I’m going to sit comfortably and I’m content to stay at home!
Renca: You both are doing different things. The last question - is there anything you want to say to Chiefs fans and to 49ers fans? What do you want to say? Starting with Matt?
Matt: Go Chiefs! Go Chiefs!
Jeff: Go 49ers! It’s gold mining time. See the CMC show. With Deebo, Aiyuk, Kittle. We have a lot of offense happening. Also the defense. I’m looking forward to the defense. They’ll step up this game. I’m looking forward to that. It’ll be a good game.
Matt: I do think it’ll be a good game. I don’t expect it to be a blowout. I think it’ll be a close, good game.
Jeff: It should be.
Matt: Good luck.
Jeff: Good luck too.
Matt: If you win, I’ll send BBQ burnt ends to you, OK?
Jeff: Burnt ends? Okay. What will I send? Clam chowder. I’ll send you from SF.
Matt: Good, okay.
Jeff: I’ll figure out how to send it. We’ll talk later.
Matt: All right.
Renca: Perfect! Good luck to both! We’ll find out this Sunday!
Jeff and Matt: Thank you! Thank you.
(End interview)
Renca: Thank you, Matt and Jeff, for your time. The Super Bowl LVIII 2024 is this Sunday at 6:30 EST on the CBS channel. Now, who are you rooting for? Who do you think will win? Chiefs? 49ers? Comment below!