Super Bowl 2013: Predictions, Television Schedule, Preview, Betting Lines

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers face off in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday. Here's some information for getting the most out of the game in Woodbridge.

When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet in Super Bowl 47, several players will be familiar to the Virginian/DC area. The game, of course, is in New Orleans, but the Super Bowl reaches everywhere, including Woodbridge. Here's all the information you'll need to get the most out of the matchup, including local players to keep an eye on, television schedules and where to watch the game close to home. Look for Torrey Smith, a wide receiver for Baltimore who was born in Colonial Beach and graduated from Stafford High. (See Smith's bio here.) Ahmad Brooks is a 49ers linebacker who attended the University of Virginia, C.D Hylton High School in Woodbridge and Hargrave Military Academy. (See Brooks’ bio here). He was born in Fairfax. …

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Super Bowl: 49ers Ahmad Brooks a Former Hylton Student

The 49ers are in the Super Bowl, and Brooks' sister and a former coach remember his high school days.

This article was originally published Jan. 18, and has been updated to reflect the 49ers win in the playoffs.  Now that the 49ers are in the Super Bowl, the friends and family of linebacker and former C. D. Hylton High School student Ahmad Brooks are cheering him on. "Everybody's pulling for him, that the hometown boy does good," Brooks' high school coach Bill Brown said. Brown coached at Hylton for the school's first 11 years. Football runs in Brooks' family. Brooks' dad, Perry Brooks Sr., played for the Washington Redskins, and his older brother, Perry Brooks Jr., also played for Hylton's football team. "Perry told me about Ahmad, and said, 'He's really good,'" Brown said. "I asked, 'Is he as good as you?' 'No,' Perry said. 'He's better …

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Where to Watch the Big Game

Woodbridge localities offer big TVs, specials, contests and prizes as the Giants and Patriots battle it out Sunday.

A Super Bowl of Soup

Teacher Cynthia Lazo shares her recipe for spicy chicken and white bean soup.

Super Bowl Sunday is here.  What about the food? Rather than gathering around the dinner table, we gather around the TV screen.  But that doesn’t mean food doesn’t play a big part in this celebration. Super Bowl Sunday demands food that is easy to consume, and we can eat it on the sofa without too much fuss or utensils.  Woodbridge Senior High School English teacher Cynthia Lazo recommends a health and lean recipe that has a kick. “My chicken and white bean soup with chili powder and cilantro is always a favorite," she said. Here is how she makes the soup: Olive oil for sautéing. 1 onion diced. 2 cloves of garlic diced. SAUTE TILL CLEAR, WATCH THAT YOU DON'T BURN THE GARLIC. Add 2 chicken breasts bite size pieces. 1 tbsp chili pepper (or …

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The Best Places in Town to Spend Your Super Bowl Sunday

Patch reviews some favorite local sports bars, places with large televisions, great food and friendly atmospheres.

Brittany’s is home of the local Pittsburgh Steelers Fan Club. So, on a typical Sunday night, you might see 100 patrons in Steelers jerseys celebrating in the private room. Brittany's owner Bob Geck Sr.  suspects the room will be, “slam full,” for Super Bowl Sunday, making it an ideal spot for Steelers fans. It’s also a great spot for any sports fan because it has 29 televisions, including one that is 50 inches.   And Brittany's has been in the community for 20 years, with Bob Geck Sr. and Jr. taking ownership in 2006.  Geck Sr. said that with 15 choices, Brittany’s has the best selection of wings for the best prices in town. And on Sunday they will have a Buffet, “with a roast pig as the headliner.”  Brittany’s is also a great place to …

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