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Media Day Close But No Bizarre

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 28, 2009 9:44 AM CST
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(Newser) – Super Bowl media day, traditionally one of the weirdest episodes on the sports calendar, came and went yesterday with nary an international incident and less exposed flesh than usual. True, a Telemundo reporter traipsed about in drag, while another very serious journalist busily measured players’ biceps. "Last time, I got interviewed by a hand puppet," a disappointed Steeler told the Tampa Tribune. "I haven't had anything like that this year."

About 3,000 journalists were on hand, a crush so impressive that many players turned their own video cameras on the crowd. “I want to be able to watch it later and take it all in,” said Steelers backup QB Charlie Batch. "It reminds me of National Geographic," said a Pittsburgh lineman. "When they show the ants coming out of the anthill."

Renee Sapp dances with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Renee Sapp dances with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons waits for his teammates during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons waits for his teammates during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mireya Grisales high-fives Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Mireya Grisales high-fives Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Orpheus Roye makes a video of himself during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Orpheus Roye makes a video of himself during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh Steelers Dezmond Sherrod is interviewed by Karim Mendiburu, right, during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Pittsburgh Steelers Dezmond Sherrod is interviewed by Karim Mendiburu, right, during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon is interviewed during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon is interviewed during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is interviewed during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is interviewed during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Telemundo Sports Network reporter Joel Bengoa interviews Arizona Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Telemundo Sports Network reporter Joel Bengoa interviews Arizona Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is interviewed by reporters during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is interviewed by reporters during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Renee Sapp dances with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Renee Sapp dances with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tyrone Carter during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Antonio Smith lifts Jenn Brown, a reporter with Inside the NFL, during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Antonio Smith lifts Jenn Brown, a reporter with Inside the NFL, during the team's media day for Super Bowl XLIII Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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