Coke Zero Madden Bowl XVII Black Carpet: NFL Players and Celebs Step Out

In spite of arctic weather, the Coke Zero Madden Bowl XVII Black Carpet event was a huge success.

The super cold conditions didn't destroy an awesome, lead-off Super Bowl event. Sub-zero windchill didn't prevent the superstars from talking to the assembled media from all over the country.

This was a night to watch some of your favorite NFL players have some fun on the virtual gridiron, competing on Madden NFL 11 using the all-new Online Team Play mode

A special shout out to Andrew Miller and Allison Checco for getting us access to the evening!!!

Televised live on ESPN3 and held at the trendy Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan Resort, here is a quick peek at the A-List players and celebs that walked the Black Carpet on Thursday Night.

Pro Bowlers and stars everywhere...

Coke Zero Madden Bowl XVII Black Carpet at The Glass Cactus

A great place to hold a great event...

Reggie Bush: New Orleans Saints

Lookin' good and stayin' warm!

Tony Gonzalez: Atlanta Falcons

Future Hall of Famer...Always dressed to impress!

Larry Fitzgerald: Arizona Cardinals

A dapper, perennial Pro Bowler

Patrick Willis: San Francisco 49ers

Representing the Defensive side of the ball with style!

Matt Forte: Chicago Bears

Young RB ready for an amazing evening!

Mercedes Lewis: Jacksonville Jaguars

Pro Bowl Tight End going casual

Jason Witten: Dallas Cowboys

It's all good with the local teams TE

Jeremy Maclin: Philadelphia Eagles

All smiles, all the time for this talented wide-out

Kyle Busch and Samantha Sarcinella

NASCAR star and his fiancee

Maria Menounos: Access Hollywood

A beauty with all of these beasts.

Cee Lo Green

Grammy-nominated rap artist is ready to celebrate!

Big Boi

Bringin' the house down!

Lamarr Woodley (Steelers) and Willis McGahee (Ravens)

Battlin inside', enjoyin' being out of the COLD!

Drew Brees: New Orleans Saints

One of the best QBs...once a competitor, always a competitor!