Super Bowl 2012 Online: 3 Reasons Free Live Stream Should Be Offered Yearly

Even though sports fans didn't need another reason to watch the New England Patriots and New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, NBC and the NFL have given us one in the form of a free online live stream.

This is the first year in Super Bowl history that a free, legal live stream of the game will be available to fans.

Not only can the Super Bowl be watched on your glorious high definition television, it can be enjoyed on your smart phone, tablet or computer.

This will help so many people catch every play of this thrilling Super Bowl matchup, because let's face it, sometimes our Super Sunday doesn't go according to plan, and we face the frightening possibility of not seeing the whole game.

But this year, if you are one of the many millions of people who have a smart phone, then you can enjoy the big game from just about anywhere.

Let's look at three reasons why the NFL needs to make a free live stream an annual part of the Super Bowl experience.

You Have to Work? Don't Worry

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have work off on Super Bowl Sunday, especially people who are employed in the food/restaurant industry.

This year, however, if you're stuck at work you can still watch the Patriots and Giants battle for the Lombardi Trophy on your smart phone via the NFL Mobile app.

I don't condone using your cell phone at work if it's not allowed, but a game of this magnitude will be quite exciting.

You Have Bad Luck on Super Sunday

Even though the day of the Super Bowl is amazingly exciting, that doesn't mean accidents and situations of bad luck cannot happen.

If you break down trying to get to your friend's party, or your cable service isn't working for some reason, you can still take out your phone, tablet or computer and watch the big game from wherever you are, even if you're on the side of the road waiting for the tow truck.

This is why the free online live stream is extremely convenient.

You'll See More of the Game Online

NBC Sports will begin their online coverage of the Super Bowl at 2:00 p.m. ET, and throughout the coverage, fans will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the build up from exciting and unique camera angles.

You will also get the latest news on the game regarding players and coaches. It's just another reason that the free online live stream was a brilliant idea that should remain as an annual part of the Super Sunday experience.

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