Super Bowl 2015: Patriots vs. Seahawks Media Day Location and Times

The Super Bowl is more than a football game. It's ballooned into a truly gargantuan entertainment spectacle, complete with pop superstar entertainment, buzzworthy advertisements and a party-like atmosphere in whatever city is hosting the big game.

If one is looking for an official starting point for the 2015 Super Bowl frenzy, media day isn't a bad place to go all-in on tracking the buildup to the game.

And oh, what a year to be a member of the media at media day. 

The Deflategate controversy, no longer at full boil but perhaps still simmering, could very well lead to some interesting questions being asked on Tuesday. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady have already held press conferences on the subject matter, but the day should be ripe with quotes from the Seahawks on the story.

For those interested in tuning in to the hypefest that is media day or, at the very least, getting a handle on when the latest round of quotes might hit the Internet, here is a look at the date and time for the 2015 Super Bowl media day.

2015 Super Bowl Media Day Info

When: Tuesday, Jan. 27

Where: US Airways Center in Phoenix

Time (ET): Doors open 11:30 a.m., event starts 12:30 p.m.
 
Watch: NFL Network and NFL.com (11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

Depending on your view of the Deflategate controversy, boilerplate and stock answers might actually be welcome when the questions inevitably turn to this strangest of storylines.

One Seahawk who's already taken it upon himself to offer an opinion on the story is cornerback Richard Sherman, who feels there is a "conflict of interest" when it comes to the relationship between Patriots owner Robert Kraft and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, per Steve Serby and Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. 

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Strong remarks to be sure, but Sherman has at least allowed that the perceived conflict shouldn't have any effect on the Super Bowl game itself.

"Not really. It is what it is at this point, whether it has impact or it doesn't have impact," Sherman said, per Serby and Schwartz. "It is what it is."

Don't be shocked if Belichick deflects attention away from Deflategate questions or gives short replies. He doesn't strike as a person who likes to repeat himself often.

Another Seahawk to keep an eye on is Marshawn Lynch, the indomitable running back who's renowned for his terse press conferences. Whether or not the press on hand can get a rise out of the steadfast Lynch will be something to keep an eye on.

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Considering the NFL recently rebuffed Lynch's attempts to wear gold cleats during the NFC Championship Game and has fined him in the past for refusing to speak with reporters, one might expect Lynch to continue his quiet protest of the league's rules regarding media engagement.

Of course, there will surely be questions about the actual game itself. Expect members of the media to pepper Russell Wilson with inquiries as to his mental recovery from a four-interception performance against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game as well as what type of preparation he's taking to ensure he's at his best on Feb. 1.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski doesn't usually need the media to generate buzz. His playful off-field demeanor and incredible on-field performances tend to do the trick on their own.

In case anyone missed it, here's his take on Deflategate, via Twitter:

For those hoping for some levity on media day, Gronk's interviews should prove to be juicy reporter fodder. He could very well serve as a living, breathing reminder that at the end of the day, the Super Bowl is just a big game enveloped by an even bigger party, one most Americans are likely grateful to partake in, just like Gronkowski.