Oh my God, it lived up the hype.

Media was a total circus today, with hundreds of reporters firing questions at players that ranged from serious to absurd. Former Lobos star Brian Urlacher handled himself well in the face of a huge mob.

Apparently they hand out credentials like candy for this event. Mo Rocca posed quirky questions for segments that will air on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. I think he's fallen on hard times since he left The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. And it was a bummer to learn his act is completely scripted a producer off screen holds up cue cards for him so doesn't forget his one-liners.

It was more than a little icky to watch Kenneth Briggs and Jonathan Jayne, the American Idol wannabes who were infamously insulted by judge Simon Cowell, interview players. They were sent to the Super Bowl as correspondents for the Jimmy Kimmel Show and approached players on both teams while producers whispered questions in their ears. The guys attempted to get as many players as possible to sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame." Urlacher didn't bite but several other players did sing along.

Reporters from Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood also threw in some wacky questions and handed out awards. Urlacher received the Dick Butkus Award presented by former sports anchor turned entertainment talking head Kevin Frazier, who explained Entertainment Tonight decided he shouldd launch an acting career just like Butkus.

I'm editing audio and pictures now, and will get them online as quickly as possible. Check back soon for more updates.

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