Making just his second POPS PROPS appearance, Adam A. tallied 53 points and beat the rest of our 68 entrants by four points, the largest margin of victory in POPS PROPS history. Wayne B., Terra D., Kris K. and Brandon R. tied for second with 49 points. It was the second career runner-up finish for Kris, who also placed second in POPS PROPS I.
Adam was the only POPS PROPS VI entrant to successfully earn a 3-point bonus for predicting that Denver linebacker Von Miller would win the Super Bowl MVP.
Most of the field incorrectly guessed that the Carolina Panthers would win (65.2 percent), that the Panthers would cross the 50-yard line first (72.5), that the Panthers would score first (69.6), that the Panthers would lead at halftime (72.5), that Cam Newton would be named MVP (60.9) and that Bruno Mars would wear a hat (62.2) and a collared shirt (60.9) during halftime.
CATEGORY LEADERBOARD
| FIRST FOUR (4 questions) | 6 pts. max |
| Adam A. | 6 |
| 5 tied with | 3 |
| EARLY GAME (8 questions) | 8 pts. max |
| Brittany R., Kris K., Spank | 6 |
| 5 tied with | 5 |
| ENTERTAINMENT (16 questions) | 16 pts. max |
| Terra D. | 12 |
| 5 tied with | 11 |
| THE TWO HALVES (13 questions) | 13 pts. max |
| Terra D. | 11 |
| 4 tied with | 10 |
| TEAM TOTALS (11 questions) | 11 pts. max |
| Ben Z., Bryce B., Hannah G., Kama D., John D., Wes W., Zach A. | 9 |
| 7 tied with | 8 |
| INDIVIDUAL TOTALS (28 questions) | 28 pts. max |
| Brandon R., Jordan | 17 |
| Jen M. | 16 |
| 7 tied with | 15 |
| CROSSOVERS (7 questions) | 7 pts. max |
| Adam A., Brendan Q. | 6 |
| 9 tied with | 5 |
QUESTION SUMMARY
Who will win Super Bowl 50? (Denver)
| Carolina Panthers | 45 | 65.2% |
| Denver Broncos | 24 | 34.8% |
2. What will be the total duration of the National Anthem? (Over! 2:21.7)
| Over 1 minute, 58 seconds! | 41 | 59.4% |
| Under 1 minute, 58 seconds! | 27 | 39.1% |
| Exactly 1 minute, 58 seconds! | 1 | 1.4% |
3. What color dress, shirt or suit will the singer of the National Anthem wear? (Red!)
| Black | 10 | 14.5% |
| Blue | 11 | 15.9% |
| Green | 1 | 1.4% |
| Red | 14 | 20.3% |
| Silver | 13 | 18.8% |
| White | 12 | 17.4% |
| Some other color! | 6 | 8.7% |
| The singer of the National Anthem will not be wearing a dress, shirt or suit! | 2 | 2.9% |
4. The singer of the National Anthem will be… (Standing)
| On a moving platform! | 0 | 0% |
| Seated behind a piano! | 5 | 7.2% |
| Seated on a chair or stool (but not behind a piano)! | 1 | 1.4% |
| Standing! | 60 | 87% |
| Suspended in air! | 2 | 2.9% |
| None of the above! | 1 | 1.4% |
5. What will be the total duration of “America The Beautiful”? (Over! 1:50.7)
| Over 1 minute, 45 seconds | 36 | 52.2% |
| Under 1 minute, 45 seconds | 32 | 46.4% |
| Exactly 1 minute, 45 seconds | 1 | 1.4% |
6. What color dress, shirt or suit will the singer of “America The Beautiful” wear? (Blue or red accepted!)
| Black | 11 | 15.9% |
| Blue | 25 | 36.2% |
| Green | 1 | 1.4% |
| Red | 11 | 15.9% |
| Silver | 2 | 2.9% |
| White | 11 | 15.9% |
| Some other color! | 6 | 8.7% |
| The singer will not be wearing a dress, shirt or suit! | 2 | 2.9% |
7. The singer of “America The Beautiful” will be…(Standing!)
| On a moving platform! | 0 | 0% |
| Seated behind a piano! | 8 | 11.6% |
| Seated on a chair or stool (but not behind a piano)! | 4 | 5.8% |
| Standing! | 55 | 79.7% |
| Suspended in air! | 0 | 0% |
| None of the above! | 2 | 2.9% |
8. Which team will win the pre-game opening coin toss? (Carolina!)
| Carolina | 32 | 46.4% |
| Denver | 37 | 53.6% |
9. Will the opening coin toss be heads or tails? (Tails!)
| Heads! | 45 | 65.2% |
| Tails! | 24 | 34.8% |
10. The opening kickoff return will be… (18 yards)
| 0 yards, because the ball will be kicked through the back of the end zone for a touchback | 24 | 34.8% |
| 0 yards, because the return-man will knee in the end zone for a touchback | 23 | 33.3% |
| 1 to 15 yards | 9 | 13% |
| 16 to 25 yards | 11 | 15.9% |
| 26 to 35 yards | 2 | 2.9% |
| 36 or more yards! | 0 | 0% |
11. Which team will be assessed the first penalty? (Denver, 15 yds for taunting!)
| Carolina | 31 | 44.9% |
| Denver | 38 | 55.1% |
| Neither team will be penalized! | 0 | 0% |
12. Which team will call the first timeout? (Carolina, by virtue of losing the challenge)
| Carolina | 25 | 36.2% |
| Denver | 44 | 63.8% |
| Neither team will call a timeout! | 0 | 0% |
13. Which team will cross the 50-yard-line first? (Denver, at 13:35 of the 1Q)
| Carolina | 50 | 72.5% |
| Denver | 19 | 27.5% |
| Somehow, neither team will cross the 50-yard-line! | 0 | 0% |
14. Which team will score first? (Denver)
| Carolina | 48 | 69.6% |
| Denver | 21 | 30.4% |
| Neither team will score at all! | 0 | 0% |
15. The first points of the game will be awarded as a result of a…(field goal)
| Defensive or special-teams touchdown! | 2 | 2.9% |
| Field goal! | 26 | 37.7% |
| Passing touchdown! | 19 | 27.5% |
| Rushing touchdown! | 22 | 31.9% |
| Safety! | 0 | 0% |
16. Which head coach will throw the first challenge flag? (Ron Rivera at 7:16 in the 1Q)
| Ron Rivera, Carolina | 29 | 42% |
| Gary Kubiak, Denver | 30 | 43.5% |
| Neither coach will throw a challenge flag! | 10 | 14.5% |
17. Will the first points be scored in the first 6 1/2 minutes? (Yes, 10:43 of the 1Q)
| No | 26 | 37.7% |
| Yes | 43 | 62.3% |
18. Will the team that scores first win the game? (Yes)
| No | 22 | 31.9% |
| Yes | 47 | 68.1% |
19. What will be the total number of points scored in the first quarter? (Under! 10)
| Over 10 ½ | 29 | 42% |
| Under 10 ½ | 40 | 58% |
20. Which team will lead at the end of the first quarter? (Denver)
| Carolina | 50 | 72.5% |
| Denver | 13 | 18.8% |
| The score will be tied! | 6 | 8.7% |
21. The first Super Bowl commercial after the conclusion of the first quarter will advertise…(Some new Bourne movie! None of the above!)
| Alcohol | 17 | 24.6% |
| Automobiles or tires | 20 | 29% |
| Chips or snacks | 7 | 10.1% |
| Computers or technology | 7 | 10.1% |
| Soft drinks | 8 | 11.6% |
| None of the above! | 10 | 14.5% |
22. What will be the total number of points scored in the second quarter? (Under, 10)
| Over 14 ½ | 25 | 36.2% |
| Under 14 ½ | 44 | 63.8% |
23. Which team will lead at halftime? (Denver, 13-7)
| Carolina | 50 | 72.5% |
| Denver | 17 | 24.6% |
| The score will be tied! | 2 | 2.9% |
24. Which song (or part of which song) will Coldplay perform first during the halftime show?
| A Sky Full of Stars | 15 | 21.7% |
| Adventure of a Lifetime | 14 | 20.3% |
| Fix You | 5 | 7.2% |
| Hymn for the Weekend | 2 | 2.9% |
| Viva LaVida | 19 | 27.5% |
| Yellow | 6 | 8.7% |
| None of these songs! | 8 | 11.6% |
25. Pick one song that Coldplay will NOT play during the halftime show:
| A Sky Full of Stars | 8 | 11.6% |
| Adventure of a Lifetime | 1 | 1.4% |
| Fix You | 16 | 23.2% |
| Hymn for the Weekend | 5 | 7.2% |
| Viva LaVida | 9 | 13% |
| Yellow | 24 | 34.8% |
| Coldplay will perform all of these songs! | 6 | 8.7% |
26. Will Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin be wearing a hat at the beginning of the halftime show? (No!)
| No | 43 | 62.3% |
| Yes | 26 | 37.7% |
27. How many total coats or jackets (including blazers and sport-jackets) will the members of Coldplay be wearing at the beginning of the halftime show? (Over! 3!)
| Over 2 1/2 | 36 | 52.2% |
| Under 2 1/2 | 33 | 47.8% |
28. How many total scarves will the members of Coldplay be wearing at the beginning of the halftime show? (Under, 0!)
| Over 4 ½ | 9 | 13% |
| Under 4 ½ | 60 | 87% |
29. What color dress, shirt or suit will Beyonce be wearing when she first appears in the halftime show? (Black!)
| Black | 18 | 26.1% |
| Blue | 1 | 1.4% |
| Gold | 33 | 47.8% |
| Green | 1 | 1.4% |
| Red | 5 | 7.2% |
| White | 7 | 10.1% |
| None of these colors! | 4 | 5.8% |
30. Will Beyonce wear face-jewelry at some point during the halftime show? (No)
| No! | 51 | 73.9% |
| Yes! | 18 | 26.1% |
31. Will Bruno Mars wear a collared shirt at some point during the halftime show? (No!)
| No | 10 | 14.5% |
| Yes | 42 | 60.9% |
| Bruno Mars will not appear! | 17 | 24.6% |
32. Will Bruno Mars wear any kind of hat at some point during the halftime show? (No)
| No | 9 | 13% |
| Yes | 45 | 65.2% |
| Bruno Mars will not appear! | 15 | 21.7% |
33. What will be the color of the blazer/sport-jacket/suit-jacket that Gustavo Dudamel will be wearing at the beginning of the halftime show? (He will not be wearing a blazer, sport-jacket or suit-jacket!)
| Black | 33 | 47.8% |
| Blue | 4 | 5.8% |
| Brown | 2 | 2.9% |
| Gray | 7 | 10.1% |
| White | 5 | 7.2% |
| Some other color! | 8 | 11.6% |
| He will not be wearing a blazer, sport-jacket or suit-jacket! | 10 | 14.5% |
34. What will be the total number of points scored in the third quarter? (Under, 3)
| Over 14 1/2 | 18 | 26.1% |
| Under 14 1/2 | 51 | 73.9% |
35. What will be the total number of points scored in the fourth quarter? (Under, 11)
| Over 14 1/2 | 26 | 37.7% |
| Under 14 1/2 | 43 | 62.3% |
36. In which half will there be a greater number of points scored? (First, 20)
| The first half | 21 | 30.4% |
| The second half | 46 | 66.7% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 2 | 2.9% |
37. Which team(s) will score in the final 3 1/2 minutes? (Denver: 3:08 in 4Q)
| Carolina | 11 | 15.9% |
| Denver | 30 | 43.5% |
| Both teams! | 14 | 20.3% |
| Neither team! | 14 | 20.3% |
38. Which team will score last in the game? (Denver)
| Carolina | 25 | 36.2% |
| Denver | 44 | 63.8% |
39. The total number of touchdowns will be….(Under, 3)
| Over 5 1/2 | 33 | 47.8% |
| Under 5 1/2 | 36 | 52.2% |
40. The longest touchdown will be…(Under, 2 yards)
| Over 39 1/2 yards | 42 | 60.9% |
| Under 39 1/2 yards | 27 | 39.1% |
41. The shortest touchdown will be… (Under, 1 yard)
| Over 3 1/2 yards | 21 | 30.4% |
| Under 3 1/2 yards | 48 | 69.6% |
42. The total number of successful third-down conversions will be…(Under, 4)
| Over 13 ½ | 30 | 43.5% |
| Under 13 ½ | 39 | 56.5% |
43. The total number of successful fourth-down conversions will be…(Under, 0)
| Over 1 1/2 | 39 | 56.5% |
| Under 1 1/2 | 30 | 43.5% |
44. The total number of fourth-down conversion attempts will be…(Under, 0)
| Over 4 ½ | 13 | 18.8% |
| Under 4 ½ | 56 | 81.2% |
45. How many penalties will be called in the game? (Over, 18)
| Over 11 1/2 | 27 | 39.1% |
| Under 11 1/2 | 42 | 60.9% |
46. Which team will have the most penalty yards against? (Carolina, 102)
| Carolina | 36 | 52.2% |
| Denver | 33 | 47.8% |
| The two teams will be assessed an equal number of penalty yards! | 0 | 0% |
47. Will there be a special teams or defensive touchdown? (Yes!)
| No | 34 | 49.3% |
| Yes | 35 | 50.7% |
48. The total number of sacks will be…(Over, 12)
| Over 4 1/2 | 48 | 69.6% |
| Under 4 1/2 | 21 | 30.4% |
49. The total number of interceptions will be…(Under, 2)
| Over 2 1/2 | 45 | 65.2% |
| Under 2 1/2 | 24 | 34.8% |
50. The total number of lost fumbles will be…(Over. 4)
| Over 1 1/2 | 29 | 42% |
| Under 1 1/2 | 40 | 58% |
51. The total number of passing yards by Cam Newton (Carolina) will be…? (Over, 265)
| Over 260 1/2 yards | 38 | 55.1% |
| Under 260 1/2 yards | 31 | 44.9% |
52. The total number of passing yards by Peyton Manning (Denver Broncos) will be…(Under, 141)
| Over 210 1/2 yards | 41 | 59.4% |
| Under 210 1/2 yards | 28 | 40.6% |
53. The total number of passing yards in the game will be…(Under, 406)
| Over 470 1/2 yards | 37 | 53.6% |
| Under 470 1/2 yards | 32 | 46.4% |
54. The total number of passing attempts in the game will be…(Under, 64)
| Over 67 1/2 attempts | 35 | 50.7% |
| Under 67 1/2 attempts | 34 | 49.3% |
55. The total number of passing attempts in the game by Denver Broncos backup quarterback Brock Osweiler will be…(Zero)
| More than 3 | 10 | 14.5% |
| 3 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 2 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 1 | 4 | 5.8% |
| 0 | 49 | 71% |
56. The total number of rushing yards by Jonathan Stewart (Carolina) will be…(Under, 29)
| Over 80 1/2 yards | 34 | 49.3% |
| Under 80 1/2 yards | 35 | 50.7% |
57. The total number of rushing yards by C.J. Anderson (Denver) will be…(Over, 90)
| Over 70 1/2 yards | 25 | 36.2% |
| Under 70 1/2 yards | 44 | 63.8% |
58. The total number of rushing attempts by Ronnie Hillman (Denver) will be…(Under, 5)
| Over 12 ½ | 28 | 40.6% |
| Under 12 ½ | 41 | 59.4% |
59. Who will have the most rushing yards? (C.J. Anderson, Denver)
| Cam Newton (Carolina) | 13 | 18.8% |
| Jonathan Stewart (Carolina) | 33 | 47.8% |
| C.J. Anderson (Denver) | 11 | 15.9% |
| Ronnie Hillman (Denver) | 6 | 8.7% |
| Someone else! | 6 | 8.7% |
| There will be some sort of tie! | 0 | 0% |
60. The total number of receiving yards by Corey Brown (Carolina) will be…? (Over, 80)
| Over 60 1/2 yards | 25 | 36.2% |
| Under 60 1/2 yards | 44 | 63.8% |
61. The total number of receiving yards by Greg Olsen (Carolina) will be…? (Under, 41)
| Over 64 1/2 yards | 43 | 62.3% |
| Under 64 1/2 yards | 26 | 37.7% |
62. The total number of receiving yards by Emmanuel Sanders (Denver) will be…? (Over, 83)
| Over 67 1/2 yards | 30 | 43.5% |
| Under 67 1/2 yards | 39 | 56.5% |
63. The total number of receiving yards by Demaryius Thomas (Denver) will be…? (Under, 8)
| Over 50 1/2 yards | 44 | 63.8% |
| Under 50 1/2 yards | 25 | 36.2% |
64. Which receiver will have the most yards receiving? (Emmanuel Sanders, Denver, 83)
| Corey Brown, Carolina | 9 | 13% |
| Greg Olsen, Carolina | 16 | 23.2% |
| Emmanuel Sanders, Denver | 14 | 20.3% |
| Demaryius Thomas, Denver | 16 | 23.2% |
| Someone else! | 14 | 20.3% |
| There will be some sort of tie! | 0 | 0% |
65. Which player will gain the most all-purpose (receiving + return + rushing) yards? (Someone else, C.J. Anderson, Denver, 100 all-purpose yards)
| Ted Ginn, Carolina | 24 | 34.8% |
| Cam Newton, Carolina | 9 | 13% |
| Jonathan Stewart, Carolina | 13 | 18.8% |
| Peyton Manning, Denver | 5 | 7.2% |
| Emmanuel Sanders, Denver | 9 | 13% |
| Someone else! | 9 | 13% |
| There will be some sort of tie! | 0 | 0% |
66. How many times will a Carolina player be tackled for a loss of yards? (Over, 8)
| Over 7 1/2 | 17 | 24.6% |
| Under 7 1/2 | 52 | 75.4% |
67. How many times will a Denver player be tackled for a loss of yards? (Over, 9)
| Over 7 1/2 | 32 | 46.4% |
| Under 7 1/2 | 37 | 53.6% |
68. Who will lead Carolina in tackles in the Super Bowl? (Kuechly, 7 tackles, 3 assists)
| Thomas Davis | 4 | 5.8% |
| Luke Kuechly | 44 | 63.8% |
| Robert McClain | 9 | 13% |
| Josh Norman | 4 | 5.8% |
| Shaq Thompson | 4 | 5.8% |
| Someone else! | 1 | 1.4% |
| There will be some sort of tie! | 3 | 4.3% |
69. Who will lead Denver in tackles in the Super Bowl?
| Josh Bush | 1 | 1.4% |
| Chris Harris Jr. | 3 | 4.3% |
| Von Miller | 29 | 42% |
| T.J. Ward | 14 | 20.3% |
| Derek Wolfe | 6 | 8.7% |
| Someone else! | 12 | 17.4% |
| There will be some sort of tie! | 4 | 5.8% |
70. Which kicker will have more total points? (McManus, Denver, 10)
| Graham Gano, Carolina | 30 | 43.5% |
| Brandon McManus, Denver | 38 | 55.1% |
| Someone else! | 0 | 0% |
| There will be some sort of tie! | 1 | 1.4% |
71. Which team will make the shortest field goal? (Denver, 30)
| Carolina | 26 | 37.7% |
| Denver | 43 | 62.3% |
| Neither team will make a field goal! | 0 | 0% |
72. The longest field goal will be… (Under, 39)
| Over 40 1/2 yards | 49 | 71% |
| Under 40 1/2 yards | 20 | 29% |
73. The shortest field goal will be…(Over, 30)
| Over 25 1/2 yards | 24 | 34.8% |
| Under 25 1/2 yards | 45 | 65.2% |
74. The total number of field goals will be…(Under, 4)
| Over 4 1/2 | 31 | 44.9% |
| Under 4 1/2 | 38 | 55.1% |
75. Which punter will have the longest punt? (Nortman, 61)
| Brad Nortman (Carolina) | 14 | 20.3% |
| Britton Colquitt (Denver) | 51 | 73.9% |
| Someone else! | 3 | 4.3% |
| There will be some sort of tie! | 1 | 1.4% |
76. The total number of punts will be…(Over, 15)
| Over 7 1/2 | 43 | 62.3% |
| Under 7 1/2 | 26 | 37.7% |
77. The total number of returned punts (non safe-catches) will be…(Under, 4)
| Over 5 1/2 | 26 | 37.7% |
| Under 5 1/2 | 43 | 62.3% |
78. Which sum will be greater on Sunday, Feb. 7? (gas-$1.744 or 174 cents, Manning=141)
| The average price in cents of gasoline in the United States | 25 | 36.2% |
| Peyton Manning (Denver) total passing yards | 42 | 60.9% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 2 | 2.9% |
79. Which sum will be greater on Sunday, Feb. 7? (65: Will Wilcox; 83: Sanders)
| The best fourth-round score in the Waste Management Phoenix Open | 26 | 37.7% |
| Emmanuel Sanders (Denver) total receiving yards | 42 | 60.9% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 1 | 1.4% |
80. Which sum will be greater on Sunday, Feb. 7? (270, Hideki Matsuyama; 265, Newton)
| The total four-round score of the winner of the Waste Management Phoenix Open | 28 | 40.6% |
| Cam Newton (Carolina) total passing yards | 40 | 58% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 1 | 1.4% |
81. Which sum will be greater on Sunday, Feb. 7? (goals: 11; TDs: 3)
| Total number of touchdowns in the Super Bowl | 24 | 34.8% |
| Goals scored by the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers | 42 | 60.9% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 3 | 4.3% |
82. Which sum will be greater on Sunday, Feb. 7? (Passing TDs: 0; Chelsea 1, Manchester United 1=2)
| Total number of passing touchdowns | 49 | 71% |
| Total goals scored by Chelsea and Manchester United (Barclays Premier League) | 16 | 23.2% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 4 | 5.8% |
83. Which sum will be greater on Sunday, Feb. 7 (Sacks: 12; Arsenal 2, AFC Bournemouth 0=2)
| Total number of sacks | 48 | 69.6% |
| Total goals scored by AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal (Barclays Premier League) | 17 | 24.6% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 4 | 5.8% |
84. Which sum will be greater on Sunday, Feb. 7? (Turnovers: 6; Boavista 1, Pacos de Ferreora 0=1)
| Total number of turnovers | 28 | 40.6% |
| Total goals scored by Pacos de Ferreira and Boavista (Portuguese Liga) | 31 | 44.9% |
| The two sums will be equal! | 10 | 14.5% |
85. How many points will be scored in Super Bowl 50? (Under, 34)
| Over 50 1/2 | 36 | 52.2% |
| Under 50 1/2 | 33 | 47.8% |
86. Will the total number of points scored be even or odd? (Even, 34)
| Even | 31 | 44.9% |
| Odd | 38 | 55.1% |
87. Who will be the MVP of Super Bowl 50? (3-point bonus question) (Von Miller, Denver)
Cam Newton: 42 votes
Peyton Manning: 19 votes
Ted Ginn: 1 vote
Jim McMahon 1 vote
Von Miller: 1 vote
Greg Olsen: 1 vote
Mrs. Pins: 1 vote
Ima Poser: 1 vote
T.J. Ward: 1 vote