Pilgrim Nation takes a look at the Superbowl: ‘Good game’

Presenters Bart Jan Westerduin and Paco Busteros Leon present about American sports with a Leiden twist. (Photo: Jerry Van Backle)

Leiden, Feb. 24, 2023, 10:43 AM By the editors

Key City hosts Bart Jan Westerduin and Paco Busteros Leon The Pilgrim Nation certainly can’t ignore the Super Bowl. It was already version 57 of Football last. They both predicted the wrong winner, but both agree it was a good game.

The most famous game of the American football season was between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia started very strong and led Kansas City by ten points in the first half. In the second half, the quarterback got up and took his team to a draw. The Eagles defense could no longer hold its fist, so the Chiefs took the trophy and eternal fame to Kansas City.

Presenters Bart Jan Westerduin and Paco Busteros Leon present about American sports with a Leiden twist.

In the second quarter of Pilgrim Nation, a short preview of the new NFL season was shown after the last broadcast. All teams are recruiting new players, coaches, and coaches, and the carousel has begun. Notable transfers: Former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton moved to the Denver Broncos.

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There’s also plenty of shopping for the superintendents and staff of the Super Bowl finalists. The Eagles lose both their offensive and defensive coordinators (OC and DC), respectively, to the Indiana Colts and Arizona Cardinals. The command post passes to the Washington commanders.

Of course, there’s also a lot of negotiation going on about the currently available midfielders, playmakers on the field. Derek Carr, who was just released from the Raiders, would have a good shot at going to the Saints. All quarterbacks are of course mentioned by the New York Jets, who are willing to do their best for Aaron Rodgers, who is still employed by the Green Bay Packers.

Presenters Bart Jan Westerduin and Paco Busteros Leon present about American sports with a Leiden twist.

Just before halftime, the Pilgrim Nation looked back on their NBA All-Stargame. Teams are made up of the players who receive the most votes from the fans. The captains were LeBron James and Giannis Antikonmo. As you know, defense is optional in the All-Star Game. In the end, Giannis’ team won 184-175 against LeBron’s team. Jason Tatum scored 55 points and took home the Kobe Bryant Award.

In the third quarter, of course, imitating the college, this time for Syracuse University. In addition to such beautiful traditions as the “Dome Stomp” and “Turn the Flag”, the basketball average of 30,000 spectators certainly deserves a mention. The stadium’s nickname is Loud House.

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Pilgrim Nation is about American sports with a Leiden twist and the presenters love to expand that when it suits them. The World BaseBall Classic will start on March 8 and the Dutch team will also participate. Since the tournament is organized by MLB, major baseball stars also participate. This is not wrong for the Netherlands. Xander Bogaerts, Didi Gregorius, Jurickson Profar, Jonathan Schoop, Andrelton Simmons and Chadwick Tromp are some of the big names that will play for the Dutch national team. Not a favourite, but a dangerous stranger.

Presenters Bart Jan Westerduin and Paco Busteros Leon present about American sports with a Leiden twist.

From the Dutch baseball team to the Dutch in the University Basketball League. The big NCAA tournament (The Big Dance) starts on March 14th and many Dutch players still have a chance to play in that tournament. At Bradley Junior College, where ZZ Leiden’s Luke van Bree once played, even two Dutch players play. Rienk Mast and Malevy Leons. They still have little chance of reaching the tournament.

The last quarter of the year was for other news, which were mostly baseball-related. The season has started again, and training camps have begun. Some new rules have been introduced, including the pitch clock and the bases have also been made larger. With the aim of greater speed and more viewing.

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Fernando Valenzuela’s jersey number, #34, is retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he made his entire career. Before the final whistle, a quick tip to watch Bill Russell’s Netflix documentary, about the greatness of the Boston Celtics.

The next broadcast of Pilgrim’s Nation will begin on March 22nd.

Presenters Bart Jan Westerduin and Paco Busteros Leon present about American sports with a Leiden twist.

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