Saipan’s Super Bowl LVIII picks

Will it be two Super Bowl titles in a row for the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl LVIII today? Will pop superstar Taylor Swift give the Chiefs luck with her presence? Or will the San Francisco 49ers take down the Chiefs’ bid for a repeat?

Whether you’re a “Swiftie” tuning in just for her or are an avid football fan, buckle in for a wild ride. Take a look at local gridiron fans’ picks below.

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“Rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. I know the Niners have a lot of weapons on both sides of the ball with Purdy, Deebo, CMC, Bosa to name a few, but Mahomes is a playmaker and he can create opportunities even when there aren’t. It’s gonna boil down to the play calls between Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan and which team can adjust better. Mahomes & Reid vs, Purdy & Shanahan? I’ll take Mahomes * Reid. Go Chiefs!”

—George N. Camacho, RCORP Program manager, CHCC CGC

“I’m a Giants fan through and through. So, I just want an exciting game. Hard to hate on either team. Can’t deny [Patrick] Mahomes being in the GOAT [greatest of all time] conversation soon and everybody loves an underdog story like Purdy’s. But would love to see Taylor Swift rush the field if the Chiefs win.

–Norman Chan, chef/owner of The Angry Penne

“I’ve been a Niner fan since the Joe Montana days when my family would go to Candlestick Park in Hunter’s Point. I’m a fan because they are a classy organization that helps the community and always demonstrates good sportsmanship. Two things that we all should be doing on the daily! 28-21. NINERS for the Dub.”

–Dave Guerrero, CEDA Economic Development manager

“I’m rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs this year. I was rooting for them last Super Bowl and the Chiefs did not disappoint. It was a close game with the Eagles but overall, I don’t doubt the Chiefs will make an impression this year again. I actually made some money because of the Chiefs! So, this year we definitely have to stick with them.”

–Vincent Fajardo, Sales associate, Red Eye

“49ers, reason being they got a young team with drive behind them and with the help of their three quarterbacks Brandon Allen, Brock Purdy, and Sam Arnold. They have a lot to prove coming out of San Francisco and being 2020 their last appearance coming so close to winning last time against the Chiefs, they probably won’t make the same mistakes as last time.”

–Benjamin Maratita, Public Relations specialist, Saipan Mayor’s Office

“This year I’m rooting for a good game. Since my Bills aren’t in the Super Bowl (for the 30th year in a row), I just want the Chiefs and the 49ers to have a great competitive game. That said, I kind of hope the Chiefs win because my buddy Broc Calvo is a massive Taylor Swift fan and the founder of the Saipan Swifties. He just started watching football this year when his girl Tay-Tay started dating Travis Kelce.”

–Brad Ruszala, Triple J Saipan Corporate Marketing manager

“I’m not a fan of both teams but I’m rooting for the Niners. The Niners have a good championship history and they’ve shown this season that they have a complete team to win it all. Plus, Sonny Sablan of Inas Kitchen is a good friend of mine and he’s a big Niners fan.”

–Joe Villacrusis, owner of Salty Skin Pacific

“Neither, I don’t like them both. I’m a Raiders fan! If there’s a possibility of both teams losing, then that’s what I am rooting for.”

–James Lee, NMIBF president

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