This Sunday, Fox will make some noticeable changes to its Super Bowl LIX coverage as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off in New Orleans’ Superdome.
A major update is coming to how the network presents the game’s score, with a rumored new scorebug set to make its debut.
The Controversial New Scorebug Design
A scorebug is the graphic displayed during sports broadcasts to show key game details like the score, time remaining, down and distance, and timeouts for each team.
Typically, fans prefer these graphics to be small and unobtrusive so they don’t block too much of the action on-screen.
According to images circulating on social media, the new scorebug design will stretch across the entire bottom of the screen, significantly different from the traditional smaller bug viewers are used to.
While it is slightly shorter than previous models, the new design features a bold purple background that has sparked mixed reactions.
The change was first rumored by the Catch The Blitz podcast, with some crediting reporter Dov Kleiman for breaking the news.
Fans React to the New Look
Although Fox has not confirmed the change, fans have already voiced their opinions.
Many have expressed disappointment, calling the new design a “major downgrade” and claiming it’s overly busy.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) commented, “The old one looks so much cleaner,” while another added, “The ‘New’ one has way too much going on.”
Others agreed, criticizing the new scorebug for being too cluttered and praising the original design for its simplicity.
Some even compared the new look to the graphics seen in EA Sports’ Madden video game.
A Big Day for Fox Beyond the Scorebug
While the new scorebug has become a topic of discussion, there’s another huge change in store for Fox during Super Bowl LIX: Tom Brady will be calling his first Super Bowl as a broadcaster.
After replacing Greg Olsen as Fox’s lead color commentator for the 2024 season, Brady will partner with Kevin Burkhardt for the big game.
Brady’s massive 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox has been making waves since its announcement.
Despite some mixed reviews about Brady’s performance so far, he received praise after the NFC Championship, with media critic Andrew Marchand calling it his “best game” in the booth.
However, speculation about Brady potentially leaving broadcasting to focus on his new role with the Las Vegas Raiders was swiftly denied by his agent, Don Yee.
Yee reassured fans, saying Brady has enjoyed his time with Fox and is excited about his future with the network.
The Super Bowl promises to be a major moment for both the game and Fox’s new on-screen presentation, so stay tuned for more as it unfolds.
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