Augusta’s Bob Linsenmeyer to perform at Super Bowl XLIII

According to NFL sources, Bob Linsenmeyer, a local musician and songwriter, was selected by the NFL for his musical talents and his excellent rapport with kids.

“Bob is exactly who we were looking for to energize the Super Bowl scene,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said.

Aiello said Linsenmeyer “had the ‘nothing-can-go-wrong’ look that we at the NFL crave.”

“We really liked what we saw when we watched his Singer-Songwriter video,” Aiello said. “We look forward to watching him rock Raymond James Stadium in Tampa a year from now.”

At a Monday press conference at the NFL’s New York headquarters, Linsenmeyer said he was surprised by his selection, but looks forward to the experience.

“Super Bowl XLIII will really put my name on the national map,” Linsenmeyer said. “I appreciate everything Steven Uhles and the Singer-Songwriter contest did for my local popularity, but I think it’s time I took things to the next level.”

Linsenmeyer then dropped the microphone, flashed a sideways peace sign and left the room.

Note: Obviously, this didn’t really just happen. They won’t announce the next Super Bowl headliners for several months. Not knocking Bob (I just picked a local artist), I just think it’s funny that the NFL has gotten more and more careful in selecting halftime show performers every year since the Janet Jackson incident. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Seriously?

My prediction for the Super Bowl XLIII halftime show: The Wiggles.

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