Television is having a busy day today, as two big events are currently airing: the Pro Bowl (the National Football League's version of the all-star game) and the Grammys, the biggest awards ceremony of the music industry.
Both events have been widely discussed in the past week for different reasons. The Pro Bowl has been a hot topic because this year marks the first trial of a new form for the game. Instead of dividing the players into conferences, with an AFC team and an NFC team, they were chosen school-yard style by two former football stars, Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders. The veterans drafted their players from the pool selected by the general public.
The Grammys have been the subject of many conversations, first because it's a staple event for the music world, but also because there are some debates about who deserved or didn't deserve the nominations and who will, but shouldn't win or vice versa.
The discussions have been all over television, print media, radio and social media. Below are the top ten pre-event tweets—from athletes talking about the Pro Bowl, to singers and other music enthusiasts mentioning the Grammys.
THE PRO BOWL
Matt Overton, snapper for the Indianapolis Colts, gave thanks:
From preseason to pro bowl ... Mighty Mia has been with me at every game! Thank u @BengeMia for being an inspiration pic.twitter.com/QIGI2GD4tA
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) January 26, 2014
Derrick Johnson, linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, expressed pride for his regular season team:
Chiefs are Deep representin this year in the 2014 ProBowl. Very blessed. pic.twitter.com/GG18xPX6uI
— Derrick Johnson (@superdj56) January 25, 2014
These athletes shared their thoughts about getting to play in the game:
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte
A lot of hard work and prayer to get here. #Godisgood #probowl pic.twitter.com/6Fdc2u5tqb
— Matt Forte (@MattForte22) January 24, 2014
Deion Sanders
I'm so excited to start this #ProBowl today I don't know what to do. There will be Highstepping,Dancing & Touchdowns by #TeamPrime for sure!
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) January 26, 2014
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
Proud to be a member of #TeamRice today at the @nfl #ProBowl
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) January 26, 2014
THE GRAMMYS
Lucy Hale tweeted about not being able to attend:
Wishing I could be at the Grammys this year, but ALabama and Florida...I'm comin for ya !
— Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) January 26, 2014
Rainn Wilson expressed disinterest in the event:
I'm SOOO excited to not watch The Grammys tonight!
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) January 26, 2014
Loni Love used the show as an excuse to self-promote:
I'll be on Chelsea Lately Roundtable Monday night.. I'm sure we'll be talking about The Grammys!
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) January 26, 2014
Lady Antebellum expressed support for a particular nominee:
Rooting for our tour mate and pal @kaceymusgraves tonight at the #Grammys! pic.twitter.com/PegEKzAe0Z
— Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum) January 26, 2014
Anna Kendrick had a laugh about her arrival experience:
LAPD checking cars at the Grammys just peered in the window and said "I hope you win." Me too sir, me too. #FingerCrossed
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) January 27, 2014