The 2011 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2010 season. It took place at 7:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. local time) on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC won 55–41, despite leading 42–0.
Return to Hawaii In 2010, the NFL's contract with Hawaii's Aloha Stadium expired, and commissioner (Roger Goodell) reviewed several options of locations for the Pro Bowl. Eventually, it was decided that the 2010 Pro Bowl would be played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida where Super Bowl XLIV would be held. Goodell also decided the Pro Bowl would be played before Super Bowl XLIV after "looking at alternatives to strengthen the Pro Bowl."
Soon after Goodell made the decision to play the 2010 Pro Bowl in Miami, it was immediately criticized by coaches and players such as Eli Manning, who said, "if the tradition continues, eventually the game will be held in cities that are not desirable vacation destinations."
As a result of backlash from players and critics about the decision to move the 2010 Pro Bowl to Miami, and the state of Hawaii offering a US$4,000,000 subsidy to the league, the NFL moved the game back to Hawaii for 2011, but the game remained before the Super Bowl for the second straight season. Therefore, players on the teams participating in Super Bowl XLV, the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, did not play in the Pro Bowl the Sunday prior.
Scoring summary Scoring Play Score 1st Quarter NFC – Ovie Mughelli 1 yd. run (David Akers kick) NFC 7–0 NFC – Adrian Peterson 14 yd. run (David Akers kick) NFC 14–0 2nd Quarter NFC – Tony Gonzalez 4 yd. pass from Matt Ryan (David Akers kick) NFC 21–0 NFC – DeAngelo Hall 34 yd. fumble return (David Akers kick) NFC 28–0 NFC – Larry Fitzgerald 25 yd. pass from Matt Ryan (David Akers kick) NFC 35–0 NFC – Steven Jackson 21 yd. run (David Akers kick) NFC 42–0 AFC – Jamaal Charles 8 yd. run (Billy Cundiff kick) NFC 42–7 3rd Quarter AFC – Reggie Wayne 16 yd. pass from Philip Rivers (Billy Cundiff kick) NFC 42–14 AFC – Montell Owens 8 yd. fumble return NFC 42–21 NFC – David Akers 41 yd. Field Goal NFC 45–21 AFC – Marcedes Lewis 28 yd. pass from Philip Rivers (Billy Cundiff kick) NFC 45–28 4th Quarter NFC – David Akers 38 yd. Field Goal NFC 48–28 NFC – Jon Beason 49 yd. interception return (David Akers kick) NFC 55–28 AFC – Montell Owens 7 yd. pass from Matt Cassel (Billy Cundiff kick) NFC 55–35 AFC – Alex Mack 67 yd. pass play from Matt Cassel [21 yd. pass to Dwayne Bowe, lateral to Montell Owens (69 yds), lateral to Alex Mack (40yds)] (2-point conversion pass failed) NFC 55–41 NFl.com game centre
AFC roster
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Tom Brady, New England Philip Rivers, San Diego Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts Matt Cassel, Kansas CityRunning back Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Arian Foster, Houston Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chris Johnson, TennesseeFullback Vonta Leach, HoustonWide receiver Andre Johnson, Houston Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Brandon Lloyd, Denver Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Wes Welker, New EnglandTight end Antonio Gates, San Diego Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville Zach Miller, OaklandOffensive tackle Jake Long, Miami Joe Thomas, Cleveland D'Brickashaw Ferguson, N.Y. Jets Matt Light, New EnglandOffensive guard Kris Dielman, San Diego Logan Mankins, New England Brian Waters, Kansas CityCenter Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Alex Mack, Cleveland
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Robert Mathis, Indianapolis Jason Babin, Tennessee Brett Keisel, Pittsburgh Randy Starks, MiamiDefensive tackle Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Vince Wilfork, New England Richard Seymour, Oakland Kyle Williams, BuffaloOutside linebacker James Harrison, Pittsburgh Cameron Wake, Miami Terrell Suggs, Baltimore Tamba Hali, Kansas City Shaun Phillips, San DiegoInside linebacker Ray Lewis, Baltimore Jerod Mayo, New EnglandCornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets Devin McCourty, New England Champ Bailey, DenverFree safety Ed Reed, Baltimore Brandon Meriweather, New EnglandStrong safety Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Michael Griffin, Tennessee Eric Berry, Kansas City
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Punter Shane Lechler, OaklandPlacekicker Billy Cundiff, BaltimoreKick returner Marc Mariani, TennesseeSpecial teamer Montell Owens, JacksonvilleLong snapper John Denney, Miami
NFC roster
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Michael Vick, Philadelphia Matt Ryan, Atlanta Drew Brees, New Orleans Running back Michael Turner, Atlanta Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Steven Jackson, St. LouisFullback Ovie Mughelli, AtlantaWide receiver Roddy White, Atlanta Calvin Johnson, Detroit DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Greg Jennings, Green Bay Donald Driver, Green Bay Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Miles Austin, DallasTight end Jason Witten, Dallas Tony Gonzalez, AtlantaOffensive tackle Jason Peters, Philadelphia Jordan Gross, Carolina Chad Clifton, Green Bay Tyson Clabo, Atlanta Donald Penn, Tampa BayOffensive guard Jahri Evans, New Orleans Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants Carl Nicks, New OrleansCenter Andre Gurode, Dallas Shaun O'Hara, N.Y. Giants Ryan Kalil, Carolina
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end Julius Peppers, Chicago John Abraham, Atlanta Justin Tuck, N.Y. GiantsDefensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Jay Ratliff, Dallas Justin Smith, San Francisco Kevin Williams, Minnesota Darnell Dockett, ArizonaOutside linebacker Clay Matthews, Green Bay DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Lance Briggs, Chicago Brian Orakpo, Washington Jon Beason, CarolinaInside linebacker Patrick Willis, San Francisco Brian Urlacher, Chicago Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans London Fletcher, Washington E. J. Henderson, MinnesotaCornerback Asante Samuel, Philadelphia Charles Woodson, Green Bay DeAngelo Hall, Washington Tramon Williams, Green Bay Antoine Winfield, Minnesota Brent Grimes, AtlantaFree safety Nick Collins, Green Bay Antrel Rolle, N.Y. Giants Roman Harper, New OrleansStrong safety Adrian Wilson, Arizona
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Punter Mat McBriar, DallasPlacekicker David Akers, PhiladelphiaKick returner Devin Hester, ChicagoSpecial teamer Eric Weems, AtlantaLong snapper Zak DeOssie, N.Y. Giants
Notes: bold denotes player who participated in game Replacement selection due to injury or vacancy Injured player; selected but did not play Replacement starter; selected as reserve "Need player"; named by coach Selected but did not play because his team advanced to Super Bowl XLV Griffin was selected as free safety Vilma originally backed out of the game and was replaced by Henderson who played instead of him, but Vilma later decided to play and Henderson was inactive
Number of selections per team AFC team Selections NFC team Selections New England Patriots 8 Atlanta Falcons 9 Kansas City Chiefs 6 Green Bay Packers 7 Baltimore Ravens 5 Dallas Cowboys 6 Indianapolis Colts 5 New Orleans Saints 5 Miami Dolphins 4 New York Giants 5 Oakland Raiders 4 Philadelphia Eagles 5 Pittsburgh Steelers 5 Chicago Bears 4 San Diego Chargers 4 Minnesota Vikings 4 Tennessee Titans 4 Arizona Cardinals 3 Houston Texans 3 Carolina Panthers 3 Jacksonville Jaguars 3 Washington Redskins 3 New York Jets 3 Detroit Lions 2 Cleveland Browns 2 San Francisco 49ers 2 Denver Broncos 2 St. Louis Rams 1 Buffalo Bills 1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 Cincinnati Bengals 0 Seattle Seahawks 0
References
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/129273523.html
External links Official Pro Bowl website at NFL.com