Its hard to see beyond the Doritos and the big-screen TVs on Super Bowl weekend, but if youre looking for alternative things to do in Metro Detroit, check out Sinbad (with special guest) Ginuwine at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, Cirque du Soleil Quidam at Joe Louis Arena, and/or Flashclash at the Magic Bag in Ferndale...read more about these and other concerts coming to Metro Detroit in the next few months.

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. As a Michigander, youll have your own reasons for choosing one east-coast team over the other, but keep your eye on Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots as a Michigan connection.

The former University of Michigan alum had a slow start for the Wolverines, but eventually managed to make a name for himself. According to an article in The Detroit News, Brady arrived at Michigan from California in 1995, but didnt start as quarterback until 1998 -- the year after the Wolverines brought home a national championship. As the article notes, Bradys struggle to find and retain a place for himself at Michigan helped hone his confidence and attention to detail:

Love it or lump it, Valentines Day means showing you care. Unlike that romantic-wannabe holiday in October (Sweetest Day), there is no coming back from forgetting the significance of February 14th. So what route are you going to take? Candy? Flowers? Season Tickets?

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