They turned Main Street into Broad Street look-alike
By Mitchell Smedley
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX with a final score of 40–22. This 18-point difference did not tell the whole story though, with the Eagles at one point leading 34–0 late in the third quarter. Though the epicenter of the celebrations for the win took place on the streets of Philadelphia, Kutztown also rejoiced in its own streets.
Pictures and videos circulating on social media showed packed streets in Kutztown immediately following the Super Bowl’s end. The Kutztown community and KU students started Eagles chants, tossed snow, and a few could even be seen running shirtless through the frigid air. After the crowd began getting a little rowdier, the Kutztown Police arrived to ensure safety prevailed. This caused many of the fans to disperse, but some groups continued the celebration for several more hours. More than two hours after the final whistle, several “Go Birds!” calls still echoed across Main Street.
The gathering on Main Street followed pregame discussions on social media where KU students encouraged each other to show out for the Birds. Most users predicted the Eagles would take down Kansas City in the rematch of Super Bowl LVII.
Several Instagram users responded to The Keystone with their score predictions, all anticipating an Eagles victory. The most common word they used to describe their feelings ahead of the big game was “excited.” One user responded saying he was bored of the impending matchup, which also turned out to be accurate, with the second half becoming no more than a formality.
The victory gave Philadelphia its second Super Bowl title and made the Eagles the only team to date to beat Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. It also provided yet another opportunity for Eagles fans to flock to Broad Street in Philadelphia for a Super Bowl parade. Several KU professors allowed for excused absences if students attended Friday’s parade, giving students the chance to celebrate their world champion Eagles.