10,000 volunteers sought to help out at Super Bowl LI
As Houston prepares to host the Super Bowl next year, the Super Bowl host committee is seeking volunteers to pitch in for the big game.
The committee seeks up to 10,000 volunteers and has begun its online application process.
“Volunteers will play a critical role in the success of Super Bowl LI, here in Houston, in 2017,” host committee president and CEO Sallie Sargent said. “The positive experience our visitors will have will be in large part due to the interaction they have with our volunteers.”
The ideal candidate will have a passion for football, the city of Houston and Southern hospitality, according to the host committee.
During a 10-day period leading up to the Super Bowl, volunteers will be required to work at least three shifts consisting of six to eight hours for staff volunteers and eight to 10 hours for volunteer supervisors.
After filling out their applications, volunteers will have an in-person interview, mandatory training sessions, and a background check.
The primary need for volunteers will be from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5 next year.
To sign up, go to housuperbowl.com/volunteer or email volunteer@ housuperbowl.com.
Goodell earned $34 million in ’14
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell earned just over $34 million for 2014, according to the league’s tax filing released.
That total is actually down a bit from 2013 ($35 million) and 2012, when Goodell collected $44.2 million, including $9 million in bonuses and deferred pension.
By comparison, PGA commissioner Tim Finchem made $11.2 million in 2014, with a one-time payoff on an incentive plan worth $3.7 million. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman’s most recent public earnings were $9.6 million. NBA commissioner Adam Silver makes about $10 million.
Odds and ends
New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, 29, said he is going to retire after eight seasons. … The Denver Broncos hired Klint Kubiak as an offensive assistant who will work with the team’s quarterbacks. The eldest son of coach Gary Kubiak replaces Brian Callahan, who joined the Detroit Lions as their quarterbacks coach. …
The Chicago Bears released offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod after he made four starts in 12 games last season. Bushrod, 31, signed a fiveyear deal with Chicago in 2013. … The Detroit Lions released running back Joique Bell less than a year after he signed a two-year deal. … Lions cornerback Rashean Mathis has retired after 13 years in which he was an All-Pro in 2006 for Jacksonville and had 32 career interceptions.