Both are 6 letter coaches in the Super Bowl (first time).

Two weeks ago I cited the fact that when Arizona (Cardinals) ousted the Green Bay Packers, it assured the fact that the NFC starting quarterback would be one, barring injury, with six letters in his last name. The possible “qb’s” were Cam Newton, Carson Palmer and Russell Wilson.

When the Carolina Panthers took out the Seattle Seahawks, it assured the NFC team would have both its starting quarterback and head coach with six letters in his last name. The possible coaches were Ron Rivera and Bruce Arians.

Now with Carolina, coached by Ron Rivera, facing the Denver Broncos, coached by Gary Kubiak, in the 50th Super Bowl, it marks the first time both Super Bowl head coaches will be ones with six letters in their last name.