During Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013, a significant blackout affected the broadcast, interrupting the game for 34 minutes. Steve Tasker, on the sidelines, reported the power failure, causing suspicions among Ravens players, particularly Ray Lewis, about foul play, given the Ravens’ dominant lead at that moment. However, the blackout was caused by an electric relay device set to incorrectly low amperage levels. Entergy interjected assurances that improvements would prevent future issues when the Super Bowl returned to New Orleans, where the stadium continuously functioned successfully in the years following the incident.
"Half the power in New Orleans stadium, the Superdome here, is out," Tasker announced to the world, confirming the unexpected blackout during the game.
Linebacker Ray Lewis, noticing the sudden blackout while Baltimore was leading, questioned, 'You cannot tell me someone wasn't sitting there... Man, we better do something.'
Entergy, the local electric company, has assured that tragedies won't repeat, stating, 'the company no longer uses the equipment responsible for the blackout.'
The 2013 blackout lasted 34 minutes, occurring right after a crucial touchdown, raising suspicions among players about possible foul play during the game.
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