Not only was it an exciting ( and sometimes frustrating) contest that went down to literally the last second, it also was a great reminder about how much TV viewers miss of the live game environment.
Three key benefits that stood out:
1. No commercial breaks: Yes, they are not fun in general (we do not need to see that State Farm agent ad for the 1,000th time); however, not leaving the “game environment” made the tough plays seem not as heart-wrenching (read: better for one’s overall stress level). It also helped instill a sense of feeling more in-the-moment and being part of the action for a consistent three hours.