It doesn’t take long to remember exactly why you arrived in Tampa this week. The minute I stepped off the plane last night, the Super Bowl welcome committee greeted me warmly, with brochures in hand. Super Bowl XLIII decals are on every elevator and hallway I’ve seen in the city. Bud Bowl and NFLPA ads are on the rest.

Spotting NFL Network's Rod Woodson at baggage claim seemed to be a good omen for the week. He looked conflicted wearing a Steelers shirt and a Falcons cap pulled low over his eyes, but couldn’t be nicer to the guy who asked for him to sign a “Football for Dummies” book.

Unfortunately, my bag never did arrive. It’s supposed to come this morning, which robs the rest of Tampa from seeing me in the same navy hoodie all week.

The media center is located right next to my hotel, so I'll be over there shortly to get the lay of the land. Be back in a few minutes first with some links from the morning.