Arizona Governor Jan Brewer today accepted a friendly wager from Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers and expressed confidence that the Arizona Cardinals are primed to bring home their first NFL championship.
“I was thrilled to receive and accept Governor Rendell’s wager,” stated Brewer. “I can’t wait to watch the Arizona Cardinals shock the world on Sunday. I respect the incredible talent and intense defense of the Steelers, but am confident that our Cards will rise to the challenge and bring home Arizona’s first-ever NFL Championship title and the Lombardi Trophy.”
Under the wager, the state with the losing team must offer up a three-day vacation to a resident of the state with the winning team. The respective companies, organizations and venues, donated, accommodations, meals and tickets to the different venues included in each vacation package.
If the Cardinals win, a designated charity will receive three nights at a luxurious, world-class hotel in Pittsburgh; a trip on the Duquesne Incline to the top of Mount Washington for dinner at one of Pittsburgh’s finest restaurants, Le Mont; two of the best seats available at a regular season Pirates, Steelers or Penguins home game; and admission to a number of the area’s outstanding attractions, such as the Andy Warhol Museum, Heinz History Center and Sports Museum, the Mattress Factory – world-renowned for its installation art – and a performance at one of the Cultural District’s five theaters.
If Pittsburgh wins, a Pennsylvania resident will receive a trip for two to Phoenix that includes three nights at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa, a luxurious and renowned Arizona landmark; two rounds of golf on any of the resort’s three, 18-hole championship golf courses; dinner for two at one of the city’s finest restaurants; and two seats at a regular season home game of one of Arizona’s major league sports teams (the Cardinals, Suns, Diamondbacks or Coyotes).
“I can’t wait for some lucky Cardinal fans to travel to Pittsburgh and enjoy all that the landmark, historic city has to offer,” joked Brewer. “In the unlikely event that we have to cough up our Arizona vacation package, two lucky individuals will be able to bask in the glorious desert sun, enjoy world renowned accommodations and golf at the Wigwam Resort, as well as take in the beauty and grandeur of our great State.”
Governor Brewer will designate a reputable charity to which the winning travel package will be donated.
Travel arrangements are not included.
Arizona and Pittsburgh will take to the field Sunday at 6 pm ET on NBC.