The Super Bowl isn’t just about teams on the field.
The network’s graphics department is also a big game for companies seeking to promote their ads. This year, Fox continues its tradition of debuting a new look for the NFL at the Super Bowl.
The scoreboard, or commonly mentioned score bugs, was a time when broadcasters revealed the new look of the game and gave it a bigger feel.
After making the cartoon-inspired scorebug headline at the Super Bowl two years ago, the network is now taking a more minimalist, old school approach.
Change can be difficult, especially if it appears that there was nothing wrong with other graphics that are just two years old.
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It’s a little uncomfortable at first glance. Too big boxes with bold fonts. Because it’s a minimal intention, the score bugs are very face-to-face and distracting from the on-screen games.
Adding a background would probably help, but the distracting nature is highly desirable in this big game as well.
Needless to say, fans didn’t like the updates.
For reference, see all NFL score bugs on FOX history.
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