Behold the spectacle that is Super Bowl media day. Thousands of fans and reporters converged on Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Tuesday for the annual upbeat, off-path Q&A with members of the New York Giants and New England Patriots.

For the first time this year, the NFL allowed fans to partake in the festivities – from the stands – for $25 a pop. The always-popular event sold out within days of going on sale and it was reported tickets on the secondary market were selling for $350.

It wouldn’t be media day without a sexy female pseudo-reporter tossing up soft balls in exchange for exposure. Last year was Inez Sainz; this year it is former Miss Universe contestant Marisol Gonzalez, a sports reporter for Televisa Deportes — a sure-fire favourite among players (including New England’s Gary Guyton) and photographers.

Few players in the world of sports draw a crowd like Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

No. 1 team; No. 1 quarterback; No. 1 Manning; No. 1 fan of Marisol Gonzalez? What message is sly-smiling Eli trying to convey with that foam finger?

Speaking of No. 1s, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better hair style in Sunday’s game than Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood’s high-top fade.

Kickers were the big storyline in the NFC and AFC conference games, with Giants – and former Ottawa Renegades — kicker Lawrence Tynes playing the hero after nailing a 31-yarder in overtime against San Francisco to lift New York into the Super Bowl. Good to see he’s already in the zone.

Seldom used Patriots receiver Chad Ochocinco engages in what is surely a deep and meaningful conversation with attention-seeking Nickelodeon reporter/superhero Pick Boy.

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz practices his trademark salsa dance touchdown celebration ahead of Sunday’s game.

New York Giants’ Adrian Tracy (left) and Chad Jones react to … something (or someone) with jaw-dropping bewilderment.