The hottest NFL Jersey of the season came out of left-field as the 49ers Colin Kaepernick Jersey has become the must-have NFL clothing item of the year. Leading up to the 2013 Super Bowl, Colin Kaepernick’s Jersey has found it tough to stay on shelves and stocked for retailers, as customers want a piece of NFL’s current celebrity. It’s not just jerseys, though, as Colin Kaepernick T-Shirts are also in high-demand. In fact, the 49ers new starting QB even has his own meme. “Kaepernicking,” as it’s become known, is when the quarterback pretends to plant a kiss on his right bicep after scoring a touchdown.

A Brief Kaepernick History

When San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Alex Smith went out with a concussion against the Chicago Bears last year, Colin Kaepernick took over – and he hasn’t been a back-up since. Many have been surprised by the sudden success of Kaepernick, but if you look at his college stats, it really shouldn’t surprise anyone at all:

Kaepernick was the first player in NCAA history to record back-to-back 2,000/1,000 yard seasons.

He’s also the only Division 1 FBS quarterback to have passed for more than 2,000 yards and rushed for more than 1,000 yards in a single season three times in a career (consecutively).

Also, Colin Kapernick is the only quarterback in the history of Division I FBS college football to have passed for more than 10,000 yards and rushed for more than 4,000 yards.

Even with amazing records like those, Kaepernick was still the sixth quarterback selected in the 2011 NFL Draft; taken after quarterbacks Jake Locker and Blaine Gabbert.
For Kaepernick, the records didn’t stop after college:

In his first career postseason start, his 181 rushing yards set an NFL single-game record, breaking Michael Vick’s 2002 regular season game of 173.

Kaepernick also broke the 49ers postseason rushing record, regardless of position.

Keep in mind; these two milestones occurred in just his first nine starts. So, what does the future hold for Colin Kaepernick and the rest of the San Francisco 49ers? A 2013 Super Bowl win? It’s anyone’s guess. But, for right now, there’s no player hotter and no jersey being sold faster than the Colin Kaepernick Jersey.

The San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens are going head-to-head in a merchandise sales showdown at Fanatics.com leading up to Super Bowl XLVII. Whether the 49ers or Ravens take home the ultimate trophy, Super Bowl Championship apparel and merchandise will be available just seconds after the clock hits zero at Fanatics.com, one of the top e-retailers of officially licensed sports merchandise. While the 49ers and Ravens were winning on the field, fans jumped online to gear up their wardrobe, homes, cars and even pets this season.

From September to December, the San Francisco 49ers ranked 4^th in NFL merchandise sales behind the Steelers, Cowboys and Packers, while the Baltimore Ravens ranked 10^th. However, fans started showing even more enthusiasm during the New Year amid NFL Playoff action and following the two teams securing a trip to New Orleans and Super Bowl XLVII. During January, the 49ers are the top-selling NFL team on Fanatics.com while the Ravens fall close behind at number two.

The star players on each team, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis and 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, are also bumping helmets off the field in merchandise sales on Fanatics.com. Since announcing his retirement on January 2, 2013, Lewis’ #52 Ravens jersey is the top-selling jersey on Fanatics.com during the month of January, up a resounding 2000% compared to last January.

While Lewis will be missed by Ravens fans, Niners nation found a gem in Kaepernick, who revealed his skill after replacing an injured Alex Smith mid-season and played a significant role in advancing the team to the Super Bowl. Not only did Kaepernick set a record for most rushing yards by any QB in an NFL game, his fan base also increased dramatically which reflected in merchandise and jersey sales. Kaepernick’s jersey has been the top-selling NFL jersey on Fanatics.com for the last two weeks.

Fans can continue to show their excitement for the 49ers and Ravens by choosing from thousands of NFL products, including Super Bowl jerseys, player name and number tees, Super Bowl hats, collectibles and much more. Enjoy free shipping on any order over $75, as well as fast 3-day delivery, 365-day returns and an Unconditional Satisfaction Guarantee. Click here for Super Bowl gear today and check Fanatics.com immediately following the game for Super Bowl XLVII Championship merchandise.

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There’s nothing more exciting than watching your team win a championship title! You may be anxiously awaiting a possible Super Bowl victory, gloating about being a Tiger, celebrating the World Series champs, or eagerly hoping the Blackhawks win a back-to-back Stanley Cup. Whatever sporting league you love, colors you bleed, or gameday chants you cheer, the one thing all fans have in common is the desire to “make it rain” and take home the ultimate trophy. Check out the following Top 5 Championship gear, apparel and fan favorites!

#1 Championship Tees

#2 Champ Hats

#3 Jackets and Hoodies

#4 Flags and Pennants

#5 Champion Collectibles

Over the past decade or two, the Super Bowl has become somewhat of an American holiday. It’s the most watched television event in the world and people love to throw parties for the big game. I’m talking all-day events with food, traditions, games and friends – just like a holiday. Today I asked our Facebook Fans whether or not they would be in favorite of moving the Super Bowl to Saturday instead of Sunday.

Holding the Super Bowl on Sunday night is part of the traditions that we all love. But for people living on the east coast (and those of you in Europe) it can be tough to party all day, watch the Super Bowl at night and then make it to work the next morning on time. That’s what prompted my question on Facebook. I wanted to know how people felt about moving the game to Saturday. Would you sacrifice the football traditions for a more convenient weekend and an extra day of rest?

As of writing this, we’ve had 18 replies: 13 yes, 4 no, and 1 don’t care. Let’s take a look at some of the comments:

“Its super bowl Sunday… its tradition… but since most “football fans” don’t even watch the game and talk more about commercials then why not sell out a little bit more… Ruined the draft, Pro Bowl is now a bigger joke (didn’t know that was possible), now top it off with the super bowl…”

“YES! Monday’s suck…..Superbowl Saturday works for me. ”

“Yes!!! In Europe Super Bowl ends at 5:00 a.m. (Monday!!!), so of course YES!!!”

“For, unless we can declare it a national holiday and have the following Monday off.”

“Yes – then you wouldn’t have to worry about getting up for work the next morning, and since it’s after the college games end, it won’t interfere.”

“No way! Superbowl SUNDAY!!”

What’s your opinion? Post a comment below and let me know.

What a great weekend of Conference Championship football – the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints proved that they are the best teams in each conference and will battle it out in the Super Bowl in two weeks. We’ll get to see two of the best QBs in the NFL and two tremendous offenses air it out against each other in the warmth of a Miami, Florida night. Fans, Football Fanatics currently has a huge selection of AFC & NFC Champs apparel for sale right now. I’m talking shirts, hats, sweatshirts, and more. Shop today and get 3-Day shipping for only $4.99.

Which game from yesterday did you enjoy the most? The AFC game started out great – we saw the Jets get out to an early lead, I’m sure it scared some Colts fans. But Peyton Manning did what he always does – come back and win games. The Colts narrowed the gap heading into halftime and then shut the Jets offense down completely in the second half, giving them a 30-17 victory.

The NFC was a nail biter down to the end. Brett Favre and the Vikings were marching down the field late in the fourth quarter to try and go up by a score, but Favre had his second interception of the day. Regulation ended with a 28-28 tie and we went into overtime. The Saints won the toss and received the ball first. It only took them a few minutes to get into field goal range and seal the victory. New Orleans is now headed to the Super Bowl for the first time in their history.

Here is a small sample of what we have for each team.

Indianapolis Colts

New Orleans Saints

This is the final week of the NFL preseason. The regular season kicks off in Pittsburgh when the Tennessee Titans travel to Heinz Field to face off against the Steelers. NFL analysts and “experts” have been rolling out their Super Bowl predictions over the past week or so. Generally you’ll hear the same few teams be mentioned. Few “experts” take a chance and name a sleeper team.

The Arizona Cardinals were not considered a Super Bowl contender prior to the 2008 season, but they got hot at the right time and charged through to the big game. The same can be said for the New York Giants in 2007. Tom Coughlin almost lost his job before the season started – then he beat the undefeated New England Patriots to capture his first Super Bowl.

This afternoon I asked our Twitter followers who they think will be in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, FL. Here’s what they said:

@Mountaineer – my superbowl predictions: Eagles vs. Ravens .. Eagles win 24 – 17

@mkw70 – Steelers will win their 7th ring this year!!!!!

@snookfisherman – Dolphins vs 49er’s

@helix1999 – Packers vs. Steelers

@LydiaBarling – Jacksonville will win the Super Bowl this season!!! #jaguars

@snookfisherman took the biggest risk with his prediction, picking two teams under the radar. I tend to agree with @helix1999 that we’ll probably see Green Bay and Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl, however, for the fun of it I predict that the Houston Texans shock the world and win the AFC.

Post a comment below or follow us on Twitter to join in the fun.

The Super Bowl is one of the few major events that travels to a new location ever year. Rarely does the host city actually have their own team playing in the game, giving it a neutral site feeling. There are several cities in the Super Bowl rotation, but other cities are awarded the big game if they build a new stadium, like Detroit and Indianapolis.

So today, I tried to “Stump Zeke” with Super Bowl trivia. I ask him “What city hosted three of the first five Super Bowls?” You will have to watch the video to find out the answer.