Big Game Bound: Former NFL coach Chuck Pagano, 2005 MVP Shaun Alexander, ‘Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro

LAS VEGAS — A longtime NFL coach, the 2005 NFL MVP and the man behind “Cake Boss” headline Saturday’s “Big Game Bound.”

WXIN’s Chris Hagan will cover the game from all angles live from Radio Row at Mandalay Bay as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers battle for the Lombardi Trophy.

Chuck Pagano’s NFL coaching career included six years as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts as well as stints as defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears. He lends his coaching insight into this year’s game.

Shaun Alexander carried the Seahawks to a Super Bowl appearance, with his hard-nosed running style earning him recognition as NFL MVP in 2005. He brings a wealth of knowledge about running backs and playing for a championship.

Buddy Valastro turned his family-owned bake shop into a national juggernaut. The “Cake Boss” and “Cake Dynasty” star joins the program to talk about football and Vegas.

Plus: Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison and former wide receiver Mike Pritchard, a Las Vegas native who went on to play for nine seasons in the NFL.

The Super Bowl is set for Sunday, Feb. 11, at Allegiant Stadium. Here’s a look at “Big Game Bound” for the week:

• Monday on BGB: Former MVP Rich Gannon on QB matchup; stylin’ and profilin’ with WWE legend Ric Flair

• Tuesday on BGB: Chiefs-49ers matchup, pop art and a talking turtle

• Wednesday on BGB: Big-time pregame events, even bigger hats

• Thursday on BGB: NFL legend Emmitt Smith, Pro Bowl QB Michael Vick

• Friday on Big Game Bound: NFL greats Luke Kuechly and Donovan McNabb; Super Bowl-winning coach Brian Billick

• Super Bowl Sunday: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET

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