It depends in which society is being referred to, and what kind of football is being referred to. In America, football is a different sport then what most of the other world refers to it as. Most of the world refers to American soccer as 'Football'. It is very important worldwide, especially in colleges.
It's not actually that important to most of us. It's noteworth, certainly, and it's an excuse to get together with friends and have a party, but I think the dirty little secret is that most Americans probably care more about the commercials (which are often cute, clever, bewildering, or all three) than they do about the game itself, unless their particular favorite team is playing. None of mine are this year, so I don't really care who wins as long as Denver loses.
The answer to your question is a question. Why do most Americans get so excited about the super bowl?
The first NFL Super Bowl was in 1967, so there was no Super Bowl in 1952.
2013 was Super Bowl 47 so XLVII
the super bowl was 3 months ago so...
Super bowl 2012 was 46 so XLVI
i dont think so but the super bowl always has surprises
2004 was super bowl 38 so in roman numerals that is XXXVIII
Maximum attendance including standing room only is 110,000 people. Standard seating is 80,000 so somewhere between and up to 110,000 is your answer. They were out of room so 110,000 may be the closest estimate.
So People Can Get Ready For The Super Bowl
The 2011 Super Bowl has not taken place, so all you can do is wait and see.
The first two "Super Bowl"s weren't titled as such, but named so retroactively. Super Bowl III, which saw the New York Jets defeat the Baltimore Colts was the first titled Super bowl, so the first coach to lose would be Don Shula.
Super Bowl XLIV will be the 8th Super Bowl played in February. The first was Super Bowl XXXVI and every Super Bowl since XXXVIII has been played in February.