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Neil Diamond, as smooth as ever, at Super Bowl XXI. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

5 Great Super Bowl National Anthems

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National anthem performers are like referees. If they do their job correctly, we’ll completely forget about their performance in a matter of hours. But if they mess up, we’ll discuss and replay their error for years. With that in mind I’ve compiled 5 great Super Bowl performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” that we should remember.

Neil Diamond, as smooth as ever, at Super Bowl XXI. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

5 Great Super Bowl National Anthems

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National anthem performers are like referees. If they do their job correctly, we’ll completely forget about their performance in a matter of hours. But if they mess up, we’ll discuss and replay their error for years. With that in mind I’ve compiled 5 great Super Bowl performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” that we should remember.

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Super Bowl Quarterbacks Special: Every Super Bowl QB Matchup Ranked 1-46

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This year’s Super Bowl quarterbacks are Tom Brady and Eli Manning, and with their four combined rings, it is a great one. In fact, it’s perhaps one of the most highly anticipated QB matchups in Super Bowl history. But where does it rank all time? Chris Callaway has an answer. (Hint: it’s top 10.)

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Bottoms Line College Basketball Stock Watch: February 2nd

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After issuing a personal stock down of his own, Andy Bottoms takes a look at some college basketball teams going in opposite directions with just over five weeks until Selection Sunday.

Neil Diamond, as smooth as ever, at Super Bowl XXI. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

5 Great Super Bowl National Anthems

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National anthem performers are like referees. If they do their job correctly, we’ll completely forget about their performance in a matter of hours. But if they mess up, we’ll discuss and replay their error for years. With that in mind I’ve compiled 5 great Super Bowl performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” that we should remember.

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NBA’s 66 Game Schedule Working; Why Not Start Future 82-Game Schedules on Christmas Day?

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With the NBA schedule in full tilt since Christmas, the season has never seemed this action-packed. The reason is because the games are coming closer together and being delivered faster to consumers.

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Bottoms Line College Basketball Stock Watch: February 2nd

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After issuing a personal stock down of his own, Andy Bottoms takes a look at some college basketball teams going in opposite directions with just over five weeks until Selection Sunday.

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Buffalo Bills ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Selection

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The Buffalo Bills are a proud franchise that, despite recent struggles, have had plenty of good moments, mainly the earlier days of the AFL and the Marv Levy era of the late-1980’s/early 1990’s. Kurt continues his Ultimate Franchise Player series by naming Mr. Bill.

Neil Diamond, as smooth as ever, at Super Bowl XXI. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

5 Great Super Bowl National Anthems

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National anthem performers are like referees. If they do their job correctly, we’ll completely forget about their performance in a matter of hours. But if they mess up, we’ll discuss and replay their error for years. With that in mind I’ve compiled 5 great Super Bowl performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” that we should remember.

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Josh Hamilton Reportedly Suffers Relapse; A Few Thoughts…

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You have probably heard by now that Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was spotted at a Dallas bar on Monday night reportedly drinking alcohol. Jerod thought about it a lot last night and this morning, so here are a few scattered thoughts on the biggest non-Super Bowl story of the day.

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NBA’s 66 Game Schedule Working; Why Not Start Future 82-Game Schedules on Christmas Day?

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With the NBA schedule in full tilt since Christmas, the season has never seemed this action-packed. The reason is because the games are coming closer together and being delivered faster to consumers.

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Rob Gronkowski Injury Update and Super Bowl Status: Practices on Limited Basis, But Ankle Sprain ‘Sufficiently Bad’

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The latest updates on Rob Gronkowksi’s ankle injury are a mixed bag, but on the whole the updates do seem to be progressing well for the Patriots.

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The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast: The Road Ends and Tourney Talk Begins

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In episode #20 of The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast, host Andy Bottoms is once again joined by Rob Dauster of Ballin’ Is a Habit to discuss all the latest news and events in college basketball.

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Kelly Clarkson Super Bowl 46 National Anthem Preview: Prop Bet Odds, Time Prediction, and Past Anthem Videos

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Jerod previews Kelly Clarkson’s upcoming rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner on Sunday before Super Bowl 46. In addition to videos of Clarkson’s past National Anthem performances at sporting events, Jerod provides the current prob bet odds for Clarkson’s Anthem and attempts to project her time.

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Midwest…Romance Fans?

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If I asked you to start listing out romantic cities, how long would it take you to get to the Midwest? And would you ever get to La Crosse, Wisconsin? If not, you’d be quite misguided according to RedBox.

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BracketBusters: Does It Hurt More Participating Teams Than It Helps?

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In case you’ve been too caught up in the Super Bowl hype machine this week, the BracketBusters matchups for this season were announced on Monday. Andy Bottoms explores whether the event does more harm than good for its participants.

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Neil Diamond, as smooth as ever, at Super Bowl XXI. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

5 Great Super Bowl National Anthems

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National anthem performers are like referees. If they do their job correctly, we’ll completely forget about their performance in a matter of hours. But if they mess up, we’ll discuss and replay their error for years. With that in mind I’ve compiled 5 great Super Bowl performances of “The Star Spangled Banner” that we should remember.

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The Media May Ignore NHL Now But That Will Change

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Tyler Juranovich is convinced that the mainstream media will be forced to pay attention to the NHL as it builds on an impressive 2010 -11 season and has had an exciting first half of the 2011-12 season.

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Baltimore Ravens ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Selection

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In the latest installment of his ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Series, Kurt Allen analyzes the relatively brief but prolific history of the Baltimore Ravens and chooses between a number of current stars in selecting the Ravens’ ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’.

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‘Super Bowl’ – Why Do We Call It That? Why Roman Numerals?

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The Super Bowl is one of America’s most prominent and valuable brands, and it owes its name to a children’s toy manufactured by Wham-O, the company responsible for popularizing the Hula Hoop and Frisbee.

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What Is A Sport, Anyway?

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Several months ago Josh Tinley asked, “What Is ‘Midwest,’ Anyway?” In the interest of continuing that analysis of the name of this website, he now wonders aloud, “What is a sport, anyway?” After talking through a few examples of controversial “is it a sport?” debates, you are asked for your opinion in our poll.

Dwyane Wade stayed true to his word and went to Disney World with Udonis Haslem after the 2006 NBA Finals. (Photo from Disney Sports News)

A Brief, Comprehensive History of “I’m Going to Disney World!”

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Over the past quarter century, four dozen athletes, teams, and other champions have announced their intention to celebrate their victory at a Disney park. Half have been Super Bowl champions. Josh Tinley provides a comprehensive history of this annual tradition, as well as the complete list of every athlete who has ever uttered these iconic words.

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Atlanta Falcons ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Selection

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The 2008-11 mini-era under Mike Smith marks the first time Atlanta has done as much as record consecutive winning seasons, so there isn’t a long lineage of great players in Falcon franchise history. Kurt highlights the best of the best and then makes his selection for the Falcon’s Ultimate Franchise Player.

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Arizona Cardinals ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Selection

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The roots of the Arizona Cardinals go back further than any National Football League franchise, being founded by Chicago’s Morgan Athletic Club in 1898. Kurt could not have picked a tougher place to start as he selects the Ultimate Franchise Player from each NFL franchise.

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Trinity’s 252 Consecutive Squash Victories and 7 Other Insane, Underrated Sports Winning Streaks

January 20, 2012 By Josh Tinley 4501654 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.midwestsportsfans.com%2F2012%2F01%2Ftrinitys-252-consecutive-squash-victories-and-7-other-insane-sports-winning-streaks%2FTrinity%27s+252+Consecutive+Squash+Victories+and+7+Other+Insane%2C+Underrated+Sports+Winning+Streaks2012-01-20+15%3A32%3A49Josh+Tinleyhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.midwestsportsfans.com%2F%3Fp%3D45016

Trinity’s 252 straight victories, recently snapped by a loss to Yale, is the longest winning streak in intercollegiate sports history. Josh Tinley celebrates Trinity and seven other insane, underrated feats of sport streakness.

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Jay Cutler Dominates: Listen up, Packers Fans. It’s not going to be all right. Jay Cutler won’t allow it.

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Earlier in the week, fellow MSF writers and diehard Green Bay Packer fans, Amanda Lawson and Chris Calloway wrote an article to abate any sad feelings Packer fans might have had over their embarrassing loss to the New York Giants last weekend. All of their statements were signs of repressed acceptance that your favorite team sucks…and Jay Cutler dominates.

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The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast: The Road Ends and Tourney Talk Begins

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In episode #20 of The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast, host Andy Bottoms is once again joined by Rob Dauster of Ballin’ Is a Habit to discuss all the latest news and events in college basketball.

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‘Super Bowl Mania’ Edition Of The NFC North Report

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This week is a build-up to one of the greatest holidays in American history (don’t even try to tell me it’s not a legitimate holiday). Join your favorite crew — Drew, Tyler, Chris, and myself — for discussion, predictions, and the latest insight on Ron Gronkowski’s ankle injury.

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The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast: Around The Nation with Raphielle Johnson

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In episode #19 of The Bottoms Line College Hoops Talk Podcast, host Andy Bottoms is joined by Raphielle Johnson of CollegeHoopsNet to discuss all the latest news and events in college basketball. This week’s episode features a thorough look at the world of college basketball with hot topics from all BCS conferences discussed as well as some notable mid-majors as well.

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Call To The Bullpen: Rangers Get Yu Darvish…Prince Fielder Next?

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On this episode of Call to the Bullpen, Corey and Pat talk about the most important happenings in baseball over the last week, including the Rangers signing Yu Darvish and the chances that they will also get Prince Fielder as well.

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The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast: The Road Trip Continues

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In episode #18 of The Bottoms Line College Basketball Podcast, host Andy Bottoms is once again joined by Rob Dauster and Troy Machir of Ballin’ Is a Habit to discuss all the latest news and events in college basketball.

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Craig Sager is a colorfully iconic and ubiquitous presence during the NBA Playoffs. Devon counts down 11 of the greatest moments in Sager’s wildly expressive history of technicolor sideline suits.

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Does Guy Code Dictate Letting Mike Sims-Walker Off the Hook?

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Now that we know why Mike Sims-Walker was a late scratch for Week 5, does guy code dictate that we must forgive and forget? Or is anger for MS-W warranted because he forgot about “bros before…”

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Vote: NFL Playoff Predictions (featuring the most entertaining candid pictures of all 32 NFL head coaches)

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In this post we entertain you with funny candid pictures of all 32 NFL head coaches while also allowing you to have input on our NFL playoff predictions for 2010.

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Quick post for a quick laugh. LOL. The video of Manu Ginobili swatting the bat that was a nuisance during the Spurs’ game on Halloween night.

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