Super Bowl, by the numbers

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Consecutive years the national anthem has been belted out by female vocalists (Beyonce follows Mariah Carey and the Dixie Chicks); also, three of the last five Super Bowl champions have failed to make the playoffs the next season (Tampa Bay, New England, Denver).

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Hall of Famers from the Lone Star State who'll take part in the coin toss: Earl Campbell, Ollie Matson, Don Maynard, Y.A. Tittle, Mike Singletary and Gene Upshaw. As always, the coin that will be used will be produced by Highland Mint of Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.

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Super Bowls worked by the officiating crew, which will be headed up by Phoenix attorney Ed Hochuli.

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The most popular number among winning Super Bowl QBs, which bodes well for New England's Tom Brady. Eleven champion QBs have worn that number: Joe Namath, Roger Staubach (twice), Bob Griese (twice), Terry Bradshaw (four times), Ken Stabler and Brady.

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Quarterbacks who've been named Super Bowl MVPs — 12 more than running back, the second-most honored position.

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Career NFL starts for Carolina QB Jake Delhomme. The QB with the fewest starts entering the Super Bowl? Jeff Hostetler of the New York Giants (six).