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A Familiar Ring
Bucs strength coach Johnny Parker is the envy of everyone in the Tampa Bay organization. Why? He has not one, but two Super Bowl rings. Players like Raiders guard Frank Middleton (left) are just hoping to earn their first one Sunday.

PHOTO GALLERY
Been There
Having the most Super Bowl experience can only help. But ESPN's Joe Theismann says handling it correctly is the key.
THEISMANN: THE EXPERIENCE FACTOR


Sports Biz
What do Joe Montana and Ali Landry have in common? Both provided memorable Super Bowl moments, but Landry's came during a commercial. Darren Rovell says advertisers will once again try to make a lasting impression.
ROVELL: CREATIVE MEMORIES


Defensible
Argument

Super Bowl history proves the adage, "Defense wins championships," and favors the Bucs, but will the Raiders prove it wrong?
STATS, INC.: OFFENSE VS. DEFENSE
Hot 'N' Not
Feel a need to one-up your party guests? Want to impart fashionable Super Bowl knowledge like a true sage? Then pay close attention to Dan Shanoff's list of the "ins" and "outs" of sports' biggest party.
SHANOFF: WHAT'S HOT AND NOT


SportsNation He Hate Me
Forget about who you are rooting for. Who are you rooting against? Super Bowl XXXVII features its share of unlikeable characters. Here's your chance to pick the big game's most hated personality.
POLL: WHO DO YOU HATE?


ESPN Classic Road Rage
ESPN Classic will host a Super Bowl Road Show live from San Diego on Saturday from 4-6 p.m. ET. Ron Thulin and Emmitt Smith will co-host the event, which is part of an 18-hour celebration.
GO TO ESPN CLASSIC
 

AllMadden Game Of Our Lives
Ray Guy never had a punt blocked -- until Super Bowl XI. With the ball on the Raiders' 3, the Vikings appeared in control. But there was no need to worry, as ABC's John Madden recalls in his fourth look back at his career-defining moment. The Raiders soon regained momentum and coasted to their first title.
More Madden analysis at AllMadden.com
 

ESPN Radio Tuned In To The Big Game
ESPN Radio is live in San Diego, with "Allnight with Todd Wright" (2-6 a.m. ET), "Mike and Mike" (6-10 a.m. ET), parts of "The Tony Kornheiser Show" (10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET), "The Dan Patrick Show" (1-4 p.m. ET) and "Gamenight" (7-11 p.m. ET). Look for the live Webcam from "The Dan Patrick Show" on Thursday.
Listen live at ESPN Radio.com
"He's the bridge (between coaching regimes). No, he's the Golden Gate Bridge. The guy is just incredible. His passion for the game is unmatched."
-- Bucs head coach Jon Gruden, about his defensive coordinator, Monte Kiffin.

Chat Transcripts: Chris Mortensen | Joe Theismann
NATIONAL COVERAGE TOPIC/GUESTS TIME CHANNEL
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
Super Bowl XXV Giants vs. Bills 5 p.m. ET ESPN2
Super Bowl XX Bears vs. Patriots 5:30 p.m. ET ESPN2
SportsCenter Live from San Diego 6 p.m. ET ESPN
Super Bowl VII Dolphins vs. Redskins 6 p.m. ET ESPN2
NFL 2Night Host: Mark Malone
Analysts: Sean Salisbury, Mark Schlereth
6:30 p.m. ET ESPN2
SportsCenter Live from San Diego 10:40 p.m. ET ESPN
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