F: Is for our national pasttime...Football

Super Bowl Sunday is a religion in the hearts of most men and in some women in America. This year was no exception as the Steelers won for an unprecedented 6 wins. The SUper Bowl is also known just as much for it's performers and commercial. This year had a couple of hits and a lot of misses. Jennifer Hudson in her first public appearance since the tragic murders of her mother, brother and nephew in October, Oscar winner and "American Idol" Jennifer Hudson gave a stunning performance of the national anthem before the Super Bowl. Her emotional rendition showed why she is such a great singer. There is something about that song, when sung at its best that it turns into a heartbreaking tung at our tear ducts and Ms Hudson did just that. Hudson gave a performance for the ages, easily hitting the song's notoriously tricky melody and nailing a pair of long notes at the end that sent shivers through the TV. Pouring her heart into the music on the year's largest TV stage, Hudson instantly set a new standard. Before Hudson took the stage, Faith Hill performed "America the Beautiful" accompanied by a gospel choir. Stretching the tempo out to give the song a more soulful, gospel feel, the country star wowed the crowd as the choir rose to crescendo behind her. Amping up the good spirits, the crew of the US Airways flight 1549, which made a safe emergency landing in New York's Hudson River last month, came out for a moment in the spotlight. Half time included The E Street Band headlined by Bruce Springsteen, I have to tell you this I do not get. It was like listening to a bad cover band in a bar somewhere. If anything say recession this did. Best commercial was Sobelieve. If you missed this the animation alone is worth checking it out on U-Tube.

Well another year has passed for football fans and that is a F.A.C.T.