It's not the Super Bowl but the Kentucky Derby is a pretty big deal in the sporting world. For Jordin Sparks for Glendale, AZ singing the National Anthem at the Derby is a really big deal.
↵Jordin Sparks is the daughter of Phillippi Sparks who was a defensive back for the New York Giants from 1992 to 1999 and then played another year for the Dallas Cowboys before retiring in 2001. Phillippi played his high school football at Maryvale High on the west side of Phoenix. Sparks played with Darren Woodson, the safety who such a long and successful with the Cowboys.
↵The over/under for Sparks singing the anthem at the 2011 Kentucky Derby is 1:57. You can use this video of her singing it during the Super Bowl for timing purposes.
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