[jtal]

but (Aguilera) was not some high school kid in his first public performance;

I think a randomly selected high school choir student would have done a better job, provided the school was from a flyover state and not an urban graft school district.

(BEP) sounded like noises from hell

This is an astute observation. On one end of the spectrun, Gregorian chant offers a glimpse of heaven; the other end a glimpse of hell.

[mad_as_he$$]

The NFL and FOX could of easily had a contest for a singer to do the anthem at the SB. It could of been American idol style. Some young singer could of done a great job and gotten exposure.

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/13492/2193475?cpt=8&title=truveo_full_feed&wpid=2541