Updated: Feb 2, 2008, 7:57 PM

Vote: Can we proposition you?



Will it be "Oh say can you see" or "Ooooohhh saaaaaay caaaan youuuuuu seeeeeeeeeee"?
Aaaah, it's not a Super Bowl without those crazy prop bets now is it?

How long will it take to sing our national anthem? Which way will the coin bounce? How will the first touchdown be celebrated? Just about every angle of Super Bowl XLII has been studied and put under a microscope for you to make a choice that could have you celebrating the most miniscule play and at the same time crying over a postgame speech that didn't contain the magic word.

In fact, experts estimate that Super Bowl XLII could shatter the current record for dollars wagered ($94.5 million) on the big game in the state of Nevada. While we don't endorse putting your hard-earned money at risk, we do welcome you to partake in SportsNation's poll and give yourself a few more things to watch for on Sunday night, in addition to the coverage schemes created by the Giants' defensive coordinators.

Below are actual prop bets we found while speeding down the information highway. Cast your votes now and get your stopwatch out in time for Jordin Sparks.

  • 1) How long will it take Jordin Sparks to sing the national anthem?
  • 2) Which team will win the coin toss?
  • 3) Will the entire FOX pregame team pick the Patriots to win?
  • 4) Which team will score first?
  • 5) What will be the first touchdown celebration?
  • 6) Will the team that scores first win the game?
  • 7) The first score of the game will be a . . .
  • 8) Which team will commit the first penalty?
  • 9) Which team will have the longest rush?
  • 10) What song will Tom Petty open with at halftime?
  • 11) Which team will commit the most turnovers?
  • 12) Will the New England Patriots score in all four quarters?
  • 13) Will this be the most-watched Super Bowl in history?
  • 14) If the Patriots win, will Bob Kraft mention the 1972 Miami Dolphins during the trophy presentation?
  • 15) How many times will Archie Manning be shown on the TV broadcast?
  • 16) What will be the exact margin of victory?

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