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spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "Breakdowns of the starters for the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots, from NBCSports.com contributor Bill Williamson. Click on a player for analysis of how each will impact the game.";

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spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 87 David Givens WR","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-0, 212 <br>Known for the big play in big games, but he can be stopped. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 72 Matt Light LT","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 305 <br>Rugged player who is the anchor of the line  that has allowed an average of just two sacks a game. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 71 Russ Hochstein LG","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 305  <br>Hochstein was signed off the practice squad 14 months ago, but because of injuries, the versatile former Nebraska standout is more than holding his own.";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 67 Daniel Koppen C","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-2, 296  <br>What a story. Local kid gets drafted from Boston College in fifth round this season. Star Damien Woody goes down with a knee injury last week and now the local boy is hiking the ball in the Super Bowl.";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 63 Joe Andruzzi RG","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-3, 312  <br>The poster boy for this line. A self-made player from a small school is a rock to this line. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 68 Tom Ashworth RT","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-6, 305  <br>An undrafted free agent worked his way into a starting role this season. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 88 Christian Fauria TE","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/> 6-4, 250  <br>Fauria starts over second-year player Daniel Graham because of his blocking skills. Graham is the better receiver and gets plenty of action.";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 83 Deion Branch WR","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-9, 193 <br>Second-year player led the methodical Patriots with 57 catches. He has big potential.   ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 12 Tom Brady QB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/> 6-4, 225   <br>His statistics are nothing special,  and neither is his arm or legs. But would you want anyone else quarterbacking your team these days?";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 31 Larry Centers FB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-3, 230 <br>One of the best fullbacks of all time. He's toward the end of his career, but he deserves to play in this game.  ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 32 Antowain Smith RB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-2, 232 <br>A rugged runner who comes up big in big games. He fits in well with this offense. ";

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spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 24 Ty Law CB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-11, 200 <br>A legitimate game changer. If don't believe it, watch game film of Super Bowl XXVI and this season's AFC title game. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 91 Bobby Hamilton DE","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-5, 280 <br>A solid, experienced player. Not a star but he gets the job done. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 92 Ted Washington DT","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-3, 350 <br>Some wouldn't be shocked if Washington really tips the scales at 400-plus. He was a major addition this season. He, obviously, stuffs the middle.  New England's defense really took off when he returned from injury.  ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 93 Richard Seymour DE","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-6, 310 <br>A star on the rise. He can dominate games. He had eight sacks this season and is a fierce player in his third season.  ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 38 Tyrone Poole CB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-8, 188  <br>A journeyman who has found a home. He and Law each had six interceptions in the regular season. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 55 Willie McGinest OLB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-5, 270<br>A former end, McGinest is a 10-year star with great pass-rushing skills. He made the Pro Bowl this season and had 5.5 sacks.";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 95 Roman Phifer ILB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 248 <br>A 13-year veteran who was a big part of the Patriots' Super Bowl  victory two years ago. He and McGinest are similar players.";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 54 Tedy Bruschi ILB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-1, 247 <br>Get the picture: These linebackers are studly. Bruschi is just a part here. He'd star elsewhere. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 50 Mike Vrabel OLB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 261<br>Experienced and nasty, just like his three linebacker mates. He led the team with 9.5 sacks. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 37 Rodney Harrison SS","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-1, 220 <br>Lawyer Milloy who? Harrison was cast off in San Diego. Now he is the heart and soul of a veteran defense. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 26 Eugene Wilson FS","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-10, 195<br>Rookie has made transformation from cornerback well. ";

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spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 87 Muhsin Muhammad WR","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-2, 217  <br>He's no longer a superstar,  but he has come up big in the postseason. He'll challenge New England's secondary. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 75 Todd Steussie LT","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-6, 308 <br>A former All Pro. He is still very steady and is an anchor to this excellent line. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 78 Jeno James LG","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/> 6-3, 310 <br>An underappreciated player who has gotten better in each of his four seasons. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 60 Jeff Mitchell C","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 300  <br>The Panthers paid good money to pry him from Baltimore after Ravens' Super Bowl year. Now, he's looking for ring No. 2. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 65 Kevin Donnalley RG","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-5, 310 <br>The rock of this unit that allowed just 27 sacks in 16 games. A 13-year veteran and his savvy shows. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 69 Jordan Gross RT","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 300 <br> The No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft. He was a great pick. Already looks like a steady veteran. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 86 Kris Mangum TE","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 252 <br>Not a receiving threat but a decent blocker. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 17 Jake Delhomme QB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-2, 215 <br>Like Tom Brady, Delhomme is a new-breed quarterback  --  nothing special but, well, um, special. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 45 Brad Hoover FB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-0, 245 <br>A classic fullback. A bruiser who sets up his tailback with great blocking. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 48 Stephen Davis RB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>,  6-0, 230 <br>The key to Carolina's success. He had 1,444 yards rushing this season and the Patriots will be in trouble if he gets rolling.";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 89 Steve Smith WR","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-9, 185  <br>He got the Panthers here with his long score against the Rams in double overtime a few weeks ago. He has the potential to do it again.";

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spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 24 Ricky Manning Jr. RCB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-8, 185  <br>Third-round pick jumped into the limelight with three interceptions in the NFC title game. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 90 Julius Peppers DE","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-6, 283  <br>Second-year player is a star in the making. He will give Brady trouble.  Had seven sacks this season. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 99 Brentson Buckner DT","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-2, 310 <br>An underappreciated veteran. A solid run stopper. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 77 Kris Jenkins DT","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-4, 335 <br>A smash-mouth player who soon may be considered as one of the best at his position. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 93 Mike Rucker DE","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-5, 275  <br>This star completes a great line and the Panthers' best unit. He led team with 12 sacks. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 21 Terry Cousin LCB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-9, 185   <br>He is inexperienced and didn't have an interception this season. But hey, he's in the Super Bowl. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 53 Greg Favors OLB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-1, 244 <br>A solid free-agent pickup this season. Not a star but fits scheme well. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 55 Dan Morgan MLB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-2, 245 <br>Mimics game after another great Miami middle linebacker, Ray Lewis. Morgan isn't at Lewis' level, but he's not shabby.   ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 54 Will Witherspoon OLB","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-1, 231   <br>Second-year player works well in this defense. Is capable of big plays. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 30 Mike Minter SS","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 5-10, 195 <br>He is a big-play player. He had three interceptions  --  and two touchdowns this season. ";

spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i++] = new Array("","No. 27 Deon Grant FS","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_superbowl_rosters_04[i-1].body = "<headline/>, 6-2, 210 <br>A hard hitter who often takes advantage of the great push created by the front line.";

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