One of my earliest sports memories was watching Troy Aikman walk out onto the field at Superbowl XXVII in Pasedena, Calif.
It was one more earliest memories because I can remember being so upset that I only got to eat my chips and cheese dip an hour before the game and I had to go to bed at 8 p.m. I think my parents may have extended it that day in order for me to watch the first Cowboy possession.
I remember laying in bed absolutely crushed that my parents wouldn’t allow me to watch America’s team. I wasn’t even a Cowboy fan, but come on, it was the Super Bowl.
What I have come to realize 16 years later, is that it wasn’t the game I missed, it was the halftime show.
After watching all of the Michael Jackson coverage and reading some new jokes, unfortunately becoming amused at some, I decided to go online and see for myself exactly what this man was capable of.
When I watched his halftime performance, I was just astounded. I mean I thought ‘N Sync had moves. I was dead wrong. Michael Jackson was a one man show that captivated millions around the world.
Nowadays, the Super Bowl halftime show has become a remix of who’s popular at the time. Thinking back in the last 16 years I can only remember one that is even in Jackson’s league and that would have been U2 in the 2001 Super Bowl after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
In 2003, the world was subjected to Steven Tyler’s antics on stage with Justin Timberlake and ‘N Sync. The 2003 performance just goes to show, that one band or one act can’t captivate like Jackson did. It took Aerosmith, ‘N Sync, Brittany Spears (who looked really good in 2003), Mary J. Blige and Missouri rapper Nelly to get the crowd going. Note there were only 67,000 people in attendance in 2003, while there was 98,000 in attendance in 1993.
What’s even more impression is the message. With thousands of children with him he shared a message of understanding a peace. He wasn’t telling us to walk a certain way or talk a certain way, it was about black and white and all other races coming together.
Jackson should be remembered by his music, performance and influence, and not by his shortcomings or Hollywood rumors.
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Demons rout Altus
After a tough loss on the road last Friday night against Lawton MacArthur, it seemed the Duncan Demons needed a boost to get themselves going for the last week of the season. DHS had its sights set on using the Altus Bulldogs as the tool for their motivation Tuesday night at Duncan Gymnasium.
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Lady Outlaws smother Rush Springs, 38-28
It wasn’t one of Marlow’s best offensive performances of the season. Luckily it was one of the Lady Outlaws best defensive showings.
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Culberson, DHS hold off Lady Bulldogs
There is a saying, “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” For the Duncan Lady Demons, a rematch against Altus at Duncan Gymnasium on a chilly evening seemed like the perfect motivation to help DHS avoid a two-game losing streak Tuesday night.
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Duncan hosts Altus tonight
ometimes it’s not how hard you fall, it’s how fast you get back up.
After a tough overtime loss Friday night at Lawton MacArthur, the No. 14 Duncan Lady Demons (14-7) will look to rebound this evening against the No. 11 Altus Lady Bulldogs (12-6) with tip-off set for 6:30 p.m. from Duncan Gymnasium. -
Bray hands Turner its first loss
The Bray-Doyle Lady Donkeys picked up one last shot of momentum Monday night before heading into the Class A district tournament.
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Velma-Alma rolls Healdton, 52-36
Make it six in a row for the Velma-Alma Lady Comets.
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UNTARNISHED
Monday night saw the No. 4 Velma-Alma Comets send a clear message to the rest of the field in the playoffs: The road to Oklahoma City will run through Velma, one way or another.
V-A wasted no time in dismantling the Healdton Bulldogs on Senior night, as the Comets finished the regular season 23-0, thanks to a 72-12 victory. -
Encore Performance
Just like four years ago, Eli Manning and the Giants orchestrated an impressive late fourth-quarter drive to overtake the lead and the Patriots couldn’t answer in the final minute, handing the Super Bowl championship to the New York, 21-17 on Sunday night.
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Carletti-Silva commits to Army
Duncan High School senior quarterback Brandon Carletti-Silva has given a verbal commitment to the United States Military Academy — better known in the sports world as Army — and plans to make his decision official on Wednesday.
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Comets try to complete regular season perfection
Throughout the season, V-A has defied the odds, beating every team set in their way, resulting in a perfect 22-0 record.
Tonight, the Comets will look to finish their regular season unblemished as they host Healdton (1-14) at 8:30 p.m. for Senior Night. - More Sports Headlines
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