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Weekend watch: Yes, there is life before Sunday's Super Bowl 50

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By now you probably have a handle on the Super Bowl storylines. The NFL Network stepped up with 88 hours of live programming this week to monitor Cam Newton's wardrobe and Archie Manning's teardrops.

Come Sunday, the World Wide Leader in Sports will begin its pre-pregame analysis, leading into a full afternoon of pregame coverage on CBS — testing our nation's tolerance for Boomer Esiason.

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Those trying to absorb all of this repetitive analysis will be spent by the time Lady Gaga pushes the boundaries of good taste again, this time while signing our national anthem.