The kids have been asking me how are we getting to do all these things. I tell them all I know is divine favor.

The kids don't need to read anything into that. Every team has the opportunity to come in first or last. It's up to us what we can do.

Starting with the theme at halftime, 'Rise Up' will focus on the Katrina occurrences. It begins with a slow funeral march to bring the bands onto the field to recognize the loss, followed by a jazz version of 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' signifying rebirth from the tragedy. We close with 'Georgia on my Mind.' There may be a guest artist to perform with the bands.

I kind of picked up the game at an early age. The way that other kids would learn what a fork or a spoon is.

We got there around 7:30 a.m., the kids got in the room around 9:30, did their warm-ups, recorded, and by 11 they were on their way to algebra, ... They were probably the most professional element of the entire album-making process.

When you get kids helping kids, it's really a heartwarming story.