At this point in halftime show history, the NFL is coming off of a critically acclaimed, much-needed performance by U2. The Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show was, in my opinion, flawless in every way. After many, including people in the NFL, predicted that the halftime show would bomb, it turned out to not just be a pleasant surprise, but one of the most iconic moments in the history of the Super Bowl. By all accounts, Super Bowl XXXVI was a success, and U2 did an incredible job during that tribute..