For example, Nevada, Florida, Michigan and California rank in the top five states for both unemployment and the share of mortgages underwater.

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But New England fans can take heart in their history: Two of the franchise's recent championship teams--the 2003 and 2004 versions--do rank among the top five in NFL history.

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And Florida has set a goal to have their test scores rank among the top five states in the country, and the top 10 countries in the world.

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All five clubs rank in the league's top half in either offensive or defensive efficiency, but neither rates in the top half of both categories.

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