doing a little internet research, it's not clear whether we'll be able to see the Superbowl in HD via Directv in San Jose.

ANyone know for sure??

If you subscribe to the MPEG4 SF Bay Area HD locals, yes, absolutely. Tune to channel 5! Or if you happen to get HD DNS service, channel 81 out of LA. I get both.

Please see the local topic for your area.