Colts...

[SalvadorMontenegro]

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLTS!!!!!!!

That is all.

:thumbup:

[airplanedoc]

Who?

[SalvadorMontenegro]

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLTS!!!!

Edit: That looked much more emphatic before the system reduced it from all caps...

[spinyeel]

Are they a Rugby team.:huh::huh:

[airplanedoc]

Soccer I think

[blary54]

I'm not gonna deny Manning is fantastic quarterback... but he is a whinny little baby that pouts if things arn't going his way...blaming his O-Line or receivers. He is not a team player. However I don't think the Colts would have won 3 games this season if they didn't have him. He is their whole team.

I hope the Saints make his day very long tomorrow.

Go Saints! (bitter Packers Fan...still angry about that Arizona loss.)

[DSFC]

Who?

I think you mean, "Who dat?"

[psychlopath]

... but he is a whinny little baby that pouts ...blaming his O-Line or receivers. He is not a team player.

Since when has football been about the game?

:D

[Mr_Amazing]

I think if it rains, it's all Colts.

"This horse loves the slop. It's in his bloodlines. His father was a mudder. His mother was a mudder."

[HoosierTrooper]

Can't wait, could hardly sleep last night thinking about it. Up at 5 AM checking the settings on my 60 inch HD making sure everything is perfect. I got a real good feeling about the game.

[SRock]

Are the Colts favored to win? Yes! Do I think they'll win? I hope so. Do I think they can win? Absolutely!


I'm not gonna deny Manning is fantastic quarterback... but he is a whinny little baby that pouts if things arn't going his way...blaming his O-Line or receivers. He is not a team player. However I don't think the Colts would have won 3 games this season if they didn't have him. He is their whole team.

These might me the most ridiculous statements I've ever read on B&B.

Lets break it down:


he is a whinny little baby that pouts if things arn't going his way...blaming his O-Line or receivers.

Peyton Manning is one of, if not, the most humble QB in the league, possibly ever. He is the first to admit when he's had a bad day or when he screwed up.


He is not a team player

The first words out of Manning's mouth after winning a record setting 4th MVP award was that "he couldn't do it without his team". He said similar things the first three times he won it. He said similar things after winning the SB XLI MVP award and generally says the same things after every win. He always gives credit where credit is due and takes responsibility when he falls short. Another thing many seem to forget is all of the times he has voluntarily restructured his contract to keep TEAMmates with the Colts. Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Bob Sanders (just to name a few) all may have gone somewhere else if Manning hadn't restructured his contract to give the TEAM more wiggle room with the salary cap so they'd get the pay they felt they deserved.


I don't think the Colts would have won 3 games this season if they didn't have him. He is their whole team.

Do I think the Colts would be Super Bowl caliber without Peyton, absolutely not! However, they have enough weapons (that are so obviously overlooked and blatantly disrespected) that they'd at least be a .500 team even without Manning.

Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie, Dallas Clark, Reggie Wayne, Bob Sanders, Robert Mathis, Joseph Addai, Antoine Bethea, Gary Bracket, Melvin Bullitt, Ryan Diem, Dwight Freeney, Kelvin Hayden, T.J. Rushing, Jeff Saturday, Clint Session, Matt Stover, Adam Vinatieri....

These are guys on both sides of the ball. This is a team. Any of these guys could be starters at their respective positions with any other team in the NFL.

You don't land 6 Pro-Bowl selections because of a great QB, you land 6 Pro-Bowl selections because of a GREAT TEAM!

You don't get the best record in FOOTBALL HISTORY in ANY decade on the shoulders of one man. That is only possible through a heroic TEAM effort.

You don't have an NFL record setting 7 come from behind wins in a single season because of one man, that takes TEAM effort and TEAM players.

As my daughter would say when she's sees something totally ridiculous:

EPIC FAIL

It drives me nuts when people let hate and vitriol determine how they respond to things. It is one thing to say, "I don't like Peyton Manning" or "I don't like the Colts" it is something altogether different to imply or say that they aren't a good great TEAM.

For example, I think Tom Brady and Bill Bellichick aren't very good people but there is no denying that they are a good coach and a good QB. I also think Drew Brees is a great QB when he's on but he's not Manning caliber. I'd never blatantly disrespect anyone (sports, politics, religion etc.) simply because they aren't my personal favorites. I believe in giving respect where respect is due. I'm a Colts fan so naturally I don't cheer for the Patriots but I'd never deny the fact that they are a solid NFL organization and they had a great run.

/rant

EDIT:
(bitter Packers Fan...still angry about that Arizona loss.) I understand why you are a Manning hater. He's on course to thrash EVERY one of Favre's NFL records (except perhaps the INT record).

[SalvadorMontenegro]

^ Agree

Also...

Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?!?!? Colts! Cooooooooooooolts!!!

[Obsessed]

These might me the most ridiculous statements I've ever read on B&B.

Well, there was that guy who said he liked the Fusion . . .

[blary54]

Are the Colts favored to win? Yes! Do I think they'll win? I hope so. Do I think they can win? Absolutely!



These might me the most ridiculous statements I've ever read on B&B.

Lets break it down:



Peyton Manning is one of, if not, the most humble QB in the league, possibly ever. He is the first to admit when he's had a bad day or when he screwed up.



The first words out of Manning's mouth after winning a record setting 4th MVP award was that "he couldn't do it without his team". He said similar things the first three times he won it. He said similar things after winning the SB XLI MVP award and generally says the same things after every win. He always gives credit where credit is due and takes responsibility when he falls short. Another thing many seem to forget is all of the times he has voluntarily restructured his contract to keep TEAMmates with the Colts. Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Bob Sanders (just to name a few) all may have gone somewhere else if Manning hadn't restructured his contract to give the TEAM more wiggle room with the salary cap so they'd get the pay they felt they deserved.



Do I think the Colts would be Super Bowl caliber without Peyton, absolutely not! However, they have enough weapons (that are so obviously overlooked and blatantly disrespected) that they'd at least be a .500 team even without Manning.

Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie, Dallas Clark, Reggie Wayne, Bob Sanders, Robert Mathis, Joseph Addai, Antoine Bethea, Gary Bracket, Melvin Bullitt, Ryan Diem, Dwight Freeney, Kelvin Hayden, T.J. Rushing, Jeff Saturday, Clint Session, Matt Stover, Adam Vinatieri....

These are guys on both sides of the ball. This is a team. Any of these guys could be starters at their respective positions with any other team in the NFL.

You don't land 6 Pro-Bowl selections because of a great QB, you land 6 Pro-Bowl selections because of a GREAT TEAM!

You don't get the best record in FOOTBALL HISTORY in ANY decade on the shoulders of one man. That is only possible through a heroic TEAM effort.

You don't have an NFL record setting 7 come from behind wins in a single season because of one man, that takes TEAM effort and TEAM players.

As my daughter would say when she's sees something totally ridiculous:

EPIC FAIL

It drives me nuts when people let hate and vitriol determine how they respond to things. It is one thing to say, "I don't like Peyton Manning" or "I don't like the Colts" it is something altogether different to imply or say that they aren't a good great TEAM.

For example, I think Tom Brady and Bill Bellichick aren't very good people but there is no denying that they are a good coach and a good QB. I also think Drew Brees is a great QB when he's on but he's not Manning caliber. I'd never blatantly disrespect anyone (sports, politics, religion etc.) simply because they aren't my personal favorites. I believe in giving respect where respect is due. I'm a Colts fan so naturally I don't cheer for the Patriots but I'd never deny the fact that they are a solid NFL organization and they had a great run.

/rant

EDIT: I understand why you are a Manning hater. He's on course to thrash EVERY one of Favre's NFL records (except perhaps the INT record).

Just talking a little trash about your team and since Manning is all you Colts fans got... I knew I could stir the pot a little bit.

Favre is the greatest quarterback to ever play the game no debate!:thumbup:

[thirdeye]

Go Redskins....................:blushing:

[TimmyBoston]

Favre is the greatest quarterback to ever play the game no debate!:thumbup:

I really like Brett Favre, he is certainly a great quarterback, but thinking he's the greatest ever, have you actually ever watched a football game? :001_rolle

[thirdeye]

I really like Brett Favre, he is certainly a great quarterback, but thinking he's the greatest ever, have you actually ever watched a football game? :001_rolle

:lol::lol::lol:...How could you say a thing like that?

[richmondesi]

Well, there was that guy who said he liked the Fusion . . .

Joel? :001_huh:

Be careful what you say, my friend :tongue_sm

Not just rooting against the Colts...

ἐν τούτῳ νίκα...
http://www6.semo.edu/sigmachi/images/newimages/insignia/Badge.jpg

http://lifeloyalsig.alumnisigmachi.org/images/main.jpg

http://www.bobcatsigs.org/webfiles/pictures/famous/SeanPayton.jpg

A Sig I Am :thumbup1: (http://www.iotamu.ca/about/songs/mp3/a_sig_i_am.mp3)

http://www.saintsscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/iehsa1.jpg

[SalvadorMontenegro]

In all seriousness, I have nothing against the Saints. I don't want them to win, but if another team has to win the Super Bowl against the Colts, I don't mind it being the Saints. The city has been through hell, the team has stunk for most of its history, Brees seems like a good guy (even if he is a tiny fella) and when I was a kid, I thought the black and gold colors were awesome. The only thing I don't like about the team is Reggie Bush, who just annoys me. A lot.

I just hope it's a great game. A lot of times it seems that when the match-up is almost too good to be true, the game isn't so great. We had some great Super Bowls last decade, so I'm optimistic!

[TimmyBoston]

Joel? :001_huh:

Be careful what you say, my friend :tongue_sm

Not just rooting against the Colts...

ἐν τούτῳ νίκα...
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http://lifeloyalsig.alumnisigmachi.org/images/main.jpg

http://www.bobcatsigs.org/webfiles/pictures/famous/SeanPayton.jpg

A Sig I Am :thumbup1: (http://www.iotamu.ca/about/songs/mp3/a_sig_i_am.mp3)

http://www.saintsscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/iehsa1.jpg

Paul, I'm a Sig too. And do you actually know any Sigs from Purdue in that time frame? I know lots of them, being one isn't exactly something to brag about.

And second off, I knew Drew Breez fairly well in college, he's a great quarterback but since you're talking about him personally, he's an epic tool.

And since you bring up Sigma Chi, does the fact that he's one mean anything to you, really? I couldn't care less if someone was in the same fraternity I was at another school or at another time, I've got much better criteria on which to judge people.

[richmondesi]

Paul, I'm a Sig too. And do you actually know any Sigs from Purdue in that time frame? I know lots of them, being one isn't exactly something to brag about.

And second off, I knew Drew Breez fairly well in college, he's a great quarterback but since you're talking about him personally, he's an epic tool.

And since you bring up Sigma Chi, does the fact that he's one mean anything to you, really? I couldn't care less if someone was in the same fraternity I was at another school or at another time, I've got much better criteria on which to judge people.

I also played baseball with his brother Reid at Baylor... A good guy, and also a Sig :wink2:

In hoc:thumbup1:

EDIT: Also, without getting into a whole big deal, I cannot support the Colts anymore so... Peyton is the man, though.

EDIT2: And no it doesn't matter a whole lot, but since I don't have much of a rooting interest for any other reason, I pick rooting for Sigs over other guys.

Also, why is he a tool?

[Mr_Amazing]

Also, why is he a tool?

Brees is a tool. He had an agent in college. I tried getting an autograph after a game he played at Northwestern and he refused to sign anything for anyone (I was a kid back then). His agent was pushing little kids away. This was the moment I knew Drew Brees was a prick of the finger.

[TimmyBoston]

Brees is a tool. He had an agent in college. I tried getting an autograph after a game he played at Northwestern and he refused to sign anything for anyone (I was a kid back then). His agent was pushing little kids away. This was the moment I knew Drew Brees was a prick of the finger.

Exactly, this is incredibly typical of him. I've rarely seen such a star collegiate athlete so hated by all of his peers.

[richmondesi]

I didn't know that much about him back then, but I know he was a over looked prospect that even BAYLOR passed on (facepalm) and a good player. Plus I was friends with his brother...

BTW, nicely played on "his mudder was a mudder", Mr. Amazing:wink2:

[Kevan]

I'd like to see the Saints win simply because they never have. But that being said, I'm already sick and tired of hearing "Who dat?!" So if they win, it will probably be well on its way to becoming the most annoying sports chants ever.

[richmondesi]

I sure would hate to think that I'd always be hated because I was a bit immature (or a jerk or whatever) in college... Besides Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning, I'd have a hard time thinking of a professional quarterback who seems to be a better guy than Drew...

[SalvadorMontenegro]

colts...

:sad::sad:

[Topgumby]

Good game. Both teams played well and there was really a football game under all the spectacle.

[castlecraver]

Shame... perfectly executed by the Saints. Still think the Colts were a better team. At least just like the Pats, the "perfect season" what-if argument is completely moot; wouldn't have happened anyway.

Plus, I hope all the Vikings fans are stewing out there, "what-if"-ing now about how this could be them. (duh... dadududuh... GO PACK GO!!)

[TheScalpel]

...wow... a great game to watch.. but a tough pill to swallow for colts fans!

[SalvadorMontenegro]

The Saints definitely played well. Brees butchered the Colts secondary. It was paper thin. It seemed like every time he let the ball go, the receiver caught it. 32/39 for 288 yards. That's really the difference maker right there. Manning played well, but the Saints defense made him really work for it.

[ulven22]

SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:a5::a54:

[Slivovitz]

Didn't really have a dog in this fight, but I loved that onside kick.

[Kevan]

Well done Saints. An almost perfectly-executed game.

[thirdeye]

Shame... perfectly executed by the Saints. Still think the Colts were a better team. At least just like the Pats, the "perfect season" what-if argument is completely moot; wouldn't have happened anyway.

Plus, I hope all the Vikings fans are stewing out there, "what-if"-ing now about how this could be them. (duh... dadududuh... GO PACK GO!!)

You and I don't disagree often but whar game were yo watching?????

The perfect season means nothing when you lose the big one!!!!!

Go Washington!!!!!!!!.........:wink2:

[richmondesi]

Didn't really have a dog in this fight, but I loved that onside kick.

Yeah, that was incredibly gutsy... I loved that call!

[thirdeye]

Yeah, that was incredibly gutsy... I loved that call!

That was the boom.....:drool:

[SalvadorMontenegro]

The three biggest plays, in my opinion (not in any specific order):

1. Pierre Garcon dropping the catch on third down. Not only would it have been a first down, but as the commentator said, it would have been a footrace around the corner. Garcon is fast and could have beaten the CB to the end zone. Maybe. Either way, that drop forced the Colts to punt and that began the Saints second quarter time of possession dominance.

2. The onside kick. It resulted in the Saints taking the lead; and though Manning led a TD drive when the Colts did get the ball back, it really swung the momentum for the Saints.

3. The INT, obviously.

Oh, and I think the Saints are the better team. Manning is a better quarterback than Brees and the Colts' receivers are better than the Saints' receivers, but the Saints have a solid defense, whereas the Colts defense behind the front line is flimsy. The loss of Bob Sanders was HUGE, because he's their Troy Polamalu Jr. This has pretty much always been the Colts problem, as long as Manning had played. They just can't protect his leads. That's why he's had so many fourth quarter comebacks in his career. And it's also why Brady was able to dominate him for so many years.

[castlecraver]

You and I don't disagree often but whar game were yo watching?????

Same game you were buddy... I didn't say "the" better team. They defintely weren't tonight that's for sure. Factor out injuries, the onside kick, and one poor decision by Manning (seriously, he had another receiver open! gah!!), 9 times out of 10 the Colts win that game. It was perfectly executed and perfectly coached by the Saints with no mistakes, and they took advantage of Colts' mistakes to pull it out.

A shining example of how despite everything, "this is why they play the games"

[richmondesi]

I'm going to go on record now and say that if the Colts had played to win all of their regular season games, they would not have had those injuries happen, AND they would have won tonight. Football Karma


~Ducks and hides~ :lol1:

[SalvadorMontenegro]

It would have been karma in advance as Bob Sanders only played two games. The guy is practically Samuel L. Jackson in Unbreakable. It seems like every season he's on IR. At this point, I'd just prefer that they trade him to get someone who is GOOD, but consistent.

[TimmyBoston]

I sure would hate to think that I'd always be hated because I was a bit immature (or a jerk or whatever) in college... Besides Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning, I'd have a hard time thinking of a professional quarterback who seems to be a better guy than Drew...


Keep thinking whatever you want. But Drew isn't who you think he is.



Congrats to the Saints, they played very well. And Brees himself played very well.

[blackfoot]

Are the Colts...

:thumbsup:


Well, there was that guy who said he liked the Fusion . . .

:lol:


Go Redskins....................:blushing:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:


...wow... a great game to watch.. but a tough pill to swallow for colts fans!

Yes, yes it was. :sad:


I'm going to go on record now and say that if the Colts had played to win all of their regular season games, they would not have had those injuries happen, AND they would have won tonight. Football Karma


~Ducks and hides~ :lol1:

:lol: Will you ever recover from that? :wink2:

[TimmyBoston]

I'm going to go on record now and say that if the Colts had played to win all of their regular season games, they would not have had those injuries happen, AND they would have won tonight. Football Karma


~Ducks and hides~ :lol1:

I agree. I don't like seeing any team throw away a game. Play to win.

[blackfoot]

I agree. I don't like seeing any team throw away a game. Play to win.

I agree too. I was very upset about that.

[Jim]

I like a good colt!

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[craig87c]

As a Louisianian (albeit transplanted to NYC) I have rarely been this happy in my entire life.

[blackfoot]

I like a good colt!

http://images.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.davidscottharper.com/shoot/ColtSAA1901.JPG&usg=AFQjCNEak6Ff3TxeKpeZA2hEivz-xZB2Ew

Jim, you have left me with a loss for words. :thumbup:

[professorchaos]

http://alltalksports.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/new-orleans-saints-logo-1.jpg

Who dat! Who dat! Who dat say gonna beat them Saints!!

[azmark]

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/7/175/full/908.gif

Who dat! Who dat! Who dat say gonna beat them Saints!!

Are you out on the town?:a17:

[GFlanagan3]

Go Redskins....................:blushing:

+ Infinity.....OBVIOUSLY:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:: thumbup:

[professorchaos]

Brees is a tool. He had an agent in college. I tried getting an autograph after a game he played at Northwestern and he refused to sign anything for anyone (I was a kid back then). His agent was pushing little kids away. This was the moment I knew Drew Brees was a prick of the finger.

Can't say what Brees was like in college, but he's been nothing of the sort since he's been to New Orleans. He's been humble, embraced the community and an all around good guy. In fact, he autographed a football for one of my buddy's sons on Christmas morning. Very different from your experience, I think.

[professorchaos]

Are you out on the town?:a17:

Started drinking at 11 this morning. Got nothing left to give.

[Trendkill]

Can't say what Brees was like in college, but he's been nothing of the sort since he's been to New Orleans. He's been humble, embraced the community and an all around good guy. In fact, he autographed a football for one of my buddy's sons on Christmas morning. Very different from your experience, I think.

He is one of the most generous, gracious stars I've ever seen. Definitely the better QB tonight.

Not to be too harsh on Manning, but the only ring he has came at the expense of Rex Grossman. Great regular season QB, but generally average during the playoffs.

[Obsessed]

Started drinking at 11 this morning. Got nothing left to give.

Congrats Henry. As the husband of a lifelong Saints fan, I have at least an inkling of how psyched you must be.

[raisindot]

As a Louisianian (albeit transplanted to NYC) I have rarely been this happy in my entire life.

As a Patriots fan (which, by definition, makes one a Manning-hater), I am overjoyed at the Saints' hard-won and convincing victory. It even takes the sting out of their thrashing of the Pats during the regular season. Well played!

Jeff in Boston

[Trendkill]

Brees is a tool. He had an agent in college. I tried getting an autograph after a game he played at Northwestern and he refused to sign anything for anyone (I was a kid back then). His agent was pushing little kids away. This was the moment I knew Drew Brees was a prick of the finger.

Really? How was he still allowed to play football for Purdue?

[tg16]

i think you mean, "who dat?"

+1

[blackfoot]

As a Patriots fan (which, by definition, makes one a Manning-hater), I am overjoyed at the Saints' hard-won and convincing victory. It even takes the sting out of their thrashing of the Pats during the regular season. Well played!

Jeff in Boston

:lol::lol:

[ouch]

You won't see any tears from me when the team that knocked off my Jets gets knocked off themselves.

Very good game. For quite a while the super bowl had become a joke. It's nice to have a string of exciting games for a change.

Manning is something else, but he'll be haunted by that INT the way Favre was.

[richmondesi]

You won't see any tears from me when the team that knocked off my Jets gets knocked off themselves.

Very good game. For quite a while the super bowl had become a joke. It's nice to have a string of exciting games for a change.

Manning is something else, but he'll be haunted by that INT the way Favre was.

I agree. The level of competition in the Super Bowl (and other sports' championships it seems as of late) has really improved.

[Obsessed]

Congrats Henry. As the husband of a lifelong Saints fan, I have at least an inkling of how psyched you must be.

Obviously, congrats to the other members of Who Dat Nation as well. (Sorry, wasn't reading the thread that closely before.)

[Prince]

You won't see any tears from me when the team that knocked off my Jets gets knocked off themselves.

Very good game. For quite a while the super bowl had become a joke. It's nice to have a string of exciting games for a change.

Manning is something else, but he'll be haunted by that INT the way Favre was.

Couldn't agree more.

[ratcheer]

The Saints definitely played well. Brees butchered the Colts secondary. It was paper thin. It seemed like every time he let the ball go, the receiver caught it. 32/39 for 288 yards. That's really the difference maker right there. Manning played well, but the Saints defense made him really work for it.

Not to mention, there were a few perfectly catchable balls that were dropped (the same thing happened to Manning, too).

It was definitely a great game. I thought the Colts played strongly the entire game. But, I still feel that the best team won.

I'm trying hard not to say, "Who dat say dey gon beat dem Saints?" But, I can't resist.

Tim

[tg16]

http://alltalksports.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/new-orleans-saints-logo-1.jpg

Who dat! Who dat! Who dat say gonna beat them Saints!!

Henry, they're not saying it anymore. Now is the time for their tears and excuses. :001_tongu

[SalvadorMontenegro]

He is one of the most generous, gracious stars I've ever seen. Definitely the better QB tonight.

Not to be too harsh on Manning, but the only ring he has came at the expense of Rex Grossman. Great regular season QB, but generally average during the playoffs.

It's not a lightsaber duel. People like to make these things out as BRADY VS MANNING or MANNING VS BREES, but it's more Manning vs. the Saints defense. And even that is not accurate.

[professorchaos]

Henry, they're not saying it anymore. Now is the time for their tears and excuses. :001_tongu

Oh boy, all the "who dats" I heard last night still give me chills. The city went from dead quiet to frenzied after Porter's interception.


He is one of the most generous, gracious stars I've ever seen.

That has been my perception of him since he came to New Orleans. What's more, he is one of the players on the team who made this season so special. Brees, Sharper, Shockey and the other players who had been cast off by other teams...


Congrats Henry. As the husband of a lifelong Saints fan, I have at least an inkling of how psyched you must be.

Thank you. It is a rare, wonderful feeling. I hope your wife and all Saints fans are as thrilled as I am. Makes the 30+ years as a fan seem a bearable price.

[tg16]

Oh boy, all the "who dats" I heard last night still give me chills. The city went from dead quiet to frenzied after Porter's interception.



That has been my perception of him since he came to New Orleans. What's more, he is one of the players on the team who made this season so special. Brees, Sharper, Shockey and the other players who had been cast off by other teams...



Thank you. It is a rare, wonderful feeling. I hope your wife and all Saints fans are as thrilled as I am. Makes the 30+ years as a fan seem a bearable price.

It's more than just the winning. It is a symbol of hope in a state that's had 4 hurricanes and is still rebuilding. This has taken us from down in the dumps to a place of pride and motivation. Its now up to the rest of us to carry the ball.

[Greyfox]

Congrats to all saints fans!!!

[SalvadorMontenegro]

It's more than just the winning. It is a symbol of hope in a state that's had 4 hurricanes and is still rebuilding. This has taken us from down in the dumps to a place of pride and motivation. Its now up to the rest of us to carry the ball.

This is why it's hard for me to be upset that the Saints won. On the other side of the coin, you have Jeremy Shockey, a completely unlikable asshat. And Reggie Bush. I don't know why, but I really have it out for that guy.

[richmondesi]

This is why it's hard for me to be upset that the Saints won. On the other side of the coin, you have Jeremy Shockey, a completely unlikable asshat. And Reggie Bush. I don't know why, but I really have it out for that guy.

I know some other guys that do as well. I think it likely goes back to the desire of most people to have athletes reach superstar status after accomplishing something significant at a professional level. I don't have anything against him, but I do "get it"

[Kouros]

Joe Montana is still the best QB ever no matter what Manning or Brady or Favre do. This coming from a Giants fan.

[ratcheer]

Joe Montana is still the best QB ever no matter what Manning or Brady or Favre do. This coming from a Giants fan.

I never liked Montana, but what you say is true.

Tim

[professorchaos]

It's more than just the winning. It is a symbol of hope in a state that's had 4 hurricanes and is still rebuilding. This has taken us from down in the dumps to a place of pride and motivation. Its now up to the rest of us to carry the ball.

I'd say it has given hope to the entire region - at least as far east as Mobile. But as a life long Saints fan, winning the Super Bowl is just exactly wonderful.

[shavervinnie]

The Saints were the best second half team in the NFL this year. This has been said by many commentators and proven on the field. Yesterday's game was no different. Everybody will get a shot at winning the Lombardi Trophy next season. But, we finally got ours and we earned it fair and square. Too bad there are still naysayers, some here, and in the national sports media.

Most of us here in La. are just learning to accept this bias and take it in stride. We know better. Football is a really tough, competitive sport. I don't disparage any team because I love football and enjoy watching any team play well. I think they all play hard to win. So , here's the truth, for now...

Who Dat say they gonna beat them Saints ?


Apparently not enough teams and not when it counted

[SalvadorMontenegro]

I know some other guys that do as well. I think it likely goes back to the desire of most people to have athletes reach superstar status after accomplishing something significant at a professional level. I don't have anything against him, but I do "get it"

Yeah, I think that's most likely it. For instance, I always disliked Michael Vick. Looooooooooooooooooooong before the dog fighting thing, I couldn't stand him. I think it's because everybody had a big stiffy for him when he came out of college and ever since then, people have almost apologized for him. Apologizing that he never lived up to the hype. You would always hear (I'm speaking about him when he was the QB of the Falcons, before the scandal) about all his talent and how capable he is. But he never did anything. He could run around and evade tacklers and he had a rocket arm, but he couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. Same with Bush. You always hear about what an explosive player he is and how he can turn the game around, but how often does he do it? Hardly ever.

There was an article this season about how we shouldn't think of Reggie Bush as a flop. No, he's not a flop, but he's a monumental disappointment. He was the number one pick. He's supposed to be playing like Chris Johnson is playing. Like Adrian Peterson is playing. Every now and then he'll return a punt or catch a slant for a TD, but as a whole, the guy has definitely not lived up to the hype. So, I'm totally sick of hearing about how he COULD do this or COULD do that. And he has this cocky attitude on the field, like he's putting up numbers like Barry Sanders, or something. Have a piece of humble pie, chief, you're a backup.

For the most part, my loathing for him is not his fault. He could be a really, really great person, but I love rooting against him.

[Seamonkey311]

After the Colts beat my Bears in the superbowl a few years, this was sweet revenge for me

[richmondesi]

After the Colts beat my Bears in the superbowl a few years, this was sweet revenge for me

Rex Grossman <facepalm>

I'm a Bears fan

[Seamonkey311]

Rex Grossman <facepalm>

I'm a Bears fan

That name instills so much rage. Why Lovie trotted that POS out there in the second half.

[v76]

That last quarter was GOLD! Maybe not as exciting as this year's CFL finale though. :001_tongu

[azmark]

Started drinking at 11 this morning. Got nothing left to give.

I guess moderation is out the window :w00t: