Who Dat beat them Colts? Them Saints beat them Colts
Posted by The Skyliner on February 10th, 2010
Cory Guinn
Sports Editor
For many football fans, predicting the winner of Super Bowl XLIV was not so easy. The mind wanted to choose the Indianapolis Colts, but the heart wanted to choose the New Orleans Saints. All statistics and history would have told you to choose the heavily-favored Colts and say the Saints had no chance. However, as the game came to a close and the multi-colored confetti fell from the sky, it was the New Orleans Saints who overcame the odds and were crowned Super Bowl Champions as they defeated the Colts 31-17.
The Saints’ Super Bowl victory, the team’s first since being introduced into the league 43 years ago, shows that no matter how much of an underdog a team may be, it all comes down to heart. Led by an undersized quarterback in Drew Brees, who just happened to be named the game’s MVP, and being backed by the heart of the nation, the Saints used gutsy play calls and aggressive defense to slow down the Colts and make them look like any other team.
The game started off with the Colts getting out to an early 10-0 lead. After the Saints’ nerves settled, they made some noise of their own and went into halftime down 10-6. The game-changing performance came on the first kickoff of the second half. Saints coach Sean Payton made a call no one expected and told his kicker to perform an onside kick. The Saints recovered the kick and seemingly shifted all momentum to their side. After a 16-yard pass from Brees to running back Pierre Thomas led to a touchdown, the Saints outscored the Colts 25-7 in the final two quarters to come away with the victory. New Orlean’s cornerback Tracy Porter sealed the victory when he picked off a Peyton Manning pass in the fourth quarter and returned it for a touchdown.
The Saints’ offense had fewer yards, total plays and first downs, but Brees’ superb play led this team to the win. He completed 32 of his 39 pass attempts for 288 yards and two touchdowns. The 32 completions tied the record for the most in Super Bowl history.
So go ahead folks and put the “S” back in front of those “Ain’ts.” This team is for real.
Tags: Spring 2010, Vol. 110 - Issue 3