Super Bowl

[Sly Fox]

Let's get it started already!

[SuperJon]

Somebody on the crew is getting fired for screwing up the intro videos.

[SuperJon]

The Dorito's commercial with the dog collar was made by a Liberty grad.

[PAmedic]

unfreakin' believable.

down 10-0 and the Saints outscore Peyton & co. 31-7 to win this going away.

Over/Under on how many times I hear/see "who dey" in the next week: 10,000

[SuperJon]

You won't hear who dey at all next week. That's the Bengals.

You'll hear Who Dat and Katrina all week.

[thepostman]

this game bored me for the most part

[flamesbball84]

this game bored me for the most part

Agree.

[PAmedic]

You won't hear who dey at all next week. That's the Bengals.

You'll hear Who Dat and Katrina all week.

thank you. now I feel like a girl. The sentiment is the same.

[uncafan]

this game bored me for the most part

Agree.

kinda curious why??? You mean the play? or just...had no interest in either team, etc?

[thepostman]

this game bored me for the most part

Agree.

kinda curious why??? You mean the play? or just...had no interest in either team, etc?

both really..I don't know...it was decent i suppose just couldn't get into it

[El Scorcho]

this game bored me for the most part

Agree.

Shocker.

[thepostman]

this game bored me for the most part

Agree.

Shocker.

i hate when he agrees with me

[uncafan]

Agree.

kinda curious why??? You mean the play? or just...had no interest in either team, etc?

both really..I don't know...it was decent i suppose just couldn't get into it

haha, ok, just curious. I mean, from a pure football perspective it was a 'great game,' and certainly offensively the saints were unbelievable after the 1st quarter. I guess just interested because it seems the talking heads and such have an opposite opinion so wasn't sure why you were bored...

[flamesfilmguy]

You'll hear Who Dat and Katrina all week.

this is why i will give up ESPN and all other major TV for the next 3 weeks. it is going to be over done. call me insensitive but katrina was 5 years ago. the two have nothing in common except the saints are from New orleans.

[LUnpretty11]

You'll hear Who Dat and Katrina all week.

this is why i will give up ESPN and all other major TV for the next 3 weeks. it is going to be over done. call me insensitive but katrina was 5 years ago. the two have nothing in common except the saints are from New orleans.

Yes, Katrina was 5 years ago, but the Saints revived that city. They gave the people of NO a reason to go out and be excited about something, and now they have something to go nuts over. I'm happy for NO. I'm not a Saints fan, but I'm glad they won. And yes, that is insensitive. That hurricane ruined peoples lives. The Superdome was a home to that entire city for quite some time. Now all us ATL folks need to talk about is how we're going to dominate the South next year

[Sly Fox]

You guys who think Katrina and a Super Bowl victory are completely unrelated are just not getting it. This was a city wiped off the map and to have something to celebrate is a genuinely great storyline. Will it be overdone? Of course. Its the media mindset. The local Houston stations were all live from the French Quarter tonight due to the obvious connections between our cities. The coverage was sloppy & cliched. But it is a story. I work quite a bit in that city and they are way overdue for good news. Hopefully their celebrations don't mar the moment.

I now take a break to do some namedropping. Yeah, I know. But back in '96, I moved to Austin. Nearly every Friday night I was live at Westlake High School where a kid named Brees was rewriting the Texas record books. They shoot scenes in the Friday Night Lights show at Westlake but they change the name to something else that starts with a W so they can use actual game footage. But I digress.

During Drew's junior year he was injured and despite having an amazing pedigree (his mother was an all-state track athlete and his uncle Marty Akins was an All-American QB at Texas and his grandfather Ray Akins is one of Texas' most fabled high school coaches) he wasn't offered scholarships by any of the major programs in the state. It took all of one game for me to come back to the office stating how nuts it was that this kid named Brees wasn't going to be a Longhorn. I even quizzed Bobby Burton who running the nation's first major recruiting service called the National Recruiting Advisor (that later became Rivals.com) and he indicated to me he was a beneficiary of an amazing system at Westlake. Obviously today he fits a number of different systems. In fact, I did Drew's 1st TV interview.

Late in the 5A state championship winning season, Tiller gave him an offer to Purdue and the rest is history. At Purdue, everyone again claimed it was the system. When he was drafted right behind fellow Central Texas product LT in the draft by the Chargers, he again was considered just a system QB. I think tonight he finally was vindicated as the best quarterback to ever come out of Texas with all due deference to Bobby Layne & Tommy Kramer.

He didn't mention it in his postgame interview, but Drew's mother Mina committed suicide just before the season began after details of some business improprieties came up. I had a number of run-ins with Mina over the years and she was one lady you didn't want to cross. She & Drew weren't close but it still had to be tough for a guy who is still a relatively young Christian to handle.

I am anxious to see how he handles the notoriety that comes his way the next couple of weeks. Hopefully he uses it as an opportunity to share his testimony whenever the opportunity arises.

[ToTheLeft]

It would be one thing if it was just the media that was making it about Katrina. But the players are making it about that. The team makes it about that. It's a story because it's how the team feels.

[RubberMallet]

the saints "reviving a city" is one of the saddest things i've ever heard...

[LUnpretty11]

the saints "reviving a city" is one of the saddest things i've ever heard...

Did they not? They gave that city something to look forward to. MNF came to NO (and unfortunately had to beat the Falcons ) but people were actually happy and excited. They weren't focused on the disaster that had occurred.

[LUconn]

I recall pre hurricane, their owner was trying every trick in the book to get the Saints out of NO. They sucked and had poor support. I remember the entire town hated him because he wasn't keeping it a secret he was trying to move the team. Then the hurricane comes along, and he's pretty much stuck there. It's the perfect time to leave since the super dome was messed up, but leaving would make the NFL look really bad so he was screwed. And now all of the sudden he's king of the city.

[LUnpretty11]

The point is that in 2006 (the season after Katrina) the Saints went 10-6 and won their first round playoff game at home. They brought that city back to life.

[ALUmnus]

The point is that in 2006 (the season after Katrina) the Saints went 10-6 and won their first round playoff game at home. They brought that city back to life.

I think you're giving a football team way too much credit. Sure the Saints played a part, but to say they brought the city back to life....
People said the same thing about the Tigers back in '84, and yes, it gave people something to cheer about, but really, what did it actually do for the city?

Now as for the game. It was decent, held my interest for the most part, but not a spectacular game by any means. The Saints/Vikings game was my superbowl.

[TDDance234]

The game itself was one of the least interesting SB's I can remember.

[Sly Fox]

I just don't get so many people calling the game boring. Sure the 1st quarter was slow but the rest of the game was competitive and that rarely happens in Super Bowls. Until Porter's pick six this one was going down to who had the ball last.

[WinthropEagleFan]

I thought it was a very well played Super Bowl. Very few penalties, the refs did a good job, only the one turnover...both offenses were sharp most of the time, the defenses (not surprisingly) had trouble stopping the other team, but they also never allowed any big plays. It lacked a lot of memorable highlights (aside from the interception return), but it kept my interest the whole time and was a solid all-around game in my opinion.

[RubberMallet]

the saints "reviving a city" is one of the saddest things i've ever heard...

Did they not? They gave that city something to look forward to. MNF came to NO (and unfortunately had to beat the Falcons ) but people were actually happy and excited. They weren't focused on the disaster that had occurred.

that has nothing to do with a football team.... if there was a huge natural disaster in chicago, peopel aren't getting through it because the bears are a superbowl contender (hypothetical), if my home is blown away its going to take alot more than a football team beating another bad football team for me to be like "HOORAY EVERYTHIGNS AWESOME" if its football thats the only thing that will "revive" me, i'd be like "who in the hell cares? my house is gone but i'm supposed to be glad for a boo williams td? get out of here"

the people of new orleans themselves "revived" themselves along with the church, volunteers and others.

i just have a problem with the saints being the reason people got through such a natural disaster....its stupid.

[flamesfilmguy]

the saints "reviving a city" is one of the saddest things i've ever heard...

Did they not? They gave that city something to look forward to. MNF came to NO (and unfortunately had to beat the Falcons ) but people were actually happy and excited. They weren't focused on the disaster that had occurred.

that has nothing to do with a football team.... if there was a huge natural disaster in chicago, peopel aren't getting through it because the bears are a superbowl contender (hypothetical), if my home is blown away its going to take alot more than a football team beating another bad football team for me to be like "HOORAY EVERYTHIGNS AWESOME" if its football thats the only thing that will "revive" me, i'd be like "who in the hell cares? my house is gone but i'm supposed to be glad for a boo williams td? get out of here"

the people of new orleans themselves "revived" themselves along with the church, volunteers and others.

i just have a problem with the saints being the reason people got through such a natural disaster....its stupid.

This.

[flamesfilmguy]

Sly don't get me wrong. I understand what that city went through. i was down there in 06 and 07 and even a year after you could tell what kind of devestation that city went through. my problem comes when people use the victory to give credit to the saints for reviving the city. personally if i was a NO native i'd take offense to that. the team may have gone out and helped and volunteered during that time but it was the PEOPLE of New orleans who revived that city. It was the thousands upon thousands volunteers from around the country. all the saints did was do their job and represent a city well by playing the game they are paid to play. don't over sensationalize football. it still is JUST a game.

[RubberMallet]

as for the game, i enjoyed it. good clean football. 2 phenominal td runs back to back. (PT's was a pass but the RAC was awesome)

i'm not sure what anyone else was expecting to happen....was it the minimal lead swings? oh well...it was good football.

[RubberMallet]

don't over sensationalize football. it still is JUST a game.

he's media...what do you expect....haha

[Sly Fox]

The city's identity is essentially tied to three things:

1. Oil & Gas
2. Tourism
3. Saints

Nearly everyone in the city is connected to one of the three if not all. The first two have taken a beating for the most part since Katrina/Rita. The third is a source of regional pride that can help distract from the other woes.

Yes, some of the statements about the victory have been over-the-top. And how is that different from other media efforts following every other sports championships? If the Colts would have won we would have been overrun by how Peyton is the greatest athlete to ever step football on any football field in history. Hyperbole is how the sports media maintain job security.

[flamesfilmguy]

The city's identity is essentially tied to three things:

1. Oil & Gas
2. Tourism
3. Saints

Nearly everyone in the city is connected to one of the three if not all. The first two have taken a beating for the most part since Katrina/Rita. The third is a source of regional pride that can help distract from the other woes.

Yes, some of the statements about the victory have been over-the-top. And how is that different from other media efforts following every other sports championships? If the Colts would have won we would have been overrun by how Peyton is the greatest athlete to ever step football on any football field in history. Hyperbole is how the sports media maintain job security.

i would have complained about the manning hype too although this one stings a little more. my falcons have yet to win a super bowl and the saints now leave us as the only team in our division without a title. stupid elway. i have to admit though the game itself was great. i loved the overall clean play. not many penalties and the level of play seemed to be on par if not better than the rest of the playoffs.

[RubberMallet]

The city's identity is essentially tied to three things:

1. Oil & Gas
2. Tourism
3. Saints

Nearly everyone in the city is connected to one of the three if not all. The first two have taken a beating for the most part since Katrina/Rita. The third is a source of regional pride that can help distract from the other woes.

Yes, some of the statements about the victory have been over-the-top. And how is that different from other media efforts following every other sports championships? If the Colts would have won we would have been overrun by how Peyton is the greatest athlete to ever step football on any football field in history. Hyperbole is how the sports media maintain job security.

as i said....if you are right, thats the saddest thing ever and wa wa waterboy dumb.

[flamesbball84]

I just don't get so many people calling the game boring. Sure the 1st quarter was slow but the rest of the game was competitive and that rarely happens in Super Bowls. Until Porter's pick six this one was going down to who had the ball last.

Two years for now, are you really going to remember that much about it? That's my test.

Great games have very memorable moments and finishes like Rams vs. Titans where the Titan player got tackled and his outstretched arm was barely short of the goal line. Patriots over Rams with the Vinatieri FG at the end of the game. Giants over Patriots where Eli Manning and David Tyree delivered one of the greatest plays in super bowl history. I don't really see any plays that standout like that and the finish wasn't overly great.

[Sly Fox]

Porter's INT was pretty dramatic.

[LUnpretty11]

Porter's INT was pretty dramatic.

+1
He picked off one of the greatest QB's in the biggest game of the year to win the game. That's pretty dramatic.

[ALUmnus]

Porter's INT was pretty dramatic.

+1
He picked off one of the greatest QB's in the biggest game of the year to win the game. That's pretty dramatic.

I think it was pretty anticlimactic. A bad throw to the wrong team puts the game out of reach. Now if the Colts would have kept the ball, driving to tie the game with about 2 minutes to go, that's dramatic.

[RubberMallet]

I think it was pretty anticlimactic. A bad throw to the wrong team puts the game out of reach. Now if the Colts would have kept the ball, driving to tie the game with about 2 minutes to go, that's dramatic.

but you aren't thinking about it in a "reviving the city" kind of way.

[LUconn]

Count me into the boring category. I think it's because I didn't care who won. Normally there's a hero or a villain. This time it was 2 teams that I don't care strongly about.

[RubberMallet]

Count me into the boring category. I think it's because I didn't care who won. Normally there's a hero or a villain. This time it was 2 teams that I don't care strongly about.

thats understandable....i can see that.

[flamesbball84]

Porter's INT was pretty dramatic.

Eli Manning's player > Porter's INT
Vinatieri's FG > Porter's INT
Rams Tackle at the end of the game > Porter's INT
Montana to Taylor > Porter's INT
Jon Riggins long TD run on 4th and 1 in super bowl VXII > Porter's INT
Jon Elway's diving run on 3rd-and-6 in super bowl XXXII > Porter's INT
Warner to Bruce for a 73 yard game-winning TD in XXXIV > Porter's INT
Desmond Howard's 99-yard kick off return in XXXI > Porter's INT

It was a nice play, but not one that will go down as one of the greatest plays - it was a terrible read and pass by Manning because it went right to Porter, and the coverage after the pick was basically non-existent. Most secondary players would have intercepted that pass and returned it for a TD.

[olldflame]

OK Shuck, please enlighten us as to who said that Porter's interception was one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history because I sure didn't read it. The closest anyone came was to say it was "pretty dramatic".

[Hold My Own]

lol's Shuck did useless research or lol's shuck knew all of that to begin with. You really need to get a hobby shuck, and I only say that out of concern that you spend most of your time posting on a message board that IS NOT your schools or a school that you support...and when your not posting your doing research for your posts...walk up stairs, open up the blinds and see what daylight looks like buddy!!!

[flamesbball84]

lol's Shuck did useless research or lol's shuck knew all of that to begin with. You really need to get a hobby shuck, and I only say that out of concern that you spend most of your time posting on a message board that IS NOT your schools or a school that you support...and when your not posting your doing research for your posts...walk up stairs, open up the blinds and see what daylight looks like buddy!!!

My most active forums are Non-LU Sports (42.57% according to my profile on here), The Lynchburg Life, and The Courtyard. Those three forums are potentially relevant to any human being that has any interest in Lynchburg, VA, sports, or any other random topic, not just LU folks.

Oh, and if you Google "Greatest Super Bowl Plays", you'll find the research that I could have used for that post took less than one minute, which accounts for less than .001% of the day lol. Besides, I knew all six of those 7 plays to begin with as I watched 6 of them and they are unforgettable - the Jon Riggins one I couldn't because I wasn't born yet, but I saw it on a TV show this morning so it was fresh in my mind. So I didn't need to do research to begin with.

[flamesbball84]

OK Shuck, please enlighten us as to who said that Porter's interception was one of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history because I sure didn't read it. The closest anyone came was to say it was "pretty dramatic".

It's not a dramatic play in my book if it's not an "unforgettable" play. Two years from now, most non-Saints won't even remember the play, that's not particularly dramatic in my book.

[BJWilliams]

Well even without a "dramatic" transcendent play, seems the Super Bowl did pretty well...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

[RubberMallet]

yeah i don't think sly was indicating that the int was one of the greatest plays in sb history