New Orleans Saints 31 - Indianapolis Colts 17: Sean Payton makes his bones...
by David Fucillo on Feb 7, 2010 8:35 PM PST
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PrintInitially I didn't have a recap planned for the Super Bowl. However, given the comments flowing about the game all across the Interwebs I wanted to throw in my two cents, and get people's opinions on a few things:
Sean Payton
The Saints win and Payton is a ballsy genius. If the Saints had lost, he goes down as over-aggressive and the guy who cost them the Super Bowl. Obviously that didn't happen and he goes down as as much a hero as anybody in that game today. And given how aggressive they were as a team all season long, it was only fitting that they would win the Super Bowl thanks to some amazing calls. Obviously there's the onside kick. But the fourth down try late in the first half could have been a killer. Instead they still manage three points before the end of the half. Sometimes things just bounce your way. In the end, I think Sean Payton is as much the MVP of this game as anybody else.
The passing games
The two quarterbacks that lit up defenses all season long combined for 614 passing yards. And yet, I can't believe I was the only one that was surprised at those totals at the end of the game. There were some good sized plays, but with a team like the Saints you expect big 60, 70 yard touchdown passes. You look for Peyton Manning to drop some bombs to Reggie Wayne. I realize both teams have some solid defenses, but nonetheless, it felt like a dink and dunk sort of affair. Obviously it won the game for the Saints, but something seemed off in the passing games.
Commercials
I realize there are plenty of people who don't care about the commercials, but I really enjoyed a few of them. The early Doritos commercial with the kid slapping the mom's date, the first E*Trade baby commercial with the boy talking to the girl on web-chat with the "milkaholic" girl. And the Betty White commercial was entertaining, particularly when they rolled out Abe Vigoda.
The Who
That was just brutal. If Janet Jackson doesn't have her wardrobe malfunction, maybe we have some decent shows the last few years.
In the end, congratulations to the New Orleans Saints. They are most definitely not the Aints anymore.
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I think Doritos, did a great job with commercials
The coffin one was funny, but the kid slapping the guy was CLASSIC.
SUCK IT PEYTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has anyone been carried off the field in between Bill Walsh and Sean Payton?
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I think it’s happened but it’s been awhile. It’s possible that Seifert was carried off in ’94.
I think it was common for awhile but hasn’t been done this decade. Not that I can remember.
Seifert wasn't carried off for either Super Bowl
He said in the America’s Game DVD that he had secretly hoped the team would carry him off the field after the win, but instead everyone just ran to the middle of the field and let him standing there all alone. I believe it was also the game when the team ran out onto the field before kick off and the left before Seifert was introduced leaving him to run out all alone. Years later at a team reunion banquet or something the team ended up carrying him off the stage and giving him his carry off that he had always wanted. It was a pretty funny story the way he told it.
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
I always got the impression that Seifert wasn't well-liked by the players
unlike Walsh whom everybody loved.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Steve Young said the other day on KNBR that they didn’t have a great relationship while George was coaching the team. It wasn’t until after he left that their relationship took off. It’s really disappointing to see all the great offensive minds we let leave our building because we didn’t realize Seifert wasn’t the right guy until it was too late.
I'm sure that Seifert benching Young
was a relationship killer. I remember watching that game and seeing him sooo pissed off on the sidelines was unusual.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Well he seemed to imply that it started before that. I dunno, I don’t think Seifert had a great relationship with the team overall. We should have just let him get hired by Dallas, we probably win more super bowls in the 90s if we let him go there.
Yeah, I agree
And absolutely we should not have gotten rid of Mooch
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Holmgren was carried off after GB won
I think he may have been the last one because I don’t remember Shanahan being carried, or anybody else since then.
Yes, the Who were brutal
But how can you say that the Boss and Tom Petty weren’t decent? I’m actually grateful for what Janet Jackson did, so we don’t have to put up with the rap/R&B trash anymore.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
Yea, they were solid
They haven’t all been awful. But I didn’t mind some of the shows before Janet Jackson. I think they’re afraid of younger acts now.
by David Fucillo on Feb 7, 2010 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
I could do without SB acts
Sadly I spent the entire half time show thinking what group of old farts will be put on next year. Here is the list currently being debated by the NFL. Garth Brooks (because it’s in Dallas), The Eagles, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, and David Bowie. Yep the NFL can keep this up at least another 10 years . . . another 3 years they can start to break the seal of many other 80’s rock bands.
Garth Brooks is un-retiring so he might be a good fit
but when was the last time there was a country act at the half-time show? I think Bon Jovi has already done one. AC/DC is too hard for general America. Looking at that list I think the two performers with the best chance are the Eagles and Elton John.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
I’d have the Eagles easily as #1 but it is in Dallas so I’m expecting a bit of a country twist if the NFL can have it. I’d also have Elton John instead of Rod Stewart if it weren’t in the heart of Texas.
I’m not sure if Bon Jovi has done the SB. I’m pretty sure they have whored themselves out to every other sporting event.
Good point about Elton John vs Rod Stewart
So I’m doing some Google research on Bon Jovi and getting lots of hits where he was supposed to be in the 2010 Superbowl (today’s). Wonder what happened with that.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Man, how I'd love to see AC/DC in the SB
I think I’d shell out whatever it takes to be there.
Also, I wouldn’t count out the Scorpions. Actually, they’re not even that well-respected in their home country of Germany, but with the NFL’s international ambitions, you can never count out one of the best-selling bands worldwide…
The Scorpions? really?
I sure hope not. What a horrible half-time act.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
I wasn't trying to promote them.
I actually like their older, harder stuff much better than what they’ve done recently (although even the older stuff pales in comparison to, say, AC/DC).
I was just trying to be the first to bring up the possibility – after all, they would fit in nicely with all the elder-gentlemen-who-won’t-conjure-up-another-nipplegate bands of lately…
I loved U2's act
I’m a huge Springsteen fan and I think U2 has been the best half-time show in recent memory.
Prince is 2nd and the Boss is third.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Are you serious?
How about the Black Eyed Peas? or something that all generations can “boogie” to or whatever my parents call it. The Who were garbage. They were out of breath and I was afraid one of them was going to pass out. And on top of it there were only 2 original members. I want something that entertains me, not just music during halftime.
by BucksForever on Feb 7, 2010 10:59 PM PST up reply actions
It's not about entertainment or the quality of the halftime show.
Right now, the NFL – and football on TV as a whole – have gotten so big they don’t have to worry about that. They don’t select halftime artists who make for a better show – why would they need to do that? Everybody who can afford a ticket is already there, and everybody else is watching on TV. So there’s really no need to improve on the halftime show.
What there doing instead is selecting the biggest name available – not for the sake of the show, but in order to make a statement: We’re the top dog, and we can get every other dog to sing for us, no matter who he is and how big his name.
ha wonder what excuse he has for this one
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
Maybe it was because
“the Saints weres cheatingzzz!!!” I’d probably go over to the Saints blog in a few days and see if ol’ Blue Shoes or whatever his name is posted a “congradulatory post but here’s a list on how the Saints cheated.”
by Hoopers Judge on Feb 8, 2010 12:49 AM PST up reply actions
Congrats Saints
And all of New Orleans. As for Manning, I guess he’s the new Favre. Certainly no Montana. And I hope that silly debate of greatest QB of all time has been put to rest.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Montana never had a bad playoff game?
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Oh yes he did
I cried for 2 hours after that loss to the Vikings. Was it Anthony Carter who had 10 circus catches in that game? Even when the 49ers made a play, they were flagged.
of course he did
Every QB has, or else the same QB would win the super bowl every year. But his body of work in the playoffs proves just how much greater he is than the rest.
And he DEFINITELY never had a bad super bowl game, whereas Peyton has played poorly in the 2 consecutive super bowls now. I guess his stats look nice now that he was able to pad them on the drive after his interception, but lets not forget he had just 244 yards passing prior to that drive.
you would be correct
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
Sure
I won’t give him the wins, simply because team wins are on much more than the QB. The 11 TDs, 0 INTs is incredibly impressive, and the poise he showed in the last drive of the ’89 Superbowl is incredible.
I still like Steve Young better as a QB though
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Either way you slice it...
83-122 (68%), 1,142 yards with 11 TDs/0 INTs (QB Rating 127.8)
24-36 (67%), 325 yards with 6 TDs/0 INTs (134.8)
2 of the best Super Bowl QBs ever. Peyton can’t sniff that.
I didn't think Peyton played poorly in the game against the Bears
even though it was poring rain. His performance today was adequate I guess. If you’re expecting greatness and get mere adequacy you’re going to be disappointed.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
I screamed at my TV the entire 2nd half saying the Saints need to start jumping the routes even if they guess wrong. The Colts were checking down the entire game with nothing deep. Guess wrong, give up a few extra yards on a 5 yard pass. Guess right and it changes the game.
The Colts thought they could grind their way to the SB.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing
The Saints made a great half-time adjustment. I thought the onside kick was an incredibly gutsy call to make and absolutely brilliant.
All my wife’s family was there at the party (two brothers, a sister, her parents, bunch of grandkids) and they were all cheering for the Colts. I was the lonely person cheering for the Saints.
OTOH they’re all Broncos fans and I’m the only Niner fan, so I already get grief for my football preferences.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
ha all you have to say is
55-10
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
I won a bunch of money off that game
I was in 7th grade and trying to get people to give me odds so I could bet both sides of the game.
Nobody would so I just put it on the NIners.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
The first clip is good too but the one I'm referring to starts at 36 seconds in
http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/broncos-on-the-simpsons/m55orpSvDQcW0n9jSuOy3Q
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
lol classic
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
I don’t think it’s wrong to expect greatness from those anointed as great players. You would think that great players would bring their best game to the biggest game, but I guess that’s what separates guys like Montana from guys like Manning.
So are we thinking that Manning will be this generation's Marino?
All sorts of passing records and great regular seasons but not a great playoff QB?
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Sure why not
People will give Manning a pass though since he won a ring, but his defense carried him through the playoffs to get that ring. You would have a hard time arguing that they didn’t considering he threw 3 tds to 7 interceptions during that playoff season.
But if he manages to play as long as Marino
at the level he’s been playing at for the last couple of years, I would think that his whole body of work would be too impressive to not have him up there with the other greats of the game.
In that case, I also would think that he might very well win another SB. And even if not, his ring would mean the world in making a distinction between him and Marino.
I'm not saying he's not great
because he already is. I’m saying, if you want to be in that greatest of all time territory, you have to be great in both the regular season and post season. Great players in sports history are those that elevate their games in the playoffs. i don’t think anybody would be on the Michael Jordan bandwagon if he was choking every year in the playoffs. Montana is the only QB in NFL History that has both the amazing regular season resume and a playoff resume that nobody has come close to touching.
Oh, ok.
I guess I got hung up on that Marino comparison (which wasn’t even yours).
Marino’s whole body of work should have him up there with the other greats of the game. It’s ridiculous that he’s not spoken of in the same breath as guys like Elway and Young.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 8, 2010 9:16 AM PST up reply actions
agreed
Marino put up ridiculous great numbers over his career. Imagine if you give him Terrell Davis?
Elway obviously stepped up in that second Super Bowl win, but do they get to that without Terrell Davis getting them to and winning that first one?
by David Fucillo on Feb 8, 2010 9:40 AM PST up reply actions
More like this generation's Favre
One SB win, followed by years of great stats, media love and commercials, but only an additional SB loss is added to the resume.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I don’t think so. Favre is largely considered to be a reckless gunslinger. I don’t think Manning could possibly be any further from that reputation.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 8, 2010 9:17 AM PST up reply actions
Congrats to the Saints!
I told myself it was time to nut up or shut up and I took the Saints and it paid off. It was a good game, I loved the onside kick call coming out of halftime, that took some balls. I loved seeing Peyton go all Favre there in the 4th, he’s a great QB but I think he still has a ways to go to top Joe.
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
I thought the commercial with Brett Favre still not retired was the best
Don't trust this guy. He lies.
oh yea
I forgot about that one…Glad he could poke a little fun at that.
I also enjoyed the one with Letterman, Leno and Oprah. Apparently they shot that at Letterman’s studio under some pretty top secret conditions.
by David Fucillo on Feb 7, 2010 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
I thought it was funny that they were acting like they were acting like they hate eachother. it created a weird double negative since they actually do hate eachother.
by hellaninersfan on Feb 7, 2010 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
That commercial was GOAT man I hope that term is never used on ESPN
Bad pick Peyton "Regular Season" Manning!!!
Anyone see the Boost Mobile commercial
with the old 85 Bears doing the Boost Mobile Shuffle. Not sure if Sing was in there anywhere, but I’m positive Jim Mcmahon was there
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
and what about that Simpsons Coke commercial
worst commercial of the night IMO. There was nothing Simpsony about that commercial. I was expecting something wacky or zany at the end instead Mr Burns drinks the Coke and that’s it.
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
I'm going to the Colts SBnation site and see what BBS is up to.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
Apparently he thinks that Manning isn't to blame.
He also said the Saints were unstoppable….
Really?
You’re down 24-17 with 5 mins left.
That Manning INT sealed the game.
Peyton had a chance to tie the game, he choked.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Feb 7, 2010 10:56 PM PST up reply actions
Next Year!
49ers: 2011 Superbowl Champs.
by brundylop on Feb 7, 2010 11:08 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
does this sound familiar to anyone?
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
Wow
Really? Is every close win or lose due to “fake injuries” for these Colt fans? Some of those fans need a serious ego/reality check.
by Hoopers Judge on Feb 8, 2010 12:57 AM PST up reply actions
is anyone stunned at this?
colts suck. so glad they lost that game! So happy with the outcome of the game. Now on to 49ers football. can’t wait till the draft!
haha
funny how fans cry so much over spilled milk….and to have the spelling nazi’s out in force really makes your team look pro! haha look whenthe niners lose a super bowl ill let you know how we act….but till then i go with what i and we all over here know…and thats how to celebrate a win!!
You know what?
The Saints are a much better team than the Colts. It’s not even actually all that close. I don’t know why I didn’t realize it before.
The better team won. All is right with the world. Well, sort of.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
nipple slip
funny that u say “If Janet Jackson doesn’t have her wardrobe malfunction, maybe we have some decent shows the last few years.” idk if u mean that since then the half time people are scared or that the nipple slip was over the top…either way i kinda think its a joke that the organizers of the show act like right wing mormons over a titty! what is a nipple the end of the era of decency? haha these goof balls at corp. meetings must hate there lives if a nipple breaks there day…seriously when i watched the half time show i thought how horrible The Who are live at the age of 60’s….sure they spent tons of money on a cool stage…but it was horrible….i thought roger daltery was gonna die.
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