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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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SAINTS
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MIAMI — The Vince Lombardi Trophy spent a few interesting hours in the hands of the New Orleans Saints after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell awarded it to team owner Tom Benson on Sunday night.
MIAMI — Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters. He wasn’t bothered by the questions Sunday night. He just couldn’t believe he and the Colts lost to his hometown New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl. MIAMI — Super Bowl XLIV will always be remembered, at least by New Orleans Saints fans, for two game-changing moments. MIAMI — Let the celebration begin. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Drew Brees turned to his wife when he woke up and asked: "Did yesterday really happen?" MIAMI — A seven-point lead against a quarterback like Peyton Manning, a four-time NFL MVP, isn’t much of a lead at all. MIAMI — There is passing, then there is quarterbacking. What Drew Brees did for the final three quarters of Super Bowl XLIV was in an entirely different category altogether. First quarter MIAMI — Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Rickey Jackson performed his first official duties as a member of the 2010 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he took part in the pre-game coin toss at Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday. MIAMI — The New Orleans Saints pieced together their 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV victory against Indianapolis on Sunday night by using familiar elements that were staples of their record-setting season. MIAMI — Those hands. Those calm hands. The rest of Sun Life Stadium erupted. Every football fan in the world inched closer to his TV, ready to watch the final stirring minutes of Super Bowl XLIV. Meanwhile, with 5:42 remaining in the biggest game he ever played in, Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma stood on the sideline, his hands resting peacefully on his hips. MIAMI (AP) — Saints fan Peggy Byrd says New Orleans winning the Super Bowl helps wash away some tough times. MIAMI (AP) — Marshall Faulk ran as far as he could from the dead-end Desire Projects. He bolted the New Orleans streets to play college ball in San Diego, then blossomed into an NFL star with the Indianapolis Colts. MIAMI (AP) — They're not supposed to give the Super Bowl MVP award to a coach. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints fans hugged, kissed, and spilled onto the streets Sunday as a citywide party erupted after their once woebegone NFL franchise defeated the Indiapolis Colts in the Super Bowl. MIAMI (AP) — Louisiana native Tracy Porter played a crucial role in the New Orleans Saints' magical run to a Super Bowl title and their victory over the Indianapolis Colts. MIAMI — Jeremy Shockey wasn’t sitting in a suite for this Super Bowl. Instead, he was a big part of the New Orleans Saints’ sweetest victory. MIAMI — Peyton Manning spent the whole season building toward a Super Bowl crown, a win that certainly would put him among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. MIAMI (AP) — Peyton Manning's receivers came up short in Sunday's Suyper Bowl. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On the eve of their first Super Bowl appearance, the New Orleans Saints organization achieved another first Saturday evening when former linebacker Rickey Jackson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. MIAMI — New Orleans cornerback Randall Gay and running back Lynell Hamilton sat out the Saints’ final practice of the season on Saturday. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Colts coach Jim Caldwell would rather keep his private talks, well, private. MIAMI — There’s Peyton, then there’s Payton, and in that order. MIAMI — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning paid tribute to a couple of longtime New Orleans Saints employees this week when he was asked about his memories of his father, Archie, playing with the Saints. MIAMI — When the New Orleans Saints walk into Sun Life Stadium for Super Bowl XLIV tonight, many of them will no doubt think back to how they felt when they left the same stadium on the evening of Oct. 25. MIAMI -- For two weeks, whenever fans and media thought about Super Bowl XLIV, they were immediately drawn to the marquee matchup of the quarterbacks: Peyton Manning and Drew Brees. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — To see the New Orleans Saints advance to the Super Bowl for the first time in the 43-year history of the franchise is one thing. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The New Orleans Saints wrapped up their heavy preparations on Friday at the University of Miami for their matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When Sean Payton hired Gregg Williams to be his defensive coordinator 13 months ago, the first thing he wanted him to do was change the culture on defense. MIAMI — Peyton Manning barks out the name of the play: “TRIPS RIGHT 255 X BLOCK SLANT H DISCO ALERT 12 TRAP.” FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Even though it’s been 10 years since New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams last coached in the Super Bowl, he still can’t bear to watch replays of that game. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — New Orleans and Indianapolis figure to pile on the points in Sunday’s Super Bowl. CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Saints coach Sean Payton shortened practice by about 20 minutes on Thursday, trying to ensure his players are fresh for the Super Bowl. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Wednesday was announced as the winner of the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year Award for the third time in the past four seasons. MIAMI — In the 1973 Super Bowl, Bob Griese threw a grand total of 11 passes to help the Miami Dolphins complete the NFL’s only perfect season. CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The New Orleans Saints looked healthy and active in their practice Wednesday, with starters Jeremy Shockey, Darren Sharper and Jonathan Vilma all participating. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — From left to right, the New Orleans Saints offensive line certainly isn’t the most recognizable group in the NFL. Even though they were more or less a collection of relative unknowns when they came into the league, they don’t mind admitting they haven’t gotten a lot of attention until this season. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson soaked in all that Super Bowl XLIV Media Day had to offer Tuesday when he made the rounds during his team’s availability in Sun Life Stadium. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Considering his football-famous surname, there was no chance Joe Lombardi was going to fly under the radar during Super Bowl XLIV Media Day on Tuesday. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s kind of funny how, in the two weeks leading up to a Super Bowl, even the most innocuous statement can grow legs. Exhibit A for Super Bowl XLIV is New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. MIAMI (AP) — Peyton Manning worked the room masterfully. He took questions from all directions, throwing in plenty of eye contact. |
