When the New Orleans Saints won the NFL Superbowl last night they reached a number of milestones. Firstly, they won on their first trip to the big game, second, they overcame the equal largest come-from-behind deficit in Superbowl history, which was 10 points. They overcame a very inauspicious and tentative start to come alive in the second quarter and then turn the game with an on-side kick play to start the second half. But the big news, like in many feel good victories is that a devastated city and struggling state now has something real to cherish and some sustained momentum in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Like my colleague said on the drive to work this morning, Sean Payton, the head coach deserved the MVP even more than Drew Brees because of his astute coaching and gutsy calls. It was a great game and a wonderful result, and victory again for the underdog in adverse conditions.
Monday, February 8, 2010
A rare faily-tale ending
When the New Orleans Saints won the NFL Superbowl last night they reached a number of milestones. Firstly, they won on their first trip to the big game, second, they overcame the equal largest come-from-behind deficit in Superbowl history, which was 10 points. They overcame a very inauspicious and tentative start to come alive in the second quarter and then turn the game with an on-side kick play to start the second half. But the big news, like in many feel good victories is that a devastated city and struggling state now has something real to cherish and some sustained momentum in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Like my colleague said on the drive to work this morning, Sean Payton, the head coach deserved the MVP even more than Drew Brees because of his astute coaching and gutsy calls. It was a great game and a wonderful result, and victory again for the underdog in adverse conditions.
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