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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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.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Egypt win Africa Cup of Nations
Substitute Mohamed ‘Gedo’ Nagui scored in the 85th minute at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations final to defeat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday in Luanda. It is the Pharaohs’ seventh continental trophy and third on the trot, which is a new Cup of Nations record. Well done Pharoahs and congratulations to my mates from Egypt, that I had many years of soccer fun with.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Pakistan wins!
Finally Pakistan has something to crow about, something to warm the hearts of their citizens. They have beaten Sri Lanka to win international cricket’s Twenty/20 World Cup. A country that has been rocked by terrorism, insurgency and political travail can now hold its head high and say to the world; “We fight well on the cricket pitch too!” Personally, as a lover of cricket, I can’t think of a more deserving group than the Pakistanis, so I applaud their efforts.
I have grown up watching the great Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, and Abdul Qadir and loved their enthusiasm and skill. But my favourites in Pakistani colours were the best opening bowling pair ever in world cricket, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. I never tired of watching them on TV or seeing them at Eden Park in Auckland or the Sydney Cricket Ground with my friends. Well done Pakistan, you are rightly proud of this success and I wish your team all the best in future conquests.
