Saints sent Manning & The Colts packing on their way to their first Super Bowl title ever.
Sunday February 7th, 2010 is a day that will always be remembered in New Orléans. It is when the Who Dat nation clinched their very first ever Super Bowl title. Led by Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, the Saints defeated the heavily favored Indianapolis Colts 31-17.
In what was the most watched Super Bowl ever (106 million people tuned in to watch the game) – the Saints did not let the opportunity pass them by. After the victory Drew Brees said, “We play for so much more than ourselves. We played for our city. We played for the entire Gulf Coast region. We played for the entire Who Dat nation that has been behind us every step of the way.”
Congrats to the Saints and all their fans on winning their first title ever – it is a city and a team that deserved it.
Let’s hope so because the big game is just around the corner (Sunday 2/7/10 – 6:30 PM ET), but just in case you aren’t and would like to be ready, read our guest post atYepYep giving you a comprehensive but simple guide to Super Bowl XLIV (44) or just continue reading the Sports Bra Reports – Girls Guide to Super Bowl XLIV (44)!
Ladies - ever find yourself bored or not having a clue during about the game during Super Bowl Sunday? Well, have no fear - The Sports Bra Reports is here to help!
We all know how big the Super Bowl is to most Americans, including many of our male significant others, brothers, cousins, dads, etc - but what about us ladies? Do we love the Super Bowl as much as our male counterparts?
In some cases, the women are just as into it as the men and can spew the facts and stats about the game just like any other football fanatic. In other cases, some women feel as confused and left out as a man at a bridal shower.
But have no fear ladies! Here at the Sports Bra Reports, we have decided to roll out, what will become a yearly special The Girl’s Guide To The Super Bowl! In this guide, you will have all the information you need to feel like you can talk about Super Bowl XLIV (44) like you have followed the NFL all season long.
Let’s start with the basics:
Teams:
Indianapolis Colts (Indiana) Colors – Blue & White vs. New Orleans Saints (Louisiana) Colors – Black & Gold
Date: February 7, 2010
Stadium: Sun Life Stadium
City: Miami, Florida
Kickoff Time: 6:30 PM ET
TV Network: CBS
Rules: Check out the NFL’s Beginner’s Guide to the Rules here.
Who to Root For:
Trying to pick a team to root for in the Super Bowl can be a little tricky if you don’t know too much about the game or the teams playing, but here are a few suggestions:
Root for the team that has players or coaches that you like. For example, if you like Peyton Manning because of his appearance on SNL or his funny commercials with Justin Timberlake, root for the Colts.
Family members, boyfriends/girlfriends or friends root for either the Colts or Saints.
Root for the home team or the teams which location that is closest to you.
Here’s a little background on each team playing in these year’s Super Bowl in Miami – that way when the conversation comes up about Manning’s & the Colts year, you’ll be able to join in on the topic without hesitation and churn out interesting points such as:
“Yeah, I think the Colts should have gone for the perfect season, but Coach Caldwell did achieve the results he wanted by having a healthy team in time for the Super Bowl.”
Trust me ladies, your man/friends/parents, whoever you’re watching the game with will definitely be impressed.
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts Team Logo & Helmet
Season Story: The Colts had a chance at perfection heading into week 16 of the NFL season, they decided not to go for the perfect season by opting to rest their players to have them all ready for the playoffs. Which in theory worked as they made it to the Super Bowl.
QB (Quarterback) – Peyton Manning #18: Manning is this year’s NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP). He won it for a record-setting 4th time this year. He is one of the most accurate QB’s – expect him to carve up the Saints Defense just as he did against the Jets.
TE (Tight End) – Dallas Clark #44: One of Manning’s favorite targets and can be lined up anywhere on the field.
WR (Wide Receiver) – Reggie Wayne #87: Manning’s number 1 receiver is expected to have a big game against the Saints secondary.
DE (Defensive End) – Dwight Freeney #93: Freeney has partial torn ligaments in his ankle; he will be a day-to-day decision. But if he doesn’t play expect the Colts defense to be significantly weakened.
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints Team Logo & Helmet
Season Story: Hailing from a city that a few years ago was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the Saints put the city on it’s back and gave them all something to cheer for. Also like the Colts, they too had a chance at a perfect season but faltered a bit towards the end of the season losing 3 out of their last four games.
Key Players:
QB (Quarterback) – Drew Brees #9: Brees had almost as good of season as Manning did, throwing for over 4,500 yards and 34 touchdowns. Expect him to test the Colts defense with his high-powered offense.
RB (Running Back) – Reggie Bush #25: Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend is an explosive all around player for the Saints. He helps the team by returning punts, kickoffs and playing running back/wide receiver. Expect him to make a big play or two.
S (Safety) – Darren Sharper #42: The 34-year-old, is a 13-year league veteran, that is one of the most feared defenders in the league. If Manning makes a mistake; Sharper will make him pay for it with a pick (interception).
So there you go ladies and gents, a short but effective preview of Super Bowl XLIV (44). Expect this to be a great game as both the number 1 & 2 teams in the NFL face off in Miami. It will definitely become an instant classic.
Ladies now you have all the info you need to kick back a few brews & enjoy the game.
The Sports Bra Reports Prediction:
Anticipate Manning & the Colts to come out firing on all cylinders. He will guide the Colts to an early lead, but Drew Brees and the Saints will battle and stay in the game. Peyton Manning will orchestrate the final drive and he will win the game on a late touchdown pass to Dallas Clark or Reggie Wayne.
Final Score: 41-34, Colts.
New Orleans Saints
Season Story: Hailing from a city that a few years ago was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the Saints put the city on it’s back and gave them all something to cheer for. Also like the Colts, they too had a chance at a perfect season but faltered a bit towards the end of the season losing 3 out of their last four games.
Key Players:
QB (Quarterback) – Drew Brees #9: Brees had almost as good of season as Manning did, throwing for over 4,500 yards and 34 touchdowns. Expect him to test the Colts defense with his high-powered offense. RB (Running Back) – Reggie Bush #25: Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend is an explosive all around player for the Saints. He helps the team by returning punts, kickoffs and playing running back/wide receiver. Expect him to make a big play or two. S (Safety) – Darren Sharper #42: The 34 year old, is a 13-year league veteran, that is one of the most feared defenders in the league. If Manning makes a mistake; Sharper will make him pay for it with a pick (interception).
I know, I know it’s Super Bowl weekend – but let’s not forget that there are other pro sports being played this week and yesterday I happened to catch a clip of a game between Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors.
In the clip below you will see Warriors Shooting Guard Monta Ellis’ get fouled then shoot over the backboard… that’s what we call and and one with style!
The Warriors lost the game to the Mavericks 101-113, but Monta Ellis sure did have himself a game – he finished with 46 pts, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assits, 1 block and a candidate for a top ten play of the year in the 2009-2010 NBA season.
The Girl’s Guide To Super Bowl XLIV (44)… Presented by The Sports Bra Reports
Ladies - ever find yourself bored or not having a clue during about the game during Super Bowl Sunday? Well, have no fear - The Sports Bra Reports is here to help!
Every year nearly every American celebrates the Super Bowl. This event has become an unofficial holiday here in the United States and people spend tons of money planning the right place to see the game, updating their TV systems and making sure they have every snack and beverage available for the “big game.”
So what about us women? Do we love the Super Bowl as much as our male counterparts? In some cases, the women are just as into is as the men – and can spew the facts and stats about the game just like any other football fanatic. In other cases, some women feel as confused and left out as a man at a bridal shower.
So have no fear ladies! Here at the Sports Bra Reports, we have decided to roll out, what will become a yearly special –The Girl’s Guide To The Super Bowl!
In the Sports Bra Reports “Girl’s Guide To Super Bowl XLIV (44)” you will have all the information you need to feel like you can talk about Super Bowl XLIV (44) like you have followed the NFL all season long.
So without further ado – I present to you, the first ever Sports Bra Reports “The Girl’s Guide To The Super Bowl.”
For the first time ever – you the fan will have the opportunity to vote for who you would like to appear on the cover of EA’s coveted sports franchise Madden 2011.
Voting has already begun at The Doritos Change The Game site. The three candidates include two players that will be participating in the Super Bowl on Sunday, New Orléans Saints QB Drew Brees, Colts Wide Receiver Reggie Wayne and the third candidate is Vikings Defensive End Jared Allen and his mullet.
Who would you like to see on the cover of Madden 2011? Allen, Brees or Wayne? And will any of these guys fall victim to the "Madden Curse"
Personally I’d like to see Allen and his mullet – who would you like to see grace the cover? Will the Madden Curse follow any of these guys if they grace the cover? Whoever it is, hurry up and vote – the challenge ends on March 15, 2010.
Coach Ryan to Miami Fans... "Go F@#$ Yourselves!" - Moment captured by attendee & Dolphin Fan, David M. Hildenbrand.
This past Saturday at Strikeforce MMA Event in Miami, New York Jets head football coach Rex Ryan was interviewed by a Showtime reporter, throughout the short interview Ryan was paying his respects to the fighters in the ring, but towards the end of the interview Rex proceeded to say this…”I’d like to thank everybody here in Miami. I know they love me, but I want to just tell everybody in Miami, ‘Hey, we’re coming to beat you twice next year.”
As a Jets fan, I like the bravado that the coach displayed in enemy territory, but what proceeded the interview even though it’s hilarious it’s also inappropriate. When leaving the event Coach Ryan was being heckled by a bunch of Dolphins fans in attendance, they kept saying things to him like “Jets suck” and other not so nice things I imagine, Coach Ryan turned to the crowd of people saying those things to him and said “Go F—K yourselves” and them flipped them the bird. David M. Hildenbrand a Dolphins fan captured the moment on a camera phone in attendance.
As mentioned before I do not agree with Coach Ryan’s actions and he has issued an apology “It was stupid and inappropriate. I wouldn’t accept that type of behavior from one of the coaches or players, and it’s unacceptable from me. I apologize to the Jets’ organization, the National Football League and NFL fans everywhere.”
Coach Ryan - apology accepted, keep the bravado just no more flipping the bird.
Four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning has a pre-snap routine unlike any other QB in league history. Anytime before taking the snap from Center Jeff Saturday, we see Manning saying all types of stuff, walking up and down the line and waving his hands like a madman. What does this all mean?
Is he just saying crazy things or are the things he say really matter? In reality, there’s a method to Peyton Manning’s madness. The Colts offense is very unique and it is controlled almost entirely by Peyton. They typically use a no huddle offense. When they line up, Peyton reads the defensive formation and calls the play.
This is how it normally plays out. During the 40 seconds from when the referee puts the ball down and the clock starts, Peyton reads where the linebacker and safeties are located. Once he has been able to figure out their position he will then direct everyone to the spots they need to be in.
Confusing? You bet ya! It’s especially confusing for the opposing teams defensive players and defensive coordinators. Manning has played this way pretty much since he arrived in Indianapolis. When he started, it is said that he only had 2 passing plays and 3 running plays at his disposal, now it’s the entire playbook.
It’s believed that Peyton Manning is the smartest QB in the NFL, memorizing an entire playbook and being able to call it out on the fly, there’s no doubt in my mind that he isn’t. So on Super Bowl Sunday when he’s playing the Saints, know that Peyton isn’t just shouting shenanigans out there, now you know they’re actual plays.
Jeremy Shockey, the popular Tight End from the New Orléans Saints has an increasing collection on both arms.
Due to popular the demand, the Sports Bra Reports has dedicated an entire post to Jeremy Shockey and his tattoos. The extremely popular Tight End from the New Orleans Saints has an increasing collection on both arms. It’s been pretty tough trying to find close up pictures of his tats, but from what the internet has to offer – this what I was able to find. Of all the descriptions I’m not sure if it’s 100% correct, I’m just going based upon the pictures and what I see in them.
Shockey's Right Arm Tattoos
On his right bicep, he has a tattoo of a bald eagle and the American flag. It is said, that Shockey had the tattoo done to honor the United States, and his pride of being an American. He says of the tattoo, which took 21 hours and 3 days to complete – “It speaks for itself. I’m proud to live in this country, to have the right to express anything you want…. I’m very American.”
On the inside of the bicep looks like it is a design of a bone in his arm along with some wording, perhaps a quote. On the right forearm the quote appears to continue along with a design of some sort of religious saint.
Shockey's Left Arm Tattoos
On the left forearm, the tattoo seems to be Japanese style design of a koi fish. On the other side of the forearm there appears to be lettering, that I think reads something in Latin.
Some people say that they don’t like Shockey’s tattoos or that they are stupid. In my opinion Shockey’s tattoos are pretty cool and he’s able to pull them off pretty well. They also seemed to be done by top professionals in the tattoo industry. Trust me, we’ve all seen tattoos on professional athletes that look like a five-year-old artist has done them in the backyard.
OK, I’d like to see Lebron, Kobe, D. Wade or any NBA player attempt what Olathe High School Girls Basketball Coach Joel Branstrom did last week. In a pep rally for the school’s teams in this Kansas town, Coach Branstrom took on the challenge of getting blindfolded, twirled around twice and then attempting a half-court shot. If he hit the shot, “Final Four” tickets will be awarded to him, if he didn’t he’d still look like a good sport for trying.
To the surprise of everyone in attendance Coach Branstrom, a former walk-on to the University of Kansas Basketball team in 1997 – hit the shot! Incredible!
Olathe High School didn’t really have tickets to this year’s Final Four – because really, the odds of hitting this shot probably 1 in 99 attempts. What they did have were gift certificates to a local Mexican restaurant. Final Four tickets or not, Coach Branstrom should be proud… This is by far one of the hardest and coolest trick shots I have ever seen.
Yesterday, the NY Jets fell to the mighty Indianapolis Colts 30-17 in the AFC Championship game.
At the beginning of the game, the Jets seemed to be in control going up 17-14 at the half. Coming out of the gate Peyton Manning and the Colts did what they do best, play great football in the second half. On his way to leading the Colts to the victory, he racked up 377 yards and 3 touchdowns on the number 1 defense in the NFL.
Even though the Jets lost this game, I believe that they definitely can build on this. Sanchez proved that he can play in the big games going 17-30, 2 TD’s and one late game interception. The defense gave up 30 points to arguably one the greatest QB’s of all time, but throughout the season played great even though they were missing an integral part in DT Kris Jenkins.
QB Peyton Manning orchestrated the Colts offense to victory - going for 377 yards & 3 TD's. While Jets QB Mark Sanchez looked decent despite the loss, throwing for 2 TD's.
As the off season takes place and the Jets organization looks to build on this years team success, there is no doubt that the 2010 Jets will be a team to be reckoned with.
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