Are you ready for some football?

Guest posted by tim AKA The Godless Heathen (and Colts fan).

While football may not be the usual subject mater around I thought a little football talk is warranted considering the Big Game is upon us this Sunday between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints.

The game is shaping up to be an exciting, entertaining and potentially high scoring affair. (Though I’m more of a old school, defensive minded fan, even I have to admit watching Peyton Manning light up the league for the last twelve seasons has been fun). Both offenses are dangerous and can score points seemingly at will, while Indy’s defense is better, at least statistically, especially during these playoffs. Not to overlook NO’s ability to create turnovers which can change the game in their favor.

Having said that, big games such as this one sometimes play out much different than what everyone expects. But, the odds that this particular game ending up a low scoring, slugfest is unlikely.

Now, a couple things about all the over hyped, sideshow, soap opera story lines I refer to as peripheral BS; Dwight Freeney will not be effective and probably won’t even play that much (I love the guy, I think he’s one of the best DE’s in the game but with that badly sprained ankle he is not going to be much of a factor). No, I don’t believe New Orleans, or any team for that matter, “deserves” to win because a hurricane devastated that city 4-½ years ago. If that was true, the Jets or Giants would “deserve” to win the game every year since 9/11/01. Stop with that silly rationalizing already.

OK, a couple story lines that actually are pretty cool; Peyton Manning, who grew up in New Orleans, is also trying to be beat the team his father played for. On the other side, Drew Bress, played college ball for Purdue in Indiana. Also,  Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon’s parents immigrated from Haiti.

Now, full disclosure, I’m a life long Colts fan going back to the late 60’s, so obviously I’ll be rooting for the guys with the horseshoes on their helmets. As such, I’m truly enjoying everyone and their brother  hurting themselves jumping on the Saints bandwagon along with every other talking head, expert on TV is picking the Saints to win. There are two things the Colts do that I love, they keep their mouths shut and they win…all the time…making the folks who keep underestimating them look extremely foolish.

GO COLTS!!!

OK, now back to your regularly scheduled program.

Comments

[chuck aka xtnyoda]

I've been a Saints fan forever and a day...

so... I'm sticking with them... haven't stuck with them for bout 30 years to run now!

As Deputy Dog said Tim... "Rotts uh Ruck!"

[tim aka The Godless Heathen]

Well now, this is cool, I'm glad one of the regulars here is a Saints fan, makes it a little more interesting.

One of us will be happy come Mon.

You're a true fan Chuck, sticking it out all these years, something I know about.

Should be a good game, enjoy.

[BroKen]

I like Peyton Manning. I like the Colts, though they shoulda stayed in Baltimore.
Still, I'm going for the Saints because I see them as underdog. If I was betting, I'd go with Indy. But my heart's with the Saints.

[chuck aka xtnyoda]

Yo Tim...

Could I use the fact that the Saints are finally in the Super Bowl to demonstrate for you that there really is a God in Heaven?
:-)

And... if the Saints actually win... that will probably mean that God is prepared to return to earth sometime this week?
:-)

[BroKen]

Surprise, Surprise! Way to go Saints. I really expected a Colts blowout like the first quarter. The onside kick was gutsy and seemed to shift the momentum. The attempted comeback after the interception was close but Manning seemed shaken.

Again, way to go, SAINTS.