{"id":3967,"date":"2010-02-01T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2010-02-01T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/?p=3967"},"modified":"2017-06-22T10:56:58","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T15:56:58","slug":"super-bowl-xliv-is-full-of-headlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2010\/02\/01\/super-bowl-xliv-is-full-of-headlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl XLIV is full of headlines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3986\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2010\/02\/01\/super-bowl-xliv-is-full-of-headlines\/attachment\/sports-fbn-jets-colts-29-lx\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-JETS-COLTS_29_LX.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2678,3000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;MCT&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks to throw downfield against the New York Jets in the second quarter of the AFC Championship. The Colts defeated the New York Jets, 30-17, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sunday, January 24, 2010. (Mark Cornelison\/Lexington Herald-Leader\/MCT)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1264377505&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;185&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SPORTS FBN-JETS-COLTS 29 LX&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts look to win their second Super Bowl in four years.\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks to throw downfield against the New York Jets in the second quarter of the AFC Championship. The Colts defeated the New York Jets, 30-17, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sunday, January 24, 2010. (Mark Cornelison\/Lexington Herald-Leader\/MCT)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-JETS-COLTS_29_LX-267x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-JETS-COLTS_29_LX-914x1024.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3986\" title=\"Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts look to win their second Super Bowl in four years.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-JETS-COLTS_29_LX-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts look to win their second Super Bowl in four years.\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-JETS-COLTS_29_LX-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-JETS-COLTS_29_LX-914x1024.jpg 914w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/>A familiar face makes a return appearance, while America is introduced to a new hero.<\/p>\n<p>On Feb. 7, the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints square off in Super Bowl XLIV in what should be a game full of storylines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orleans dreams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the multiple sub-stories this matchup brings, the most inspiring has to be the city of New Orleans.<\/p>\n<p>More than four years ago, New Orleans became the home to one of the largest catastrophes in the United States when Hurricane Katrina struck the city. The Louisiana Superdome, where the Saints play their home games, became an unfortunate home to thousands of citizens who lost everything during the disaster.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the Saints represent more than just a conference. New Orleans, a team that never reached the Super Bowl in its 42-year history, has instilled hope to its citizens through the gift of sport and resurrected a city that is still rebuilding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Super Manning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As an up-and-coming prospect, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was constantly compared to his father, Archie.<\/p>\n<p>The elder Manning spent 12 seasons in the NFL, 10 of which were with the Saints, and retired as the one of the lowliest starting quarterbacks in history. Though Archie was widely known as a talented player, Peyton has flipped the script on his family\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>After winning a record fourth Most Valuable Player award, Manning is one win away from capping off a remarkable season.<\/p>\n<p>And he has to do it against daddy\u2019s old squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t turn away<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt the talk surrounding the Super Bowl is going to touch on the high-powered offenses of the Colts and the Saints.<\/p>\n<p>The Saints are near the top of every offensive category including points and total yards. The Colts resided near the top, as well, but surprisingly the Colts were the worst rushing team in the NFL in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Although both New Orleans and Indianapolis are entertaining to watch on offense, the Saints seem to have the edge when it comes to balance.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3987\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2010\/02\/01\/super-bowl-xliv-is-full-of-headlines\/attachment\/sports-fbn-cards-saints-7-bi\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-CARDS-SAINTS_7_BI.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3631,3000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;MCT&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush returns a punt 83 yards for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, January 16, 2010. The Saints won 45-14. (John Fitzhugh\/Biloxi Sun Herald\/MCT)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1263692688&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SPORTS FBN-CARDS-SAINTS 7 BI&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Reggie Bush and the New Orleans Saints look to win their first Super Bowl in franchise history.\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush returns a punt 83 yards for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, January 16, 2010. The Saints won 45-14. (John Fitzhugh\/Biloxi Sun Herald\/MCT)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-CARDS-SAINTS_7_BI-300x247.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-CARDS-SAINTS_7_BI-1024x846.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3987\" title=\"Reggie Bush and the New Orleans Saints look to win their first Super Bowl in franchise history.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-CARDS-SAINTS_7_BI-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"Reggie Bush and the New Orleans Saints look to win their first Super Bowl in franchise history.\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-CARDS-SAINTS_7_BI-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/SPORTS_FBN-CARDS-SAINTS_7_BI-1024x846.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Prediction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your favorite team isn\u2019t participating in Super Bowl XLIV, it\u2019s hard to root against the Saints. With the city of New Orleans behind them, quarterback Drew Brees and company has a lot to play for.<\/p>\n<p>But, it\u2019s very difficult to bet against Manning. He\u2019s the most unstoppable force in the NFL and nobody means more to his team than him.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m rooting for you, New Orleans, but my money is on the Colts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Indianapolis 30, New Orleans 21<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A familiar face makes a return appearance, while America is introduced to a new hero. On Feb. 7, the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints square off in Super Bowl XLIV in what should be a game full of storylines. 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