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For New Orleans, victory is about more than football – Reuters
Times Online For New Orleans, victory is about more than footballReutersNew Orleans Saints fans flood Bourbon Street after their team defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl in New Orleans February 7, 2010. This is the first year the New Orleans Saints have become NFL Champions. NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – To many …The... »
Eye-opener: Swimsuits, Brees – and more Manning – USA Today
CBC.ca Eye-opener: Swimsuits, Brees – and more ManningUSA TodayDrew Brees is due in New Orleans for the start of today's downtown parade saluting the Super Bowl champion Saints (starts at 5 pm CT). But first, he did what other MVP's of the NFL title game have done before him – visit a late-night talk... »
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton’s risky decisions pay off in Super way – New York Daily News
Globe and Mail New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton's risky decisions pay off in Super wayNew York Daily NewsNew Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton got a bit of advice from his mentor, Bill Parcells, before the Super Bowl. 'You are going to have to have (guts) to win this game,' Parcells told him. FORT... »
After the Parade, Saints Face Many Decisions – New York Times
ESPN (blog) After the Parade, Saints Face Many DecisionsNew York TimesFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Sean Payton wore Mardi Gras beads Monday morning and the look of a man who had channeled the Bourbon Street party after the New Orleans Saints completed their stunning resurrection for themselves and their city …Strong ratings for Saints-Colts Super... »
Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi Trophy – USA Today
Globe and Mail Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi TrophyUSA TodayFORT LAUDERDALE — Little more than 12 hours after the New Orleans Saints won their first NFL championship by beating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, coach Sean Payton relayed the details of his joyous experience Monday morning.... »
Recovery of onside kick a game-changer for Saints – Kansas City Star
Reuters Recovery of onside kick a game-changer for SaintsKansas City StarMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | The Saints kept waiting for the right time to try it. Finally, at halftime, coach Sean Payton decided to pull the trigger. Trailing Indianapolis 10-6 at halftime of Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday night, Payton didn't …Drew Brees basks in... »
Monday eye-opener: Was it a Payton win or a Peyton loss? – USA Today
Washington Post Monday eye-opener: Was it a Payton win or a Peyton loss?USA TodaySo now that it is over and you've had time to celebrate or mourn, how did you view last night's Super Bowl? Was it a Payton win or a Peyton loss? Did the Saints benefit most from the slick moves from... »
Saints Snare Win From Manning – New York Times
Washington Post Saints Snare Win From ManningNew York TimesTracy Porter's fourth-quarter interception that he returned for a touchdown sealed the Saints' victory. More Photos > By JUDY BATTISTA MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The New Orleans Saints almost left when their city flooded and their home stadium had been …Sean Payton, Saints make the grade... »
Tony’s Take on third quarter of Colts v. Saints – Plain Dealer
Reuters Tony's Take on third quarter of Colts v. SaintsPlain Dealer• Saints coach Sean Payton surprises Colts with onside kick to begin second half. The Colts' Hank Baskett touched the ball before it went 10 yards, but he couldn't hang on. After a mad scramble and several moments of unpiling, …Saints take the lead... »
Brees’s Colleagues See an Amazing Athlete Within – New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk Brees's Colleagues See an Amazing Athlete WithinNew York TimesMark Humphrey/AP Saints Coach Sean Payton, left, says of his quarterback Drew Brees: “When you look at his foot agility, his release, his accuracy and the fact he has hands as big as mitts, he's got a skill set that is perfect for the position.... »