My Take...
By: Wayne House
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: Sports
For the Saints, just being there is good enough.
The New Orleans franchise has repeatedly been one of the worst in sports. Making it to the Super Bowl is a dream come true for Saints' fans.
Look for the Saints to play loose, giving them a definite advantage.
3. As Saints running back Reggie Bush quipped last week "big time players make big-time plays in big games." He's right.
Bush, Brees and safety Darren Sharper will look to make big plays for the Saints.
On the other hand, Manning, defensive end Dwight Freeney and receiver Reggie Wayne will star for the Colts.
So which team's stars are more likely to make "big time plays?" Think Indianapolis.
Manning, the Colts' quarterback, may be one of the best quarterbacks to play the game, and this year is going to go down as another one of his great years.
Remember Manning and the Colts' offense are so explosive that the Patriots attempted to convert a fourth down deep in their own territory rather than punt the ball and allow the Colts' offense to work.
While Saints quarterback Drew Brees has looked masterful throughout the year, he doesn't look to have the same control of an offense that Manning has.
On almost every down Manning looks like he knows how the play will turn out even before the ball is snapped. Control like that is hard to beat.
4. So now it's time for a prediction. I'll make it simple. Colts 34, Saints 20.
The New Orleans franchise has repeatedly been one of the worst in sports. Making it to the Super Bowl is a dream come true for Saints' fans.
Look for the Saints to play loose, giving them a definite advantage.
3. As Saints running back Reggie Bush quipped last week "big time players make big-time plays in big games." He's right.
Bush, Brees and safety Darren Sharper will look to make big plays for the Saints.
On the other hand, Manning, defensive end Dwight Freeney and receiver Reggie Wayne will star for the Colts.
So which team's stars are more likely to make "big time plays?" Think Indianapolis.
Manning, the Colts' quarterback, may be one of the best quarterbacks to play the game, and this year is going to go down as another one of his great years.
Remember Manning and the Colts' offense are so explosive that the Patriots attempted to convert a fourth down deep in their own territory rather than punt the ball and allow the Colts' offense to work.
While Saints quarterback Drew Brees has looked masterful throughout the year, he doesn't look to have the same control of an offense that Manning has.
On almost every down Manning looks like he knows how the play will turn out even before the ball is snapped. Control like that is hard to beat.
4. So now it's time for a prediction. I'll make it simple. Colts 34, Saints 20.