I certainly can see why the Colts are favorites in the Super Bowl but I don’t understand why there is a rush to go ahead and proclaim them champions. The Colts seem to have drawn most of the for-more-than-entertainment-purposes wagers and the “expert” and celebrity picks seem to be trending to Indy by a three to one margin, maybe even four to one.
This seems to me to be an even matchup. Both teams have great quarterbacks. The Colts have a bend but don’t break defense, the Saints have a bend then take the ball away defense. I’m not sure if right now Peyton Manning is playing significantly better than is Drew Brees right now but even if you concede that edge there is no question that the Saints have the better running game.
I’m going with the underdog here, New Orleans 35, Colts 27.
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Well stated, Rich. I agree.
I am living in the New Orleans area. Who Dat Nation reminds me of the Hogs hysteria. I have a friend doing work for the AP. Incredulous, he cannot believe the amount of Saints fans on South Beach. The Who Dat Nation are in costumes and have their cars and trucks decorated.
Saints win today.
I can’t pick a team to win the Super Bowl who should have lost to the hapless Skins earler this year.