No! It wasn't Easy, but it was Big!!!
As the season was about to start back on September 13th, it seemed like the weight of a house fell on the Saints' losing ways. On that perfect Sunday afternoon in New Orleans, the Saints picked up and put on the ruby red (glass)slippers and began the journey down the yellow brick road with stops in 8 different cities that covered a span of 22 weeks. Just like in that other story they needed to show they had the brains, the heart, and the courage to take them to their Emerald City (Miami). They did not face any flying monkeys, but did go up against some Lions, Panthers, Eagles, and Bills (just to name a few animals). That journey took them past some Cowboys and Indians. They faced some Pirates, Vikings, and some clam chowder eating Patriots. There were even some Giants and Jets to overcome.
When they finally arrived in Miami there was just one obstacle that awaited them. You knew those Clydesdale horses must have seemed like Colts to the Saints as they lept over that final hurdle and made it to the top of the football world. The curtain was pulled back. There was no Mr. Wizard only Mr. Goodell, who handed them Mr. Lombardi.
Today, as the parade moves along the streets lined with about a quarter million people celebrating in the Big Easy, I know Drew Brees will be thinking "I'm not in Kansas anymore!"
New Orleans Saints 2010 Super Bowl champs!
Dreams do come true and yes, I am smiling!
"Wise Guy"
Now that the Saints have won, do you think you'll change that goofy beer picture? :) Great post, Sports Wise Guy.
ReplyDeleteI will change the picture after today's parade!
ReplyDeleteJust think what I will look like if...No, when Cal makes it to the Rose Bowl.
Cal has a better chance of making the Rose Bowl than the Cowboys do of getting back to the Super Bowl!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece, Greg. Keep pumping 'em out.
ReplyDeleteWho is this Cowboys hater? Show yourself, anonymous!
ReplyDeleteOne, Cal will never make the rose bowl as that is Trojan territory.
ReplyDeleteand two, Dreams don't come true as a steel wall was erected between me and my dreams last year.
Great game - exciting finish.. Good job on the blog bud!! (Brandon A.)
ReplyDeleteGood game but sucky commercials! Half time show was a NCIS marketing push. Cowboys suck!!!
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