Super Bowl XLIV Heads to Miami, FL
Hana Saker
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: Sports
Super Bowl XLIV will be played this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Peyton Manning with Head Coach Jim Caldwell, will face off against the New Orleans Saints, headed by Drew Brees and coached by Sean Payton, at 6:30 p.m. This will be the Saints' first Super Bowl appearance in the history of the franchise, while it will be the Colts' fourth. The Saints have a 13-3 regular season record, in comparison to the Colts' 14-2 record.
The Colts and the Saints were the last two teams to remain undefeated, up until the Saints lost to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15, and the Colts lost to the New York Jets the following week. This year, for the first time since the Dallas Cowboys played the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII in 1993, the two highest ranked teams from each division will play each other. Both teams have shown that they are the teams that will not give up, reigning victorious as a result of comebacks late in the game, which have been the result of the teams' quarterbacks taking over.
Hence, this matchup will essentially be a battle between two great quarterbacks, for both are passionate students of the game. Manning is a potential future Hall of Famer and is often considered to be the best quarterback to play the game so far, while Brees is another one of the greats. They are both generals of their teams and undoubtedly two of the hardest working quarterbacks in professional football. In the end, it is going to come down to which quarterback can outsmart the opposing defense.
Another key factor will be whether or not Dwight Freeney, the defensive end for the Colts, will be able to play due to an ankle injury. His presence in the game is crucial: he puts pressure on the opposing team's quarterback. If he is out of the game, Brees, who is already a great passer in the pocket, will have an easier time finding wide receivers.
`From the entertainment perspective, this year's Super Bowl pregame and halftime show promise to be over the top. To commence the festivities, Carrie Underwood will sing the National Anthem, and Queen Latifah will sing "America the Beautiful." For the halftime show, The Who will be performing a medley of their greatest hits. So tune in on Super Bowl Sunday and make sure not to miss any of the action!
The Colts and the Saints were the last two teams to remain undefeated, up until the Saints lost to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15, and the Colts lost to the New York Jets the following week. This year, for the first time since the Dallas Cowboys played the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII in 1993, the two highest ranked teams from each division will play each other. Both teams have shown that they are the teams that will not give up, reigning victorious as a result of comebacks late in the game, which have been the result of the teams' quarterbacks taking over.
Hence, this matchup will essentially be a battle between two great quarterbacks, for both are passionate students of the game. Manning is a potential future Hall of Famer and is often considered to be the best quarterback to play the game so far, while Brees is another one of the greats. They are both generals of their teams and undoubtedly two of the hardest working quarterbacks in professional football. In the end, it is going to come down to which quarterback can outsmart the opposing defense.
Another key factor will be whether or not Dwight Freeney, the defensive end for the Colts, will be able to play due to an ankle injury. His presence in the game is crucial: he puts pressure on the opposing team's quarterback. If he is out of the game, Brees, who is already a great passer in the pocket, will have an easier time finding wide receivers.
`From the entertainment perspective, this year's Super Bowl pregame and halftime show promise to be over the top. To commence the festivities, Carrie Underwood will sing the National Anthem, and Queen Latifah will sing "America the Beautiful." For the halftime show, The Who will be performing a medley of their greatest hits. So tune in on Super Bowl Sunday and make sure not to miss any of the action!
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