Congratulations are in order for the New Orleans Saints, who defeated the Indianapolis Colts last night for Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17. It was a game that many thought would be high scoring, very close, and in a Colts victory. But the Saints had another plan, and I think most football fans (outside of Indy, of course) were rooting for Who Dat Nation.



The Colts started out hot and ready to show the Saints how you play in a big game. At one point, Indianapolis was up 10-0 and looking to keep the gas on the pedal. By halftime, they were up 10-6, which included a huge stop against the Saints inside the Colts 5 in a 4th down attempt. But the second half would tell a different story starting with the opening kickoff. The Saints came out aggressive, with an onside kick to start the 2nd half of the game. New Orleans capitalized and Drew Brees threw a 19 yd screen pass to RB Pierre Thomas for the go-ahead score, 13-10.





Of course, that didn't stop Manning and company, who responded with a score on their own, after a 4 yard run from Joseph Addai that put the Colts ahead, 17-13 with 6:15 in the 3rd qtr. That would be the last the Colts would score for the rest of the night.





The Saints took control from then, on out. They scored 17 unanswered points, including a critical Manning INT on a slant pass that Tracy Porter turned back 74 yards for the final nail in the coffin and victory sealer







Ballgame. Even though the Colts had another opportunity to score, you could feel the victory in the air. The Saints, won the game, and deservedly so. They are Super Bowl Champions.

Drew Brees won Super Bowl MVP, who completed 32 passes and threw for 2 scores.

While Brees viewed by sports media as fans as being on the cusp of elite, his Super Bowl win and MVP status has pushed him over in a category his belongs in. While some people say that Manning is one of, if not the best QB of our time, last night was Brees >>>> Manning. Add Brees to the elite class, now. He earned the right to be there.

With the Saints win, the city of New Orleans has become one big party. While Fat Tuesday isn't until next Tuesday, it's probably safe to assume that New Orleans started a 9-day party extravaganza, starting with the team's Super Bowl win. With everything the city of new Orleans has been through, with the bad football they have seen over the years... they are finally proud to say they are fans of a Super Bowl champions- the team's first ever. The connection from the team to the community was already strong. But yesterday's win elevated that to a new level that no one knew could exist.

Congrats to the New Orleans Saints- Super Bowl Champions. We were all rooting for you.

The best part about the Super Bow (outside from the game, celebs, partying and more partying)- Media Day and Radio Row. Old and new players, as well as other celebrities come out and conduct interviews leading up to the big game this Sunday.


Shawne Merriman talks to the media


Adrian Peterson signing a Super Bowl sign. Hope he doesn't drop the pen like he does the football


Michael Irvin hanging out, and in dire need of some lip chap


Actors Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler talking to Mike and the Mad Dog during their show


1972 Dolphins alums Jim Kiick and Mercury Morris, still gloating over their undefeated season, I'm sure


Even the Burger King guy is there. You're big time if HE shows up at an event!


While all of this was going on, OCNN was in full effect, conducting interviews around Radio Row. Check out who Chris Cooley, Ray Rice and Co have been talking to, since converting to media guys this week:

If you are a chica that loves Troy Polamalu or the Pittsburgh Steelers, this dress may be for you.....

Modcloth.com has a Polamaloop dress. The namesake and color scheme is dedicated to Steelers long haired Safety, Troy Polamalu. I consider myself a stylish chick and I'm a fan of mod style dresses. But this is NOT what's hot in the streets...... or at least on my street. Maybe because I'm a Ravens fan, I feel that way...... nah.. why am I lying?? It's hideous!

If you're a die hard that really wants to buy this dress, click here for details.

Direct from Redskins TE Chris Cooley's website, The Cooley Zone, is the video introduction premiere of the OCNN News Team. The players listed include Cooley, Ravens Ray Rice, Cardinals Darnall Dockett, among others. Ocho Cinco has tweeted that he'll be doing players interviews as a part of Media Week.

Check it out, I can't wait to see some of these interviews they conduct.

While most folks watched the Grammys on Sunday night, a lot of football fiends checked out the 2010 Pro Bowl. I had the opportunity of watching both at the same time, so I didn't miss out on anything big from either side.

Most people on my twitter timeline said that they had no intention of watching the game. I admit, it's not as exciting as a real game. But apparently people either lied, or I just don't follow as many football folks as I thought. The game's ratings were up nearly 40% of last year's game. The game was nearly sold out, and saw it's biggest crowd since 1959 for a Pro Bowl. This includes the fact that stars such as Manning, Brees, Rivers and Brady did not attend this year's festivities.

The game ended in a 41-34 AFC win over the NFC (I told y'all last week the AFC was gonna pull through.. listen to me more often). But the unsung hero was none other than Texans QB Matt Schaub, who threw for 2 scores.

Here's a look at Sunday's game.. in case you were one of the folks who boycotted it:

Ray Ray has been in 50-11 Pro Bowls and still played like he was in his 1st.




Breesus and Sir Manning, chilling and watching the game


Andre Johnson, the "Beast" in the league according to me and ETSF!


Desean Jackson leaping over Tony Romo. I heart D Jax


Ravens Ray Rice, who led the game in rush yards. Rep for my squad, Double R!


London Fletcher and Breesus. Fletcher is just happy to FINALLY be there



Tony Romo, looking scared for his life LOL



Josh Cribbs makes $1 out of 15 cents almost every time


David Garrard parties like a mascot after his TD


Schaub holding up the MVP Award. Much deserved

Michael Vick makes his reality show debut on BET (premieres tonight at 10pm). Vick's 10-part series gives us a glimpse into the life of a former #1 draft pick who has seen the highest of highs (10 year- $130 million contract- the highest at the time) to the lowest of lows (convicted of federal dogfighting conspiracy charges), and on the road to redemption.

Vick, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, is looking to show people that he has paid his debt to society and how he's changed to be a better person. I'm compelled to watch this series, I was a fan of Vick as an Atlanta Falcon, and I believe in giving someone a second chance. Glad to see Vick show a different side of himself.

Will you watch??? I will.

Outside The Lines did a recent story on Chancellor Adams, the son of Rae Carruth. Adams suffers from Cerebral Palsy, a result of his mother, Cherica Adams, being shot while still pregnant. While Chancellor lived, his mother did not, and Carruth was later charged with conspiracy to murder for the death of Adams.

Today, Chancellor is 10 years old. OTL shows us the struggles his grandmother goes through in forgiving Carruth, as well as the gunman (Van Brett Watkins), all while taking care of her disabled grandson. Stories like this make me cry my eyes out, this was no different. A very good story and must-see TV.