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A Who Dat Nation Celebration

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:32:03 EDT

Team of destiny? Maybe. I prefer to think that God just thought the city of New Orleans would have a better time with it than the city of Indianapolis.

And who's gonna argue with God?

hat tip to Deadspin

Sean Payton Slept With Vince Lombardi

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:23:57 EST

Sean Payton says he was up til 4AM this morning. Then he went back to his hotel room. And he wasn't alone:

"[The Lombardi Trophy] laid in my bed next to me,” said Payton, all bleary-eyed and looking like he may have celebrated a little. “I rolled over a couple times, and I probably drooled on it, man. Nothing like being an NFL coach and being part of this with great players like Drew Brees. I don’t take that lightly. I’m honored.”

My advice for you singles out there: Go the Sean Payton route. Become an assistant coach in college, then move up and become an assistant coach the NFL, then become a head coach, then sign a free agent franchise quarterback, then win the Super Bowl. Ping. You don't wake up alone the next day. Suck on that, eHarmony.com!

The Bourbon Street Live Cam Is Live

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 1:18:01 EST

EarthCam.com gives us a live view of Bourbon Street. Of course it's nothing like it was twelve hours ago or so. But it's early. There'll be plenty of time to live vicariously through the drunken revelers. So pop open a bottle of Jim Bean, take off your shirt, kick back and relax and enjoy the festivities.

The camera's original intent was to capture Mardi Gras, which starts tomorrow. But since the Saints are now Super Bowl champs, we get to see the crazy happen a little early.

Good to know that the street cleaners and sweepers can wash off the confetti and vomit so thoroughly. Need this place spic-n-span if we're gonna have thousands of drunks dancing through the streets flashing their boobies at each other.

It's gonna be great!

The Little Brees Says It's All Good

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:32:24 EST

Congrats to the World Champion New Orleans Saints and Who Dat Nation! We look forward to seeing more of Bobby Hebert in a dress.

Congrats also to Sean Payton's balls.

And congrats to Tracy Porter, who laughs at your silly Hall of Fame quarterbacks.

Keep it here as we cover the post-game interviews, analysis and the ballsout nuttery going on down in the French Quarter!

Its Super Bowl XLIV Blog Arbitrary Analysis Time!

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:49:50 EST

Let's just kick this thing off by saying: Holy crapcakes this game could go either way!

The Colts and Saints both feature semi-truck running over your face offenses. They both have solid enough defenses to get the job done. But let's face it, this thing's probably going to come down to whoever has the ball last. And then a kicker will inevitably trot out and attempt a game-winning field goal. And, in keeping with the Worst Season For Kickers Ever, said kicker will just explode into a cloud of dust.

So let's hope that doesn't happen. What will happen? Well, the Super Bowl XLIV Blog is here to tell you. Quick! To the totally meaningless conjecture and analysis machine, Robin!

Will the Saints put up their usual big numbers?

Let's Watch The Super Bowl Together!

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:29:34 EST

Hey there Super Bowl XLIV Blog readers. Hi. Hello. How's it goin?

Well the big day is finally here! And despite what ESPN claims to know, the winner has not yet been decided. That, dear readers, will be decided on the field. And wherever you might be watching the big game, we want to invite you to come on by and join CBSSports.com's Super Bowl Live Chat, hosted by yours truly, Chris Joseph, and also featuring in-game analysis from CBSSports.com writer Eric Kay.

Eric will surely supply his insight and vast football acumen in the chat while I complain how it is that since I've worked with CBSSports why I have yet to meet my idol, Dan Marino. I mean, seriously, we're both employees under the CBS Sports banner! The hell, man!

Final Super Bowl XLIV Injury Updates

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:09:01 EST

The Saints held their final practice session on Saturday, and so far still only have corner back Randall Gay (illness) and Lyle Hamilton (ankle) as their sole injury concerns. Gay has been suffering from a cold, but head coach Sean Payton expects him to play. Payton is not as sure about Hamilton, who has been nursing a sore ankle, but the coach remains optimistic.

When last we heard from the Colts, all their star players were spontaneously combusting all over the place. Indianapolis also held their final walkthrough practice Saturday morning. Dwight Freeney (ankle!) sat out practice again. Corner back Jerraud Powers (foot) did some light work. Head coach Jim Caldwell said both are considered day-to-day. As for Reggie Wayne, he returned to practice Saturday after leaving 20 minutes early Friday when he re-aggravated his right knee.

SAINTS WIN SUPER BOWL!!! (Updated)

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:20:58 EST

ESPN is not only The World Wide Leader In Sports, they are also apparently The World Wide Leader In Knowing Our Destinies & All Future Events. On this particular poll (man does ESPN love them some polls!) ESPN asks you, the reader, to rank all the quarterbacks in NFL history who have won one Super Bowl. And it lists Drew Brees as the most recent one-Super Bowl title winner:

After completing the best season in New Orleans Saints history, Drew Brees has finally won his first Super Bowl. Brees' lone Super Bowl victory puts him on an eclectic list of starting quarterbacks with one title to their names. From all-time greats like Brett Favre to big personalities like Jim McMahon, 18 men have started and won pro football's biggest game but once in their careers.So there you go. Aside from the fact that ESPN is keeping from us vital information about the future -- such as, when exactly will the damn dirty apes take over or when and where exactly will our robot overlords land their massive fleet of UFOs -- they've also just ruined Super Bowl Sunday for all of us by revealing the winner. No need to bother watching the game now. We already know the outcome. Thanks a lot ESPN! Jerks!

Uh oh

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 0:23:27 EST

Reports out of Colts camp this afternoon is that Reggie Wayne left practice early after pulling up short on a route.

The four-time Pro Bowl receiver left practice 20 minutes early after aggravating an injured right knee. Coach Jim Caldwell said Wayne hurt the soft tissue below his kneecap. Wayne is listed as probable and Caldwell plans on him playing against New Orleans. Wayne got through the injury most of the season.

This might be nothing, seeing that Reggie basically played the entire season with a bad knee. And he is expected to start and play Sunday. But it's got to be a little disconcerting for Colts fans that two of their star players are banged up before the big game. It's ironic that this is happening given the fact that Indy sat down their starters and opted not to chase a perfect season just to avoid this kind of thing.

Drew Brees Will Melt Your Face Off

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:26:41 EST

The Super Bowl is just a couple of days away now (finally!)

And that means a lot of over-analysis and conjecture. But it's all good fun, so let's dive in as kickoff approaches:

Brett Martell tells us that the Saints high-powered offense led by Drew Brees will be unlike anything the Colts defense have seen thus far:

In their previous two postseason wins, the Colts lined up against two of the NFL's youngest and least experienced quarterbacks: Baltimore's Joe Flacco and the New York Jets' Mark Sanchez... With an offense that led the NFL in yards and scoring, the Saints have the ability to outscore Peyton Manning and the Colts. That is why New Orleans could celebrate its first NFL title on Sunday night.

Peyton Manning Is Some Kind of Wizard

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:07:07 EST

The Super Bowl is just a couple of days away now (finally!)

And that means a lot of over-analysis and conjecture. But it's all good fun, so let's dive in as kickoff approaches:

Michael Marot tells us why Peyton Manning's wizardry will win the Colts their second Super Bowl in three years:

While you're playing checkers, he's playing chess -- and he's always two moves ahead.... With seven days to study film of an opponent, Manning has no problems finding creases in a defense. With two weeks to break down the Saints, the best student to ever play the game will take advantage of every crack.

Matt Light Is The Fat Guy In A Little Coat

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:41:09 EST

The Super Bowl XLIV Blog attended last night's NFLPA event in Miami. Because nothing says "let's party!" like collective bargaining agreements and labor strife!

Among the attendees were Emmitt Smith, Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, Bengals linebacker (and TV star!) Dhani Jones and former Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks.

Here's a video of CBSSports.com's Lauren Shehadi getting some of their thoughts on the upcoming game.

As you can see in the video, Patriots tackle Matt Light was there too. His interview would have you believe he's a mild mannered, insightful individual. But when the video camera and microphones are off, Matt Light becomes.... The Most Interesting Man In The World!

The Super Bowl Is Really About The Parties

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:17:24 EST

This column in today's Miami Herald reminds us that the Super Bowl is all about the parties. And the game. But mostly, the parties:

In Miami, [Jim Beam] will take over the posh Wish restaurant on Ocean Drive Saturday and transform it into a ``man cave'' where guests (male and female) can play arcade games and loaf on recliners. The daytime promotion will close to the public in the evening, when Jim Beam will bring in about 60 invited guests.

And former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan agrees. It's all about the parties:

At a party Thursday, he said: "By the time you get through the partying, who cares about the game, to be honest with you." He added: "If you party right, the game is the last thing you worry about, you wake up in the fourth quarter."

Your Daily Dwight Freeney Ankle Update

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:10:05 EST

Honestly if we didn't have Dwight Freeney and his ankle to talk about we'd have to cover the Manning Family ad nauseum. And no one wants that. So if your a fan of big-name players being on the fence about playing due to injury, this is your day. Unless you're a Colts fan. Then this must suck.

So here you go, America. Your Dwight Freeney Ankle update:

Freeney and his ankle missed practice yesterday

This report says Freeney's status for Sunday remains unknown.

Drew Brees Knows His Logos

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:11:31 EST

Let's face it. Most NFL team logos are lame. The Cowboys: a star. Really? How original. The Colts have a shoehorn. Meh I guess that's old school. The Dolphins have a fish with a hole in its head jumping through a hoop. The Jets have the words 'JETS.' I guess so the fans can be reminded what they're called? Don't even get me started with the Browns (it's not even brown!! the hell??) and Steelers (twinkly things, and on only one side of the helmet?). The Chargers have a lightning bolt and... oh, wait... a lightning bolt is actually kind of awesome.

Anyway, the Saints have the Fleur-de-lis on their helmets. And I'm willing to bet most people have no earthly idea what that whole thing is about. Well guess who does. Drew Brees, that's who. Some smartypants journalist tried to throw a curve ball of a question about the Saints logo at him, but Brees carved him up with knowledge like he carves up secondaries with his arm:

The Colts Are The Bad Guys

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:08:09 EST

It's pretty clear that the Saints are America's team entering Sunday's game. The underdog status, the history of the franchise, the recent history of the city, Who Dat Nation, Drew Brees, Bobby Hebert in a dress. All the elements are there. They're the sentimental favorite.

Well the Colts would like to tell your sentimentality to suck it, because they're here to spoil the party. And they know it:

"It's amazing to see the Saints in the Super Bowl," the Colts receiver said Wednesday. "I remember growing up and thinking it would happen, and it never worked out that way. To see what it has come to is just great. Now, unfortunately, I've got to be the bad guy, but like I say I've got Bills to pay."

You hear that, America? What's gonna pay for Reggie's gold-trimmed bedsheets and his fleet of hovercrafts? A Super Bowl winner's paycheck, that's what.

Dallas Clark Doesn't Know What 'Who Dat' Is

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:22:51 EST

PFT found a quote by Colts tight end Dallas Clark, basically saying he has no earthly idea what Who Dat means.

"I have no idea what it means," Clark said. "No reason to care. That's not a good thing I don't think. I sure that's a good thing for them so hopefully we don't hear it too much. I just don't know the story behind what that's about."

Really?

Look, we know it's not immediately obvious, but anyone with the slightest bit of natural curiosity (and access to a computer) should be able to figure it out.

Your Super Bowl XLIV Officiating Crew

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:31:05 EST

The NFL has announced the officiating crew for Super Bowl XLIV.

Referee Scott Green will lead a seven-man crew in officiating Sunday's Super Bowl between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints.

The other officials are umpire Undrey Wash, head linesman John McGrath, line judge Jeff Seeman, field judge Rob Vernatchi, side judge Greg Meyer and back judge Greg Steed. The crew has a combined 66 years of NFL officiating experience.

And if this news is of real interest to you, then we know who the we need more snacks, send so-and-so on a beer and pretzel run guy is during your Super Bowl party.

Reggie Bush Busted!!!! (or not)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:53:05 EST

TMZ.com reported yesterday that Saints running back Reggie Bush and a few of his teammates were spotted walking out of a club on South Beach at 3:30 AM Monday morning.

I suppose this is newsworthy. A major player from a Super Bowl team partying the night away on South Beach days before the big game.

Or not. This is Reggie Bush. Of the New Orleans Saints.

Being out til 3 AM on a Monday is actually a law in some parts of New Orleans.

Media Day Leftovers: Video Time!

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:19:08 EST

Here's a clip of CBSSports.com sportscaster Lauren Shehadi interviewing columnists Pete Prisco and Clark Judge at Media Day. In it, Prisco and Judge give their takes on yesterday's proceedings as well as some thoughts on the upcoming game itself.

And here's a picture of Lauren interviewing a Hello Kitty backpack at Media Day.

Personally, the backpack was more insightful.

Haha... Just kidding. Don't want to ruffle any feathers.

Media Day Leftovers: Ervin Baldwin FTW!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:00:02 EST

In case you missed it, this year's Super Bowl Media Day was the most banal yet!

No one wearing dog collars. No one proposing marriage to any player. No one dressed in drag. There was, however, a guy holding a sign telling Saints players he needed to pee. Sgt. Floyd Pepper from the Muppets apparently made an appearance. Oh and look! Indianapolis practice squad quarterback Drew Willy! Being interviewed by someone from the Jay Leno Show! Oh the hilarity that will certainly ensue!

There was also a Telemundo anchor wearing wings wandering the premises and asking Colts players to put on a cowboy hat and buck like a bronco. Because these guys play for a team named after a horse, you see. Oh and there was another Telemundo guy with a puppet. But everyone pretty much ignored him, so no one knows what that was about.

Freeney's Ankle Is The Story of Media Day So Far

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:45:00 EST

The big news coming out of Media Day so far is, not surprisingly, Dwight Freeney's ankle.

"Hopefully, towards the end of the week it starts to get better," Freeney said at Tuesday's media day. "The decision will come later on in the week. It's kind of early now."

"The competitor in me says they'll never stop me from being on the field. There's some pain there definitely with throwing everything at it, all types of techniques to find the best thing to get this thing as good as possible. You name it, I've probably done it."

Freeney walked up to his Media Day podium wearing sandals, and it was like someone had removed a curtain to unveil the world's first unicorn in captivity. Flashbulbs and camera crews maniacally focused on Freeney's right foot.

Media Day Updates! (part three)

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:15:42 EST

Peyton Manning is Rain Man.

Stay tuned for more Media Day Updates!

Media Day Updates! (part two)

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:47:52 EST

Sean Payton would like Gregg Williams to STFU.

Stay tuned for more Media Day updates!

Media Day Updates! (part one)

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:16:32 EST

New Orleans native & Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne says that deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep down, he's still a Saints fan.

He also says his greatest fear is alligators.

Stay tuned for more Media Day updates!

Your Daily Dwight Freeney Ankle Update

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:26:00 EST

So late Sunday it was reported that Dwight Freeney had a third-degree ankle sprain. And yesterday Colts head coach Jim Caldwell confirmed that report. But, Caldwell called Freeney a "quick healer" (like Wolverine, if that reference helps you), so it sounds like the Colts' thinking is he will play.

But Caldwell then told reporters that the Colts are preparing their game plan as if Freeney won't play.

Meanwhile, Drew Brees told the Times-Picayune that the Saints are preparing their game plan as if Freeney will play.

And Hashmarks gives us a list of players with bad injuries prior to their respective Super Bowls who did end up playing.

Them's Fightin Words!!!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:47:04 EST

Just when the Colts were pledging to not engage in a war of words, and things seemed to be cordial and professional between the two combatants for this Sunday's Super Bowl showdown, the trash talking has begun. Straight up, no holds-barred, in your face smack. And it's starting with Peyton Manning and Darren Sharper:

Peyton Manning referred to Darren Sharper as "Jamie" during an interview Sunday night. Manning was apparently pretending to confuse the Saints' free safety with former Ravens and Texans linebacker Jamie Sharper. Jamie has been out of football since 2005.

According to Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger, Sharper got back at the Colts' quarterback by calling him "Eli" on Monday.

Awww yea!!!!.... It's on now! Sunday's gonna be a ....

Even Current Saints Players Love to Play Dress Up

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:32:02 EST

On the heels of former Saints QB Bobby Hebert dressing up as a woman comes this: Current Saints dressed up as bellhops!

As you can see, head coach Sean Payton, and Saints players who were at last night's Pro Bowl, dressed up as bellhops and went down to greet their teammates who arrived at the team hotel in Miami this morning.

How awesome would it be to order a BLT from room service and have it delivered by Drew Brees? And how much would you have to tip him?

Photo gallery here.

Saints Win Means Bobby Hebert In A Dress? Sure!

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:02:56 EST

Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert once told late New Orleans radio host Buddy Diliberto that if the Saints ever reached the Super Bowl, he would dress like a woman and sashay his pretty little self down the streets of New Orleans.

Oh hey, guess what.

Well yesterday Hebert made good on his promise with thousands of other cross-dressers as they paraded down the French Quarter. (That's Hebert in the bottom right corner)

Hebert led the festivities in a black-and-gold secquened mumu designed and sent from New York by his daughter, Cammie Lynn, as described in Saturday's Daily News. "It was above and beyond anything I expected," said Hebert, who estimated the crowd of participants and spectators at 50,000. "I couldn't even walk. They had to put me on top of a float. It was 50 degrees but everybody had enough antifreeze in them."

Super Bowl XLIV Blog : CBSSports.com Blogs

A Who Dat Nation Celebration

Sean Payton Slept With Vince Lombardi

The Bourbon Street Live Cam Is Live

The Little Brees Says It's All Good

Its Super Bowl XLIV Blog Arbitrary Analysis Time!

Let's Watch The Super Bowl Together!

Final Super Bowl XLIV Injury Updates

SAINTS WIN SUPER BOWL!!! (Updated)

Uh oh

Drew Brees Will Melt Your Face Off

Peyton Manning Is Some Kind of Wizard

Matt Light Is The Fat Guy In A Little Coat

The Super Bowl Is Really About The Parties

Your Daily Dwight Freeney Ankle Update

Drew Brees Knows His Logos

The Colts Are The Bad Guys

Top 10 Who Dat Videos Are Here!

Dallas Clark Doesn't Know What 'Who Dat' Is

Your Super Bowl XLIV Officiating Crew

Reggie Bush Busted!!!! (or not)

Media Day Leftovers: Video Time!

Media Day Leftovers: Ervin Baldwin FTW!

Freeney's Ankle Is The Story of Media Day So Far

Media Day Updates! (part three)

Media Day Updates! (part two)

Media Day Updates! (part one)

Your Daily Dwight Freeney Ankle Update

Them's Fightin Words!!!

Even Current Saints Players Love to Play Dress Up

Saints Win Means Bobby Hebert In A Dress? Sure!