...aaaaaaaaaat laaaaaaaaaast......

I just can’t put into words the excitement and relief I experienced as a Colts fan last night. I’ve only been a fan for 9 years (…when they drafted Peyton), but the pain and misery of watching the Colts beat the Patriots was like a 1,000 llbs. Of sports emotions lifted off my back and thrown in the Boston Bay. My brother and I shared a special moment after the game both elated with simultaneous joy that the Colts were going to the super bowl and that the Patriots were not. The Patriots really have become the ‘evil empire’ of the NFL. I know there is disdain out there for Peyton Manning (the “Manning face” or the “Holy Family of Football” or all the commercials), but have you ever seen such a sharp clash of the classy vs. the classless?? I know Tom Brady has accomplished a lot, but what a pathetic attitude he had after the game. He didn’t shake anyone’s hand or acknowledge anyone, no sportsmanship at all. And Belichick is the model example for classlessness, how bout the insulting acknowledgement to both Manning and Dungy. This is what makes people like Bill Simmons and the company of Patriots followers so despicable (not denying the fact he’s hilarious), all dignity is flushed down the toilet when they lose. Does anyone else agree with Ladanian Tomlison’s comments last week?? There is no better justice though than seeing Brady run off the field like a crying little girl and see a beyond bitter Belichick mumble through an interview.
Aside from the sure joy of seeing the Patriots lose, I did have some thoughts throughout the game. In the first half it really seemed like a nightmare all over again…
- I couldn’t believe Manning threw another interception against the Patriots, it’s almost as a moth to a flame
- It was very depressing to see how the Patriots were totally in the head of the Colts early in the game, like that manipulative girl who won’t stop calling even though you filed the restraining order 3 months ago (I know you all had one in college too..)
- I couldn’t believe the Patriots went away from running the football with Corey Dillon…why?? (like why did even let ball inbounded to Jimmy Chitwood ??)
- What was Dungy thinking trying to Challenge the Gaffney touchdown, was anyone in the booth watchin?? (….like Demi Moore’s “No, No I strenuously object!!)
- I couldn’t believe the Colts didn’t fold after all the special teams mishaps late in the game
- I wanted to know what Brady and Belichick were thinking when Adam Vinateri came up clutch in the 4th quarter….again (“Freudo…you broke my heart !!”)
- I also wanted to ask Tony Dungy how the Lord was on his side, but then I watched Belichick’s interview after the game and everything made sense. (I’m sure there is some relevant Star Wars quote here, nothing is coming to mind)

I do want to extend my public sorrow for Brian and all the Saints fans, we were all cheering for you. The cards just were not stacked in your favor. Cold weather, outside, rain/snow/sleet….that’s Bears weather, that’s Bears football. It is a good day to be football fan though, a Super Bowl I’m pumped about watching. Does anyone think the Colts will lose that game??


…At last Peyton Manning was not a choker
…At last Tom Brady didn’t come through in the clutch
…At last we don’t have to watch a coach in the Super Bowl who looks like he stopped off at the nearest garage sale on the way to the stadium
…At last Bill Simmons must eat his ‘crow’ and face the music of all his vindictive writing
…At last the haters and doubters must repent
…At last Boomer Esiason can take his nose out of New England’s butt
…At last the city of Boston can start pouting again
…At last Grey Hardison may get one of his wishes for 2007
…At last Indianapolis won the AFC championship
…At last Peyton is going to the Super Bowl
AND
…At last the Colts beat the Patriots in the playoffs!!!!!!