The New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl XLIV – Sunday, February 7, 2010
2-7-10 Saints Super Bowl sign by Soleil
Friends:
It is a historic day for the people of New Orleans and Louisiana. The New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl. They played the Indianapolis Colts and won the Super Bowl in a 31-17 upset. The Saints are the world champions! Who Dat!
My mom had a big Super Bowl party and the house was LOUD. Watching the game was a nail biter. The Saints began the game with a 10 point deficit. My husband, Antonio, partied in Miami without me. He was in the the stadium for this historic game, and took this picture.
2-7-10 Inside the Miami Sun Life Stadium during the game - taken on Antonio's Blackberry
During the last half, the Saints rallied, making two touchdowns, one of them an interception and 74 yard touchdown by cornerback Tracy Porter. That sealed the Colts’ fate. They were unable to put any more points on the scoreboard, leaving the Saints with a first-time NFL championship. 44 seconds left on the clock and the city began celebrating.
2-7-10 Drew Brees, Saints Quarterback , holds the Vince Lombardi trophy
Outside, people in the neighborhood were dancing in the streets, honking their car horns, and yelling “Who Dat!” to each other. You could hear music and even bands playing!! Neighbors hugged each other with tears streaming. It was certainly a joyous, momentous occasion, one we will never forget. This is truly a “REBIRTH” for New Orleans!
2-7-10 Drew Brees, Saints Quarterback and Super Bowl XLIV MVP
It’s a joyous time for The Who Dat Nation!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
Tags: Dianne de Las Casas, New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV