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Super Bowl XLIV
(by Gary Godfrey - February 08, 2010)
Super Bowl XL IV was a bitter sweet game.
The New Orlean Saints were in the hearts of most Americans, while the Indianapolis Colts were favored by plus five in Vegas.
Quarterback, Drew Brees, led his Saints to a 31-17 victory. He tied a Super Bowl record for completions, and was voted MVP.
Who are the champions? The New Orlean Saints, Dat’s Who!!! echoed the city with chants and signs. Coach Sean Payton called for an onside kick to start the second half -- which the Saints recovered. Six plays later the score was 13-10. PAT was also good giving the Saints the lead 14-10. New Orleans outscored the Colts 25-7 in the second half to seal their first Super Bowl win in history of the franchise.
We held our own Super Bowl “Stats of the Game” contest and the winners in each division are listed below.
Readers
First Place: Stephen Michaels, Pleasant Hill, Ohio
2nd Place: Dennis Green, Covington, Ohio
3rd Place: Frances Mikalauskas. Dayton, Ohio
Businesses
First Place: Z-Coil, Piqua, Ohio
2nd Place: Village Pizza, Bradford, Ohio
3rd Place: Covington Country Store, Covington, Ohio
Reader participants can contact our office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and our receptionist will explain what you have to do to redeem your prize.
Business participants will be notified by their sales representative of their winning prizes.
I would personally like to congratulate all the participants who took the time to enter our annual contest. And a Big Thank You! This is our way of giving back to our readers and businesses for all your loyal support and business.
This week’s bottom line: Super Bowl Trivia
1) What was the first team to win five Super Bowls?
Choose Your Answer: A: Green Bay Packers, B: San Francisco 49ers, C: Pittsburgh Steelers, D: Dallas Cowboys
2) What was the first wild-card team to win a Super Bowl?
Choose Your Answer: A: New York Jets, B: Washington Redskins, C: Chicago Bears, D: Oakland Raiders
3) What player holds the record for most rushing yards in a single Super Bowl?
Choose Your Answer: A: Emmitt Smith, B: Franco Harris, C: Timmy Smith, D: Marcus Allen
4) Who sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XVIII?
Choose Your Answer: A: Garth Brooks, B: Diana Ross, C: Billy Joel, D: Barry Manilow
5) What player holds the record for most career fumbles in a Super Bowl?
Choose Your Answer: A: Terry Bradshaw, B: Thurman Thomas, C: Roger Staubach, D: Jim Kelly
Funny Quotes from past Super Bowls:
Julie Brown to Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith prior to his 1993 Superbowl game against Buffalo:
"What are you going to wear in the game Sunday?"
Deion Sanders, commenting on why he doesn't like the two-week break between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl:
"Having two weeks off gives family, friends, and the media more time to get on your nerves."
Craig Kilborn, commenting on the Janet Jackson Superbowl halftime incident:
"[The 'wardrobe malfunction' was] so crass and so sleazy that Fox television is launching its own investigation [as to] why they didn't do it first."
Bill Peterson, football coach giving pep talk:
"Men, I want you just thinking of one word all season. One word and one word only: Super Bowl."
Answers: 1.) B; 2.) D; 3.) C; 4.) D; 5.)C
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