Great ending to a great season

That was the kind of Super Bowl that should end a season. This game showcased two of the best quarterbacks in the league. This game certainly did not disappoint. The big question going into this game was, can the Saints defense stop Peyton Manning and the Colts offense? The answer to that was a resounding, yes.
I have to give the Saints defense props because nobody, including me, gave them a chance in hell to stop the Colts. Neither team could stop the opposing quarterback, but both defenses were able to keep the ground attacks to a minimum. Colts running back Joseph Addai was held to 77 yards rushing on 13 carries.
I must say that out of everyone, I feel so happy for Drew Brees. Brees was left for dead after he tore his rotator cuff in San Diego. Saints coach Sean Payton told Brees to come to New Orleans to help him build a winner. Brees showed up on the worlds biggest stage going 32-39 for 288 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The game really turned after the Saints recovered the onside kick to begin the 2nd half. There was a period of around 45 minutes (including halftime) where Peyton Manning and the offense were not on the field. That was one of the best/gutsiest coaching calls in Super Bowl history. The Colts just never seemed to get in their groove after that. It all went down hill after Matt Stover missed the field goal with about 10 minutes to go in the 4th quarter. You started to feel the game was over when Brees led the Saints down the field, finishing the drive with a touchdown pass to tight end Jeremy Shockey.
The final nail was put in the Colts coffin when Tracy Porter jumped the route and intercepted a Manning pass and returned it for a 71 yard touchdown. Porter read the route better than wide receiver Reggie Wayne. The question was could Manning lead a comeback? The question was no. My biggest question was the play-calling with a little over a minute to go. Third and goal at around the 4 yard line and the Colts decide to run the ball. I questioned that immediately. When you have one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, you don't run the ball on 3rd and goal when the Saints had begun to stop the Colts running game.
All in all, it was a great Super Bowl. It was great that the best two teams in the NFL, all season long, played in the final game to determine the best. It was a fitting in to a great season. Congrats to the Saints franchise as they won their first Super Bowl. Thank you for a great NFL season.