SUPER BOWL 44

Ever since he was a young boy.

He's played with the pigskin ball.

From Indianapolis down to Miami.

He must have played them all.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning certainly is a football wizard.

Entering his third career Super Bowl with one championship ring and four MVP awards, he and the Colts will take on the New Orleans Saints at Super Bowl 44.

For the Saints their first appearance in the big game could not have come at a better time for their fans. It has been nearly five years since Hurricane Katrina ripped through New Orleans destroying homes and lives. The people who call the city home now have a source of inspiration in their football team.

The Black & Gold and their faithful fans will be looking for any way to win. Leading me to believe that some New Orleans residents may have been working some voodoo magic on Indy's explosive rush end Dwight Freeney, who suffered an ankle injury in practice. Freeney's participation in Sunday's game is doubtful.

With Freeney injured, Saints quarterback Drew Brees will have more time to opperate. Giving his team an opportunity to display the speed and raw talent they showed when they dominated the Cardinals in the divisional playoffs. If his team can stay calm like they did in the NFC championship game, they might stand a chance.

Now they face Peyton Manning, one of the great technicians in the game of football. A player who will be studying every game tape he can get his hands on.

When he has a week to prepare for an opponent in the regular season he manages to find their weaknesses and exploit them. imagine what he will do with those extra seven days.

Manning is able to use every player on the field, even if they never get near the ball. The Colts finished last in total rushing yards and somehow Manning can still take over defensive units and get the football to his reliable stable of recievers.

Over the course of the game I don't think New Orleans will be able to handle the constant pressure from the Colts offense.

I expect Super Bowl 44 to be one of the most exciting championship games in recent memory and i would love to see the Saints pull out a win for their loyal fams. It seems inevitable that the door will be shut on their season by the preparation and experience of the Indianapolis colts.

prediction.......Colts 37...............Saints 27.