Oh the Saints Go Marching In

It's official, the city of New Orleans can overcome anything.

Less than 5 years after Hurricane Katrina crushed New Orleans, the city has once again proved it can meet any challenge. Trailing the Indianapolis Colts 10-0 after the first quarter, the New Orleans Saints battled back to win Super Bowl XLIV 31-17.

Bourbon Street and the French Quarter in New Orleans was flooded with thousands of celebrating fans minutes after the victory and for a moment at least, everyone forgot the woes that faced and still face New Orleans in the wake of Katrina.

The Saints were the rallying cry for the city immediately after Hurricane Katrina, and proved last night, that they remain the heart of 'The Big Easy' today.

Led by quarterback Drew Brees and star Reggie Bush, the Saints came back from their 10 point deficit and dominated Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.

Whether you were cheering for the Colts or the Saints, you have to congratulate the city of New Orleans and realize what this victory means for the region. Once crushed to the point where it seemed nothing could save the city, New Orleans is now the talk of the United States for better things. Mardi Gras is fast approacing and the New Orleans Saints are Super Bowl XLIV champions.

It's a great story. Even though I picked the Colts to win, I am happy for the Saints and even happier for the comeback story that is New Orleans.

Let the games begin.

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Top five reasons to watch the Super Bowl

Millions of people will be spending this Sunday in front of their television to watch Super Bowl Sunday. Each person will watch for a slightly different reason. Some watch because they love football, some watch for the commercials, some watch because they have to, and some watch because it's tradition.

For this Sunday's Super Bowl between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, here are five reasons to tune in:

1. The football obviously: Some years, the game doesn't actually seem that exciting. This year however, the two top ranked teams in the National Football League will face off against each other. The New Orleans Saints are playing in their first ever Super Bowl, while the Indianapolis Colts are entering as the most dominant team in the past decade. Not to mention, you'll get to watch Peyton Manning and Drew Brees lead their respective teams on exciting drive after exciting drive.

2. The television commericals: This is another obvious answer, but this year you can expect a little more from the commercials. Of course their will be the cornerstone commercials from Godadday.com, Budweiser, and Bud Light, but this year you can also expect to see controversial commercials. Tim Tebow will appear in an anti-abortion commercial funded by Focus on the Family, and there is controversy swirling about the rejection of the Man Crunch commercial, from a gay dating website. Doritos is also said to have a hilarious commercial on the way.

3. Delicious food: Get rid of your New Years resolution for one day and EAT!! I'll be cooking up some slow-cooked ribs, chicken wings, and garlic bread. Just make sure you're ready for the gym Monday after work. It is one day each year, so feel free to dip your hand into a bag of chips, throw out the diet pop, and eat anything and everything that comes your way. There is nothing better than relaxing during half time with a delicious pizza.

4. The half time show: Speaking of half time, the mid-game show is another great reason to watch the game. This year, The Who is the entertainment. Personally, I haven't enjoyed a half time show since Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson ruined it for us all with the exposed breast episode. Many fans still anxiously await half time more than the actual in game action.

5. Time with friends and family: Last but not least, the Super Bowl offers sports fans, and even those who despise the game, with a unique opportunity to forget life, forget the economy, forget work and school, and to spend time together. Cheer, laugh, place friendly bets, and relax. This is one day when you don't have to worry about the rigours of the world. Just find a few good friends, a television, and a comfortable couch, and you've got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable Super Bowl Sunday.