Daily Archives: February 7th, 2010

Saints topple Colts 31-17

The New Orleans Saints pulled off a 31-17 upset of the Indianapolis Colts after a stunning interception Sunday at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Fla.

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Saints topple Colts 31-17

McDaniels Says He Wants Marshall Back Next Year

Back in the glory days for the Denver Broncos, head coach Mike Shanahan was known as “The Mastermind” — his system got as much credit as the players, and sometimes more. But when John Elway, Terrell Davis and Shannon Sharpe all left, suddenly the system didn’t work nearly as well. Current head coach Josh McDaniels is a “system guy” too — to a point.

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McDaniels Says He Wants Marshall Back Next Year

New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl, 31-17 over Indianapolis Colts

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are NFL champions, rallying to beat Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night in one of pro football’s most thrilling title games.

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Prospect Profile: Russell Okung

Scout.com’s NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles the top prospects eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft. Learn about Oklahoma State offensive tackle Russell Okung inside.

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Prospect Profile: Russell Okung

Broncos might draft quarterback, Bowlen says

In his first interview since the Broncos faded from a 6-0 start to an 8-8 finish, Pat Bowlen, the team’s owner since 1984, addressed his club’s hot-button issues with The Denver Post on Super Bowl eve Saturday.

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Canton’s 2010 Class

In addition to the Broncos’ Floyd Little, six other players were elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday:

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Canton’s 2010 Class

Jerry Rice adds another link for Broncos in Hall

Two Broncos were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after all.

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Floyd Little elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

When he heard his name, and football immortality was finally his, Floyd Little released 30 years of frustration with a dramatic plunge.

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Floyd Little elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame voters deny Broncos’ Sharpe a second time

By now, Shannon Sharpe is growing used to Hall of Fame heartbreak.

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Hall of Fame voters deny Broncos’ Sharpe a second time

Super table for two

As the backup to Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts rookie Curtis Painter finds himself behind the NFL’s most durable quarterback and he likely will watch the entire Super Bowl from the sideline. It’s the same for Mark Brunell, the backup to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. But with one jarring hit, Brunell could find himself playing a pivotal role in the biggest game of his life. Even if Brunell and Painter don’t play, they’re thrilled to be in the Super Bowl for the first time. “A dream come true,” the 39-year-old Brunell said. “This has been a long time coming. To have this opportunity is special, but it’s only truly special if we win this game.” Associated Press

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