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Horses vs. Holy People

Not the first time powers-that-be are found greedy Is it time for another USFL? OK, here it is … SORRY! Good, now that that’s out of the way, let me explain the problem. I just feel I need to apologize to our readers for this ever-so-strange Football Mania section. The reason this sections look a little— OK, a lot—strange this year is because the powers-thatbe in United States professional football have decided to copyright everything connected to them and the game in South Florida on Feb. 7 (accept for the Associated Press content we are allowed to run). Ridiculous I know, but the almighty buck rules the roost these days—hence, the Indianapolis Horses versus the New Orleans Holy People (I know all you sports fans out there are smart enough to figure who we’re talking about). Here are some of our guidelines: You cannot say or print: “Super Bowl,” “Super Sunday,” The Super Bowl logo, “NFL,” “AFC,” or “NFC,” “National Football League,” “American Football Conference,” “National Football Conference,” Any team name (“Buccaneers") or nickname

("Bucs") You can say or print: "The Big Game in (host city),” “The Professional Football Championship Game in Florida,” the date of the game, the names of the cities of the teams competing in the game (Indianapolis vs. New Orleans), but not the team names themselves (Colts vs. Saints). You can make fun of the fact that you cannot say the phrase “Super Bowl” by bleeping it out Does that include if I write S**** B***? Oops, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should be on my heels in no time. Anyway, don’t you think it was so very nice of the powers-that-be in United States professional football to allow us to print the date of the game? Getting back to money talk, it’s amazing how some people or organizations can never get enough—so much so that they will sue you when you are merely trying to promote their product. It’s not the first time, though, that the powers-that-be in United States professional football have been accused of greed.

Opinion by William Wilczewski Nogales International

Remember the USFL (United States Football League), which started up in 1983? By the spring of 1986, the NFL and USFL were in court, where the trial lasted 42 days. The NFL was found guilty, basically of trying to monopolize the game of football. The USFL won the suit. Sadly, though, the settlement was for a $1, which was tripled under antitrust law to $3. The USFL finally received a check for $3.76 in damages in 1990, the additional 76 cents representing interest earned while litigation had continued. Notably, that check has never been cashed. Maybe that’s throwing the NFL’s checkbook out of whack—forcing them to copyright everything connected to them and the game in South Florida on Feb. 7 in hopes suing honest, hardworking newspaper men and woman like us here at the Nogales International. (What do YOU think? Email “Ski” at editorial@nogalesinternational.com. )

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TheAssociated Press

Matchups for the Super Bowl XLIV: Colts vs. Saints An inside look ... When the Colts have the ball … The Saints' chore on defense is obvious yet very complicated — stop Peyton Manning (18). Manning has been marvelous again this season, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP award, then making the key completions in playoff victories over the Ravens and Jets. Indeed, he found weaknesses in two of the league's stingiest defenses, completing 67.5 percent of his throws for 623 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. His 104.6 rating is far higher than he managed in leading the Colts to the 2007 Super Bowl. New Orleans must find a pass rush, and DE Will Smith was second in the NFC with 13 sacks. But the Saints have only one in the playoffs, even though they regularly hit Brett Favre last week. DT Sedrick Ellis (98), DE Bobby McCray (93) and linebackers Jon Vilma (51), Scott Fujita (55) and Scott Shanle (58) need to pressure Manning, or he will use a deep collection of receivers to pick apart the Saints. Reggie Wayne (87) wasn't much of a factor in the AFC title game matched up with Darrelle Revis, but the Saints have nobody in Revis'

Barry Wilner AP Football Writer

class. CBs Jabari Greer (32) and Tracy Porter (22) struggled against the Vikings, and against the Cardinals the previous week. If New Orleans native Manning is salivating, it isn't over Cajun cuisine, but because of the opportunities he envisions for Wayne, his fellow WRs Pierre Garcon (85) and Austin Collie (17) and AllPro tight end Dallas Clark (44). Clark versus another AllPro, safety Darren Sharper (42), will be a juicy matchup. Clark had 100 receptions this season, and Sharper tied for the league lead with nine interceptions, running back three for scores. The ballhawking Saints forced 39 turnovers. The Colts will try to run with Joseph Addai (29) and Donald Brown (31) behind a line that was built to protect Manning but is effective enough in the ground game. Center Jeff Saturday (63) and RT Ryan Diem (71) are their premier blockers, but Indy has to win through the air. When the Saints have the ball … New Orleans scored 510 points to lead the league and has 76 in two playoff games. The Saints have gotten

everyone involved, with Drew Brees (9), the NFL's most accurate passer, throwing for six TDs while not being intercepted. Brees has more mobility than Manning and is effective, even brilliant at times, throwing on the run. When he uses short drops for quick-hitting plays over the middle, Brees can be unstoppable. So DEs Robert Mathis (98) and All-Pro Dwight Freeney (93) need to get in his face rapidly. If not, Brees will find WRs Marques Colston (12), Devery Henderson (19), Robert Meachem (17), Lance Moore (16) and TEs Jeremy Shockey (88) and David Thomas (85). Shockey has been plagued by right knee problems and Thomas has capably filled in. Indy will deploy lots of cornerbacks to handle the wideouts, including Kelvin Hayden (26), a hero of the Super Bowl win over the Bears; rookies Jacob Lacey (27) and Jerraud Powers (25), who missed the AFC title game with a left foot problem; and Tim Jennings. What the Colts must avoid is winding up with standout safeties Antoine Bethea (41) or Melvin Bullitt (33) in single coverage on RB Reggie See Matchups / Page 5

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Game Day recipes King-Size Beef Kabobs with Salsa Verde King-size is key here. The cubes of beef need to be big enough that the centers don't overcook while you are searing the outsides. It is a good idea to allow the meat to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes and to use a really hot grill. By taking the chill off the meat and grilling it fast, you will make these kabobs tender and juicy. Serving: 4 to 6 Sauce 1 cup lightly packed Italian parsley leaves, with some stems attached 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained 2 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped 2 hard-cooked egg yolks 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 2 pounds top sirloin, about 1 1/2 inches thick 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 12 slices ripe tomato (optional) 1. To make the sauce: In a food processor, finely chop the parsley, capers, anchovy fillets and egg yolks. With the machine running add the oil in a steady stream, then add the vinegar, salt and pepper. The sauce can be made up to one day in advance and kept, covered, in the refrigerator. Stir sauce just before serving. 2. Trim the sirloin of any excess fat and cut

into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Season with the pepper and granulated garlic, pressing the spices into the meat. Place the meat in a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour. 3. Allow the meat to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Add the oil to the bowl, toss to coat the meat evenly and then thread the meat onto skewers. Sprinkle with the salt. 4. Grill the kabobs on all four sides over direct high heat until cooked to desired doneness, 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare, turning four times. Serve warm with the sauce on the side and sliced tomatoes, if desired.

Cilantro-Lime Shrimp 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup lime or orange marmalade 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed and chopped 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided use 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound large shrimp, shelled, leaving tail

intact, and deveined 1. In a measuring cup whisk together lime juice, marmalade, garlic, cilantro, 3 tablespoons oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; reserve 1/3 cup mixture in a small bowl for dipping. 2.In a large zip-lock style plastic bag combine shrimp with remaining mixture and marinate, turning occasionally to coat shrimp, for 45 minutes in the refrigerator.

12 chicken wings (about 2 pounds) Salt Pepper 3 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying 2 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons Tabasco or other hot sauce 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1. Cut chicken wings in half at the joint.

Discard wing tip or save for another use. Rinse, pat dry, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep-sided pot to 350 degrees F. Add half the wings and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. Repeat with second batch.

3. Drain shrimp and lightly pat dry between paper towels. In a large non-stick skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot; sauté half of shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Sauté remaining shrimp in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in same manner. Serve shrimp with reserved dipping sauce. Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres.

The One and Only Beer-Can Chicken This show-stopping recipe will wow your guests or family with its tender and flavorful meat. Serving: 4 Prep Time: 90 minutes Cook Time: 90 minutes Total Time: 180 minutes

teaspoons of the rub. If you have the patience, you can put some of the rub under the skin. 4. Spoon the remaining 2 teaspoons of rub through the holes into the beer in the can. Don't worry if it foams up: This is normal. Insert the beer can into the body cavity of the chicken and spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod. Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back. 5. When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss all the wood chips on the coals. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until the skin is a dark golden brown and very crisp and the meat is cooked through (about 180°F on an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the thigh), or 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 12 fresh coals per side after 1 hour. 6. Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken in its upright position on the beer can to a platter and present it to your guests. Let rest 5 minutes, then carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Take care not to spill the hot beer or otherwise burn yourself. (Normally I discard the beer, but some people like to save it for making barbecue sauce.) Quarter or carve the chicken and serve. Cook's Notes: Variations - You can also barbecue a chicken on a can of cola, lemon-lime soda, or root beer. Use a "tall boy" (16 ounce) can of beer to barbecue a capon or duck. Use a "mini" (8 ounce) can of beer to barbecue a game hen.

1 can (12 ounces) beer 1 chicken (31/2 to 4 pounds) 2 tablespoons commercial spice rub, divided You'll need: 2 cups wood chips or chunks (preferably apple or hickory) 1. Pop the tab off the beer can. Using a church key-style can opener, make a few more holes in the top of the can. Pour out half the beer into the soaking water of the wood chips. Soak the chips for 1 hour in the liquid, then drain for use. Set the can of beer aside. 2. Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips or chunks in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat on high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium. 3. Remove the packet of giblets from the body cavity of the chicken and set aside for another use. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water and then drain and blot dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the rub inside the body and neck cavities of the chicken. Rub the bird all over on the outside with 2

Black Bean Chili with Spicy Tomato Salsa 1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained, or fresh black beans (they can be used immediately) 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 serrano chilies, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Spicy Tomato Salsa 1. For the chili: Place the beans in a large stockpot. Add water until the level is 2 inches above the beans. 2. Add the onion, garlic, and chilies. Turn the heat to high. As the beans heat up, skim the foam off the top.

3. When the beans come to a boil, turn the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Serve chili in bowls with a large spoonful of Spicy Tomato Salsa.

Buffalo Chicken Wings

California Mexican Hot Dip 2 bunches chopped green onions 1 small jar chopped green olives 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper sliced lettuce 2 (15 ounces) cans refried beans 1 package of taco seasoning or your favorite homemade seasoning 1/2 pound grated cheddar cheese

2 packages frozen avocado dip 4 tablespoons sour cream 1 small can green chilies 1 pint basket cherry tomatoes, quartered chips hot sauce 1.In a small bowl, mix the chopped green onions, ripe olives, green olives, and green

bell pepper. 2.In another bowl, mix refried beans with the taco seasoning. 3. Layer lettuce slices, bean mixture, vegetables, tomatoes, and grated cheese. Serve with chips and hot sauce.

3. Meanwhile, melt margarine in small saucepan. Stir in hot sauce and vinegar. Remove from heat. Pour hot sauce over fried chicken wings and toss to coat. Serve with blue cheese dressing and sliced celery sticks. Each serving: 345 calories, 22 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 27 g fat, 72 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium.

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FootballMania winners Game XLIII XLII XLI XL XXXIX XXXVIII XXXVII XXXVI XXXV XXXIV XXXIII XXXII XXXI XXX XXIX XXVIII XXVII XXVI XXV XXIV XXIII XXII XXI XX XIX XVIII XVII XVI XV XIV XIII XII XI X IX VIII VII VI V IV III II I

Date Feb. 1, 2009 Feb. 3, 2008 Feb. 4, 2007 Feb. 5, 2006 Feb. 6, 2005 Feb. 1, 2004 Jan. 26, 2003 Feb. 3, 2002 Jan. 28, 2001 Jan. 30, 2000 Jan. 31, 1999 Jan. 25, 1998 Jan. 26, 1997 Jan. 28, 1996 Jan. 29, 1995 Jan. 30, 1994 Jan. 31, 1993 Jan. 26, 1992 Jan. 27, 1991 Jan. 28, 1990 Jan. 22, 1989 Jan. 31, 1988 Jan. 25, 1987 Jan. 26, 1986 Jan. 20, 1985 Jan. 22, 1984 Jan. 30, 1983 Jan. 24, 1982 Jan. 25, 1981 Jan. 20, 1980 Jan. 21, 1979 Jan. 15, 1978 Jan. 9, 1977 Jan. 18, 1976 Jan. 12, 1975 Jan. 13, 1974 Jan. 14, 1973 Jan. 16, 1972 Jan. 17, 1971 Jan. 11, 1970 Jan. 12, 1969 Jan. 14, 1968 Jan. 15, 1967

Result Steelers 27, Arizona 23 N.Y. Giants 17, New England 14 Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17 Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10 New England 24, Philadelphia 21 New England 32, Carolina 29 Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21 New England 20, St. Louis 17 Baltimore 34, N.Y. Giants 7 St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16 Denver 34, Atlanta 19 Denver 31, Green Bay 24 Green Bay 35, New England 21 Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17 San Francisco 49, San Diego 26 Dallas 30, Buffalo 13 Dallas 52, Buffalo 17 Washington 37, Buffalo 24 N.Y. Giants 20, Buffalo 19 San Francisco 55, Denver 10 San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16 Washington 42, Denver 10 N.Y. Giants 39, Denver 20 Chicago 46, New England 10 San Francisco 38, Miami 16 L.A. Raiders 38, Washington 9 Washington 27, Miami 17 San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21 Oakland 27, Philadelphia 10 Pittsburgh 31, L.A. Rams 19 Pittsburgh 35, Dallas 31 Dallas 27, Denver 10 Oakland 32, Minnesota 14 Pittsburgh 21, Dallas 17 Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 6 Miami 24, Minnesota 7 Miami 14, Washington 7 Dallas 24, Miami 3 Baltimore 16, Dallas 13 Kansas City 23, Minnesota 7 N.Y. Jets 16, Baltimore 7 Green Bay 33, Oakland 14 Green Bay 35, Kansas City 10

FootballMania MVPs Game XLIII XLII XLI XL XXXIX XXXVIII XXXVII XXXVI XXXV XXXIV XXXIII XXXII XXXI XXX XXIX XXVIII XXVII XXVI XXV XXIV XXIII XXII XXI XX XIX XVIII XVII XVI XV XIV XIII XII XI X IX VIII VII VI V IV III II I

Most Valuable Player Antonio Holmes Eli Manning Peyton Manning Hines Ward Deion Branch Tom Brady Dexter Jackson Tom Brady Ray Lewis Kurt Warner John Elway Terrell Davis Desmond Howard Larry Brown Steve Young Emmitt Smith Troy Aikman Mark Rypien Ottis Anderson Joe Montana Jerry Rice Doug Williams Phil Simms Richard Dent Joe Montana Marcus Allen John Riggins Joe Montana Jim Plunkett Terry Bradshaw Terry Bradshaw Randy White, Harvey Martin Fred Biletnikoff Lynn Swann Franco Harris Larry Csonka Jake Scott Roger Staubach Chuck Howley Len Dawson Joe Namath Bart Starr Bart Starr

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Bush (25). The dynamic Bush often is a make-or-break proposition for New Orleans, and he's most dangerous in the passing game. Nose tackle Dan Muir (90), coming off two strong efforts, and active LBs Gary Brackett (58) and Clint Session (55) are the keys to slowing the running attack led by Pierre Thomas (23), Bush and Mike Bell (21). Special teams â&#x20AC;Ś Saints PK Garrett Hartley (5) isn't likely to face a more stressful kick than the 40yard field goal he made to lift his team into the Super Bowl. Unless, of course, he's asked to replicate that feat next Sunday. Hartley missed the first four games of the season for using a banned stimulant and has benefited from the guidance of veteran John Carney, who stepped aside and be-

came a kicking consultant when Hartley returned. Indy has the opposite situation in veteran Matt Stover (3), who has replaced the injured Adam Vinatieri (4), the most successful Super Bowl kicker ever. Stover doesn't have long range, but is plenty accurate. Tight situations rarely have bothered the 20-year veteran. Rookie punter Thomas Morstead (6) has been steady for New Orleans and comes off a strong game. Indy rookie Pat McAfee (1) also has performed well. Both can boom deep kickoffs, too. Bush is the most dangerous returner. He broke free to score on an 83-yard punt runback against Arizona, but his muff against Minnesota nearly cost the Saints the game. Chad Simpson (35) had a 93-yard kickoff return TD during the season. Indy's kick coverage teams are superior to New Orleans'. Coach â&#x20AC;Ś For anyone who argues

that Jim Caldwell inherited a championship-caliber team when he replaced Tony Dungy, remember that it took Dungy five seasons in Indy to reach a Super Bowl. Caldwell is the fifth rookie coach to take his team to the title game. Caldwell learned well from his mentor, and being the hand-chosen successor to Dungy made the transition easier. That doesn't mean Caldwell didn't have significant issues to deal with, beginning with the offseason retirements of key assistants Tom Moore, the only offensive coordinator Manning has worked with, and line coach Howard Mudd. Getting them back on staff as "consultants" settled Manning's mind, and the introduction of newcomers Collie and Brown, plus the development of Garcon, went smoothly thanks to their presence. Perhaps most important, Caldwell's approach and demeanor are similar to Dungy's, meaning the adjustment wasn't overwhelm-

ing. Sean Payton is the architect of the Saints' on-field turnaround from stumbling nomads to offensive powerhouse and NFC champions. Brees was his hand-picked quarterback, and together they've gotten the Saints to their first two conference title games and, now, the Super Bowl. Payton's brilliance at offensive strategies and ability to recognize talent have been critical in New Orleans' rise. Yes, he got lucky with Colston, a seventh-round draft pick, and undrafted free agents Pierre Thomas and Lance Moore. But he and general manager Mickey Loomis used trades and free agency to bring in such key contributors as Shockey, Vilma, Fujita and Shanle. Oh yeah, and Brees. This season, Payton diverted some of his salary to hire defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. While the Saints aren't exactly staunch without the ball, they are improved, and they have a knack for takeaways.

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A closer look into the head coaches Indi head coach: Jim Caldwell Jim Caldwell became the Indianapolis pro football team’s head coach following the retirement of Tony Dungy on January 12, 2009. Caldwell has served with Indianapolis since 2002. He spent the first three seasons as quarterbacks coach before earning the expanded title of assistant head coach prior to the 2005 season. Caldwell's leadership has helped the Colts continue to have one of the league's most prolific offenses. In 2007, Indianapolis ranked fifth in NFL offense, the club's fifth straight top five league finish. The club amassed 450 points to rank third in points per game, the fifth straight year the club was among the league's top three scoring units. The Colts set an NFL record with a fifth consecutive season with at least 12 victories. The club's victory totals of 50 from 2003-06 and 75 from 2003-08 rank among the best in NFL history over any four- and five-year spans. The club earned an NFL-best ninth playoff appearance in the last ten seasons, and Indianapolis extended its franchise record with a fifth consecutive AFC South championship. Additionally, Indianapolis became the first team in 76 years (Green Bay 1929-31) to open three consecutive seasons with 7-0 starts. Directly overseeing the quarterbacks, Caldwell continued his outstanding stewardship of Peyton Manning. In 2007, Manning was 337515-4,040, 31 TDs/14 ints., for a 98.0 passer rating in earning an eighth career Pro Bowl nomination. The offense produced a franchiserecord 10th consecutive season with 5,000+ net yards, while topping 400 points for the fifth consecutive year. Manning extended his own NFL records with his 10th consecutive 25+-TD season and an eighth 4,000+yardage season. Manning has 160 consecutive starts, the most ever to start a career and the second-longest QB streak in NFL history (253, Brett Favre). Manning has a club-record eight double-digit victory seasons. His 105 starting wins rank second among Colts quarterbacks, while his 102 wins from 1999-07 lead the NFL. With an injury interrupting the season of eight-time Pro Bowl receiver Marvin Harrison, Manning helped receiver Reggie Wayne (1041,510, 10 TDs), tight end Dallas Clark (58-616, 11 TDs) and running back Joseph Addai (261-1,072, 12 TDs) have solid years. While Manning and Harrison remained among the finest QB-WR tandems in NFL history (898 comple-

tions, 12,155 yards, 107 touchdowns), Wayne earned a second Pro Bowl bid in becoming only the 16th NFL receiver to produce a 1,500+ season. Clark broke the club seasonal position records of John Mackey for receptions and touchdowns, while Addai became the third Colts back to open a career with consecutive 1,000+ seasons. Indianapolis earned its NFL-record seventh offense with a 4,000+ passer and 1,000+ rusher and receiver. In the NFL's 88 seasons, the Colts own seven of the league’s 29 such offenses. Manning was 362-5574,397, 31 TDs/9 ints., 101.0 rating in 2006. He earned MVP honors in the club's 29-17 Super Bowl XLI win over Chicago. Manning became the first quarterback since Steve Young (1991-94) with three consecutive 100+ rating seasons. He helped Harrison (95-1,366, 12 TDs) and Wayne (86-1,310, 9 TDs) produce 1,000+ seasons. Indianapolis became the only NFL team to open consecutive seasons with 9-0 starts. Coming off consecutive seasons as the NFL's MVP, Manning was 305453-3,747, 28 TDs/10 ints., 104.1 rating in 2005 to help guide the club to a 13-0 start and a 14-2 mark, the franchise seasonal record for victories. The Colts won a league-record 13 consecutive games by seven or more points, and the club ranked second in NFL scoring offense (439). Manning combined with Harrison (1,146) and Wayne (1,055) for 1,000+ seasons. From 19992004, Manning threw for 4,000+ yards in an NFLrecord six consecutive seasons. In 2004, Manning had one of the NFL's finest seasons, completing 336 of 497 passes for 4,557 yards and 49 touchdowns for a 121.1 rating. His 67.6 completion percentage, yards, touchdowns and rating set Colts seasonal-bests, while his touchdowns (since broken) and rating set NFL seasonal records. Manning (49; 121.1) broke the prior NFL records of Dan Marino (48, 1984) and Young (112.8, 1994). Manning opened the season with multiple touchdown passes in a leaguerecord 13 consecutive games. Manning directed the club to a franchise seasonal-best 6,475 net yards, while helping the Colts (522) amass then the fifthhighest NFL seasonal point total and become then only the 10th team to score at least 500 seasonal points. The club also became the first in league history to produce three 1,000-yard, 10TD receivers (1,210 yards, 12 TDs, Wayne; 1,113, 15, Harrison; 1,077, 10, WRBrandon Stokley). Manning had six games with at least four touchdown passes, ty-

ing Marino's NFL seasonal record (6, 1984). Manning had five consecutive fourTD games, besting Marino's prior NFL mark in that category (4, 1984). The 2004 season marked the third straight year Manning set the club's seasonal completion percentage record. His 67.0 mark in 2003 bested his own seasonal mark of 66.7 in 2002. In 2002, Manning's 392 completions and 591 attempts also set Colts seasonal records. Caldwell joined Indianapolis from Tampa Bay, where he served in the same capacity during the 2001 season. At Tampa Bay, Caldwell assisted with an attack that saw receiver Keyshawn Johnson post a franchise seasonal-best 106 receptions for 1,266 yards, while quarterback Brad Johnson set a club seasonal mark with 340 completions. Caldwell has more than 20 years of collegiate experience. Caldwell spent 1993-2000 as head coach at Wake Forest. In 1999, Caldwell led the school to its first winning season and bowl game since 1992. Wake Forest defeated Arizona State, 23-3, in the Aloha Bowl. During Caldwell's tenure, Wake Forest ranked among the nation's Top 25 teams in passing offense on four different occasions, including 10th in the NCAA in 1995. That season, quarterback Rusty LaRue established seven NCAA passing records. Caldwell served as an assistant coach at Southern Illinois (1978-80), Northwestern (1981), Colorado (1982-84), Louisville (1985) and Penn State (1986-92). Caldwell joined Penn State as wide receivers coach. He then coached quarterbacks the following season and added passing game coordinator responsibilities in 1988. At Penn State, Caldwell tutored quarterback Kerry Collins, who went on to win the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation's top college quarterback and the Maxwell Award as the nation's most outstanding player. Caldwell has coached in six bowl games and won a national championship with Penn State in 1986. In addition to serving on Joe Paterno's staff that won a national championship, Caldwell tutored under three other coaches who won collegiate titles (Rey Dempsey, Southern Illinois; Bill McCartney, Colorado; Howard Schnellenberger, Louisville). Caldwell was a four-year starter as a defensive back at Iowa and worked as a graduate assistant for the Hawkeyes in 1977. Caldwell was born on January 16, 1955 in Beloit, Wis. He and his wife, Cheryl, have four children: Jimmy, Jermaine, Jared and Natalie.

N.O. head coach: Sean Payton Sean Payton enters his third year as head coach of the New Orleans pro football team and in his brief time with the club already ranks among the most successful head coaches in franchise history. He is the only coach to lead the Saints to an NFC Championship, was a unanimous choice for NFL Coach of the Year, has been the architect of an offense that has rewritten the club’s record books and since his arrival has instilled a winning culture within the organization. Payton has done so while overhauling the roster. The Saints enter the preparations for the 2008 season with a team that has only 14 players from the group he inherited, players that have the responsibility, character and accountability that Payton has stressed since he came to New Orleans. Teamwork and a dedication to the fundamentals have been the hallmarks of the Saints since 2006. Payton assembled a staff that is deep in coaches who are teachers first, and the NFL’s traditional timetable for rebuilding was scrapped after he took over. In his opening season, the club jumped out to a 3-0 record –- a first in team history –and clinched the NFC South title before the regular season ended. That season the Saints also ranked first in the league in offense for the first time in club history. When his opening season as head coach came to a close, Payton was voted the Coach of the Year by the Associated Press, Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America, The Sporting News and the Maxwell Club. In 2007, the Saints endured injuries and a slow start, but put together a four-game winning streak and soundly defeated the 11-5 Jacksonville Jaguars and 10-6 Seattle Seahawks. New Orleans finished No. 4 in the NFL in total offense and held nine opponents to 17 points or less. The Saints’ offense has thrived with Payton handling the play-calling. In 2007, the Saints set a team record with an NFC-high 346 first downs and ranked fourth in the league with 5,780 total yards. The Saints scored 47 touchdowns – the third-most in team history – gave up a league-low 16 sacks and also led the NFL in scoring percentage (72.0) in the red zone. It was a memorable encore to 2006, when New Orleans ranked No. 1 in

the NFL in offense (averaging 391.5 yards per contest), posted 330 first downs and 6,264 net yards and tied a team mark by scoring 49 touchdowns. New Orleans rushed for 1,761 yards and 19 TDs and was the only team with four players with over 650 receiving yards. Payton has had particular success tutoring quarterbacks since arriving in the NFL. Last season, QB Drew Brees had the finest season for a passer in club history, setting a league record for completions with 440, and team records with 28 touchdowns, 4,423 yards, 67.5 percent completion percentage and 652 attempts. The performance came on the heels of a 2006 season when Brees led the NFL with 4,418 yards and a club-record 96.2 passer rating. Over the last two years, WR Marques Colston has hauled in 168 passes, the most in NFL history for a player in his first two seasons. RB Reggie Bush ranks second with 161. Since 2000, every passer under Payton’s guidance has thrown for over 3,000 yards. The three starting quarterbacks he worked with in Dallas – Drew Bledsoe in 2005, Vinny Testaverde in 2004 and Quincy Carter in 2003 – all surpassed the milestone. Payton was hired as the 14th head coach in Saints history on Jan. 18, 2006 after being a member of the Dallas Cowboys staff since 2003. In 2008 he enters his 12th season in the NFL and 21st as a coach. Prior to his final season with the Cowboys, Payton was promoted to assistant head coach/passing game coordinator and was responsible for the team’s play-calling. For the previous two years with Dallas, he had been assistant head coach/quarterbacks. Prior to joining the Cowboys in 2003, he was with the New York Giants (1999-2002) and the Philadelphia Eagles (1997-98). In 2005, the Cowboys had the NFL's 13thranked offense and finished tied for second in the NFC with 318 first downs. When Payton arrived the Cowboys had ranked 31st in passing the previous year but immediately improved to 17th, as Carter became the first Dallas quarterback to throw for over 3,000 yards since 1997. Payton came to Dallas after four years with the New York Giants, the last three as offensive coordinator. The Giants had one of the NFL’s most productive offenses and QB Kerry Collins posted franchiserecord passing numbers.

Behind his club-record 4,073 passing yards, the Giants finished 2002 as the NFL’s sixth-ranked offense, the team’s highest ranking since 1985. Payton solidified his reputation as one of the game’s top offensive minds in 2000. In his first season as coordinator, the Giants captured the NFC title and went to Super Bowl XXXV. New York scored 328 points – the club’s highest total since 1990 – finished 13th in the NFL in offense and jumped from 24th to 11th in rushing. Payton was first assigned play-calling duties prior to a game against the Jets on Dec. 5, 1999. The Giants responded by scoring 41 points and gaining 490 yards – both season-highs – and he retained that assignment over the final five games. Appointed the offensive coordinator the following season, over the next three years the Giants passing attack continually improved, ranking 13th in the NFL in 2000, tied for eighth in 2001 and sixth in 2002. In the decade prior to Payton’s arrival, the Giants hadn’t ranked above 20th. Payton joined the Giants as quarterbacks coach on Feb. 3, 1999. Prior to joining the Giants, he spent 1997 and 1998 as Philadelphia’s quarterbacks coach. Payton wrapped two coaching stints at San Diego State University (1988-89 and 1992-93) around a stop at Indiana State (1990-91). During his second stretch with the Aztecs, Payton was running backs coach, working with Heisman Trophy runnerup Marshall Faulk before becoming quarterbacks coach. Following the 1993 season, Payton moved to Miami of Ohio (1994-95) where he was quarterbacks coach prior to being promoted to co-offensive coordinator. He spent 1996 as quarterbacks coach at Illinois prior to entering the NFL with Philadelphia. Payton earned a degree in communication at Eastern Illinois, where as a quarterback he had 10,665 passing yards, then the third-highest total in NCAA Division I-AA history. The three-time AP All-American selection followed his college career with professional stints with Chicago of the Arena Football League, Ottawa of the Canadian Football League and the Chicago Bears in 1987. Payton was inducted into the Eastern Illinois Hall of Fame in September of 2000. Born Dec. 29, 1963 in San Mateo, Calif., and raised in Naperville, Ill., Payton and his wife, Beth, have a daughter, Meghan and a son, Connor.

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Rosters: All the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s names New Orleans Holy People

Indianapolis Horses

No Name

Pos

Status

Height

Weight

Birthdate

Exp

College

No Name

Pos

Status

Height

Weight

Birthdate

Exp

College

57 Arnoux, Stanley

RES

6'0"

232

9/9/1986

Wake Forest

29 Addai, Joseph

ACT

5'11"

214

5/3/1983

Louisiana State

87 Arrington, Adrian

ACT

6'3"

192

11/7/1985

Michigan

94 Baldwin, Ervin

ACT

6'2"

270

8/25/1986

Michigan State

92 Ayodele, Remi

ACT

6'2"

318

4/22/1983

Oklahoma

81 Baskett, HankWR

ACT

6'4"

220

9/4/1982

New Mexico

21 Bell, Mike

ACT

6'0"

225

4/23/1983

Arizona

41 Bethea, Antoine

ACT

5'11"

203

7/7/1984

Howard

9 Brees, Drew QB

ACT

6'0"

209

1/15/1979

Purdue

58 Brackett, Gary

MLB

ACT

5'11"

235

5/23/1980

Rutgers

79 Brock, Raheem

ACT

6'4"

274

6/10/1978

Temple

31 Brown, Donald

ACT

5'10"

210

4/11/1987

Connecticut

33 Bullitt, MelvinSS

ACT

6'1"

201

11/13/1984

Texas A&M

44 Clark, Dallas TE

ACT

6'3"

252

6/12/1979

Iowa

46 Cloherty, Colin

ACT

6'2"

9/16/1987

Brown

17 Collie, Austin WR

ACT

6'0"

200

11/11/1985

Brigham Young

70 Brown, Jammal

RES

6'6"

11 Brunell, Mark QB

ACT

6'1"

25 Bush, Reggie RB

ACT

74 Bushrod, Jermon

313

3/30/1981

Oklahoma

217

9/17/1970

Washington

6'0"

203

3/2/1985

USC

ACT

6'5"

315

8/19/1984

Towson

89 Campbell, Dan

RES

6'5"

265

4/13/1976

Texas A&M

52 Casillas, Jonathan

OLB

ACT

6'1"

227

6/3/1987

Wisconsin

96 Dawson, Keyunta

ACT

6'3"

9/13/1985

Texas Tech

97 Charleston, Jeff

ACT

6'4"

265

1/19/1983

Idaho State

66 DeVan, Kyle G

ACT

6'2"

306

2/10/1985

Oregon State

71 Clancy, Kendrick

RES

6'1"

305

8/17/1978

Mississippi

71 Diem, Ryan T

ACT

6'6"

320

7/1/1979

Northern Illinois

12 Colston, Marques

ACT

6'4"

225

6/5/1983

Hofstra

76 Federkeil, Daniel

RES

6'6"

11/9/1983

Calgary

10 Daniel, Chase QB

ACT

6'0"

218

10/7/1986

Missouri

68 Foster, Eric DE

ACT

6'2"

265

4/5/1985

Rutgers

80 Dinkins, Darnell

ACT

6'4"

260

1/20/1977

Pittsburgh

43 Francisco, Aaron

ACT

6'2"

207

7/5/1983

Brigham Young

56 Dunbar, Jo-Lonn

OLB

RES

6'0"

226

3/13/1985

Boston College

93 Freeney, Dwight

ACT

6'1"

268

2/19/1980

Syracuse

36 Eckel, Kyle FB

ACT

5'11"

237

12/30/1981

Navy

85 Garcon, Pierre

ACT

6'0"

210

8/8/1986

Mount Union

14 Giguere, Samuel

ACT

5'11"

215

7/11/1985

Unknown

69 Gill, John

ACT

6'3"

302

10/28/1986

Northwestern

52 Glenn, Cody LB

ACT

6'0"

240

10/6/1986

Nebraska

11 Gonzalez, Anthony

RES

6'0"

193

9/18/1984

Ohio State

56 Hagler, Tyjuan

OLB

RES

6'0"

236

12/3/1981

Cincinnati

83 Hall, Roy

RES

6'3"

240

12/8/1983

Ohio State

97 Hardie, Rudolph

RES

6'2"

10/8/1985

Howard

32 Hart, Mike

ACT

5'9"

206

4/9/1986

Michigan

26 Hayden, Kelvin

ACT

6'0"

195

7/23/1983

Illinois

98 Ellis, Sedrick DT

ACT

6'1"

307

7/9/1985

USC

44 Evans, Heath FB

RES

6'0"

250

12/30/1978

Auburn

73 Evans, Jahri G

ACT

6'4"

318

8/22/1983

Bloomsburg

54 Evans, Troy OLB

ACT

6'3"

238

12/3/1977

Cincinnati

55 Fujita, Scott OLB

ACT

6'5"

250

4/28/1979

California

20 Gay, Randall CB

ACT

5'11"

190

5/5/1982

Louisiana State

76 Goodwin, Jonathan

ACT

6'3"

12/2/1978

Michigan

94 Grant, Charles

RES

6'3"

32 Greer, Jabari CB

ACT

5'11"

180

30 Hamilton, Lynell

ACT

6'0"

69 Hargrove, Anthony

ACT

6'3"

13 Harper, Rod WR

RES

6'0"

209

41 Harper, Roman

ACT

6'1"

5 Hartley, Garrett

ACT

19 Henderson, Devery

84 Humphrey, Tory

318 285

245

254

290

269

9/3/1978

Georgia

2/11/1982

Tennessee

59 Humber, Ramon

OLB

ACT

5'11"

232

8/10/1987

North Dakota State

235

8/5/1985

San Diego State

28 Jackson, Marlin

RES

6'0"

196

6/30/1983

Michigan

272

7/20/1983

Georgia Tech

23 Jennings, TimCB

ACT

5'8"

185

12/24/1983

Georgia

3/26/1985

Murray State

99 Johnson, Antonio

ACT

6'3"

310

12/8/1984

Mississippi State

200

12/11/1982

Alabama

74 Johnson, Charlie

ACT

6'4"

305

5/2/1984

Oklahoma State

5'8"

196

5/16/1986

Oklahoma

54 Keiaho, Freddy

MLB

ACT

5'11"

226

12/18/1982

San Diego State

ACT

5'11"

200

3/26/1982

Louisiana State

27 Lacey, Jacob CB

ACT

5'10"

177

5/28/1987

Oklahoma State

ACT

6'2"

255

1/20/1983

Central Michigan

65 Lilja, Ryan G

ACT

6'2"

290

10/15/1981

Kansas State

27 Jenkins, Malcolm

ACT

6'0"

204

12/20/1987

Ohio State

18 Manning, Peyton

ACT

6'5"

230

3/24/1976

Tennessee

?? Jones, Reggie

RES

6'0"

200

3/15/1986

Portland State

98 Mathis, Robert

ACT

6'2"

245

2/26/1981

Alabama A&M

57 Kyle, Jason LS

ACT

6'3"

242

5/12/1972

Arizona State

1 McAfee, Pat P

ACT

5'11"

220

5/2/1987

West Virginia

95 Moala, Fili

ACT

6'4"

303

6/23/1985

USC

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Who will win it all!? Vince Villanucci Horses (41-27)

William Wilczewski Horses (7-0)

“The Saints are weak in the secondary and Colts offense will make them look like a 10 pound walleye getting chopped up ready for the fryer.”

Aulton Utsey Horses (37-24)

Roger Conroy Horses (34-23)

“It is a little-known fact that the real name of the Colts is Coltskis and they are distant relatives of the Wilczewskis who live in New York, which is closer to Baltimore, which is where the Colts moved from before computers were invented.”

David Ramirez Holy People idea!”)

“Peyton Manning cannot be stopped. He is a machine; a legend by which all quarterbacks will be compared to one day.”

(“No

“Seems the ball is tilting towards the Colts so I will be rooting fot the Saints.”

Mitch Crossley Horses (34-21) “The majority of Rio Rico players like the Colts. Miguel Perez is wearing a Colts hat so I guess that says it all.”

Alexandra Franco Horses (“No idea!”) “Because of their quarterback.”

“While Peyton Manning is the top gun in the Colt’s arsenal, they have a cylinderfull of reasons to win – Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark and Gary Brackett. ”

Brad Beach Horses (27-14-) “The Colts are going to put a hoof so far up the Saints glutts it will take about four Virgina coal miners to get it out.”

Rene' Ramirez Horses (31-24) “Why? Peyton Manning will win the day!”

Edgardo Muñoz Horses (28-14) “Because I said so.”

Manuel C. Coppola Horses (27-24) “They have a better defense and Peyton Manning is going to be the MVP.”

Priscilla Bolaños Holy People (35-28) “Because I said so.”

Elisa Bermudez Horses (30-24) “Because the Colts score a lot of touchdowns.”

Roger Bristow Horses (31-21) “Because they are more experienced in the big games,, they have a better defense and Manning is the man.”

Benny Beyerle Horses (34-24) “Because they are my favorite team.”

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