I loved watching a game where I had no vested interest. At day’s end, I really couldn’t have cared who won Super Bowl XLI. The NFL does little for me, in comparison to college football. The real reason I watch is to see former Canes and hope that they do well at that next level.
Which is the biggest reason Sunday was such a treat as both Reggie Wayne and Devin Hester were suited up and looking to make a mark on the game’s grandest state. (I know Darrell McClover was on special teams for the Bears, but it’s not the same as a marquee guy.)
I used to pull for Indy when they had Edgerrin James, along with Wayne, but he bailed for Arizona and I bumped Baltimore up to my #1 Canes-esque NFL franchise as I want to see Ray Lewis get #2 and Ed Reed get to the big game.
Regarding this rendition of the Super Bowl, it was as good as any Hurricane could ask for. Hester returned the opening kickoff 92-yards for the game’s first score and Wayne caught the game’s first touchdown pass, a 53-yarder.
On the other side of the equation, the ‘Year of the Gator’ seemed to come to a crashing halt when Florida alumnus Rex Grossman coughed up three turnovers, including the game-sealer – a 56-yard interception return making it 29-17 in the game’s final minutes.
Wayne got his ring, Hester made it into the record books and Grossman solidified his place as one of the worst quarterback’s to ever play in the Super Bowl.
Oh yeah, I also picked up a few bucks with Chicago +4 for the first half and Indianapolis -5 for the second. I love it when a plan comes together… and then the NFL’s best kicker sends one wide left in the half’s closing moments. Thanks, Adam.
.:Canes305:.