Blayne Sucks

Yes folks, the Colts are headed to the Superbowl. Obviously, I’m overjoyed at this.

The game was an instant classic. It’s something I certainly want to see again, and I typically don’t like re-watching sporting events. There’s something that gets lost when you know what’s going to happen, but there was just too much going on in this one to pick it up with only one viewing. At one point this game was all but over and the Pats appeared to have a virtual lock on keeping the dream alive for yet another Superbowl. I know there’s another game to be played yet, but getting past the Patriots certainly feels like something worth celebrating.

Now, that last game could be disappointing. I remember the Pacers finally getting to the NBA Finals only to get beat 4-2 by the Lakers. I definitely don’t want to see that happen to the Colts. There are a few reasons that something like this could happen. The Bears for one. Peyton’s possible thumb injury for two. I’ll go ahead and add Nick Harper’s ankle injury for three. Harper has been outstanding for the last several years and I would really, really like to have him back for a game as big as the Superbowl.

I’m looking forward to the coaching match up. There’s been a couple of interesting mentor - pupil match ups over the years, but this one certainly stands to be a good one. Lovie Smith will be getting a big pay increase regardless of the outcome and Tony Dungy will have a chance to silence his critics and win the championship he probably deserved to win in Tampa Bay. Either one would be a credit to the league in victory.

Of course, I wanted to save the best for last. Finally, Bill Simmons had to write the article I’ve wanted to read for years.