# Super Bowl XLIV: Indianapolis Colts v. New Orleans Saints (2/7/2010) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 25, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375 "2010-01-25T17:01:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/121 "2010-02-08T01:24:08Z")
Nice, nice onside kick! I’ve heard that surprise onside kicks, as opposed to predictable ones, have a much higher recovery rate. A cool tactic. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/122 "2010-02-08T01:25:19Z")
I think that’s the longest I’ve ever seen it take to separate a fumble scrum. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/123 "2010-02-08T01:25:22Z")
If the Saints score a TD on this drive, I’d have to say that the Colts will have some work to do to shift the momentum. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/124 "2010-02-08T01:26:25Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > I think that’s the longest I’ve ever seen it take to separate a fumble scrum. I agree. That was pure mayhem. I’m shocked no fingers were lost. Good job by the referees to not throw any flags. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/125 "2010-02-08T01:27:22Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > I think that’s the longest I’ve ever seen it take to separate a fumble scrum. It’s not who gets it first in those scrims, it’s who gets it last. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/126 "2010-02-08T01:27:38Z")
TD!!! ---
**Author:** ![Gorsnak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gorsnak/32/7587_2.png) [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/127 "2010-02-08T01:28:06Z")
Onside kick again? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ce73a5/32.png) [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/128 "2010-02-08T01:28:07Z")
One of the best drives I’ve ever seen, from start to finish. It begins with a surprise onside kick and retains momentum, ending in a great run. ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/129 "2010-02-08T01:28:37Z")
Very nice 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/130 "2010-02-08T01:29:04Z")
Thomas scores! Extra point good. NO 13 - Indi 10 ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/131 "2010-02-08T01:32:06Z")
As I thought. A first as an onside kick. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/132 "2010-02-08T01:32:07Z")
It’s cool to see a coach who makes decisions based on what has the best chance to succeed, as opposed to making decisions just to avoid being second-guessed. Oh, and as for The Who, that was awful. Pete Townshend obviously wasn’t really playing the guitar most of the time. Ca’t they book a CURRENT act, or are they already booking The White Stripes for Super Bowl LXXX? ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/133 "2010-02-08T01:35:58Z")
Damn, It’s not like Addai and Thomas are Barry Sanders and Jim Brown. Apparently being able to tackle as a team is no longer necessary to go to the Superbowl. Pathetic on both sides. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/134 "2010-02-08T01:37:33Z")
Saints gonna give up a TD right away. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/135 "2010-02-08T01:38:37Z")
> [@wolfman](#): > > Damn, It’s not like Addai and Thomas are Barry Sanders and Jim Brown. Apparently being able to tackle as a team is no longer necessary to go to the Superbowl. Pathetic on both sides. The skills which produce turnovers by stripping the ball are not the same that produce sure tackles. The Saints focus on turnovers, not tackling. ---
**Author:** ![PatriotGrrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9dc877/32.png) [@PatriotGrrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatriotGrrrl)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/136 "2010-02-08T01:40:09Z")
Naw, a current act might actually do something edgy\*, rather than just singing about being edgy 50 years ago. \*like a wardrobe malfunction ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/137 "2010-02-08T01:40:31Z")
Oh well. NO 14 - Indiana 17 Great response by the Colts for that last incredible NO drive. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/138 "2010-02-08T01:41:15Z")
They can’t book a current act, because they’ll show their goodies on national TV. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/139 "2010-02-08T01:45:00Z")
Addai or Clark? Which is MVP? …or Bush? Hartley? ---
**Author:** ![PatriotGrrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9dc877/32.png) [@PatriotGrrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatriotGrrrl)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-xliv-indianapolis-colts-v-new-orleans-saints-2-7-2010/526375/140 "2010-02-08T01:48:30Z")
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