By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune
February 07, 2010, 6:00AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – This game is about a devastating hurricane and a city’s inspiring recovery.
It’s about a franchise that has struggled to get here for more than four decades, and a loyal fan base that has kept the faith.
It’s about the hometown hero, Peyton Manning, who now rides into this game wearing the “black hat, ” hoping to lead the other team to victory.
It’s about Manning’s legacy and Drew Brees’ legacy, and Sean Payton’s legacy and Jim Caldwell’s legacy. And it’s about the Indianapolis Colts cementing their place in history and the New Orleans Saints changing their reputation forever.