Written by I thought the Bears’ vaunted defense would do a little better. I don’t think Manning deserved the MVP. Dominic Rhodes should have received it. Without the running game, Indy would not have won. Manning won it because of his name. And then there was Prince (or the Creepy Purple Dude, as I prefer to call him). What was the NFL thinking?
Speaking of Manning, I just can’t be happy for him. I’m willing to overlook the fact that he went to Tennessee (though it is not easy). But I lost a lot respect for the Manning family during the 2004 NFL draft. The arrogance, ingratitude and selfishness that was displayed by the Manning family that day left a bad taste in my mouth.
But I was happy for Tony Dungy. He is a true champion. His post-game quote was the highlight of the evening for me:
“I’m proud to be representing African American coaches, to be the first African American to win this. This means an awful lot to our country. But again, more than anything, I’ve said it before, Lovie Smith and I, not only the first two African Americans, but Christian coaches showing that you can win doing it the Lord’s way, and we’re more proud of that.”
And I’m happy for Indy. They were due a professional sports championship. Now, if the poor folks in Cleveland could just get one!
I agree with you on Prince. I heard an announcer say, regarding Prince at the Super Bowl, “And who doesn’t like Prince?” I think this was perhaps a Rhetorical question… but I think he is creepy.
I thought Prince was great. He has tremendous talent and can tear into an electic guitar about as good as Eddie Van Halen. Did you seem him play on “While my guitar gently weeps” at the Hall of Fame back in 2004? It was amazing.
I don’t really get into his music much but appreciate it.
I am really glad the Colts won and, aside from what you said about the 2004 draft which I agree with, I really like Manning and he is one of the few athletes who actually has funny commercials.
I agree with you on the MVP choice. Rhodes, hands down. Manning did alright, but Rhodes was da man.
And I thought Prince was okay, too. I haven’t ever listened to another thing he’s done that I can think of, so I was watching as a novice, and liked what he played. No preconceptions, although I really don’t know how to pronounce his name that he switched to and apparently has switched back. Must not have been too good for the bookings.
Long time fan of Prince so I was glad to see him. I didn’t so much care about the winner of the game but I like Peyton’s commercials!
1)Dominic Rhodes did not win MVP because Joseph Addai equally deserved it. The running game was the MVP and since Addai and Rhodes both did very well, they became the unsung heros.
2)Manning won the MVP because there wasn’t a single person who contributed more to the winning of that football game. See point 1. Football is one sport where the MVP usually is the one person with the greatest impact.
3)Peyton was not happy with his dad or brother during the 2004 draft, but he supported their arrogance, because he’s a good man who loves his family.
4)Since Cleveland has one of the top basketball players in the country, the city must be why the Cavs, Browns, and Indians haven’t won anything since the ALCS in Major League 2.