The Mississippi Link

Saints win 1st NFL title by beating Colts 31-17

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MIAMI – The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter. From the trophy podium on the field, Drew Brees blew kisses and caught confetti raining down as Dr. John and Professor Longhair blared from the stadium speakers. Sean Payton hung over the railing clapping and shouting down to the crowd as if he were rolling on a Mardi Gras float, then waved a newspaper with the banner headline "WORLD CHAMPS." Who are the champions? The New Orleans Saints, dat's who. The Saints overcame an early 10-point deficit, pulled off a risky onside kick and won their first NFL title by beating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night. Brees tied a Super Bowl record for completions and was voted the game's MVP, while the Saints held Peyton Manning to a single score in the final three quarters, intercepting him for a touchdown that sealed the victory. New Orleans knows how to celebrate, but for the beleaguered city and its long-bedraggle…

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