Super Bowl XLIV: And So it Begins
by Dave Cariello on Feb 1, 2010 6:00 AM CST
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Are you ready for the longest, most exciting week of your life?
I apologize to those of you who wanted to start talking about the Colts and the Super Bowl five days ago. As monumental of a moment that it was, I think the NFC Championship was deserving of an entire week of reflection. Let's never forget that win. Besides, how the hell was I going to fill an entire two weeks of coverage for just one game?
But now it's time for that final push; time to finish strong. This is what we've been working for all year. We may never be here again so we must seize this opportunity. Soak it all in and enjoy every minute of it. I'm not talking about the Saints though, I'm talking about the action right here on CSC. We've got some good stuff planned for you this week in preparation for the big game.
A while back I got an email from the folks at SB Nation letting me know that if the Saints went to the Super Bowl I would have a media credential for the game available to me. That's a pretty big deal for me, Canal Street Chronicles, SB Nation and the future of sports blogs in general. So naturally, throughout the playoffs I've been rooting for the Saints to make it to the Super Bowl because I'm a fan like everyone else. But the possibility of this incredible opportunity for me personally was tied in to their football fate as well.
We all know how it turned out so that means yours truly is going to Miami. If you've been paying attention, you probably already knew that. The credentials are for this entire week leading up to the game but unfortunately, I can't get to Miami until Sunday morning, the day of the game. That's the bad news. The good news is that BigBlueShoe from Stampede Blue and Joel Thorman from SBNation.com are on their way down there right as we speak. They will be attending many of the media events and opportunities all week and reporting back. That means exclusive content. Hopefully, we'll also be able to put together some other interactive content like a Q&A, daily update or a podcast. We're gonna wing it.
That's all on top of our regular coverage, of course. Tomorrow morning you can expect another winner from contributor, MtnExile. Plus our usual goodies throughout the week like offensive/defensive/special teams statistics, official NFL injury reports, hopefully a piece from saints-nation, probably a live podcast with Ralph and Kevin in there and our final Friday afternoon prediction contest of the season. Tear. It will all culminate with my trip to Miami on Sunday morning. I'll be meeting up with BigBlueShoe and Joel upon arrival and with just my laptop and camera, I'm hoping to bring you along with me by providing constant updates and pictures as I live out what could possibly be my greatest moment ever as a Saints fan. Then after the game, just as I've done all season long, I plan to give you guys one last "View from..." post. One like never before. I'm also asking for a little help from you guys. Given the magnitude of this game, articles and info about the Saints is being pumped out with alarming quantity and speed. Surely you've noticed. It's hard for me to keep up with all of it in the FanShots section so any help you guys can give would be awesome. We need to keep this place fresh. Saturday in particular because I will be MIA. For the members who already do a good bit of that, please keep it up. The Times-Pic is doing a great job so getting everything they've got linked here is a definite priority. For those of you who don't usually post links, if you read something somewhere else, make sure to share it here. But do check the FanShots first to make sure that it's not already up there. And don't forget to tag! I have no idea what to expect this week or on my journey and I have no idea what's going to happen when I get there but I can promise that it's all going to be interesting, to say the least. You won't want to miss it.
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Wow Dave
onwards and upwards for CSC as well as the Saints, eh?
Great news that you’ll be in Miami. Thoroughly deserved for all your hard work here.
Awesome that you're going
You deserve the trip after all the work done here. Win or lose that’s going to be a special moment for you, I’m sure.
Who Dat?™
Positive energy Malsby............."Lose" unacceptable.............
My Magnificent Black and Goald Warriors
enjoy the experience
(untill the game of course :))
The Horses font feet have cleared the huddle and as time slows it is also time for the back feet to clear and for us to declare victory!!!!! GO COLTS!!!
previously known as (ANGELSFAITH)
by TheAngelsColts on Feb 1, 2010 10:53 AM CST up reply actions
It must be killing you that you can't go until Sunday?
It would drive me nuts….how are you going to make it through the week???? Enjoy, you deserve it!
"How's your Mama and them?"
by whodatblackandgold on Feb 1, 2010 6:46 AM CST reply actions
Wooooooo-weeeeeeeee!
How am I going to sleep this week?? This is so awesome!!
"It's a fairytale, man. I don't wanna wake up."--Anthony Hargrove on winning the NFC Championship
Brees is gonna be on Mike and Mike
No need to make a post about this, but tune in to ESPN2 or espnradio.com at 9:25 ET to hear it.
Who Dat?™
taping it right now as I have to leave for work right now AGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH
LOVE MY SHOCKMEISTER AND THE COOL BREES!
by N_O_1saintfan on Feb 1, 2010 8:08 AM CST up reply actions
Congrats and have fun!
Did you notice Bea is gone?
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
congrats
big oppurtunity for you…hope you have a blast
"if you know what life is worth, you will look for yours on earth" Bob Marley
Finish Strong, CSC
I already posted this video as a FanShot done by a local guy here in Mobile but this is one of the better ones I have seen. Anything to pump up the readers for GameDay.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6kEBpKpCeE
"I've been waiting almost four years for this!!!" said MobileSaint when Hartley's kick split the uprights.
Please don't think I'm just butt kissing here
I have glanced at most of the SB blogs throughout the year, and I have to say this is likely the best-run of the bunch. The media credential is well-earned. Congrats.
PS- I’ll quit my job and fill in for you until Sunday. Just tell me when to pick up your pass.
well that's pretty nice
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by Dave Cariello on Feb 1, 2010 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
congrats
I wish I was going to the SB on Sunday. I think it is going to be a battle between two evenly matched teams. Oh how I want to party.
by believerofgoldandblack on Feb 1, 2010 10:58 AM CST reply actions
Congrats Dave. You've put in tons of hard and appreciated work this season. You deserve this.
I've tasted the Kool-Aid and its damn good!
Agreed
You do a great job and deserve the pass, but what could possibly keep you until Sunday? I was trying to think about what obligations I would have to have to miss an oppotunity like this, and the only one I could come up with would be the birth of my child.
by saintsdevotee on Feb 1, 2010 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
I ride in the Krewe of Caesar every year
this year its the day before the game.
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by Dave Cariello on Feb 1, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
But the saints are in the superbowl once every 43 years
the parade is every year
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Feb 1, 2010 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
once every 43?
we’ll be back before that comes around again… but, yeah… I’d forget the parade, and get my a$$ to MIA.
"Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints are on their way to the Superbowl!!" Hear the call
I know
you’re right. Don’t think that thought didn’t cross my mind. But my in-laws pay lots of money for me to ride. I would have felt too bad and I wasn’t going to fork up that kind of money just to miss the parade. I’ll be there for the game, that’s what’s important. Besides, with the Saints in the Super Bowl the next day, the parade crowd should be AMPED!
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by Dave Cariello on Feb 1, 2010 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
your in-laws need to get their priorities straight
ha
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Feb 1, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
So dave,
It just happens I planned my vacation this week, months ago. I was certain the Saints would be in the superbowl and wanted to make sure I would be available. I’d be happy to fill in for you in the MIA this week until you get there, or at the very least keep an eye on the store while you go down. Hate for those credentials to go unused…
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Feb 1, 2010 2:30 PM CST reply actions
I saw you had a parade conflict
I could ride in your place even. It would be a sacrifice, but I could manage it.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Feb 1, 2010 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
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