"I don’t think we’ll ever lose track or not remember Steve Gleason blocking a punt ... That was ... probably the loudest I’ve ever heard any stadium, ever. ... The significance of that season certainly was equal to the significance of eventually winning the Super Bowl. ... 2009 was important because you won a championship but ’06 for many was just as important, if not more."
Wise words
Noise levels in the Superdome last night reached a peak of 119 decibels, which is just short of the sound of a jackhammer. 95 dB is enough to cause permanent damage if sustained.
No city in America does the big game better than the Crescent City. Ask any reporter, league owner or executive. With its world-class stadium, seasoned hospitality force, fan-friendly downtown layout, inventory of fine hotels and unparalleled nightlife, New Orleans is the finest Super Bowl host city in the league.