NASA to send Saints’ CB Porter to intercept meteor

CAPE CANAVERAL- His interceptions of future Hall of Fame quarterbacks Brett Favre and Petyon Manning did more than just lock up NFC Championship and Super Bowl wins for the New Orleans Saints, NASA has taken notice of Tracy Porter as well. NASA has chosen the Saints’ cornerback to stop a meteor heading towards Earth. Experts at NASA have predicted that the meteor could strike Earth within the next two weeks, so after exhausting all other options, they have asked Porter to handle the task.

“The way he was able to stop Manning and Favre when it looked like for sure their teams were gonna score is unprecedented,” NASA spokesperson James Gould said. “You just don’t ever see someone pull that off. We know Tracy is the right man for the job.”

In both games this season, it looked for sure that the Vikings and Colts were going in for go-ahead or game-tying scores, when the little known cornerback came up with game changing interceptions that sealed the fate of the Super Bowl XLIV Champion Saints. With the fate of the world resting in his hands, Porter is excited for the opportunity and ready for the challenge.

“Meteors have the same characteristics as Favre and Manning: they are both known as unstoppable forces,” said the Super Bowl XLIV champion. “Stopping Favre and Manning in their tracks was huge. I am an immovable object, ready to stop this rock in its tracks.” Porter is confident in his ability after his performance in his last two games.

The people of Earth can only hope that Porter is able to repeat his performance for the third time in a row, and stop the meteor from destroying the world.

Super Prediction

Its the Friday before the Super Bowl and as the resident NFL addict, I feel obligated to make a prediction on the game.

First let’s cover the gambling aspect:

Indianapolis is 4.5 pt favorites right now, so If I was going to be on the game, I’d take New Orleans getting the 4.5 pts. The Colts have the fire power to blow anybody out that they want, however most of their games this season ended by them winning by no more than a touchdown. With the weapons the Saints have on offense, look for them to always be in the game and at least keeping it close.

The over/under is 56.5 pts. This seems like a no-brainer. With potent offenses and suspect defenses on both teams, the safe bet is definitely the over. It wouldn’t surprise me though if the defense stepped up in this game. Robert Mathis can put pressure on Drew Brees to force him into a bad decision, and Darren Sharper is one of the best ball hawks in the game and may be able to snatch an errant Peyton Manning pass out of the air. But if I had to, I’d go with the over.

As for the game itself:

Colts 31, Saints 28.

I hope I’m wrong since I’ll be rooting for the Saints, but the Colts were almost perfect for a reason this season. They appear to be doing everything right, and I believe they’ll have just enough to edge out a close victory on Sunday.

Favre relieved that he wont blow it in the Super Bowl

favre2After a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship game, Brett Favre announced he was relieved that he blew the conference championship game instead of the Super Bowl. The Minnesota Vikings, led by the future hall of fame quarterback were in New Orleans territory and possible field goal range, when Favre and the Vikings inexplicably called a pass play leading to the turnover that kept the Saints chances alive.

“I don’t want to be remembered as the guy who blew the Super Bowl, I’m glad I avoided doing it on the biggest stage in the world” said Favre. “This gives me an extra two weeks to mull over the decision whether or not to retire.”

Despite Favre having one of the best seasons of his career, and the Vikings being one of the most dominant teams in the NFC, Minnesota fans were treated to another disappointing end to the season.

Favre continued, “just imagine what it would’ve been like for everyone if I had thrown that interception in the Super Bowl, then Vikings fans would run me out of town. I don’t think the fans would let me stay for another season if that happened.” It was the fifth consecutive loss in an NFC Championship game for the Vikings, a team that has also lost four Super Bowls.

The Vikings will now give Favre all the time he need to decide whether or not he wants to retire.