By Paul Gotham Two weeks of hype behind us. The pre-game activities concluded just in time: "America The Beautiful" performed as was "The Star Spangled Banner." The fly-over occurred. Walter Payton award given. Coin toss convention took place. Then, before anyone forgot why we congregated, the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts took the field. Now for a look at the … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Super Bowl 2010 Edition
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NFL Splinters | Week 13, 2009
By Paul Gotham Trading Places In November, the Indianapolis Colts won four consecutive games by a combined total of 10 points. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints have lit up scoreboards to the tune of 407 points while limiting opponents to 221. For one day, at least, the two undefeated teams changed roles. Indy sprinted to a 21-3 lead, and its defense held serve as they … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 13, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009
By Paul Gotham No lead is safe... At least when New Orleans and Indianapolis is involved, opponents can not score enough. The Saints and Colts continued walking a thin, thin line en route to their undefeated marks. New Orleans erased an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat the Panthers 30-20. Carolina's defense held New Orleans to just 84 yards on the ground, but … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 7, 2009
By Paul Gotham One less makes it makes it three Denver, Indianapolis, and New Orleans maintained their unblemished records. Denver's stayed intact by virtue of the bye week. Indy did what Indy does. The Saints took strides to legitimacy. The St. Louis Rams figured out how to keep Peyton Manning under 300 yards passing for the game. That was small consolation … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 7, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 6, 2009
By Paul Gotham Saints and Vikings march on Both New Orleans and Minnesota put their unbeaten records on the line yesterday. Both remained undefeated. The similarities end there. The Saints rolled up 493 yards of total offense and left no doubt in trouncing the formerly undefeated New York Giants, 48-27. Brett Favre tossed three touchdowns, but it almost wasn't enough … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 6, 2009