Colts Conquer At Soggy Super Bowl

Indianapolis Beats Chicago 29-17 On A Wet, Wild Miami Night

(CBS/AP) 
"He's a tremendous player, a great leader," Dungy said. "He prepares, he works, he does everything he can do to win ballgames and lead teams. If people say he needed to win a Super Bowl to validate it and justify it, that's just wrong."

Archie Manning, who never played in an NFL playoff game during his career, told The Early Show even if he had, "I don't think I will be any happier than I am now."

In Indianapolis, the Colts' victory set the city abuzz with joy as hundreds of fans braved the cold to crowd Monument Circle to celebrate the city's first Super Bowl win, reported CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers.

The Colts are scheduled to fly home for a 4:30 p.m. parade downtown in their honor. Despite wind-chills forecasted to be 20 degrees below zero, a humongous crowd is expected.

While Manning and the rest battled the elements, most of America enjoyed this one from the comfort of living rooms and bars across the country. Around 140 million were expected to tune in to what is traditionally America's most-viewed TV show — many watching mainly for the commercials, the halftime show and the rest of what has become the country's biggest unofficial holiday.

Highlights included lots of nifty computer graphics, like those used in a video rental ad with computer animations of animals trying to push, click and drag an actual mouse.

Coca-Cola had one that paid tribute to Black History Month — appropriate given the storylines of this week.

Some of those with the most-coveted tickets in sports decided to take the end of this game in from more comfortable climes. The fourth quarter was played in front of a noticeable number of empty seats, as fans sought shelter inside the stadium, or maybe back in their hotel rooms, away from the drenching rain.

The Colts, meanwhile, enjoyed this one to the last drop.

"It's hard to put into words," Manning said. "I'm proud to be part of this team. We stuck together, won this game for our leader, Tony Dungy."

[tunman-2009]

Congratulations Mr. Dungy and Mr. Manning,

Dont worry Chicago, you can take it out on the Vikings* next season!!



*Vikings fan for many many years!

[wadyaknow]

"WORLD CHAMPIONS
The Colts won their first Super Bowl in 36 years"

From the classless Irsay website.
The BALTIMORE COLTS won 36 years ago.

[MIpapaof4]

Dungy has more class in his little finger, than what all the people here have. Great game, great win didn't really matter who won, they both have a lot of class Two class acts Great for the game and country

[tibu987]

God?
Was he in the game, what number?
I must have missed that.
Did he make any good plays?
Boy o' boy', o'boy.
Sorry, but I get the feeling that God doesn't really give a s__t about who wins at football.

[seanv137]

I commend Tony Dungy for giving all the glory to the Lord. He stepped up to the plate for God after they won and this is what it's all about.

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really? that's what bashing peoples head's into the mud for millions of dollars is all about?

what position do you think jesus would have played....offensive lineman?

[tibu987]

A Bears fan, it was obvious that the Colts were the better team and deserved the win.
Congratulations.

[wadyaknow]

I thought I'd get sick hearing Jim Irsay talk about God. I'm from Baltimore and I'm fine with the Ravens. I just think the Irsays are pretty slimey when they try to claim Johnny U. as an "Indianapolis" Colt. When we got the Browns we didn't steal the heritage of the Cleveland Browns nor did we take their name. The hard feelings here persist - not at the coach or players but at the Irsay family. If THEY would show some class and admit that there was a team called the Baltimore Colts we'd get over it.

[talkingham]

The game was a Super Bore. The adds even more uselss than usual.

And that horrible Middle Eastern music that CBS used between segments was totally offensive in a post 911 world. And Nation, I sure hope Stephen Colbert picks up on that lousy music a tells CBS where to place it next!

[jetlizhan]

absolutely loved the game!! felt so sorry for all the guys having to play in that rain that never let up. was a little disappointed in the commercials. . . .there's been such great ones in the past (good 'ole belly laughing ones) and i guess i was just expecting too much. but a very enjoyable evening with friends. congratulations Colts and especially to Peyton and Dungy!

[bluestardad]

Good game

[shanev137]

Geez...when did pro football become a religious institution? I'm surprised the Colts didn't have a minister up there at the podium asking people to come up and get saved after the game.

[bearnut4]

See Rex throw the ball, see the ball get interceped,
See Rex hike the ball, see Rex drop the ball.

[drew30319-2009]

What a great game - a lot of fun to watch!

Congrats to the Colts (from a fan that grew up in Baltimore!).

[missut2]

Oops! I meant to say Superbowl XLI Champions...
got my fingers mixed up!

[missut2]

Way to go, Colts! Way to go, Peyton!!

I had the pleasure of watching Peyton play at Tennessee for 4 years...and he is a class guy.
The entire Vol Nation is so proud of Peyton and his accomplishments...now the nation knows what we have always known....Peyton is an MVP!!!

I watched a SuperBowl special on Trinity Broadcasting last night, and one of their special guests was the Chaplain for the Colts. I have a new appreciation of the entire organization and the way they conduct business and themselves. I was so proud of Tony Dungy and several of the players that gave their testimonies and told of the importance of Jesus Christ in their lives...and they were proud to claim that they were born again Christians and how it had changed their lives and their relationships.

I am a huge football fan and I see nothing wrong with it...it doesn't mean I'm ignoring the problems going on around me with our country and in the world. My gosh, the game was transmitted to our troops in Iraq and those serving on ships around the world! They need something from home to entertain them, even if only for a few hours.

granolaboy...just because a person enjoys football, or any sport, or any activity does not mean they are not good Americans and care very much about what is going on in this Country. I think you are wrong to bring that to this thread...there are plenty others for you to vent.

Go Peyton, Go Colts!! Superbowl LXI Champs...

[colts_1fan2]

Yeah bOi my team have finally rached and won the SuperBowl now all u critics can shut up peyton manning showed u talk is cheat

[cpenner2317]

Way to go Colts. Your team has played an awesome game all season you deserve everything. Congrats Dungy and Payton Manning on a game well played.

[granolaboy1]

Football? Who the **** cares with Congress selling us out to CEO's making millions while laying off thousands. Why doesn't the news report on the real issues, like H-1B? Black super bowl coaches, that's all fine and good, but how can there be a high tech labor shortage when Americans can't even get an interview in Silicon Valley if their name sounds too Black?! They're bringing back slavery, these H-1B workers are faced with exile if they even question anything... it is bad for everyone but the CEOs making more scratching their *** in the bathroom than you'll see all **** year.

Maybe Americans deserve to be ****** over by their own representatives, all they care about is football. Job security? Loyalty? What happened to that in America?

Dennis Kucinich, only one against H-1B is totally ignored by the news media, it's a huge conspiracy. Hillary, Obama? They're your big hope? The corporate b*** k*******, they both support H-1B. They laugh at your support and your sad illusion that they're any better than Bush.