Super Bowl win-loss record

By Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports
February 4, 2007


The Indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl 29-17 over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but after nearly a week of hype, strange parties, pseudo celebs, endless game speculation, lots of sun, a torrential downpour, a purple halftime act and an MVP award to some guy named Manning, there were plenty of thumbs ups and thumbs downs – on and off the field.

Thumbs up: Tony Dungy
As Jimmy Cannon wrote of boxer Joe Louis, "He's a credit to his race, the human race."

Dungy will go down in history as the first African American coach to win the Super Bowl, and considering the obstacles and lack of opportunities, that accomplishment shouldn't be minimized. But can't people of every race take some pride in this guy?

There can't be a more decent, professional or humble head coach in football (although the Bears' Lovie Smith might be equal). The dignity and strength Dungy displayed in December 2005 when one of his sons committed suicide was an inspiration to all. And Sunday, he was at his best as a coach bringing his peaking team to full throttle and shedding any doubt that he could win the big one.

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Thumbs down: Rex Grossman
Every wise guy in America was pushing him for MVP by the middle of the fourth quarter. Hard to argue that anyone did the Colts more good.

Even: Prince
Purple Rain, indeed. Look, I have no idea why the Super Bowl often has halftime shows with people who haven't been big in a decade, but whatever. I'm sure some people were really into it.

I will say the scarf was the worst idea this side of starting Grossman, and Janet Jackson has got to wonder how Prince can get away with a phallic symbol of a guitar. But considering he had to perform live in the middle of a monsoon, I think he should be complimented for neither falling down nor electrocuting himself.

Three suggestions, though: 1) Where was Morris Day? 2) Where was Chappelle? 3) If they had just let the incomparable Florida A&M band perform, it would have been 100 times the show.

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Dan,

Maybe you should do some research be you make a comment about the NFL hiring someone who hasn't been big in a decade... Prince last cd 3121 enter the billboard chart at 1 in 2006, in 2005 he won 2 Grammy's and had the highest grossing tour of the year, he's nominated for 5 Grammy's this year.. So you don't have to be a fan of his music but at least be well informed....

He is a sports writer but you would think he could get his facts right. Besided P got good reviewes from loads of other media outlets.

http://www.prince.org/msg/7/216826