A Super Night

Going into Super Bowl 44 there were surveys that indicated just as many people were interested in watching the commercials as the game itself. The good news is both provided drama and plenty of laughs as well Sunday night.

While the Saints 14-point win was actually the largest margin of victory since 2003 the final score was very deceiving. New Orleans and Indianapolis waged a terrific battle and it appeared the game was heading into overtime until Tracy Porter’s interception return for a touchdown secured the win for the Saints with just over three minutes left. The game was well-played with only one turnover and four punts and featured two quarterbacks at the top of their game until Peyton Manning’s ill-timed interception gave New Orleans the NFL Championship in their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. How could you not be happy for Drew Brees and the Saints and while the media may overdue the story about how this has helped heal the Hurricane-ravaged city there is no doubt it’s been a big help.

As for the commercials….well everyone has their favorites but there were several that stand out for me and they include:

1. The E-Trade ad with the baby talking with his girlfriend
2. Snickers commercial featuring Betty White & Abe Vigoda.
3. The Doritos ads featuring the man in the casket, the dog getting revenge and the little boy lecturing the man dating his mom.
4. Volkswagen ad with the punching game.
5. The Budweiser commercial with the Clydesdale and friend.
6. Bud Light commercials with the asteroid threat and house made of beer cans.
7. I also liked the remake of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl shuffle for Boost Mobile.

All in all Sunday gave us a very good game that was not decided until the end and some memorable commercials and you really can’t ask for much more.