A celebration of firsts

Jan 21, 2007 at 9:40 PM
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It's been big buzz all week. Congrats to the first African American coaches to lead their teams to the Superbowl:

Lovie Smith of the Bears

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Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts

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A special moment, no matter who wins - it's still a sweet moment in history. Sheesh, what's next? An African American president?

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...used to feel like a too distant dream. Funny how dreams can come true.

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Colts all the way, baby!!

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MORE than good. GREAT! It really sucks that one of them have to lose.

What a great accomplishment for two good guys! I'm ear to ear over here ...

me too, me too Will!!!

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I had not even thought about that, I was so caught up with Vince Young the last few weeks of the season, the heartbreak called My Dallas Cowboys, the heartbreak called My Tennessee Titans, the realization that I no longer liked the New England Patriots, not even a little bit...was quite a shock to me.

Both of these coaches were heading toward the Hall of Fame even without these wins but the Superbowl appearance makes it a lock and the historic significance of the game will make it a NFL Legendary Highlight Film.

Interesting... Colts made the biggest comeback ever in an AFC Championship and earlier this season Vince Young lead the Titans back to beat the Giants after falling behind 21-0 but winning 24-21 making it the biggest comeback by a rookie quarterback.

I'm rambling... I better stop or I'll be going on and on until 4:20

Destined for the Hall of Fame Superbowl coming soon...

Go Colts!!!

What's really weird is that I was born the same year Martin Luther King Jr. was giving his "I have a dream speech". I don't feel that old!! Things do change, and dramatically (thankfully!)

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This more that good - this is great! I'm not a football person, but I'm happy that brothas are doing it big!!! I'm so wanting Barack for president!!!!

BTW - love your banner!

I'd say it's a definite possibility.

I'm just glad the Saints are out!

*sings* Oh when the sainnnnts gooo marcccchiiing outtttttttttttt....

*does the mummer dance*

PMPL @ Geebie, I don't even want to tell you how I did the same thing Sibs, minus the mummer dance of course.

Hopluv: Thanks so much! And I'm telling you...if Barack wins...I'm gonna wear my Obama for Senate shirt for an entire year. Ok...that was excessive. I will be OVERJOYED.

@ Webcruiser and Nikki: Ok, I gotta tell you, I'd LOVE to see Tony win it.

I don't care a pin about football, but this is still an awesome development. (To say nothing of how cool it would be if Obama becomes president.)

Red, you crack me up. And how cool would it be...oh it's such an interesting time.

i stopped paying attention to pro football (and most pro sports) several years ago b/c of whiny athletes and money-grubbing, corporate welfaring team owners. this development might renew my interest.

and go obama! this is so shallow, but i hope he wins just because he'd be the most dashing president in history and have the most adorable family in the white house.
-uf gator fan

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Okay, the fact that I'm smack-dab in the heart of Indianapolis and a long, longtime Colts fan aside - I am so excited for both Mr. Dungy and Lovie Smith. I think it's awesome!

And yes, this all may be a sign of things to come! I'm typically a moderate Republican, but Obama has definitely caught my attention!

I really like Obama. He's got JFK charisma that I've never seen in my life time. I worry that his lack of experience is gonna hurt him (though it might turn out to help him). Only because, if he is the contender, the republicans are gonna a run him under a bus. I hope he and his family can take it.

You said JFK, I said to my Mom just over the weekend that he's my generation's JFK. Someone for us to believe in.

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I said to my Mom just over the weekend that he's my generation's JFK. Someone for us to believe in.

We could all use more of that!

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A celebration of firsts

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