Garrett Hartley
Latest updates New Orleans Saints, Garret Hartley NEW ORLEANS With about a minute to ponder the pressure of the NFC Championship Game and the hopes of a once shattered city resting on his right foot, Saints kicker Garrett Hartley went over to chat with Sean Payton during a timeout.
The veteran coach’s advice was appropriate: Aim for the fleur-de-lis on the facing of the second deck that is centered between the uprights.
And for a player to use the symbol of this franchise and this city as a guide, given the way New Orleans has used the Saints to help them through the destruction and recovery from Hurricane Katrina, was certainly poignant as well.
Hartley’s 40-yard field goal was right down the middle. It gave the Saints a 31-28 overtime victory over the Vikings, sent the franchise to the Super Bowl for the first time ever and inspired more hope in a city that still needs plenty.
“Four years ago, there were holes in this roof,” Payton said of the Superdome. “The fans in this city and this region deserve it. I’m just proud to be a part of it, to be a part of something that’s special. It’s pretty special for the city and it’s well-deserved.”
Garrett Hartley was first posted on January 25, 2010 at 3:51 pm.
Vikings Vs Saints Score
Vikings Vs Saints Score, Drew Brees helped the New Orleans Saints score the most points in the NFL before leading his team to a convincing 31-point win in the playoffs.
Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings produced the league’s second-highest point total before he guided his team to its own 31-point postseason victory.
The quarterbacks meet Sunday in a marquee NFC championship matchup at the Superdome – where Favre won his lone Super Bowl title 13 years ago.
New Orleans started 13-0 and used Brees’ NFL-leading 34 touchdowns to earn the top seed in the NFC for the first time. The Saints (14-3) have never been to the Super Bowl and made their lone NFC championship appearance three years ago in a loss at Chicago.
Brees threw for three touchdowns and 247 yards last Saturday in a 45-14 win over Arizona that seemed to erase the sting of a season-ending three-game skid.
“We all see the team that won 13 games in a row, not the team that struggled against the Cowboys and let one get away from us against Tampa,” Brees said.
Brees’ impressive season seems to have been overshadowed by Favre, who finished with 33 touchdowns after opting to come out of retirement and join Minnesota (13-4). The 40-year-old seemed to be fading down the stretch as the Vikings lost three of five, much as he did last season with the Jets.
Vikings Vs Saints Score was first posted on January 25, 2010 at 9:43 am.
Monday Night Football live
Monday Night Football live, This week, Monday Night Football gives us one of the best matchups of the season as the undefeated New Orleans Saints welcome Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to the Superdome. There’s sure to be a ton of offense, some fantastic quarterback play, and Jon Gruden loving absolutely everything that happens. As always, we’ll be taking part in our live chat, so please stop by and join us for the festivities that will be kicking off at 8:30 PM ET.
Monday Night Football live was first posted on December 1, 2009 at 9:29 am.
