Baltimore's Roots in this Super Bowl

by Bruce Raffel on Feb 3, 2010 7:00 AM EST

Not talking about the obvious relationship that Baltimore has with the Colts of yesteryear when they were so affectionately known as the Baltimore Colts, there are more than a few long reaching roots between the two teams in Sunday's Big Game and Baltimore. Then there are some amazing comparisons between the histories of the two Colts' franchises, whose balance is actually riding on the outcome of the Super Bowl.

On a general note of roots with the two teams, the Indianapolis Colts' Head Coach, Jim Caldwell, has to the chance to be the third rookie coach in NFL history to win the Super Bowl and the first since San Francisco 49ers George Seifert in 1989. The first rookie head coach to ever win the Super Bowl was the Baltimore Colts' Don McCafferty in the 1971 game when the Colts' Jim OBrian kicked the 32 yard game winner with seconds left in regulation to beat the Dallas Cowboys in a turnover-fest, 16-13.

Wait, the best comparisons are yet to come:

On a local note, the New Orleans Saints left tackle entrusted with protecting QB Drew Brees' blind side is none other than the 2007 fourth round pick, Jermon Bushrod, out of Towson University. Bushrod took over for starter and Pro Bowler Jammal Brown, who's been injured all season and has done a remarkable job, considering the Saints success.

Here's where the comparisons between Baltimore's and Indianapolis' Colts gets downright amazing, weird and almost scary. In their existence, both teams have played and won the exact same total of games. According to the guys over at the Pro Football Researchers Association, both cities have more than just this as uncanny comparisons. Check out the entire article they researched and published here, and then sit back and be prepared to be amazed at the facts and stats they present for your enjoyment!

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Freaky man.

I hope the Colts get pounded and Mannning ends up with an all time losing playoff record when all is said and done. Not going for the perfect season was stupid. Now they’ll lose the SB with injuries anyways.

by raven on Feb 3, 2010 9:55 AM EST reply actions

Wow, that is kind of freaky...

But if I felt that Manning would retire if he got another ring, then I might just root for him (just so he’d get the hell out of the league). But we all know that that’s not gonna happen. So here’s to the Saints! Go Kick some Colt ass!

"I kill myself in small amounts"

by StuckInUtah on Feb 3, 2010 10:14 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Thanks for the link, Bruce.

Very neat. I obviously hope we win and get a move on that winning percentage as well. I can imagine what that winning percentage was before Peyton got there.

I hope we get to work on that title thing as well. :)

Again thanks for the links, I always check out anything that mentions the Colts.

I deserve a Super Bowl because karma knows that I've suffered enough and that it is my fate and destiny and that I'm due on the 7th of February. I'm indeed naming him Lombardi.

by diagenesis on Feb 3, 2010 12:17 PM EST reply actions

How to Beat the Colts:

When inside their 30 throw at least 1 ball in the end zone. Always try for a TD in the end zone whenever near the red zone. Do not come away from a trip downfield without trying. If you settle for a FG without trying you are asking to lose.

When the Jets had the Indy Mannings down 14-3 and recovered Peyton’s fumble they were not agressive and settled for the qucik 3 and a 17 point lead. Fatal mistake. If you have a chance to throw it in the end zone take it. You must be ultra-agressive against the Colts. If the Saints have more than 1 FG they will lose.

by raven on Feb 3, 2010 12:51 PM EST reply actions