The New Orleans Saints are flying high after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in the NFC Championship game en route to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. Now they'll be gracing the cover of the February 1, 2010 Sports Illustrated. Who Dat!
Not all fans may be too pleased about this considering the supposed "curse" that has long been associated with those that have their pictures on the cover. Maybe it's not as proficient as the Madden video game curse, but it still has a bit of history.
Most recently there were two covers of Sports Illustrated available to the pubic and they hit newsstands before the NFC and AFC Championship games. On the covers were the New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings. Take that for what it's worth.
It's still a really good feeling for Saints' fans everywhere to see the recognition they truly deserve as the black and gold get ready to set foot onto the biggest stage of them all in just two weeks time in Miami.
Speaking of Miami, Reggie Bush and the Saints made the cover of Sports Illustrated back in October after the miraculous comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins. The undefeated streak continued and now the Saints are going to the Super Bowl so I don't see much merit in any curse.
For more on the road to the Super Bowl, be sure to check out:
- The Heroes of the Saints's NFC Championship victory
- The Saints are in the Super Bowl, let's hear the excuses
- Super Bowl XLIV Match-Up Set: Colts Vs. Saints
- Saints Vs. Playoff Teams: A History
Credit: Sports Illustrated
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WHO FREAKCAN DAT ??
GO SAINTS KEEP ON MARCHING!
Been a Saints fan for 20 years. I only have one thing to say to everybody who ever gave me a hard time about my beloved Saints.WHO DEY THATS GOIN TO DA SUPA BOWL?DA SAINT DAT WHO!!!
Been a fan for over 25 years & went to many SuperDome games when they were called the Aints. We are fans through bad as well as good. GREAT to have them doing good now & whether they win the "Big Show" or not they are champions and always will be. Bless You Boys. GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been a season ticket holder for over 5 years but been a fan for over 20 years. I cried when we made that field goal.. WHODAT
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