Pandemonium. The Superdome was overflowing with ecstasy last night, as the Saints found a way to beat the Philadelphia Eagles. It was tense, especially after Westbrook's 62-yard run put the Eagles up 21-13, but in the end the Deuce was too much for the Eagles to contain, and these Saints would not let a late Reggie Bush fumble spoil their trip to the NFC Championship. A Seattle victory against Chicago today will bring that game to New Orleans, while a Bears win will take the Saints to Chitown.
But I digress. Before looking ahead, let's just revel in the history-making. Never before in the 40 years of the franchise have the Saints been so far in the playoffs, and never before have they won a divisional game at home. Having been at this game, and also the Monday Night game that re-opened the Superdome, I can say that this team is carrying the football-crazed denizens of the Gulf South on its shoulders. Responding in the aftermath of the country's most deadly man-made disaster, the Saints have been a lifeline of pre-Katrina normalcy in otherwise tenuous times.
Walking ar0und the quarter last night, I have never been surrounded by so many happy people or seen so many smiles on barflies. It was a great feeling, and a wonderful night, and I am somewhat sorry to see it go, as the reality of post-Katrina life is already nipping at the heals of last night's euphoria. Before we sink back into reality, just let us be happy for ourselves, that we get to see the Saints play one more time this year.
Be a Saint.
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