The Inevitable Decision: Drew Brees vs. the Colts

Looking out my window I see sprinkles of snow spread across the Purdue University campus.  As I look out, as I do almost every day, I am faced with a dilemma of epic proportions.

Do I root for the Colts or the Saints on Super Bowl Sunday?

I have been a Colts fan all my life.  I can remember the days of losing seasons and blackout games.  

I remember the struggles that our team faced in the past, before the great one Peyton Manning arrived to save us.  I remember thinking Marvin Harrison was the greatest receiver in the world.

I own countless articles of Colt's apparel and even a few autographs.  My prized Peyton Manning replica jersey is one of the favorite possessions.

I remember having to listen to the games because it was not on TV.  I also remember the epic rant of Jim Mora chanting playoffs.  I can truly say I am a life long Colts fan.  

Your probably thinking about now, "What is with the title then?"

See, first and foremost I am a Purdue fan.  Purdue athletics have been a major part of my life since I was in diapers.  This is where my dilemma begins.

Drew Brees went to Purdue and was my childhood hero.  I remember those epic moments in close games where the crowd was obnoxious as we where "Feeling the Brees." 

I was at the 2000 Ohio State vs Purdue game when Brees threw the game winning pass to Seth Morales to win the game and create a circus.  I was blessed that day to have seats right where possibly the greatest single play in Purdue Football History took place. 

I will never forget hopping over the bar and running onto the field like a mad hooligan, with my mother of course.  These are the greatest memories of my childhood.

I went on to travel with the team to Pasadena, California, where I witnessed a heart breaking loss in the Rose Bowl, and the last game of my hero.

Drew Brees will always have a special place in my heart, for his showing of great courage and ability to pull through in desperate situations.  To me I will always be a Drew Brees fan.

Now to the decision.  I have decided that whoever wins on Super Sunday I will be happy.  It is really the first year in a long time where I only wish for a good game, and not so much the outcome.

Drew Brees was my childhood hero, and I wish him the best of luck on Sunday.  Along with Peyton Manning and the Colts.  To me this is a Win-Win situation.