Super Bowl XLIV

So, who's your pick for the big game?

Let's break it down, category by category, to determine the winner.

Oh, and not the normal stats. Rushing, passing, defense. Who cares?!? If you do, check out any number of websites and you'll get plenty.

No no no. Let's break it down my way.



The Indianapolis Colts vs The New Orleans Saints



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Nicknames:

Indy, Naptown, City of Siestas, Circle City - vs - The Big Easy, Cresent City

Winner: New Orleans

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City Named For:

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The State. Literally. Indiana-polis (polis is the Greek word for city) - vs - Philippe II, Duc d' Orleans

Winner: New Orleans

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Year Founded:

1820 - vs - 1718

Winner: New Orleans

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State Flag:

- vs -

Winner: New Orleans

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Famous Landmark:

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Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument - vs - The French Quarter

Winner: New Orleans

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Sports Landmark:

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway - vs - Louisiana Superdome

Winner: Indianapolis

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Sports Tradition:

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Drinking milk after winning the Indy 500 - vs - Using the fleur-de-lis in most sports teams logos

Winner: Indianapolis

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Closest NHL Team:

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Columbus Blue Jackets (176 miles) - vs - Atlanta Thrashers (469 miles)

Winner: Tie.

Indy is closer to an NHL city, but The Big Easy's closest team is the Thrashers.

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Uniforms:

- vs -

Winner: New Orleans

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Mascot:

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Blue - vs - Gumbo

Winner: Tie.

A cracked out horse versus a depressing dog. No winners, only losers.

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Cheerleaders:

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Colts Cheerleaders - vs - Saintsations

Winner: None yet. Further review necessary.

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- vs -



Winner: me

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Who would win in a fight?:

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A young male horse under the age of 4 - vs - an individual of exceptional holiness

Winner: Indianapolis

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Logo:

- vs -

Winner: Indianapolis

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Minor League Hockey:

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Indiana Ice - vs - N/A

Winner: Indianapolis.

Whisky Tango Foxtrot is up with your hometown hockey, New Orleans!?!

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Crime:

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33rd Most Large Dangerous City in America - vs - The Murder Captial of the United States

Winner: Indianapolis

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Infamous Criminals:

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John Dillinger (famous bankrobber) - vs - Jean Lafitte (pirate)

Winner: New Orleans

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TV Personality:

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David Letterman - vs - Ellen DeGeneres

Winner: New Orleans

Both like women they are not exactly legally married to. Only one is actually funny on a consistent basis.

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Big-Screen Star:

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Brendan Fraser - vs - John Goodman

Winner: New Orleans

If you've never seen The Big Lebowski, go watch The Big Lebowski.



"You want a toe? I can get you a toe."

And go watch Revenge of the Nerds. And Monsters, Inc. And O Brother Where Art Thou?. Skip that Flintstones movie.

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Sandwich:

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Breaded Pork Tenderloin - vs - Muffuletta

Winner: New Orleans

Generally, I would go with the fried meat with bacon sandwich, but OMG I love that muffuletta!

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Famous Dish:

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Elephant Ears - vs - Jambalaya

Winner: Indianapolis

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Dessert:

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Sugar Creme Pie - vs - Bananas Foster

Winner: Indianapolis

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Biggest Party:

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Indy 500 (World's Largest single-day sporting event; 257,000 seats) - vs - Mardi Gras (two week carnival celebration 173 years old)

Winner: New Orleans

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So, when we look at everything:

Indianapolis: 7
New Orleans: 11

I've got to go with New Orleans.



Go Saints Go.

We'll see you next year in Dallas for Superbowl XLV.



Hopefully with those famous Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders!