It may burn Saints fans, or perhaps make betting on our boys all the sweeter. The spread for Superbowl XLIV opened with the Indy Colts a four-point favorite over the New Orleans Saints. The small spread shows that odds makers think it will be a close game.
Meanwhile, there’s not much news but the Saints victory last night over Minnesota in papers statewide. Here’s what they’re saying:
How ‘Bout Dat? and Fans wait all their lives
Saints off to first Super Bowl with heart-stopping win over Vikings
OT victory sends New Orleans to its first Super Bowl
Finally Super: Hartley’s overtime kick sends Saints to first Super Bowl
For a look at what national news sources are saying about the Saints, the Times-Picayune has gathered a bunch of headlines, here .