Drew Brees wins Super Bowl with faith, class
By Peter Elliott | Contributing Editor of Everyday Christian
Posted 11:20 am on February 08, 2010
As surprising as the result of Super Bowl XLIV may have been to some – myself included – there’s no denying how the game’s MVP handled the spotlight with precision on the field and professionalism off of it.
Drew Brees was a surgeon in Miami on Sunday night, remarkably beating Peyton Manning at his own game in leading the New Orleans Saints to a 31-17 win. After the game Brees repeatedly told reporters his coming to New Orleans in 2006 was a blessing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation and that the journey of the team from then until now has been divinely inspired.
A piece which aired before the game on CBS with Katie Couric showed what Brees is lauded for as much as his football skills, which is his philanthropy in the flood-ravaged city.
There are plenty of superstar athletes who do things the wrong way; they make the headlines all the time. When players at the top of their profession act, well, professionally and with a greater sense of purpose in mind, that too is worthy of attention and recognition.
Tags: Drew Brees, faith, New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning, Super Bowl
Peter Elliott is a veteran news and sports journalist. He enjoys interviewing others about how God works in their lives and sharing that with readers. He is also a lifelong, long-suffering Chicago Cubs fan. He resides in Indianapolis with his wife and three sons.
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