In My Super Bowl Era: My Top Five Most Memorable Super Bowl Moments

Marcelo Unda • February 7, 2024

We've finally reached the end of the football season. We are just days away from the Super Bowl Big Game.  I find it funny that content creators with shows are not allowed to say SB because the NFL has trademark the name and can easily draw up a lawsuit, like it's 22 Power, run up the gut and on top of your desk. The playoffs were very exciting on both sides. We saw drama. We had heartbreak. We witness greatness. It's a sad to see the season end, but I am feeling excited to see this year's matchup between the San Fransisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs.


Super Bowl Moments

I was happy to see this come across my timeline this morning. Every year I tried to go back and watch the Saints Super Bowl go on to win the game vs the Colts in between the 2 week break period prior to the Super Bowl Big Game. Some great memories when this happen. I think every fan remembers where they were, and that feeling of jubilation when it was finished. 

I was a Junior at Southern Mississippi, and two of my friends from home were with me to watch the game at a Super Bowl party my fraternity was hosting. I had just turned 21 few months before. My two buddies were only 20, and excited to see what the Saints will do in this game. After the confetti fell & Drew Brees was announced the MVP. EVERYONE in Hattiesburg celebrated. in 2009, the place to be was at Mugshots ( of course before the original Mugshots burned down. obviously for insurance money so they could build a bigger and more family friendly location off of Hardy Rd to soon begin their franchise expansion).

I remember getting my hometown buddies in with me along with everyone who was at USM pack out the place while the DJ blared Stand Up and Get Crunk the entire night. Once you are in we couldn't just be standing there like schmucks with no celebratory beers, but at this time I was broke and still planning on deciding on what I want to do when I grow up (still thinking about to this day). I will never forget my two friends telling me to use my parents credit card to start a bar tab for the three of us. In my head, No Way. I couldn't do that to my parents. They always trusted me to never use this credit card carelessly, and I was always responsible with it. My best friend, my best man in my wedding, put his hand on my shoulder and looked me straight in my eyes and told me. Just tell them the Saints won the Super Bowl. (i am not crossing this one out Goodell! This was a quote and you shouldn't be allowed to come after me for this one. Im also not a lawyer so I just assume I am right). 

That line right there was enough for me to swipe the Bucket o' Beers and $2 shots for a bar tab who at the time thought was extremely high, but likely was completely nothing. Listen me and my friends did stupid and dumb stuff all the time. Those stories I will not share on this here today. lol, but we all have those times in our life we did what our friends told us to do.  . I still remember telling my dad when he asked why: Because the Saints won! Him smile and laugh and we still share that to this day.



My Top 5 Super Bowl Moments in my Football Era

In fun with all the festivities going on this week leading up to the Big Game. I wanted to go back and think of my favorite Super Bowl Moments since I started watching football.

I decided I will not include the pick-6 by the Saints as i've already discuss and don't want to by bias (it's probably number 1 to be honest. The first Super Bowl match I remember was between the Cowboys and Steelers that happen on January 28, 1996. This will be the timeline I will be using for my list. So let's begin:

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5. Devin Hester's Opening Kickoff Hester had been doing this all year, and the Colts were stupid enough to kick it to him. Shoutout to Devin Hester. He's currenlty a finalist for the Pro Footbal Hall of Fame, and should get in this year. 4. Malcolm Butler's interception at the goalline. An instant classic. Jaw dropping, what the hell just happen moment that everyone shared at the same time. A giant, What If...?, in Russell Wilson's career. 3. Ben Rothleisberger's Final Drive. Go back and watch this Super Bowl again. Filled with incredible highlights. This was a back and forth heavyweight title fight. The Cardinals had the lead but just gave too much time for the Steelers to get down the field. Santonio Holmes toe tap in the endzone, in my opinion, does not get enough love as a moment in football history. 2. David Tyree Helmet Catch The Giants playing spoiler to the 17-0 Patriots. Showing no quit and Eli Manning having the poise to deliver this ball to David Tyree who was not a household name, but will remain legendary for this moment in Giant and NFL history. 1. Brady Comeback 28-3 The GOAT conversation was cemented. The world was in Aww. We witness greatness. An unbelievable achievement. Tom Brady secures his 5th Super Bowl. Honorable Mentions: this could have honestly been 5, but I didn't want to be bias. 9 year old me from MS watching Brett Favre from MS in New Orleans throw a Super Bowl pass and him taking off his helmet running around goes down as one of my favorites. John Elway upsets the Packers to win his first Super Bowl. Risking it all! it's what this game is all about. Philly Special. Such a great play design. Cooler Name. Get to do that with your backup QB and win vs Tom Brady.

There you have my favorite Super Bowl Moments. Feel free to share your favorite moments during your NFL fandom.

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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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