4 . . 3 . . 2 . .1 . . 0: Mouths hang open and a look of shock plagues their faces. The Saints fans in New Orleans watch the final moments of the game in disbelief, and for ten seconds following the moment of victory, not a word is spoken. They’re still trying to internalize what has just happened. For the first time in history, not only did the Saints make it to the Super Bowl–they won the Super Bowl. Tears begin to well up and roll down the cheeks of full-grown men.

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