Article:Drew First Texan to Start in Superbowl
 

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Brees makes Texas history with Super Bowl appearance
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | Thomas Jones | 4
It’s remarkable, really.

Until Drew Brees led the New Orleans Saints to this weekend’s Super Bowl, not a single Texas schoolboy signal caller had ever earned a start under center in the world’s biggest football game.
What in the name of Slingin’ Sammy is going on in the National Football League?

The passion and pageantry that defines Texas high school football has been documented for generations. A 1961 article in Time magazine gave the nation a glimpse into Pflugerville’s gridiron


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Re: Article:Drew First Texan to Start in Superbowl
 

I would have never guessed

Texas? Seriously?

Don't they pride themselves on being the most football driven state in the country?

Re: Article:Drew First Texan to Start in Superbowl
 

Just shows how special Drew is..

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I'd like to see a list of all the Louisiana products in the playoffs and big show.

Re: Article:Drew First Texan to Start in Superbowl
 

Im sure its big...but not ever having a Texan start a superbowl..just makes to Drew that much more special in my eyes...YW

Re: Article:Drew First Texan to Start in Superbowl
 

BUT in college Florida reigns supreme

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Cali to

Re: Article:Drew First Texan to Start in Superbowl
 

Yeah I've said this in a couple of post !!!

Re: Article:Drew First Texan to Start in Superbowl
 

I do admit it is suprising that no Texican had ever been in that position at the big show. Amazing.

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Staggering. I am normally good at stats and all. But I did not know that