"THE" Record quick thoughts from ESPN

homerj07 · 12-27-2011, 12:31 AM

Drew Brees set the NFL record for yards passing in a season, breaking a mark that Dan Marino had held since 1984, and the New Orleans Saints clinched the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.

Brees threw for 307 yards and four touchdown passes, the last a 9-yard strike to Darren Sproles that set the record with 2:51 to go.

It was Brees' final pass of the game and it gave him 5,087 yards passing -- with one game still to play. As Sproles spiked the ball, Brees put his arm over his head and started walking toward midfield while the Superdome crowd went wild and his teammates chased him down.

SaintsBro · 12-27-2011, 02:01 AM

I was getting crunk and not really watching, but if my friend was correct, it was Graham who chased and scooped up the ball after Sproles spiked it, and handed it back to Drew. The whole scene was incredible

dizzle88 · 12-27-2011, 08:05 AM

It was amazing how they just stopped the whole game for 5 minutes so all the players and the refs could congratulate drew, hall of fame baby!

95shakinpf · 12-27-2011, 08:15 AM

Ive been a Saints fan since birth and at 42 yrs old, and besides the SB win in 09, Ive never been more proud of my beloved SAINTS!

Congrats Drew and WHO DAT BABY!!!

That was a special night! Tears of joy for the Black & Gold!

WhoDat!656 · 12-27-2011, 08:47 AM

Thank God Hebert never did anything like Brees did.

The league would have had to bring in the Swamp People to translate!!

jeanpierre · 12-27-2011, 08:50 AM

Wonder if Bush realized he would have been the one to break the record with Brees?

Srgt. Hulka · 12-27-2011, 09:15 AM

Congratulations Drew! Now I'm waiting for Brees to tie Johnny Unitis' record in the Superbowl, and break it during the first game of the season next year against the Packers.

nevergiveup3 · 12-27-2011, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

Congratulations Drew! Now I'm waiting for Brees to tie Johnny Unitis' record in the Superbowl, and break it during the first game of the season next year against the Packers.

I don't think playoff games count... perhaps I am wrong.... I think the clincher will come in game 5 next year..... thinking MNF against.............

The Falcooooons..... Who else...lol

saintfan · 12-27-2011, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

I was getting crunk and not really watching, but if my friend was correct, it was Graham who chased and scooped up the ball after Sproles spiked it, and handed it back to Drew. The whole scene was incredible

Yep. That is accurate. Graham apparently made a heck of a play on the high-bounce spike to keep the ball from going into the stands.

12-27-2011, 12:31 AM	#1
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	"THE" Record quick thoughts from ESPN Drew Brees set the NFL record for yards passing in a season, breaking a mark that Dan Marino had held since 1984, and the New Orleans Saints clinched the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Brees threw for 307 yards and four touchdown passes, the last a 9-yard strike to Darren Sproles that set the record with 2:51 to go. It was Brees' final pass of the game and it gave him 5,087 yards passing -- with one game still to play. As Sproles spiked the ball, Brees put his arm over his head and started walking toward midfield while the Superdome crowd went wild and his teammates chased him down.
	I'll see you in Hell Candy Boys!!!

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nevergiveup3 100th Post Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 101	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka Congratulations Drew! Now I'm waiting for Brees to tie Johnny Unitis' record in the Superbowl, and break it during the first game of the season next year against the Packers. I don't think playoff games count... perhaps I am wrong.... I think the clincher will come in game 5 next year..... thinking MNF against............. The Falcooooons..... Who else...lol
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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by SaintsBro I was getting crunk and not really watching, but if my friend was correct, it was Graham who chased and scooped up the ball after Sproles spiked it, and handed it back to Drew. The whole scene was incredible Yep. That is accurate. Graham apparently made a heck of a play on the high-bounce spike to keep the ball from going into the stands.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	It was amazing how they just stopped the whole game for 5 minutes so all the players and the refs could congratulate drew, hall of fame baby!

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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Congratulations Drew! Now I'm waiting for Brees to tie Johnny Unitis' record in the Superbowl, and break it during the first game of the season next year against the Packers.