From April 4, 2007: The true meaning of greatness

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The True Meaning of Greatness

Originally completed April 4, 2007 (it was a busy day)

Even before the game began, Peyton Manning stood tall over everyone else in Super Bowl XLI.

Tom Brady is a great quarterback largely because he has won three Super Bowls.

Peyton Manning is a great quarterback who has won a Super Bowl.

Donovan McNabb is a great quarterback who has never won a Super Bowl.

See the difference?

From October 19, 2005: Winning Pretty

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Winning Pretty

Originally published in NUVO Newsweekly on October 19, 2005

To all of you loyal supporters of the Indianapolis Colts-

When the Colts defense became as much a force as the Colts offense, the Colts became a true force.

On behalf of football fans across the country, I am happy to officially welcome you to the NFL. We were wondering when you’d show up. You’d been building towards it for a few years now, and we’re all glad to see that you’ve finally made it. We knew that Tony Dungy would try to get you out of the Arena League and into the big time, and it looks like he has succeeded.