Being a Purdue Boilermaker myself, I am pumped to see Drew Brees in the Big Game.  However, as a born Hoosier from the great state of Indiana, I would enjoy seeing Peyton Manning bring the Colts to victory.  Either way, I will be happy.  On the one hand, it would be great to see the Saints win.  New Orleans could use the boost on so many levels.  But, have you ever been in Indiana during the dead of winter?  Believe me...Indiana could use the boost!  It all comes down to great leadership. 

 

Last November I was in Atlanta for a meeting with Fran Tarkenton.  Before the meeting started he said, "I just got off the phone with Archie Manning.  He has two fantastic sons who also are fantastic quarterbacks."  Then he said, "They are originals.  They act on gut instinct combined with honed talent.  They are two of the best in professional football today."  Then he said, "I'll tell you who else is in the same league.  Drew Brees.  I wouldn't be surprised to see Brees and the Saints, as well asl Peyton and the Colts in the Big Game this Februrary 7th." 

 

Fran Tarkenton, a great quarterback himself, as well as a dynamic businessman and humanitarian, knows the game of football.  He knows great leadership.  And he called it right.

 

Simple Truths, a company founded by a great leader and businessman, Mac Anderson, released a book and video called Finish Strong.  In the spring of 2009, the Finish Strong book, bracelet and movie were adopted by Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as their battle cry. Their goal, after 41 long years, was to make it to the Super Bowl. And guess what...it happened! You can read an excerpt from the book or watch the inspiring 3 minute Finish Strong movie by clicking here.

May the best team win.  Either way, I believe both teams will finish strong.  Make sure you finish strong too. 

 

Post Script:  Congratulations to Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.  Both teams played a fantastic Super Bowl and finished strong.

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