Undefeated Superbowl Matchup? Sorry Folks, Not The Colts

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Published: December 3, 2009

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... two undefeated teams.  The Saints look unbeatable, and the Colts have a relatively easy schedule remaining, so it is plausible.

But its not going to happen.  Sorry folks.

The New Orleans Saints might pursue perfection, but the Colts won't.  Once they clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, they'll mail it in.  The team's philosophy won't change despite the general fan sentiment that momentum won them the Superbowl in 2006-07 whereas resting players has caused the team several early playoff exits.

"You don't get rusty missing a half of a ballgame or three quarters of a ballgame," said team president Bill Polian on his weekly radio interview.  "That doesn't happen. That is fantasy. There is nothing to it. I don't believe in momentum."

The team has made roster moves to reflect this strategy already, signing running back Mike Hart from the practice squad even though there are already three healthy running backs on the active roster.  Thi...

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