What will the Super Bowl bring to the table this year?

By Wren Culp Staff Writer Video by Corban Rubinson with KCBY The Colts and the Saints battle it out on February 7th to see who will become the champion of the NFL. For Peyton Manning, playing the team that his father tried so hard to turn around will be a little interesting. Manning grew up in the city of New Orleans, watching his dad try to turn the worst team in the league around. The matchup will be interesting to watch, especially considering that Manning and Brees are connected friends. Offensive Advantage: Indianapolis The Colts have offensive weapons that cannot be contained. Peyton Manning is undeniably the best quarterback in the league, and you cannot…

The question is no longer up for debate

It’s undeniable. We cannot debate it any longer. And on Sunday night we got the defining reason on why the Indianapolis Colts are the best football team in the league right now. This season the argument has come down between two teams, the Colts and the Saints. Let’s look at how each team did in week 10. The Saints traveled to St. Louis to battle the Rams in what seemed to be another easy victory for the unbeaten team. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees was 18-for-26 for 223 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Not horrible but certainly not where he should be at the moment. The 9-0 Colts stayed at home to take on…

Before there was Peyton and Eli, there was Archie

By Wren Culp Staff Writer If you follow the NFL, you know the Manning brothers. But a true football fan knows who their father Archie Manning is. The former New Orleans Saints and Ole Miss Rebels quarterback visited with The Sidekick on Monday afternoon. Two brothers both starting at the quarterback position for two powerhouse NFL teams. Peyton Manning is quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, where he led his team to a Super Bowl victory in 2006. His younger brother Eli Manning leads the New York Giants, where he won a championship in 2007. Many younger fans do not know that the talent and athletic ability runs in the family. Archie Manning played 13 seasons…

Q&A with former New Orleans quarterback Archie Manning

By Wren Culp Staff Writer (To read the full article, click here) On Monday October 26, 2009 I got to sit down and talk to former NFL quarterback Archie Manning over the phone. I asked him a series of questions that did not belong in the story. Q: What is your opinion on the Dallas Cowboys? A: “When I was in college and even before that I always had admired the Dallas Cowboys. Back when Landry was around was when I was really into them.” Q: When Peyton and Eli play against each other, who do you pull for? A: “When they played three years ago, Olivia and I just pulled for the offense. It…

The Debate has Lasted for too long

By Wren Culp Staff Writer It’s been the most debated subject in the world of sports in the last eight or so years. It has dominated news stories everywhere. It’s a never ending question. Who is the better, Manning or Brady?                 It’s undeniable that Manning and Brady are the two best quarterbacks in the NFL at the moment. They have unbelievable statistics, teammates and coaches supporting them. But since they are the best in the league, which is better out of the two? Let’s look at the statistics of the two.                 Peyton Manning: 44,194 yards, 323 TD’s, 162 INT’s, 94.3 QB rating                 Tom Brady: 26,446 yards, 196 TD’s, 86 INT’s, 92.9 QB…