It seems like the whole country had been pulling for the New Orleans Saints Football team to win the Superbowl this year. Sure, some of us were looking forward to the commercials. Or for the great Superbowl party and food we were going to have. But the overall mood and feeling of the country, seemed to be that they would of liked to see the New Orleans Saints win the championship not only for themselves but for their city, their state, their region of the country.
New Orleans which has been financially, structurally, and still emotionally devastated by Hurricane Katrina was looking for a sign of some sorts to give them hope that the city was moving forward in the right direction. Towards change. Towards progress. Looks like they got their wish as the New Orleans Saints are the new Superbowl champions.
Will this win improve the city’s mood? Will it improve their city? I think so. That is why professional sports are so popular around the world. They have the ability to mobilize and bring together people from all walks of life to support and cheer and hope for the same cause. In this case, this team’s journey to the Superbowl seemed to have brought together many people all over the U.S.
This great win and honor for the city of New Orleans may bring back more tourism. It may bring back more industry. It may bring back or rather increase the already rising spirit of the city and attract people who want to come back and live there.
What New Orleans needed after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina was a big emotional lift to get them out of the light of a city who was “pitied” and rather a city who is now admired and one that people are genuinely happy for.
