Congratulations to the Colts! They played a great second half. Their offense wasn't overpowering, but they played tough, consistent football behind some great running by Dominic Rhodes. The offensive line did a great job of protecting Payton and opening up lanes for Rhodes and Joseph Addai.

However, the game changer was obviously their defense. The secondary made two great plays on the interceptions, but their entire defense played well, especially against the run. Payton Manning was named MVP - I can't really argue with that choice - but I kind of feel like it's an honorary award for everything he's done during the season. I think the real MVP of this game was the defense. I never thought I'd be crediting a Colts defense for winning the Super Bowl, but there you have it.

We even got a good commercial! The Emerald Nuts commercial with Robert Goulet was actually worth watching.

The Super Bowl pressure is finally off for the Colts. They've arguably been the best team in the NFL over the last few seasons (regular seasons, that is), but they've never been able to put it together down the stretch. I'm glad they finally won it all. Go Colts!

  Colts win!

  Wow. That may be the weirdest half of football I've ever seen. A kickoff return for a touchdown, an interception, three fumbles, and a missed extra point...and that was just the first quarter. I was glad to see the Colts settle down a little in the 2nd quarter, but then things got weird again: the Colts and Bears trade fumbles, and then Vinaiteri misses a gimme field goal. I think that's only the third field goal he's missed all season.

I think the Bears have outplayed the Colts thus far, so I have to feel good about being up by two points. The Colts need to play better in the second half if they want to win, though. Let's keep the pressure on Rex Grossman, shall we? He looks vulnerable.

As for the commercials, so far I'd rate them "meh". Nicole really liked the Toho-style Garmin ad, and Sofia has enjoyed dancing to the musical ads. I've been amused by American car commercials. Ford's "Bold Move" is a giant pickup with an even bigger engine? Sounds like the same move as before, only louder. Chevy's ads haven't been bad, but they aren't making the cars any better. Subaru's ad was lame, but I'd much rather be driving an Outback.

Prince is taking the stage now. His unpronounceable symbol is illuminated in flames on the field. I'm not sure this is what I would have predicted for the guy who complained so much about being forced to sell out to his record label. I kind of like his suit, though. Whoa, check out that unpronounceable symbol-shaped guitar.

On to the second half...

  Good luck to the Indianapolis Colts, who kick off against the Chicago Bears in about 15 minutes. I reeeeeally hope they win.