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SUPER BOWL MVP DREW BREES WITH THE BEST AWARD EVER
If you are a resident of planet Earth, then you know that the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl last night. I came across a link to this picture and was amazed when it came up. I was dumbstruck by how much it said without uttering a single sound. I think the Pulitzer Prize people should just give this photographer their prize right now; I don’t know that anyone else will be able to top it. While I’m not a Saints fan, I am a Drew Brees fan. He carries himself with a grace and humbleness that is hard to find in professional athletes today. It’s obvious to me-and anyone looking at this picture-that the little boy in his hands means more than any MVP trophy or Super Bowl ring could ever mean. I’ve gone back to look at this picture at least 10 times today. I’m drawn to it. It reminds me of the overwhelming rush of love and smallness that I felt when I first became a father. In that moment, I knew that God had entrusted me with the care and well-being of his most important creation; and I was honored and humbled with the task. It’s refreshing to see this man, reluctantly standing in the spotlight, reflect the brilliance of the moment onto those most important to him; and those most responsible. (Additional Photos)
WeaselMomma
That is a fantastic shot.
(NukeDad) I think it will become one of the iconic pictures of all time. Like the sailor kissing the girl in Times Square on VE day, the planting of the flag on Iwo Jima and the Afghan girl.
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Feb 08, 2010 @ 2:26 pm
Melisa
I had the same reaction when I saw the picture too! (um, not the dad thing. the mom thing. but you know what I mean)
What a gift this photographer gave to little boy Brees (can’t recall his name at the moment and too lazy to google), who will know for the rest of his life where he stands. LOVE IT.
(NukeDad) Baylen Brees will indeed know his standing in the world!
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Feb 08, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
Tom
That was such an amazing thing to see. Grace and humbleness for sure, and devotion to his boy. My thought when watching that part was “There’s a boy who’s got a real dad. He’s going to love going back and looking at this picture, even if he won’t be able to recall the moment.”
So nice to see a really strong positive example in sports today. We need more of him.
(NukeDad) I totally agree. It was great to see someone with the proper perspective.
Feb 08, 2010 @ 2:34 pm
PJ Mullen
Definitely my favorite part of last nights game. Even better than seeing Peyton give us the “Manning” face after tossing that pick six.
I’m a big fan of Brees back from his days at Purdue and it was awesome to see him lead his team to the win, then share it with his little boy.
This image will surely be a lasting one, just like the one of Tedy Bruschi playing with his sons on the field before the Pats/Eagles Super Bowl. Great stuff.
(NukeDad) I love Peyton too, but I’m glad it turned out the way it did.
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Feb 08, 2010 @ 3:40 pm
Keith Wilcox
Oh, that’s an awesome photo! Love that he put the headphones on the kids head. That’s some mighty fine parenting there, Brees! Seriously, that’s good thinking
(NukeDad) It was great thinking, I just can’t believe his son didn’t mess with them. Putting something on a kids head is a sure way to get them to try and take it off.
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Feb 08, 2010 @ 9:41 pm
Chris | Advice for Dads
Looks like he is hoisting up the best trophy of all.
(NukeDad) Absolutely.
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Feb 09, 2010 @ 12:49 am
Chuck
Wow. Thanks for sharing this photo. I likely would have never happened across it. It is every bit as powerful and telling and you say.
It’s easy to hate athletes (celebrities in general) but this photos softens that edge. Really, really awesome.
(NukeDad) Like I said; it’s just nice to see a athlete/celebrity that has his/her priorities straight.
Feb 09, 2010 @ 5:34 am
seashore
Thanks for posting the pic. (I never would have seen it otherwise) I can practically hear the crowds and there in the middle of the chaos, a family. I love it.
(NukeDad) Well said!
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Feb 09, 2010 @ 6:47 am
Otter
The picture gives me chills. Enough said.
(NukeDad) Doesn’t it, though? As soon as I saw it I just said; “Wow”
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Feb 10, 2010 @ 4:59 pm
Mike
Too few football, or professional sports figures out there reflect the positive attitude. Drew Brees is one individual who certainly does….Good for him.
(NukeDad) Agreed. Couldn’t have happened to a better person.
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Feb 16, 2010 @ 2:19 pm