I really like both these guys. Although I’ll be cheering for the Bears, anyway this game goes is a win in my book. Peyton Manning is a class act and my favorite QB. Lovie Smith is a class act, and the lowest paid coach in the NFL. Dungy…..big class act. I’m glad they’re in it, and can’t wait to see it! Cookin homemade Italian beef sandwiches for tomorrow and shrimp with mango salsa. I gots the SuperBowl fevah….Miami style!

He spoke about the special feeling coaching against his good friend, Lovie Smith, and how honored he is to be a part of the first Super Bowl with two African-American head coaches. He spoke of family and religion and of doing things his way, in a low-key, caring manner. The only thing in-your-face to come out of Dungy all week long was a warm, kind smile.

But after Feb. 2’s early-morning press conference, the talking stopped. There is only one thing on his mind now, and that’s leading the Colts to a Super Bowl victory. Don’t be misguided by his soft’spoken demeanor. This is a man who has a passion for winning and has waited a long time to stand on the doorstep of something as significant as this.

“There can only be one winner,” Dungy said. “I’m looking forward for it to be us. I’ll be extremely disappointed if it’s not us, but I’ll also be happy for Lovie Smith if it’s him, probably happier than I could be for any other coach.”

Facing Smith provides a special sort of challenge. They know each other all too well. They coached together. They pray together. Their families spend time together. This isn’t some manufactured angle for the sake of the game. This is all very real.

When told earlier this week that Smith compared his matchup against Dungy to two brothers playing one-on-one basketball, Dungy just about exploded with pride.

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