Yesterday's second half was probably one of the best QB performances in playoff history. The Colts consistantly had lousy field position and Manning managed to drive the Colts for scores time after time against a strong defense. I guess we will have to wait and see how Manning performs in his first Super Bowl, but yesterday he was the man.
IN Manning's defense, this year with Rhodes and Addai he has one thing he has never really had -- a true running game. Yes, Tennessee had some great backs, and Edgerrin James was a stud -- but if you look back at all the Manning "failures" in the past, one thing that will stick out is the fact that while Manning did play bad, his running game was non-existant at those times.
This time, Peyton didn't have to "Do it all" to win, and that right there just may be the key.
When playing teams like New England, kickoffs ought to be placed soundly through the end zone to prevent (*ahem*) 80-yard run backs and such. I kept begging the Colts to do that, but they didn't listen and went for an exciting game instead. Why they don't listen to me I'll never know.