Ordinary Gratitude

Brees: Star On and Off Football Field

Every professional athlete owes a debt of gratitude to the fans and management, and pays an installment every time he plays. He should never miss a payment. ~~Bobby Hull

The story of Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints is so inspiring. When I saw this in the pre-Super Bowl coverage, it brought me to tears. Again, here's someone who is grateful for what others might see as a detriment. Brees and his wife saw it as an opportunity -- and did something about it. They express their gratitude by being part of and giving back to the community that has embraced them.

Drew Brees is a star quarterback both on the field and off. He has become the savior of New Orleans Saints fans for taking his team to the Super Bowl, and he is equally loved for his charity work in the community after Hurricane Katrina.

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Katie Couric interviews Drew Brees

I'm grateful to be sitting in my family room, warm and dry, watching the best Super Bowl game I've seen in years! Who Dat!

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks with Katie Couric about his thoughts going into the Super Bowl, what the city of New Orleans has meant to him and his family, the possibility of a political future, and explains "who dat?"

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