I guess it’s a matter of expectations and perspective. For 18 weeks I watched my Saints play. I took a break from bills, work, etc to be entertained. I planned food and cooking around each game. Every game was me, my parents, my brothers and their wives having a short video chat before each game and doing a shot together.
To me that’s what I wanted. Winning a division, playoffs, super bowl is all lagniappe.
When I look back on 2009 I really don’t remember a lot of the games. I remember some great moments. I remember starting our tradition of doing shots together before every game.
I remember the playoff parties that at the time I did not want. I just wanted to be alone and watch the game. I remember my wife trying to explain to me that they just wanted to be part of the experience.
I remember the explosion of cheers when we beat the Vikings. And the tears when we won. My priest showed up around 10:30 just to hug me and say congrats.
I remember all that but the games themselves not too much.