Today was an historic day for quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. He broke the 27 year old single season passing record held by Dan Marino that niether Peyton Manning nor Tom Brady could reach in their peak seasons.Drew Brees is one of my all time heroes because of his character, ability to make everyone around him better, and strength to conquer adversity. He brought Purdue to the Rose Bowl his senior year, something they hadn't done since the 60's nor have they done since he left. Touted as being too short to play the position, and after recovering from a career threatening shoulder injury, he is one of the most dominant passers the league has ever seen at only 5'11, a full half foot shorter Peyton or Brady. When his team wins, he ALWAYS makes it about the team, the offensive line, the coaches, and never about himself. When the team loses he takes the blame and works harder than anyone to learn from his mistakes. Married to his college sweetheart with two kids, he embraced the recovery efforts of NO after Katrina through his charity Operation Kids and lives in town near the people that were affected most. A true gentlemen and role model that everybody can learn from. So awesome.
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