(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Sen. David Vitter today congratulated the New Orleans Saints on their 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, which secured the first NFL championship in the franchise’s history:

“Well, it’s been a long time coming, but our Saints finally won the Super Bowl!  Forty-three seasons after watching John Gilliam return the first kickoff in Saints history for a touchdown, I was so proud to join Saints fans around the world in cheering on our team to this huge victory,” said Vitter. “I congratulate coach Sean Payton, Drew Brees, and the entire Saints organization on a tremendous achievement. This is a joyful moment for all Louisianians, and my family and I can’t wait to join in the world’s longest Second Line as Who Dat Nation celebrates this historic win.”

Dear Miami: Get ready for the Who Dat Nation coming for the Super Bowl

By Mark Lorando, The Times-Picayune

February 01, 2010, 2:06PM

Scott Threlkeld / The Times-PicayuneSaints fans celebrate the overtime win for the NFC Championship on Jan. 24 — and the chance to go to Miami. Dear Miami,

The Saints are coming. And so are we, their loyal, long-suffering and slightly discombobulated Super Bowl-bound fans.

While there’s still time to prepare — although a few hard-core Who Dats will begin trickling in Monday, most of us won’t arrive until Thursday or Friday — we thought we’d give you a heads-up about what you should expect.

First things first: You need more beer.

Yeah, we know. You ordered extra. You think you have more than any group of humans could possibly consume in one week. Trust us. You don’t. (more…)