02/07/10- Miami, Fla.

By: Jonathan Huskey
jhuskey@wbbjtv.com
9:26 p.m.
 
 
The New Orleans Saints are Super Bowl champions, and that means Jackson can claim another title holder.
 
Jabari Greer, a 2000 graduate of South Side High School, recorded four tackles, three solo, in Super Bowl XLIV, which the Saints won, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts.
 
The Colts jumped out to an early 10-0 lead in the first quarter, and led 10-6 at halftime. But a gutsy onside kick call by Saints head coach Sean Payton was recovered by New Orleans, and led to a Saints touchdown.
 
A Colts touchdown and Saints field goal made it 17-16, then New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees hit tight end Jeremy Shockey for a two-yard touchdown, which along with the two-point conversion, gave the Saints the lead to stay.
 
Greer's defensive back comrade Tracy Porter sealed it with a 74-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
 
Several of Greer's friends gathered in Medina to watch the game. Ben King has known Greer and his family since they moved to Jackson, and was thrilled to see his friend on the big stage.
 
"It's very exciting," he said. "He's playing in the Super Bowl. It's almost like I'm there."
 
Before the game, King had some simple instructions for his long-time buddy.
 
"Jabari," he said, "bring home the ring. Bring home the trophy."

He did.