Mike the Tiger wasn’t the only one roaring at LSU on Sunday night. Cries of “Who dat?” echoed across Baton Rouge on Super Bowl Sunday as the Saints won their first Super Bowl, 31-17, against the Indianapolis Colts.As the Colts marched onto the field for the coin toss, fans in Fred’s Bar in Tigerland immediately started booing.The atmosphere at Fred’s before the game was tense — the crowd waited anxiously for the coin toss. Those at the bar were dressed head-to-toe in black and gold.  One fan didn’t stick to code and donned a Brett Favre jersey.”I’m definitely pulling for the Saints,” said Cord Cole, a former University Student. “I’m wearing this jersey because I want to see him in one more year, and I grew up near him. But the Saints are gonna win.”Jacob Jarrell, civil engineering junior, said he has been a Saints fan since infancy. “I’ve been waiting for this all my life,” he said. “This is the only time in my life that they have ever made it to the Super Bowl, and I’m stuck here in Baton Rouge.”Some students were already looking forward to partying after the game. “When the Saints win, we rioting,” said Will Ryan, law student. “If they lose, we rioting anyway.” Bars in Baton Rouge are not allowed to open on Sundays, but special permission was given for the Super Bowl.Mike Martinez grew up in New York and said he had never seen such a reaction for a football game. “Louisiana definitely has New York beat on sports team pride,” Martinez said. The atmosphere was looser down Nicholson Drive at Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar. Joshua Roberts, archaeology junior, wore a Saints T-shirt, shorts and knee-highs to cheer on his favorite team. “They’re gonna win because of my heart,” Roberts said. “It has enough trust in them.”The Colts struck first, and a collective “aww” reverberated through the restaurant.The atmosphere at The Varsity Theatre was buzzing with excitement as the game neared halftime. Christie Battagalia, general studies senior, jumped out of her chair at a Saints mishap. “When you grow up [here], you kinda have to become a Saints fan,” she said. Jessica Alondo, University alumna and bartender at The Varsity, said she was rooting for a Saints win. “Everyone I know is in New Orleans right now — that’s where the party is,” Alondo said.  When the Saints were close to scoring a field goal toward the end of the second quarter, the bar erupted in a chant of “Who dat said dey gonna beat dem Saints?”Residents at Sterling Northgate gathered in the front office of the complex for a Super Bowl party.Brittany Barbera, Sterling property manager, said the party was the third football party held in three weeks. “If they lose, the whole city, the whole state is gonna go crazy — so I really hope they win,” said Alex Wilson, Southern University student and Sterling resident. “Hopefully school is closed.”The atmosphere at The Station Sports Bar & Grill downtown became much more relaxed once the Saints took a 17-16 lead. “I just don’t want the game to come down to a coin toss,” said Derrick Giliam. “Even if they don’t win the game, I feel that they have already won. The Saints have come far this season, and everyone should be proud.”On campus, students gathered in the Live Oak Lounge to watch the game. Some students, like psychology freshman Kayla Karimbakhshasli, did homework while watching the game.”It’s hard to concentrate in here, but I really want to watch the game,” Karimbakhshasli said. Others gave the Saints their undivided attention.As the game ended, fans jumped out of their chairs and cheered. Fireworks exploded outside as fans screamed, “The Saints won the Super Bowl!”