MIAMI -- Today's Super Bowl XLI will not be just a historical game between the first two of African-American head coaches to face each other in the big game for the first time.

Bears coach Lovie Smith and Colts coach Tony Dungy Bears coach Lovie Smith (left) and Colts coach Tony Dungy were friends long before Sunday's Super Bowl, and they will stay that way regardless of the outcome, the men say. AP PHOTO

Also, it'll be an emotional match between close friends who see each other standing on opposing sidelines.