Drew Brees' drive stalls in "This Is SportsCenter" ad

BRISTOL, CT. -- As quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees is used to finishing drives successfully.

ESPN's Building 11's main entry gate proved to be a tougher than expected defense, however, for the Super Bowl champion. In a "This Is SportsCenter" ad filming on campus Wednesday, Brees attempts to drive a Mardi Gras float into the employee parking lot. The float proves to be too big for the gateway, however, and Brees has to contend with being "that guy" who suffers the insults from the drivers stalled behind him.

Brees and ESPN's production crew managed to capture the scene in a 16-hour shoot.

"On TV, it looks so easy. But getting my lines right was one of the hardest things I've ever done," said the Super Bowl XLIV MVP, who visited Bristol with his wife and young son.

"Driving this float was very fun, but I had to be real careful not to scratch it."

The float Brees driving is an authentic display vehicle used in the 2010 parade through New Orleans. It 4,000-pound craft was transported fully assembled in an 18-wheel truck.

Look for his "This Is SportsCenter" ad to air this fall.