Geaux Saints !!!

[breambob]

Might as well get this one started. Kickoff in 10 minutes.

Geaux Saints !!!

[ibjamn]

That's what I'M talkin about!!!!
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[Zydekitten]

Hells yeah, baybee!!! That, plus the Poolside Welcome Home Seafood feast for Tangie at Mr. NOLA's Lakefront Lair is truly reason to celebrate - WOO HOO!!! :D ;)
http://www.playablanca-lanzarote.com/images/view-with-cat.jpg

[breambob]

Not on my TV tonight. Radio with Jim and Hokie is jus fine though.
I know it's pre-season, and mainly about the rookies and such. But I gotta tune in. Geaux Saints !!!

[rosetree]

So who can take over for Jason David!!!:mad:
A year later and he still gets beaten.....we need a secondary!!!
Saints down 7-6 :(

[Zydekitten]

So who can take over for Jason David!!!:mad:
A year later and he still gets beaten.....we need a secondary!!!
Saints down 7-6 :(
Uh, yeah - he was NOT a popular guy in the Dome tonight. He must have something incriminating on someone in the Saints organization for them to still keep his lame azz. :mad:

[breambob]

The entire defense needs to get it together. If not they will be sucking muck at the bottom of the league like last year.

Good to see Reggie and Duece back. Just an aside, even though Reggie scored a TD, he is still tentative on his runs. He bobs and dances around, and if he can't break through the line he gives up and goes down. Big contrast to Duece who takes the ball and plows into bodies. Hope he holds up.

[Zydekitten]

Yeah you right, BB! Plus, they still insist on running Reggie up the middle (where he specializes in giving up and losing yardage) when it clearly does not work . . . Deuce and Stecker did MUCH better in those situations last night.

[breambob]

Bengals tonight on FOXHD. I just know that sissy and ohio will not be disloyal scum and they pull for the Saints.

I heard on WWL this week that they will delay the radio broadcast by 2 seconds to get around the lag from TV. If you can, listen to the broadcast with Jim and Hokie. Much mo betta than the noodleheads on TV.

Geaux Saints !!!

[ohio]

Bengals tonight on FOXHD. I just know that sissy and ohio will not be disloyal scum and they pull for the Saints.

I heard on WWL this week that they will delay the radio broadcast by 2 seconds to get around the lag from TV. If you can, listen to the broadcast with Jim and Hokie. Much mo betta than the noodleheads on TV.

Geaux Saints !!!:eek:

[tangledupinblue]

Thanks to NOLA, me and Jolie are headed to the Saints game tonight!
Heading to OlToones to see how things stand first.

See ya there Kitten....

GEAUX SAINTS!!! WOO HOO!

[breambob]

I'm gonna have to take a break and watch Obama's speech tonight, otherwise it will be all Saints.

Geaux Saints !!!

I smell a Tiger thread starting soon too :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Can I get a Big Who Dat?

[Orleansnj]

Can I get a Big Who Dat?

WHO DAT !

and a special kudos for bringing this thread up from the archives since Breambob started it ! Hey now - Mac - if you're watching the game today - sending you more healing karma !!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

WHO DAT !

and a special kudos for bringing this thread up from the archives since Breambob started it ! Hey now - Mac - if you're watching the game today - sending you more healing karma !!

<smile>
YYR! We miss you Mac.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez4gdzOBcas



YEEHAW!!!

WHO DAT !





whew

[Baconwrapped]

"Whew" is right.... way too close against a weak opponent.

[ibjamn]

It was an ugly win, but we'll take it!!! NINE & OH BAYBEEEEEEE!!!!!

[denbear]

NO such thing as ugly wins, only ugly losses ... & ain't it sweet w/ NONE of those yet. NINE & NONE! WHODAT!!!

[jolie]

Thanks to NOLA, me and Jolie are headed to the Saints game tonight!
Heading to OlToones to see how things stand first.

See ya there Kitten....

GEAUX SAINTS!!! WOO HOO!

Wow over a year ago.. that game was torture.

We've come a looong way baby. GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dr. A.]

they are playing down to the level of the competition rather consistently these days. today was good example. granted they were quite depleted in the secondary, but they made bulger look like peyton at times.
i do give bush some credit for his improved performance lately. i did cringe after he caught the TD pass, thinking it would make him cocky and prone to fumbling a punt.
next week should be interesting.....and then new england...yipes!

[Corona]

Scary for sure but they came through!!! Wahoooooo!!!! Geaux Saints!!!! :D

[marignygreg]

The saints should be the last of the un-beatens, but Belichek was not having it. Anybody see that wild finish to the Colts/Patriots game last night ? What the hell was that man thinking ??

[chopitulas]

The injuries in the secondary are getting worrisome. I think Tracy Porter going out last year was the beginning of the end. Hopefully, the backups this year are better. I just hope people come back when they are ready. Porter is surely out for the year.

They need to be improving, not sliding back, as the Pats will be a tough test in two weeks.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

The saints should be the last of the un-beatens, but Belichek was not having it. Anybody see that wild finish to the Colts/Patriots game last night ? What the hell was that man thinking ??

They will be talking about that game for a long time.

[Frosty]

The saints should be the last of the un-beatens, but Belichek was not having it. Anybody see that wild finish to the Colts/Patriots game last night ? What the hell was that man thinking ??

In case anyone noticed ,the Bears played Thursday night giving Lovie Smith plenty of time to drive to Indianapolis and assume the identity coaching genius Bill Belichek.

[Phatpapa]

The saints should be the last of the un-beatens, but Belichek was not having it. Anybody see that wild finish to the Colts/Patriots game last night ? What the hell was that man thinking ??

His fourth down call is being labeled his worst coaching decision of his career

Geaux Saints and Skins!! 2 of my 3 teams came away winners yesterday. And I think the Broncos are/were way overrated

[Bullwnkl985]

Porter is surely out for the year.


Sean Payton said today that the injury is nowhere near as bad as originally feared. It's a sprained MCL and he should be back later this season.

[chopitulas]

That is very good news. Porter was one guy you didn't see getting burned. He really stabilizes the secondary. Hope they can cover for him til he gets back. He is needed!

[Dr. A.]

the only good thing about porter being out is more snaps for jenkins this week against the bucs, which should be safe......although as soon as i write that i flashback to thinking that the rams game would be safe as well.....the best thing about new england losing it that it removes any hope they have of playing for home field advantage in the playoffs. they have their division wrapped up and hopefully will take out all frustration on the jets this weekend and just come to NOLA to have a good time and not to beat the saints.

i didnt really disagree with BB's call. the defense was so gassed that giving the ball to Peyton on the 30 or on his own 5 would still have resulted in a touchdown. it was worth the risk. Peyton is too smart for mortal defenses.

[Phatpapa]

Sean Payton said today that the injury is nowhere near as bad as originally feared. It's a sprained MCL and he should be back later this season.

Good news for sure

From one Virginian to another, welcome to the bored, Bullwnkl!!
Stop into the "Introduce yourself" thread and say hey.

[Zydekitten]

Sean Payton said today that the injury is nowhere near as bad as originally feared. It's a sprained MCL and he should be back later this season.
Welcome to the Bored, Bullwinkl!!

You don't happen to know DenBear, do you?? ;) :D

[denbear]

SHE-it, Sherlock, I'm impressed. But then again ... UNusual name, CJ/VA, tie-dye & SAINTS ... clever kitty ;^) Didja chkout the 1 he dropped on "Somebody ... joke"??? Not 2 b mised!

[Bullwnkl985]

Yeah, I think I know him just a lil' bit! ;)

Saints signed CB Chris McAlister today (formerly of the Ravens) to help out their depleted secondary. Don't know how much he has left in the tank?!?

[Zydekitten]

SHE-it, Sherlock, I'm impressed. But then again ... UNusual name, CJ/VA, tie-dye & SAINTS ... clever kitty ;^) Didja chkout the 1 he dropped on "Somebody ... joke"??? Not 2 b mised!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/animals_Kitten_Wink.gif

[Zydekitten]

Yeah, I think I know him just a lil' bit! ;)

Saints signed CB Chris McAlister today (formerly of the Ravens) to help out their depleted secondary. Don't know how much he has left in the tank?!?
Well . . . I'll take any help we can get while the injured secondary heals up!

[mightyradgumbo]

The saints should be the last of the un-beatens, but Belichek was not having it. Anybody see that wild finish to the Colts/Patriots game last night ? What the hell was that man thinking ??

Several statistical analysis sites have come to Belichick's defense...it is generally easier to make a fourth and two than for the defense to stop it. If the otherwise surehanded Kevin Faulk did not bobble that ball it would have been a first down. I am ok with the call as it only slightly altered our position in the process.

[MaloGator]

Several statistical analysis sites have come to Belichick's defense...it is generally easier to make a fourth and two than for the defense to stop it. If the otherwise surehanded Kevin Faulk did not bobble that ball it would have been a first down. I am ok with the call as it only slightly altered our position in the process.

I don't think I'd want to be the Jets this Sunday...between the loss at the beginning of the season and the crushing loss to the Colts, the Patriots are coming out of the tunnel all fired up! Make all the phone calls you want, Rex...

[Orleansnj]

I don't think I'd want to be the Jets this Sunday...between the loss at the beginning of the season and the crushing loss to the Colts, the Patriots are coming out of the tunnel all fired up! Make all the phone calls you want, Rex...

I agree - I didn't take the jets in the pool. One of the tight, interesting matchups this week is the colts ravens game and then the bears/eagles game where I think it will be a toss-up.

[Belle]

Yeah, I think I know him just a lil' bit! ;)

Saints signed CB Chris McAlister today (formerly of the Ravens) to help out their depleted secondary. Don't know how much he has left in the tank?!?

Cross Junction!!!! OH my you are almost my neighbor!!! We have a house and some lots at Lake Holiday..we live in Stephenson!

Woo Hoo

[NOLA]

the bears/eagles game where I think it will be a toss-up.

Depends on how many picks Jay Cutler "tosses up"....Eagles should probably win by 20+...

[Dr. A.]

I cant see bears and eagles as a tossup. The Bears appear to have essentially given up, and i dont blame cutler. Only Peyton could have been successful with the pathetic group of recievers they have. Give them a couple of years and a good draft and they will contend with the Vikes.

I think the signing of mcalister is a good thing if he has anything at all left. i dont like releasing chase daniel, and hope he is sitting by the phone waiting for a quick call back. i understand, of course, the rationale for the move.

[mendelj2]

Is it wrong that I only care about cutler's fantasy points, not how he plays?

[Bullwnkl985]

Cross Junction!!!! OH my you are almost my neighbor!!! We have a house and some lots at Lake Holiday..we live in Stephenson!

Woo Hoo

We live in Lake Holiday!

[MaloGator]

I agree - I didn't take the jets in the pool. One of the tight, interesting matchups this week is the colts ravens game and then the bears/eagles game where I think it will be a toss-up.

I'll be pulling for the Ravens as you might imagine. And I'm always up for an Eagle loss...hehe.

[ScoopJohnD]

Several statistical analysis sites have come to Belichick's defense...it is generally easier to make a fourth and two than for the defense to stop it. If the otherwise surehanded Kevin Faulk did not bobble that ball it would have been a first down. I am ok with the call as it only slightly altered our position in the process.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/patriots_lead_colts_at_halftime

[ScoopJohnD]

Depends on how many picks Jay Cutler "tosses up"....Eagles should probably win by 20+...

Eagles have some red zone issues

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/eagles_settle_for_field


Boy I love the Onion.

[Bullwnkl985]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs023.snc3/11070_1209764777432_1628102008_530367_938399_n.jpg

[mightyradgumbo]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/patriots_lead_colts_at_halftime

LOL Scoop

[rosetree]

Let me be the first....
10-0!!!!WHO DAT!!!
Bring on the Pats
MNF the Dome will be rockin'!

[grisgris]

Happy Saintsgiving! :D

[Amy Winette]

10-0, wow!

[denideadhead]

BRING ON THE PATS !!
LETS GO GET EM!!
Yeah yeah I know I know I live here but have no Patriot love....sorrry Gumbo!
WHO DAT!!

[Lostcajun]

Dan, we love you and all temporarily former Pats fans. But this is the year of the WHO FRICKIN DAT!!!!!!!!

[ibjamn]

Hebjamn is born & raised on the north shore of Boston, a Pats fan all his life, his parents have season tix. But HE is 100% a WHO DAT!

[mightyradgumbo]

Sorry, y'all...While I want the Saints to go all the way (if the Pats don't) I am still a Boston boy at heart and will root for the Pats on Monday night. I think there is nothing wrong with a 15-1 record. ;) I do love the energy this city is showing the team, reminds me of the Pats team they won the SB in da Dome!

[Corona]

I know you're a die hard Pats fan Gumbo...so I'll cut you some slack :)
Whooooo friggin Dat!!!!!! :D

[Dr. A.]

Geez.....i see things are so depleted in the secondary they have resigned mike mckenzie. i shuddered when i read that........visions of games past.....especially one i attended where mike and his friend jason david made marc bulger (a good but not great qb) look like the lovechild of peyton and tom. i guess they think he can learn the coverages, even though there is a new d-coord since he last played. i hope this is just for emergency purposes and he will never see the field......randy and wes will run wild!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Are you ready for some football? Thursday-Monday!!!!!

Monday Night Football Point Spread

11/30 8:35 ET At New Orleans -2.5 New England

[marignygreg]

Time to start the tailgating !!!!

I need a Saints win to take the sting away after watching the Vikings destroy my Bears.

[McGregor]

Assuming Minn/NO both win out and NO loses tonight, who gets the #1 seed in the NFC?

What's the tiebreaker with both of them losing to an AFC team?

eta: after further research (I think this is right)

tie-breakers
Head-to-head, if applicable.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in conference games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss.



So from what I can tell, it falls to #3.

They both play Det, NYG, Car (NO plays Car twice), St L

NO is currently 4-0 with one game remaining against Car.

Minn is currently 2-0 with Car/NYG remaining.

Saints look good even if they lose this one.

[swag]

Assuming Minn/NO both win out and NO loses tonight, who gets the #1 seed in the NFC?

What's the tiebreaker with both of them losing to an AFC team?

eta: after further research (I think this is right)

tie-breakers




So from what I can tell, it falls to #3.

They both play Det, NYG, Car (NO plays Car twice), St L

NO is currently 4-0 with one game remaining against Car.

Minn is currently 2-0 with Car/NYG remaining.

Saints look good even if they lose this one.

Have there ever been two 15 win teams in the same conference?

I'm not an expert on NFL tiebreakers, but if both win out other than tonight's game, Minn will be 4-0 and NO will be 5-0. My Jr. High math says both will have a won-lost-tied percentage of 100%. If so, it would then go to strength of victory.

Of course, the easy way for the Saints to not have to worry about this would be to win tonight, then win out.

[Stella Blue]

A believe that was little Kermit Ruffins doing "A Saints Christmas there,'' with Chris Berman saying something to the effect that it was good stuff, sounded like Louie Armstrong....

[sharon_loves_fats]

GEAUX SAINTS!!!

[rosetree]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT!!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

WOO HOO!!!!!

[Orleansnj]

oooh - i can feel how good this is.

mmmm....Abita.........

[rosetree]

oooh - i can feel how good this is.

mmmm....Abita.........

don't gloat....yet ;)

[Orleansnj]

don't gloat....yet ;)

i am not gloating - i am protecting my potential investment....and tryin' to hope i don't need to make it. heh heh heh

[Orleansnj]

C'mon Saints !!!

You can DO IT !

Geaux Saints !!! Geaux Saints !!!!

[rosetree]

WHO DAT!!!!

[rosetree]

OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!!THE SAINTS WIN, THE SAINTS WIN!!!!!

[Lostcajun]

Now Brees! Now Shockey! Now Colston & Sharper! On Greer! On Bell! Bush, Thomas & Harper! To the end of the zone, and the top of the stats. Saints, dash away! Dash away! Dash away the Pats!

[Orleansnj]

WIN !!!!!!!!!
WIN !!!!!
WIN !!!!!!

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[NYMAMA]

UN F@#&*NG BELIEVABLE!

[BigDag]

There is definitely a passing of the torch here. The Saints are awesome and proved it. But these aren't the Patriots we're used to, especially on defense. No wonder Belicheck went for the fourth down against the Colts two weeks ago; he knew his defense couldn't stop Peyton Manning. Just as they couldn't stop Drew Brees last night.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!!THE SAINTS WIN, THE SAINTS WIN!!!!!

LOL! A little excited, Mark?

Lotsa cheering here last night too. Couldn't have said it better than Rosie.

[Frosty]

There is definitely a passing of the torch here. The Saints are awesome and proved it. But these aren't the Patriots we're used to, especially on defense. No wonder Belicheck went for the fourth down against the Colts two weeks ago; he knew his defense couldn't stop Peyton Manning. Just as they couldn't stop Drew Brees last night.

Oh when the Saints, go marching in and in and in and in and in.

[rosetree]

LOL! A little excited, Mark?

Lotsa cheering here last night too. Couldn't have said it better than Rosie.

Yes, I was a little excited there!
It is still like a dream, but don't wake me, don't shake me ;) :D

[NOLA]

Seems Gumbo has been awfully quiet around these parts....

[Phatpapa]

I suppose it's my turn to let the Saints nation know that it will alright to be 11-1 after they travel to the nations capital to take on my Redskins on Sunday. Heck, the Black and Gold might as well get the loss out of the way so they can go the rest of the season undefeated and win it all February 7, 2010 ;) :D

Jim Zorn and Jason Campbell are going to have break out games and come through in the clutch as the play calling will be superb and the QB will have the game of his career!

ducking for cover now...

[grisgris]

And just how many brownies did you eat Pappa? :rolleyes:

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Last night had to be the best Saints game ever.
Geaux Saints!!!

[Orleansnj]

Seems Gumbo has been awfully quiet around these parts....

heh heh. Well, he IS entertaining guests from out of town - and he is a Patriots fan. Has to be a tough day. :D :p ;)

[Orleansnj]

I suppose it's my turn to let the Saints nation know that it will alright to be 11-1 after they travel to the nations capital to take on my Redskins on Sunday. Heck, the Black and Gold might as well get the loss out of the way so they can go the rest of the season undefeated and win it all February 7, 2010 ;) :D

Jim Zorn and Jason Campbell are going to have break out games and come through in the clutch as the play calling will be superb and the QB will have the game of his career!

ducking for cover now...

:rolleyes:

heh heh heh heh heh

[jeanvi]

Yes, I was a little excited there!
It is still like a dream, but don't wake me, don't shake me ;) :D

CONGRATS from a still shell-shocked, die-hard Pats fan. Helluva win!!!

[Dr. A.]

Have there ever been two 15 win teams in the same conference?

I'm not an expert on NFL tiebreakers, but if both win out other than tonight's game, Minn will be 4-0 and NO will be 5-0. My Jr. High math says both will have a won-lost-tied percentage of 100%. If so, it would then go to strength of victory.

Of course, the easy way for the Saints to not have to worry about this would be to win tonight, then win out.

....but, as the saints play no more AFC teams, one loss to a NFC team, and assuming the Vikings win out too, the home field advantage goes to them. Their one loss would be to an AFC team (Pitt) so their conference record is better. If it came to that, the game would be in a dome, which would not be as bad as playing outside, but obviously best for all if the Vikes would lose another game. ......or of course for the saints to win out. I am nervous about all the games (well maybe not tampa at home).

[denbear]

You gotta like the SAINTS chances of 16 & 0 ...

Redskins will be w/o RB Clinton Portis (concussion) & QB Jason Campbell might've sustained a concussion late 4th qtr last game. 'Skins have good D, but will have to have multiple turnover/scores to beat SAINTS.

Falcon QB Ryan has turf toe injury & Panther's QB Delhomme has a broken finger on his passing hand. SAINTS will be facing & blitzing backups, jamming line o' scrimmage against run.

The 1 & 10 Bucs in the Dome? Only thing they're contending for is the 1st pick of next year's draft. Probly biggest blowout of the season.

Biggest possible threat: Cowdudes in Dome on a Sat. night, IF they play their finest game yet. Don't see that happening.

Injuries, of course, can change EVERYTHING.

Historically, since '72, 7 teams have started out 11 & 0. Six went to the Super Bowl, 4 of 'em winning. GEAUX SAINTS!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Historically, since '72, 7 teams have started out 11 & 0. Six went to the Super Bowl, 4 of 'em winning. GEAUX SAINTS!!!

GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!

Gotta say, thank Gawd for the Saints, I got no home town cheering to do this year... <sigh>

[mymecca]

swampie got a text from the chart room..."hit the road pats...and dontcha come back no mo, no mo, no mo, no mo

[Orleansnj]

I borrowed this from Ken on FB...but since not everyone here is on FB I figured I would post it here too because it is super cute.

Ohhhhhh!!! The weather outside is frightful! The Saints are so delightful! The Redskins already know...Twelve-an-eaux... Twelve-an-eaux.... Twelve-an-eaux!! GEAUX SAINTS!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

WHO DAT!!!!
Drew Brees did more Monday night than embarrass the Patriots and establish the Saints as the team to beat in 2009. He gave the greatest regular-season passing performance in modern NFL history, carving up the once-proud Patrits defense.

It all starts with the Cold, Hard Football Facts. And here's Brees' stat line from Monday night.

• 18 of 23 (78.3%), 371 yards, 16.13 YPA, 5 TD, 0 INT, 158.3 passer rating

A few key numbers leap screaming off the sheet:

Five touchdown passes -- Brees is the first player to throw five touchdown passes against a defense fielded by Bill Belichick, the coach considered the great defensive "genius" of his generation.

[NYMAMA]

I borrowed this from Ken on FB...but since not everyone here is on FB I figured I would post it here too because it is super cute.

Ohhhhhh!!! The weather outside is frightful! The Saints are so delightful! The Redskins already know...Twelve-an-eaux... Twelve-an-eaux.... Twelve-an-eaux!! GEAUX SAINTS!!

Love it!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Ken better start cheering for some DE-FENSE!

[Belle]

Skins strike first...interesting.

I do feel they are better than their record and the Saints may have a let down game.

Should be interesting this quarter...we will see soon.

[Belle]

Saints havent shown up

[Belle]

Everybody got something else to do? Or just quiet? Never fear the Saints will show up, right?

[i wanna be in NOLA]

At least they finally stopped them from scoring.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!

[Amy Winette]

But now it looks like the skins are about to score again??

[Belle]

Yeppers... great effort

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Didn't take long for them to give it back though. Where's the DEFENSE today?

[i wanna be in NOLA]

MUFF!!!!

[Belle]

Saints just got real real lucky....review underway.

[Amy Winette]

That was a crazy play!!

[Belle]

Bull shit call....sorry but that was really wrong. And I am still rooting for the Saints. I hate refs deciding games...

[i wanna be in NOLA]

OMG

[funkkjunkie]

omg. meachum just stripped dude of the ball and scored! woah.

[Belle]

Saints have all they can handle today from a 3-8 team...very disappointing but fun at the same time...

[MormonMatthew]

Hey WOW!!!

What a game for the Saints!!!

[Baconwrapped]

UNBEFRICKENBELIEVABLLE!!!!


Who dat????

[denbear]

Eaux my God! SAINTS needed several miraculous plays but pulled it off. WOW! 12 & EAUX!!!

[Frosty]

Fox cut away from the game right after Washington missed their field goal and I was pissed. So, what important game did they deliver instead to us Chicago fans. Dallas/Giants. A great big who cares. I don't care who it is, you stick with the game in the balance and adding the story of trying to protect a perfect season, it was a terrible decision by Fox. All for two mediocre teams nobody around here cares about. Not like it was the Bears or Packers they switched to. Fox, you suck.

[Delta]

It's not Fox, it's the NFL. They require the network to switch at (I think) 3:15CST exactly, no matter what. During the Giants/Falcons game they didn't even have another game to switch to so they just went to commercials and back to the studio to talk.

[Lostcajun]

Who Dat!!!!!!!!!!!

12 and Eauxmy!!!!!!

[Amy Winette]

Fox cut away from the game right after Washington missed their field goal and I was pissed. So, what important game did they deliver instead to us Chicago fans. Dallas/Giants. A great big who cares. I don't care who it is, you stick with the game in the balance and adding the story of trying to protect a perfect season, it was a terrible decision by Fox. All for two mediocre teams nobody around here cares about. Not like it was the Bears or Packers they switched to. Fox, you suck.

NFL Red Zone didn't switch (though the commentators said we'd probably be some of the only people getting to see the end as most network channels would be switching). Whew, what a game!!

[barrymojo]

yeah they pulled the game off here in Austin at the same time, right after the guy missed the chip shot .....what a pisser....relegated to seeing highlights in between the lowlight s of the Cowgirls vs. the Giants....still what an incredible game and the Saints keep marchin....on.....aaayeeeeee.....football has been good to me this weekend with my longhorns earning a championship berth as well..

[Lostcajun]

We were in Austin and watched the game at Shoal Creek Saloon. Thankfully we were able to see the entire game.

[festbabe]

aaaiiiyyyeeeee!

Would it be bad luck if I starting thinking about a NOLA trip Feb 7th? I'd love to be on Frenchman when the SAINTS WIN THE SUPERBOWL

[Belle]

Guess a win is a win but this was ugly...celebrate anyway..

[Orleansnj]

aaaiiiyyyeeeee!

Would it be bad luck if I starting thinking about a NOLA trip Feb 7th? I'd love to be on Frenchman when the SAINTS WIN THE SUPERBOWL

good luck getting those tickets... ha ha ha

[funkkjunkie]

YYR! Who DAT ? !!!!! Geaux Saints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Were you rooting for the Redskins, Belle?

[tcloud]

Hey Cajun, Shoal Creek is one of my favorite Austin bars are you living in Austin? Oh yea Geaux Saints and Hook Em Horns .Horns better get there get their act together or Bama is gonna be having a Bevo BBQ.

[Lostcajun]

Hey Cajun, Shoal Creek is one of my favorite Austin bars are you living in Austin? Oh yea Geaux Saints and Hook Em Horns .Horns better get there get their act together or Bama is gonna be having a Bevo BBQ.

My three sons live in the area. We visited due to the oldest who just graduated UT, the other is a Sophomore at UT, and another is at Southwestern. We went to Shoal Creek due to the Saints helmet on their roof.

It was great fun with the crowd. All were there for ONE game, the Saints game!

[swag]

It's not Fox, it's the NFL. They require the network to switch at (I think) 3:15CST exactly, no matter what. During the Giants/Falcons game they didn't even have another game to switch to so they just went to commercials and back to the studio to talk.

NFL rules only require them to show the home games. If they switched the broadcast in Chicago to NY vs Dallas, that's Fox's choice.

[jolie]

"She was seated on a stool in front of the bar as she spoke. A co-worker, a man standing behind the bar stacking glasses, was asked what the Saints mean to the city right now.

He didn't hesitate to answer.

"Everything," he said"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/03/AR2009120304402.html

[BigDag]

Fox cut away from the game right after Washington missed their field goal and I was pissed. So, what important game did they deliver instead to us Chicago fans. Dallas/Giants. A great big who cares. I don't care who it is, you stick with the game in the balance and adding the story of trying to protect a perfect season, it was a terrible decision by Fox. All for two mediocre teams nobody around here cares about. Not like it was the Bears or Packers they switched to. Fox, you suck.

Fox is contractualy obligated to go to the 3:15 game in that situation.

[Delta]

NFL rules only require them to show the home games. If they switched the broadcast in Chicago to NY vs Dallas, that's Fox's choice.

It has something to do with the fact that FOX and CBS both have NFL broadcast rights but they alternate weeks with rights to a double header. The specific time has something to do with who has the double header rights that week. After they cut the Giants/Falcons game short here they went into a long explanation about why NFL rules required it and it wasn't a decision FOX had any control over. I think they said that if FOX had been the double header network that week they wouldn't have had to cut it off. I have no idea where to begin to google the specific wording of the contract, but they read the pertinent parts of it on the local station here when they were discussing it.

[Delta]

Fox is contractualy obligated to go to the 3:15 game in that situation.

Whew! So I wasn't dreaming!

[BigDag]

It has something to do with the fact that FOX and CBS both have NFL broadcast rights but they alternate weeks with rights to a double header. The specific time has something to do with who has the double header rights that week. After they cut the Giants/Falcons game short here they went into a long explanation about why NFL rules required it and it wasn't a decision FOX had any control over. I think they said that if FOX had been the double header network that week they wouldn't have had to cut it off. I have no idea where to begin to google the specific wording of the contract, but they read the pertinent parts of it on the local station here when they were discussing it.

Yes, but upon further review, Fox had the doubleheader this week. They would have had to cut you off at 3:15 if the second game was on CBS, but it wasn't. I think, as usual, Swag is right.

There may be some other consideration that I am not aware of. Or, more likely, the Cowboys/Giants matchup is such a big deal, ratings-wise nationally, that it wasn't going be to delayed.

But luckily, since I live down here, I saw the Saints game to its conclusion. And what a great game it was. WHO DAT!

[swag]

If they don't have double-header rights that week, or if they can't show a late game in your market, then they may need to cut off from bonus coverage at 15 minutes past the hour. But I've never heard of a rule that makes them cut away from a game (bonus or not) to switch to another game on their network that doesn't involve a home market team.

But none of the rules makes sense to me (other than always showing the home team). I don't understand why the NFL and the networks both wouldn't want to allow both CBS and Fox to show double headers every week, plus as much bonus coverage as they want to.

[BigDag]

I don't understand why the NFL and the networks both wouldn't want to allow both CBS and Fox to show double headers every week, plus as much bonus coverage as they want to.

Because it gives one network an exculsive each week, usually in the late the late afternoon slot. Though, depending on the schedule, sometimes you get one game early and two games late. (And if you live in an NFL market, sometimes you get just one game in each window) Both networks can charge more for their commercials on those occasions when there is no other option.

[Delta]

Yes, but upon further review, Fox had the doubleheader this week. They would have had to cut you off at 3:15 if the second game was on CBS, but it wasn't. I think, as usual, Swag is right.

There may be some other consideration that I am not aware of. Or, more likely, the Cowboys/Giants matchup is such a big deal, ratings-wise nationally, that it wasn't going be to delayed.

But luckily, since I live down here, I saw the Saints game to its conclusion. And what a great game it was. WHO DAT!

The Saints game wasn't cut off down here. We saw every exciting second of it. The original post came from Frosty about the FOX station in Chicago. And the sum total of my knowledge about any of it is that our FOX station said they were obligated by NFL rules to cut off or switch over at precisely 3:15. The only reason I even remember that much of it is because the time was so exact.

[Frosty]

Not sure about the double header and all that but Fox cut off the Saints game for the Dallas/NY game so I switched over to San Diego/Cleveland.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I'm liking the score of the Arizona/Minnesota game so far!

[denbear]

Luvin the Cards whoopin up Vikes, after the 'skins scare 2day a l'il insulation will be sweet. Hopefully Payton's being shown some creases for gameplanning Minn in playoffs.

[Phatpapa]

Now that the my Skins have lost it's time for me to jump back on the Saints bandwagon. Let's go all the way, Black and Gold!!

ø¤º°¨°¨¨°º¤øWHO DAT??ø¤º°¨¨°º¤øCity sidewalks busy sidewalks. Dressed in Black & Gold style. In da air there's a feeling of Saintsmas, People laughing & Who Dattin'?! Meeting smile after smile, & on ev'ry street corner you'll hear- Black & Gollllld, SUPERBOWL! It's Saintsmas time in the city. Ring a ling hear them si............ng ...Soon it will be 13 &......Eaux!!!!¨¨¨°º¤ø ¸„ø¤WHODATº°¨¨°º¤ø¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤ø GO SAINTS!!º¤

[Frosty]

I'm liking the score of the Arizona/Minnesota game so far!

Not me, I had Minnesota. But, I also had Roddy White in my other league and needed 20 points from him to win. He got them. GB better win tonight.

[ScoopJohnD]

So who won the Saints game yesterday? ;)

[Theotherone]

So who won the Saints game yesterday? ;)

Neither team won it. Washington happened to lose first. But Brees looks really good in the game highlights.

[rosetree]

Neither team won it. Washington happened to lose first. But Brees looks really good in the game highlights.

That's OK, we used to have more than our fair share of losing football games;)
We'll take the other team losing any time :D

[Corona]

Now that the my Skins have lost it's time for me to jump back on the Saints bandwagon. Let's go all the way, Black and Gold!!

ø¤º°¨°¨¨°º¤øWHO DAT??ø¤º°¨¨°º¤øCity sidewalks busy sidewalks. Dressed in Black & Gold style. In da air there's a feeling of Saintsmas, People laughing & Who Dattin'?! Meeting smile after smile, & on ev'ry street corner you'll hear- Black & Gollllld, SUPERBOWL! It's Saintsmas time in the city. Ring a ling hear them si............ng ...Soon it will be 13 &......Eaux!!!!¨¨¨°º¤ø ¸„ø¤WHODATº°¨¨°º¤ø¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤ø GO SAINTS!!º¤
I love it Phats!!!! :D :D

[SeeFood]

That's OK, we used to have more than our fair share of losing football games;)
We'll take the other team losing any time :D

Beautiful day at the very crappy stadium called FedEx field. I can't stress enough how much I wanted us to pants the Skins since 20 yrs ago I and then wife were treated worse than ever at an opposing stadium, and we had been to quite a few. The Skins were obviously up for this one and looking for something to hang a hat on in this dismal season of theirs, while the Saints looked downright flat. But good teams find a way to win and the boys did that with a little help from the choking opposition. Sorry Phat and Belle and any other TH-Skins fans but this was one of the sweetest wins I have ever watched in person and I didn't think I could still jump that high as when that ball sailed through those uprights! I love this team.. they FINISH IT!

[Theotherone]

That's OK, we used to have more than our fair share of losing football games;)
We'll take the other team losing any time :D

We were so impressed with the Saints when they reopened the Superdome against Atlanta in 2006 we decided to become fans. We were only lukewarm Vikings fans anyway and figured that even if the Saints are losing there is still going to be a party in New Orleans. I’ll admit that I was relieved to see the Vikings struggle with Arizona on Sunday.

[where yat brah]

Those of you who happened to watch the great comeback victory by the NO Saints this past weekend in Washington DC over the Redskins, may remember how FOX Sports decided that while the Saints marched to victory; they would show multiple times an old toothless Saints fan cheering on his beloved team. Probably in some small way to try and ridicule the WhoDat Nation.

Well, the Saints' Fans have decided that this liquored up old fellow truly embodies the hardcore Saints' fan that has been suffering through 42 years of misery and losing. A website and facebook page have been developed to try and find this guy and get him to the Superdome for a home game.

So if you know this guy or simply want to join some other Saints' fans in cheering along with the Unknown WhoDat of the WhoDat Nation, here are the websites:

http://www.findtheunknownwhodat.com/

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=199840076243

[stlbarb]

Those of you who happened to watch the great comeback victory by the NO Saints this past weekend in Washington DC over the Redskins, may remember how FOX Sports decided that while the Saints marched to victory; they would show multiple times an old toothless Saints fan cheering on his beloved team. Probably in some small way to try and ridicule the WhoDat Nation.

Well, the Saints' Fans have decided that this liquored up old fellow truly embodies the hardcore Saints' fan that has been suffering through 42 years of misery and losing. A website and facebook page have been developed to try and find this guy and get him to the Superdome for a home game.

So if you know this guy or simply want to join some other Saints' fans in cheering along with the Unknown WhoDat of the WhoDat Nation, here are the websites:

http://www.findtheunknownwhodat.com/

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=199840076243

i could swear i met him at one of the patry's.

[Phatpapa]

Beautiful day at the very crappy stadium called FedEx field. I can't stress enough how much I wanted us to pants the Skins since 20 yrs ago I and then wife were treated worse than ever at an opposing stadium, and we had been to quite a few. The Skins were obviously up for this one and looking for something to hang a hat on in this dismal season of theirs, while the Saints looked downright flat. But good teams find a way to win and the boys did that with a little help from the choking opposition. Sorry Phat and Belle and any other TH-Skins fans but this was one of the sweetest wins I have ever watched in person and I didn't think I could still jump that high as when that ball sailed through those uprights! I love this team.. they FINISH IT!

No need to appologize, Ken. Being a life long Skins fan, I had to back my team on Sunday. I knew deep down that they wouldn't win (but they sure as shit made it interesting). The Saints have always been one of my teams. Way before I fell in love with the city of NOLA and I'm not sure why I hung around after some of those horrid seasons but I did. And I have to appologize to you for the fan's behavior. While I've never been to Fed Ex field, I have been to RFK many times to see them and never really saw that type of behavior.

As much as I wanted the Skins to win, I didn't want to see the Black and Gold lose either. And a tie would've sucked. So, back to rooting full time for the Saints and praying for a Super Bowl XLIV win baybee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Belle]

No need to appologize, Ken. Being a life long Skins fan, I had to back my team on Sunday. I knew deep down that they wouldn't win (but they sure as shit made it interesting). The Saints have always been one of my teams. Way before I fell in love with the city of NOLA and I'm not sure why I hung around after some of those horrid seasons but I did. And I have to appologize to you for the fan's behavior. While I've never been to Fed Ex field, I have been to RFK many times to see them and never really saw that type of behavior.

As much as I wanted the Skins to win, I didn't want to see the Black and Gold lose either. And a tie would've sucked. So, back to rooting full time for the Saints and praying for a Super Bowl XLIV win baybee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What he said...

I have never been a hard core Skins fan but did enjoy the first stint of Gibbs. But it took me awhile to get there.

Moved from Ft Worth to DC as a Dallas fan since its inception. Camped for two cold ass days to score tickets to the 1982 NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Indians...went dressed in blue and silver and never had such a hassle in my whole life and during the last quarter had more beer thrown on me, than Richard and I drank all game. Richard got in a tussle with the a**hole and it was a very ugly scene. Shudda never switched teams but in 1988 when Landry was fired I swore that never again would I root for a team with such ownership (ironic now)

Mildly was a skins fan but did enjoy the hogs, Gibbs and such but again enter another owner and GM that I won't support no matter.

The Saints have had my heart for three seasons now but when they came to town I was all excited to have the Saints kick some major butt and was so disappointed. Hence my expressed displeasure that was interpreted that I was a skins fan...

Nope just fairly embarrassed by their play.

Anyway Ken you are right...the skins fans are the worst. They even won that 82 playoff game 31-17 and still were rude. Wonder why I even bothered.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Well, the Saints' Fans have decided that this liquored up old fellow truly embodies the hardcore Saints' fan that has been suffering through 42 years of misery and losing. A website and facebook page have been developed to try and find this guy and get him to the Superdome for a home game.


That's so cool. I hope they succeed.

[Delta]

Those of you who happened to watch the great comeback victory by the NO Saints this past weekend in Washington DC over the Redskins, may remember how FOX Sports decided that while the Saints marched to victory; they would show multiple times an old toothless Saints fan cheering on his beloved team. Probably in some small way to try and ridicule the WhoDat Nation.

Well, the Saints' Fans have decided that this liquored up old fellow truly embodies the hardcore Saints' fan that has been suffering through 42 years of misery and losing. A website and facebook page have been developed to try and find this guy and get him to the Superdome for a home game.

So if you know this guy or simply want to join some other Saints' fans in cheering along with the Unknown WhoDat of the WhoDat Nation, here are the websites:

http://www.findtheunknownwhodat.com/

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=199840076243

I love this!! Leave it to New Orleanians to turn it around like that. I hope they find him and treat him like a king during the Super Bowl too.

[ibjamn]

Those of you who happened to watch the great comeback victory by the NO Saints this past weekend in Washington DC over the Redskins, may remember how FOX Sports decided that while the Saints marched to victory; they would show multiple times an old toothless Saints fan cheering on his beloved team. Probably in some small way to try and ridicule the WhoDat Nation.

Well, the Saints' Fans have decided that this liquored up old fellow truly embodies the hardcore Saints' fan that has been suffering through 42 years of misery and losing. A website and facebook page have been developed to try and find this guy and get him to the Superdome for a home game.

So if you know this guy or simply want to join some other Saints' fans in cheering along with the Unknown WhoDat of the WhoDat Nation, here are the websites:

http://www.findtheunknownwhodat.com/

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=199840076243

DAD!!!!!!

[Phatpapa]

DAD!!!!!!



:D :D :D X 10

[ibjamn]

:)

[Corona]

DAD!!!!!!
ROFLMAO!
This is friggin awesome! Praying they find him!

[eZe]

Whew..they gonnas give me a heart attack!! 13-0 Baybee!!!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Who DAT ?

[rosetree]

HEAUX HEAUX HEAUX, 13 and EAUX!!!

[Lostcajun]

13 and EauxSantaBaby!!!!

[MormonMatthew]

Another close win; I just hope they save some o' dat good luck Hoodoo for the playoffs..........

Anyways, a great game, and I think it may call for a bit of a celabratory bourboning!!! (Damn good thing I picked up a bottle of Makers Mark a few daze back---Its snowing like a banshee here)

[Orleansnj]

Another close win; I just hope they save some o' dat good luck Hoodoo for the playoffs..........

Anyways, a great game, and I think it may call for a bit of a celabratory bourboning!!! (Damn good thing I picked up a bottle of Makers Mark a few daze back---Its snowing like a banshee here)

just poured a glass here ! LOL !

GEAUX SAINTS GEAUX !!!!

[MormonMatthew]

just poured a glass here ! LOL !

GEAUX SAINTS GEAUX !!!!

Great minds think (and drink) alike.........

Cheers!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Woohoo, 13-0!!!!

What a great nfl week, Saints are 13-0, and not only do the Browns actually get a win, but they beat the Steelers, woohoo!!

[Dr. A.]

nice win, but once again you see the saints playing to the level of the competition, especially on defense.

the team i do not want to play in the playoffs is philadelphia. i know saints destroyed them in week 2, but they seem to present very different match up problems now.

i dont think green bay would be so tough, or arizona.

fortunately, i get to go to the next two home games.

[Amyloves...]

We did the airport run tonight to greet the Saints on their return and it was insane!!! Looked like Mardi Gras out there for three blocks....barricades, music, ice chests, dancing, etc. What a trip! There were cars decorated and Saints music blasting (including Shamarr's song!!!). Then toasts and cheers as random cars continued to roll by honking their horns until they closed Veterans Blvd. Then it was crazy when the players and coaches and owner and whoever exited....the players honking and waving, some with their cell phones out of the window and videoing the craziness. Freaking blast!! WOOHOOO!!! Saw a guy with a t-shirt that read "Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is my two front seats!" with the date of the Superbowl below that. Crazy!!!

[Lostcajun]

This is awesome. Envy Amy and Mr. Loves being able to celebrate at Louis Armstrong Airport!

[Amyloves...]

I tried to text you a couple of pics LC but my phone was acting stupid so I don't know if it worked.

[Lostcajun]

got them, my friend!

[sharon_loves_fats]

We did the airport run tonight to greet the Saints on their return and it was insane!!! Looked like Mardi Gras out there for three blocks....barricades, music, ice chests, dancing, etc. What a trip! There were cars decorated and Saints music blasting (including Shamarr's song!!!). Then toasts and cheers as random cars continued to roll by honking their horns until they closed Veterans Blvd. Then it was crazy when the players and coaches and owner and whoever exited....the players honking and waving, some with their cell phones out of the window and videoing the craziness. Freaking blast!! WOOHOOO!!! Saw a guy with a t-shirt that read "Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is my two front seats!" with the date of the Superbowl below that. Crazy!!!

What fun!!!

[Corona]

We did the airport run tonight to greet the Saints on their return and it was insane!!! Looked like Mardi Gras out there for three blocks....barricades, music, ice chests, dancing, etc. What a trip! There were cars decorated and Saints music blasting (including Shamarr's song!!!). Then toasts and cheers as random cars continued to roll by honking their horns until they closed Veterans Blvd. Then it was crazy when the players and coaches and owner and whoever exited....the players honking and waving, some with their cell phones out of the window and videoing the craziness. Freaking blast!! WOOHOOO!!! Saw a guy with a t-shirt that read "Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is my two front seats!" with the date of the Superbowl below that. Crazy!!!
So fun Ames! I watched a clip on Nola.com of that craziness. It looked so cool :D

[ScoopJohnD]

Yay Amy :)

WOO HOO SAINTS!!!!:D

But what is up with that D?

[LisaRI]

Ifyou're like us and weren't able to see it Sunday, they're rebroadcastng the Saints v. Falcons game right now on NFL network (Joe's fave)

[marignygreg]

I was looking forward to watching the game on Sat. night, but do not subsribe to NFL network. Am I outta luck here in Chicagoland ?? Swag??? Anyone ???? Thanks....

[BigDag]

I was looking forward to watching the game on Sat. night, but do not subsribe to NFL network. Am I outta luck here in Chicagoland ?? Swag??? Anyone ???? Thanks....

You have a Buffalo Wild Wings nearby? Or any sports-type bar or restaurant with a lot of TV's? Give 'em a call.

[Belle]

I am so excited about this game...watching it on the TV in the living room finally not looking at a computer screen! Not only do I hope they beat Dallas, I hope they kick their asses back to Big D, forget the plane just send them sailing.

Who from da bored will be in the dome?

[marignygreg]

You have a Buffalo Wild Wings nearby? Or any sports-type bar or restaurant with a lot of TV's? Give 'em a call.

Thanks BigDag, that is my plan B. I hope they let me bring in a six pack and a sack lunch.;)

[NOLA]

I am so excited about this game...watching it on the TV in the living room finally not looking at a computer screen! Not only do I hope they beat Dallas, I hope they kick their asses back to Big D, forget the plane just send them sailing.

Who from da bored will be in the dome?

We will be there....

[swag]

I was looking forward to watching the game on Sat. night, but do not subsribe to NFL network. Am I outta luck here in Chicagoland ?? Swag??? Anyone ???? Thanks....

It took a lot of searching, but for the last NFL Network game I wanted to see, I eventually found a site that was streaming it online. It only worked on IE, and required an ActiveX install. Oddest of all, it was a broadcast from France, so it was the NFL feed but with French commercials.

Check http://vexcast.com/ on Saturday to see if you can find it.

[Canine Horror]

It took a lot of searching, but for the last NFL Network game I wanted to see, I eventually found a site that was streaming it online. It only worked on IE, and required an ActiveX install. Oddest of all, it was a broadcast from France, so it was the NFL feed but with French commercials.

Check http://vexcast.com/ on Saturday to see if you can find it.

I have managed to see all of the Saints games via links from this site.
http://www.atdhe.net/ . As Swag suggests the feeds come from worldwide broadcasts, I have enjoyed Russian (i think) and Swedish commercials.
Occasionally the feed will crash (invariably on a critical play) and you will need to go back to the index and select a new feed. Generally works well enough for me.

[swag]

I have managed to see all of the Saints games via links from this site.
http://www.atdhe.net/ . As Swag suggests the feeds come from worldwide broadcasts, I have enjoyed Russian (i think) and Swedish commercials.
Occasionally the feed will crash (invariably on a critical play) and you will need to go back to the index and select a new feed. Generally works well enough for me.

That may be the site I ended up on too, not sure.

[festbabe]

I am so excited about this game...watching it on the TV in the living room finally not looking at a computer screen! Not only do I hope they beat Dallas, I hope they kick their asses back to Big D, forget the plane just send them sailing.

Who from da bored will be in the dome?

I'm trying to think of a sports bar here in Dallas where I can watch the game and root for the Saints without stirring up trouble.

[swag]

I'm trying to think of a sports bar here in Dallas where I can watch the game and root for the Saints without stirring up trouble.


The Quarter (Addison Rd & Beltline) is a big Saints hangout.
Arapaho Pub (Arapaho & Hillcrest) is a new place, we Saints fans have been the majority lately (though never vs the Boys).
I'm told the #1 Saints bar is the Buffalo Wild Wings in Bedford, but I haven't been there myself.


Also see http://www.dfwwhodats.com

I'll be watching somewhere with my Saints fan friends (you met Mark & Rachael). I can call you Saturday if you want, to let you know where we decide to watch.

[linza22]

The Quarter (Addison Rd & Beltline) is a big Saints hangout.
Arapaho Pub (Arapaho & Hillcrest) is a new place, we Saints fans have been the majority lately (though never vs the Boys).
I'm told the #1 Saints bar is the Buffalo Wild Wings in Bedford, but I haven't been there myself.


Also see http://www.dfwwhodats.com

I'll be watching somewhere with my Saints fan friends (you met Mark & Rachael). I can call you Saturday if you want, to let you know where we decide to watch.

The Arapaho Pub was fun. they actually did quite a good business there last sunday. nice staff...and great bar stools (they actually fit me!)

[jolie]

I'm trying to think of a sports bar here in Dallas where I can watch the game and root for the Saints without stirring up trouble.

Swag kinda already answered this, but I have several St. Bernard transplant friends who gather for all of the Saints games at the Bedford Buffalo Wing Place and based on photos I've seen it looks like a GREAT time!!!

There's a DFW Who Dat page on facebook too!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Dang, I need to find a Who Dat bar in Houston.

[festbabe]

..
I'll be watching somewhere with my Saints fan friends (you met Mark & Rachael). I can call you Saturday if you want, to let you know where we decide to watch.

Yeah, give me a holla. Don't know Mike's schedule yet, but I'm interested.

Thanks to others for the recommendations - sometimes it feels like I'm the only one in Dallas that doesn't root for the 'boys.

[Belle]

I'm trying to think of a sports bar here in Dallas where I can watch the game and root for the Saints without stirring up trouble.

Sounds like you got some good suggestions! Watching it in friendly surroundings is much more fun for sure.

Reminds me of something

Stir it up; little darlin', stir it up. Come on, baby.
Come on and stir it up: little darlin', stir it up. O-oh!

[Belle]

Sure most of you have seen this but worthy of another glance

http://www.wwltv.com/video/featured-videos/Kermit-Ruffins-A-Saints-Christmas-79412997.html

[rosetree]

Those of you who happened to watch the great comeback victory by the NO Saints this past weekend in Washington DC over the Redskins, may remember how FOX Sports decided that while the Saints marched to victory; they would show multiple times an old toothless Saints fan cheering on his beloved team. Probably in some small way to try and ridicule the WhoDat Nation.

Well, the Saints' Fans have decided that this liquored up old fellow truly embodies the hardcore Saints' fan that has been suffering through 42 years of misery and losing. A website and facebook page have been developed to try and find this guy and get him to the Superdome for a home game.

So if you know this guy or simply want to join some other Saints' fans in cheering along with the Unknown WhoDat of the WhoDat Nation, here are the websites:

http://www.findtheunknownwhodat.com/

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=199840076243

THEY FOUND HIM!!!!! (Jenn, I know that you are happy ;)

http://findtheunknownwhodat.com/

[ibjamn]

LOL!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

THEY FOUND HIM!!!!! (Jenn, I know that you are happy ;)

http://findtheunknownwhodat.com/

That's awesome!!!

[ScoopJohnD]

Just emailed to me.

http://www.hubigs.com/portals/hubigs/cart/c-1-t-shirts.aspx

[rosetree]

Just emailed to me.

http://www.hubigs.com/portals/hubigs/cart/c-1-t-shirts.aspx

Ask Lit about the shipping costs! :eek:

[Lit]

Ask Lit about the shipping costs! :eek:

A mere $480.00.

[rosetree]

A mere $480.00.

I meant the pies and shirt, smart azz! :p :D

[where yat brah]

Now Known (previously Unknown) Whodat now in NOLA!
Meet and greet at Hotel Monteleone Carousel Bar tomorrow.
Drink to named after him.

http://www.fox8live.com/news/local/story/Year-of-the-Unknown-Who-Dat/Hcxk_DvjQkiqUYX7J0KLaQ.cspx

Pics of arrival at MSY

http://photos.nola.com/4500/gallery/now_known_dat/index.html

[Amyloves...]

This Unknown Who Dat thing cracks me up! There was a big article in the paper here today. He was flown here for the game by people who don't even know him! And they announced his arrival time at MSY on the local news website. And the "Unknown Who Dat for Mayor" shirts are the icing on the cake.

[Amyloves...]

Just emailed to me.

http://www.hubigs.com/portals/hubigs/cart/c-1-t-shirts.aspx

I love this! Dan/Gumbo must have this shirt asap.

[Lostcajun]

Is wishing everyone a
HAPPY
WHO
DAT
DAY!!!!!!!!!!

[ScoopJohnD]

Essential item for game day viewing, load it up with Zapp's and Hubigs.
http://product.images.sportsfanshop.jcpenney.com/44-28/44-28897-P.jpg

[swag]

Okay, I am ready.

Is it gametime yet?

[hewboy22]

heading out with a buddy to catch the game tonight. i have Romo, Witten and D. Henderson going in fantasy playoffs and playing against Brees :eek: so just too much going on to miss this one but still...

Geaux Saints!

[nolanole]

Not looking good,,,,rally caps on!!!

[Belle]

We need some serious Threadhead karma going on....lets get the Gris Gris going...

[nolanole]

I BELIEVE!!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Here we go!

[nolanole]

Damn! Worst return of the night. Need a take away!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

DE-FENSE!!!

[nolanole]

You got it IWBINO!!!! Go Saints!!!

[nolanole]

I'd like to intoduce to you my old friend MO. Keep hope alive!!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Ok --- Let's HOLD 'EM again!!!!

[rosetree]

He missed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

HA!

NO GOOD!!!!!

[nolanole]

Damn Rosie that was fast. WE got LIFE! GO SAINTS [B][U]DESTINTY!!

[stlbarb]

HA!

NO GOOD!!!!!

NFL Thursday sucks. you cant get it unless you have directtv or dishtv here.
and nfl has nothing online you can watch to keep up with the scoring (mlb does), unless you purchase their audio package.

i have XM radio, but NFL is on Sirius and i dont really want to pay more per month to occassionally listen to a game. i guess i should have went to the bar to watch, but i'm trying to get the presents wrapped.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I'm watching the webcast here

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/gamecast?gameId=291219018

It's not pretty, but I like it better than radio.

[nolanole]

Do you believe in miracles???

[stlbarb]

I'm watching the webcast here

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/gamecast?gameId=291219018

It's not pretty, but I like it better than radio.

thank you!
this is what i was looking for. i forgot ESPN has hijacked everything.

[stlbarb]

Do you believe in miracles???

as a matter of fact, i do.
99-00 Rams
06 Cardinals

you dont have to be perfect to be Champions.

[Lit]

Well that sucked. My second favorite team lost to my least favorite team, and as a result my favorite team was all but eliminated from the post-season.

[stlbarb]

Well that sucked. My second favorite team lost to my least favorite team, and as a result my favorite team was all but eliminated from the post-season.

The Rams (my fav & least fav team) were eliminated from the playoffs in early November.

[marignygreg]

Keep the faith, I remember when my 12-0 Bears lost to Miami in 1985. They went on to win the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

[Zydekitten]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/kitten_is_sad-1.jpg

but this excellent article in the NY Times does help dull the pain a bit . . . that, AND the Bloody Mary I'm drinking . . . http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/sports/football/20rhoden.html?_r=1&ref=sports

[Orleansnj]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/kitten_is_sad-1.jpg

but this excellent article in the NY Times does help dull the pain a bit . . . that, AND the Bloody Mary I'm drinking . . . http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/sports/football/20rhoden.html?_r=1&ref=sports

thanks for the link to the article.... :)

Wish I had a bloody mary at the moment. LOL

[Phatpapa]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/kitten_is_sad-1.jpg

but this excellent article in the NY Times does help dull the pain a bit . . . that, AND the Bloody Mary I'm drinking . . . http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/sports/football/20rhoden.html?_r=1&ref=sports

Great article! Thanks for posting, kitten.

Like the article says, "For the Saints, going undefeated is no longer a cross to bear".

And now the team can buckle down and win the rest of their games on their way to the franchise's 1st Super Bowl victory. Evahhhhhh:D :D

Saturday’s loss was a mere blip on the screen. “New Orleanians are emotional people,” Mayor C. Ray Nagin said Saturday afternoon. “Our emotions get into everything. With them winning every week it just helps us to get through some difficult situations. It’s been a psychological salve for us, healing some of our wounds from Hurricane Katrina.”

Dang, that's the first intelligent comment I've heard from Willy Wonka

[Lit]

Saturday’s loss was a mere blip on the screen. “New Orleanians are emotional people,” Mayor C. Ray Nagin said Saturday afternoon. “Our emotions get into everything. With them winning every week it just helps us to get through some difficult situations. It’s been a psychological salve for us, healing some of our wounds from Hurricane Katrina.”

Dang, that's the first intelligent comment I've heard from Willy Wonka

Perhaps, but it would have been a lot more intelligent--and more informed and accurate--if he had said "federal flood" instead of Hurricane Katrina.

[Phatpapa]

Perhaps, but it would have been a lot more intelligent--and more informed and accurate--if he had said "federal flood" instead of Hurricane Katrina.

Touche. I guess I gave him more credit than was due.

[Corona]

Well that sucked. My second favorite team lost to my least favorite team, and as a result my favorite team was all but eliminated from the post-season.
lol....had to read it 3 or 4 times but I finally got it and all I can say is that does suck :(

[Corona]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/kitten_is_sad-1.jpg

but this excellent article in the NY Times does help dull the pain a bit . . . that, AND the Bloody Mary I'm drinking . . . http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/sports/football/20rhoden.html?_r=1&ref=sports
that does lessen the blow for sure. Good article, thanks Lis

[Frosty]

that does lessen the blow for sure. Good article, thanks Lis

The good news is Minnesota lost so the Saints still control their own destiny for home field advantage. They only need to win one more.

[pokerchick66]

The good news is Minnesota lost so the Saints still control their own destiny for home field advantage. They only need to win one more.

I hope it's the one I'm attending. ;)

[Headless Hornman]

The Rams (my fav & least fav team) were eliminated from the playoffs in early November.

I've been suffering too much here to note what's going on with your team. After we got win #2 the paper updated the race for the #1 draft choice. The Rams are in first place; with the parenthetical note 'at last, a team we can mock.'

That said, with my first and second favorite NFL teams playing Sunday I've got to root against the Saints for the second time this season!

[Belle]

Not sure if this was posted earlier...if it was I know I will be forgiven.

Awesome swinging ditty!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zQ7WK_5j3c

[rosetree]

GEAUX SAINTS!!!

A win today runs the NFC through New Orleans to get to Miami. I'll take that!

[Belle]

Looking for a good stream...its gettin harder for me to find one.

[rosetree]

Looking for a good stream...its gettin harder for me to find one.

Did you try this one?

www.atdhe.net

[rosetree]

If that doesn't work, try this one....

http://www.justin.tv//sdgrety

[Belle]

Did you try this one?

www.atdhe.net

You beat me to it...thanks just got it on. WooHoo looking good

[rosetree]

You beat me to it...thanks just got it on. WooHoo looking good

Anything for you Baybee!!!
GEAUX SAINTS!

[Belle]

Very glad to see this....

[Belle]

Defense!!!!!! hold them to 3 please

[rosetree]

^%*":@$#!&^!!!!

[Belle]

Some teams seem to play to the opponents level of incompetence...Saints are living this saying. Unreal...they wont make it through the playoffs looking like this.

[eZe]

I'm in shock..I hear ya Belle. Ok, I need some football savy folks to explain to me why the collapse. Is it all injury related? Getting sloppy? I want to choke the kicker right now.... I'm frustrated.

[Lostcajun]

shhhshshshhhshshshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhshshshhshhs hhit

[mightyradgumbo]

I'm in shock..I hear ya Belle. Ok, I need some football savy folks to explain to me why the collapse. Is it all injury related? Getting sloppy? I want to choke the kicker right now.... I'm frustrated.

I think it is coaching. The coaches are not keeping these guys focused. Yes the injuries hurt. When a team is up 17-0 at home with a half of football to play with so much on the line and does not finish it then I look at the coaching. The inconsistency that has plagued this team since they took it to the Pats on Monday night is disconcerting. They are the target now so they have to play that way and will be ok.

[NYMAMA]

^%*":@$#!&^!!!!

YUP what he said!!!!!!

[Belle]

Richard has said for the last few games that it is the lack of leadership...period

Wondering

[chopitulas]

Yeah you right... It's not so much that they lost, it's the way they lost. The Bucs played like they had something to play for instead of the Saints. Where is the run defense?!?!? You can't let teams run right up the middle like that. Ugh Ugh Ugh, as in ugly! I have had a sick stomach since after watching that. Reminded me of my days as a 49er fan (before they got good) when they just couldn't finish a team and found a way to lose. The town is still full of black and gold but that was a real bummer.

[KeyWest Bruce]

I have been watching every game this season, and it seems it has always been a nail-biter. We have had to work hard for every victory, and even though we just squeaked by on several, a victory it is. I have to start looking at the positive side of this, as I got way too depressed after today's game, and after all, it is just a game. The wonderful Saints are 13-2, a very good season indeed, and one of the top contenders for the big prize (Super Bowl). Any loss hurts, but this is not over yet, and we are closer to the big one than ever before. GEAUX SAINTS!!!!! WE LOVE YA.......ON TO MIAMI!!!!!!!!!!!

[windowman]

^%*":@$#!&^!!!!

I believe that you have assessed the situation accurately. At this rate, "A Saints Christmas" will be replaced by "Free Falling". Championships are not won by teams that play down to their opponents.