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**pkxlugbsbv** · 09-26-2006, 02:07 AM

This is the game many of us have been waiting for, especially those in New Orleans

U2 and Green Day will be performing pre-game, as the 2-0 Saints face the 2-0 Falcons

Go Saints

**amehoubFomo** · 09-26-2006, 02:11 AM

I wonder if people in New Orleans have really been waiting for this? Most of the ones effected by the storm can't afford the tickets to go to the game and probably haven't moved back into the city.

**Andrius** · 09-26-2006, 02:14 AM

I wonder if people in New Orleans have really been waiting for this? Most of the ones effected by the storm can't afford the tickets to go to the game and probably haven't moved back into the city.

That's what I was thinking as well, as I watched Sports Center earlier in the evening and the overwhelming majority of fans outside the stadium were rich whites

I'm sure the people in the poorer parts are looking forward to just watching the game wherever they might be right now and feel some connection and pride to their city

**sportlife** · 09-26-2006, 02:23 AM

That's what I was thinking as well, as I watched Sports Center earlier in the evening and the overwhelming majority of fans outside the stadium were rich whites

I'm sure the people in the poorer parts are looking forward to just watching the game wherever they might be right now and feel some connection and pride to their city

Exactly I think we as a country (and the press) make it a feel good story 'oh the opening of the dome and the city can rejoice' but I doubt katrina victims really feel the same way. Yea maybe they feel pride in their city and team but the reopening of a building they'll never go to and probably only been to during the hurricane. Doubt it means much to them.

Either way I hope the saints do good this year but my backup team is the falcons so I gotta root for them tonight.

**Meowmeowz** · 09-26-2006, 04:35 PM

The locals seemed happy to me,the ones they showed playing "When the Saints Go Marching Home" and the highschool band.But I Agree,who where did the fans that did go to the Game?Were they New Orleans' residents or were they from other area's or both? Im sure they were not all residents of NO and especially not the poorest ones.But all in all its nice to see the team back in Nawlins..

Good win for the Saints..

GEAUX SAINTS

**Amoniustauns** · 09-26-2006, 04:36 PM

That's what I was thinking as well, as I watched Sports Center earlier in the evening and the overwhelming majority of fans outside the stadium were rich whites

I'm sure the people in the poorer parts are looking forward to just watching the game wherever they might be right now and feel some connection and pride to their city

You could tell just by looking at the white people that they were rich? Wow, you must have special powers.

**Eh085zE7** · 09-26-2006, 04:38 PM

I wonder if people in New Orleans have really been waiting for this? Most of the ones effected by the storm can't afford the tickets to go to the game and probably haven't moved back into the city.

Wonder no longer.

80% of the city was "affected" by the storm. I doubt only 20% of the people of New Orleans are the ones that have sold out the SuperDome for the entire season.

**Grzqbmhy** · 09-26-2006, 04:39 PM

You could tell just by looking at the white people that they were rich? Wow, you must have special powers.

LOL good one..

Im sure there were some people that had season tickets already....

**Lolita Palmer** · 09-26-2006, 04:39 PM

Exactly I think we as a country (and the press) make it a feel good story 'oh the opening of the dome and the city can rejoice' but I doubt katrina victims really feel the same way. Yea maybe they feel pride in their city and team but the reopening of a building they'll never go to and probably only been to during the hurricane. Doubt it means much to them.

Either way I hope the saints do good this year but my backup team is the falcons so I gotta root for them tonight.

What does NO do besides tourism? How do you attract tourism with nothing open? With nothing open, how do people have jobs? If nobody has jobs, how do people get paid to rebuild and live in NOLA?

**12Dvop4I** · 09-26-2006, 04:42 PM

The locals seemed happy to me,the ones they showed playing "When the Saints Go Marching Home" and the highschool band.But I Agree,who where did the fans that did go to the Game?Were they New Orleans' residents or were they from other area's or both? Im sure they were not all residents of NO and especially not the poorest ones.But all in all its nice to see the team back in Nawlins..

Good win for the Saints..

GEAUX SAINTS

The parts of the state in the vicinity of NOLA that didn't get hit by Katrina got hit by Rita. Katrina hit the east, Rita hit the west, and the center got hit by both. So, if anyone came from Southern Louisiana, they were storm victims. 12 feet of water victims? Probably not. But storm victims nonetheless.

**soineeLom** · 09-26-2006, 04:44 PM

Oh, and Tony Kornheiser is the best announcer ever.

**Dumpishchaism** · 09-26-2006, 04:46 PM

Oh, and Tony Kornheiser is the best announcer ever.

I think that Tony and Joe T will throw down in the booth before the season is over.

**paydayuscf** · 09-26-2006, 04:49 PM

I think that Tony and Joe T will throw down in the booth before the season is over.

That's the best part about it.

Joe Theismann: I think the Saints will run the ball here. They have to. It's the only thing they can do.

Tony Kornheiser: Hey Joe! I thought you said they had to run here. They had to run the football. They threw the ball, and they got the first down. That's NOT what you said they would do!

Redemption.

**Abnorbprootly** · 09-26-2006, 04:54 PM

That's the best part about it.

Joe Theismann: I think the Saints will run the ball here. They have to. It's the only thing they can do.

Tony Kornheiser: Hey Joe! I thought you said they had to run here. They had to run the football. They threw the ball, and they got the first down. That's NOT what you said they would do!

Redemption.

How about when Joe said that because the field was so soft, "the runners will have to keep their feet under them" and Tony says something like, "Where do they usually keep them, Joe?"

There was another one like that in the 4th Q too.

I'm not a big Tony fan but if he can toss some of the BS back in Theisman's face, it might be worth listening to the audio this season.

**Opislossy** · 09-26-2006, 04:55 PM

How about when Joe said that because the field was so soft, "the runners will have to keep their feet under them" and Tony says something like, "Where do they usually keep them, Joe?"

There was another one like that in the 4th Q too.

I'm not a big Tony fan but if he can toss some of the BS back in Theisman's face, it might be worth listening to the audio this season.

My favorite.

Joe: That was a nice catch. The receiver caught the ball with his hands.

Tony: As opposed to catching it with what, his feet?

**xFZ3k8Mw** · 09-26-2006, 04:55 PM

That's the best part about it.

Joe Theismann: I think the Saints will run the ball here. They have to. It's the only thing they can do.

Tony Kornheiser: Hey Joe! I thought you said they had to run here. They had to run the football. They threw the ball, and they got the first down. That's NOT what you said they would do!

Redemption.

That's why I love Tony in the booth. Even though at times he struggles to really get his thoughts in, he will just destroy Theismann if he says something idiotic. It's about goddamn time someone does.

**Lolita Palmer** · 09-26-2006, 04:56 PM

I enjoyed the bit where Theisman said something about the ref pulling it out of his pants.

**blackjackblax** · 09-26-2006, 04:59 PM

How about when Joe said that because the field was so soft, "the runners will have to keep their feet under them" and Tony says something like, "Where do they usually keep them, Joe?"

There was another one like that in the 4th Q too.

I'm not a big Tony fan but if he can toss some of the BS back in Theisman's face, it might be worth listening to the audio this season.

"Teams should hire assistant coaches to throw the flag and run down the field to call timeouts. They could hire Joe Theismann to throw the flags, you have a good arm, Joe."

**penpizdes** · 09-26-2006, 05:01 PM

"I'm glad this guy is doing well tonight, because I started him on my fantasy team. He and Alge Crumpler are starting for me. I need big games from both of them."

**Effofqueeno** · 09-26-2006, 05:04 PM

My favorite.

Joe: That was a nice catch. The receiver caught the ball with his hands.

Tony: As opposed to catching it with what, his feet?

Thanks L. That was the other one I was trying to think of.

LOL, what a maroon.

"The word 'genius' isn't applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."

09-26-2006, 02:07 AM	#1
pkxlugbsbv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 594 Senior Member	Falcons @ Saints This is the game many of us have been waiting for, especially those in New Orleans U2 and Green Day will be performing pre-game, as the 2-0 Saints face the 2-0 Falcons Go Saints Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 02:11 AM	#2
amehoubFomo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	I wonder if people in New Orleans have really been waiting for this? Most of the ones effected by the storm can't afford the tickets to go to the game and probably haven't moved back into the city. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 02:14 AM	#3
Andrius Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	I wonder if people in New Orleans have really been waiting for this? Most of the ones effected by the storm can't afford the tickets to go to the game and probably haven't moved back into the city. That's what I was thinking as well, as I watched Sports Center earlier in the evening and the overwhelming majority of fans outside the stadium were rich whites I'm sure the people in the poorer parts are looking forward to just watching the game wherever they might be right now and feel some connection and pride to their city Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 02:23 AM	#4
sportlife Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	That's what I was thinking as well, as I watched Sports Center earlier in the evening and the overwhelming majority of fans outside the stadium were rich whites I'm sure the people in the poorer parts are looking forward to just watching the game wherever they might be right now and feel some connection and pride to their city Exactly I think we as a country (and the press) make it a feel good story 'oh the opening of the dome and the city can rejoice' but I doubt katrina victims really feel the same way. Yea maybe they feel pride in their city and team but the reopening of a building they'll never go to and probably only been to during the hurricane. Doubt it means much to them. Either way I hope the saints do good this year but my backup team is the falcons so I gotta root for them tonight. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#5
Meowmeowz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	The locals seemed happy to me,the ones they showed playing "When the Saints Go Marching Home" and the highschool band.But I Agree,who where did the fans that did go to the Game?Were they New Orleans' residents or were they from other area's or both? Im sure they were not all residents of NO and especially not the poorest ones.But all in all its nice to see the team back in Nawlins.. Good win for the Saints.. GEAUX SAINTS Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:36 PM	#6
Amoniustauns Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	That's what I was thinking as well, as I watched Sports Center earlier in the evening and the overwhelming majority of fans outside the stadium were rich whites I'm sure the people in the poorer parts are looking forward to just watching the game wherever they might be right now and feel some connection and pride to their city You could tell just by looking at the white people that they were rich? Wow, you must have special powers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:38 PM	#7
Eh085zE7 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	I wonder if people in New Orleans have really been waiting for this? Most of the ones effected by the storm can't afford the tickets to go to the game and probably haven't moved back into the city. Wonder no longer. 80% of the city was "affected" by the storm. I doubt only 20% of the people of New Orleans are the ones that have sold out the SuperDome for the entire season. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:39 PM	#8
Grzqbmhy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	You could tell just by looking at the white people that they were rich? Wow, you must have special powers. LOL good one.. Im sure there were some people that had season tickets already.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:39 PM	#9
Lolita Palmer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	Exactly I think we as a country (and the press) make it a feel good story 'oh the opening of the dome and the city can rejoice' but I doubt katrina victims really feel the same way. Yea maybe they feel pride in their city and team but the reopening of a building they'll never go to and probably only been to during the hurricane. Doubt it means much to them. Either way I hope the saints do good this year but my backup team is the falcons so I gotta root for them tonight. What does NO do besides tourism? How do you attract tourism with nothing open? With nothing open, how do people have jobs? If nobody has jobs, how do people get paid to rebuild and live in NOLA? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:42 PM	#10
12Dvop4I Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 549 Senior Member	The locals seemed happy to me,the ones they showed playing "When the Saints Go Marching Home" and the highschool band.But I Agree,who where did the fans that did go to the Game?Were they New Orleans' residents or were they from other area's or both? Im sure they were not all residents of NO and especially not the poorest ones.But all in all its nice to see the team back in Nawlins.. Good win for the Saints.. GEAUX SAINTS The parts of the state in the vicinity of NOLA that didn't get hit by Katrina got hit by Rita. Katrina hit the east, Rita hit the west, and the center got hit by both. So, if anyone came from Southern Louisiana, they were storm victims. 12 feet of water victims? Probably not. But storm victims nonetheless. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:44 PM	#11
soineeLom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 328 Senior Member	Oh, and Tony Kornheiser is the best announcer ever. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Dumpishchaism Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	Oh, and Tony Kornheiser is the best announcer ever. I think that Tony and Joe T will throw down in the booth before the season is over. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:49 PM	#13
paydayuscf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	I think that Tony and Joe T will throw down in the booth before the season is over. That's the best part about it. Joe Theismann: I think the Saints will run the ball here. They have to. It's the only thing they can do. Tony Kornheiser: Hey Joe! I thought you said they had to run here. They had to run the football. They threw the ball, and they got the first down. That's NOT what you said they would do! Redemption. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:54 PM	#14
Abnorbprootly Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	That's the best part about it. Joe Theismann: I think the Saints will run the ball here. They have to. It's the only thing they can do. Tony Kornheiser: Hey Joe! I thought you said they had to run here. They had to run the football. They threw the ball, and they got the first down. That's NOT what you said they would do! Redemption. How about when Joe said that because the field was so soft, "the runners will have to keep their feet under them" and Tony says something like, "Where do they usually keep them, Joe?" There was another one like that in the 4th Q too. I'm not a big Tony fan but if he can toss some of the BS back in Theisman's face, it might be worth listening to the audio this season. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:55 PM	#15
Opislossy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	How about when Joe said that because the field was so soft, "the runners will have to keep their feet under them" and Tony says something like, "Where do they usually keep them, Joe?" There was another one like that in the 4th Q too. I'm not a big Tony fan but if he can toss some of the BS back in Theisman's face, it might be worth listening to the audio this season. My favorite. Joe: That was a nice catch. The receiver caught the ball with his hands. Tony: As opposed to catching it with what, his feet? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:55 PM	#16
xFZ3k8Mw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 462 Senior Member	That's the best part about it. Joe Theismann: I think the Saints will run the ball here. They have to. It's the only thing they can do. Tony Kornheiser: Hey Joe! I thought you said they had to run here. They had to run the football. They threw the ball, and they got the first down. That's NOT what you said they would do! Redemption. That's why I love Tony in the booth. Even though at times he struggles to really get his thoughts in, he will just destroy Theismann if he says something idiotic. It's about goddamn time someone does. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Lolita Palmer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	I enjoyed the bit where Theisman said something about the ref pulling it out of his pants. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 04:59 PM	#18
blackjackblax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	How about when Joe said that because the field was so soft, "the runners will have to keep their feet under them" and Tony says something like, "Where do they usually keep them, Joe?" There was another one like that in the 4th Q too. I'm not a big Tony fan but if he can toss some of the BS back in Theisman's face, it might be worth listening to the audio this season. "Teams should hire assistant coaches to throw the flag and run down the field to call timeouts. They could hire Joe Theismann to throw the flags, you have a good arm, Joe." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-26-2006, 05:04 PM	#20
Effofqueeno Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	My favorite. Joe: That was a nice catch. The receiver caught the ball with his hands. Tony: As opposed to catching it with what, his feet? Thanks L. That was the other one I was trying to think of. LOL, what a maroon. "The word 'genius' isn't applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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