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**Qnpqbpac** · 10-18-2005, 04:01 PM

San Antonio Mayor Eyes Saints for 2006
By Associated Press

October 17, 2005, 6:19 PM CDT

SAN ANTONIO -- Mayor Phil Hardberger reiterated his resolve to bring the Saints to San Antonio permanently, saying he wanted to close the deal before next season begins.

Hardberger, part of a sellout crowd at the Saints-Falcons game Sunday in San Antonio, said Sunday that Saints owner Tom Benson agreed to serious talks with him, probably at the end of this season.

Benson "understands that we will sit down and talk," Hardberger was quoted as saying in a story in Monday's San Antonio Express-News. "That is his desire as well. I'm pretty comfortable in saying he wants to be here."

Attempts to reach Benson by telephone Monday were not successful. Team spokesman Greg Bensel declined comment.

The Saints are under contract to play at the Louisiana Superdome through 2010, but certain provisions allow them to opt out before a Nov. 29 deadline.

Gov. Rick Perry watched Sunday's game with Hardberger from Benson's suite and said he agrees the Saints should relocate to the Alamo City and is open to the state offering some type of financial assistance.

Damage to the Superdome by Hurricane Katrina prompted the Saints to practice in San Antonio and play three games in the city's 65,000-seat Alamodome. Four other games were moved to Baton Rouge, La., where ticket sales have been sluggish.

**mikelangr** · 10-23-2005, 09:37 PM

Are the Saints moving to San Antonio?I hear they are,its a shame but I Do understand and support the move because it would be financial suicide to remain in NO.I hope that Benson and the organization leaves the name,logo,colors and history to the city of NO in the same way as Modell did with the Browns..If they do choose another name for the team I would suggest Bandits or Wranglers and team colors of Scarlet and Silver.

**AlexDatig** · 10-23-2005, 10:42 PM

Based on what I've read, if New Orleans loses the Saints they may never get another franchise. Also, I thought the NFL was itching to put a team back in LA. Why put them in San Antonio?

**investmentonlinev2006x** · 10-24-2005, 01:29 PM

Based on what I've read, if New Orleans loses the Saints they may never get another franchise. Also, I thought the NFL was itching to put a team back in LA. Why put them in San Antonio?

I agree,but if they do ever get another team it will be awhile...
I heard this morning on ESPN that they would probably move to LA finally.

**hoarrimilsora** · 10-24-2005, 01:34 PM

so would we have another realign if the Aint's move to LA?

**Kghyutgykim** · 10-24-2005, 02:55 PM

so would we have another realign if the Aint's move to LA?

Not sure,when they did the last one they screwed it up by puttin Dallas in the East,and Stlouis in the west..They should have had Dallas in the west StLouis in the Central,Detroit in the East and NO In the south,if they had done that then they would only have to switch NO and Dallas that way it wwould be LA in the west and Dallas in the south.Now if they did a realignment they would have to move the Saints to the West, and move StLouis to the South..and that would still leave Dallas in the East.
But most likely the dumb fucks would leave it as is..

**UnmariKam** · 10-24-2005, 02:58 PM

it was royally screwed up to have Atlanta, New Orleans and Carolina in the West to begin with.

**immoceefe** · 10-24-2005, 03:00 PM

it was royally screwed up to have Atlanta, New Orleans and Carolina in the West to begin with.

True...NFL=Not Fucking Literate.

**Buhoutsoupfap** · 10-24-2005, 03:03 PM

after all, it is tough to find a city west of Atlanta and Charlotte.

**Luisabens** · 10-24-2005, 03:06 PM

This is how it should look at the present:

AFC EAST
Balt.

Buff.

NE.

NY.J.

AFC CENTRAL
Cinc.

Clev.

Ind.

Pit.

AFC SOUTH
Hou.

Jax.

Mia.

Ten.

AFC WEST
Den.

KC.

Oak.

SD.

NFC EAST
Car.

NY.G.

Phi.

Was.

NFC CENTRAL
Chi.

Det.

GB.

Min.

NFC SOUTH
Atl.

St.L.

N.O.

TB.

NFC WEST
Arz.

Dal.

SF.

Sea.

Then if NO did move to LA they could just switch places with Dall.
But if the Vikes moved to LA,Then the Rams would have to move to the NFC-C,Dallas would have to move to the NFC-S,And LA would be in the NFC West..but even that is a better scenerio then what they have now.

And If they dont realign as above then Dallas would still be in East while LA would be in the South and St Louis in the west...

The NFL Screwed up last time they realigned,lets hope they are smarter next time around.

If they are going to be fare about it an try to realign the teams according to regional areas then the Boys will have to deal with it,besides they could still play those teams..Its the NFL not the DFL.
If they care more about rivalries then they need to change the names of the divisions to something that doesnt imply regional..Like the Halas-Lombardi Division for the NFC Central,the Rooney-Brown Div. for the AFC Central,etc...

**CealialactBek** · 10-24-2005, 03:29 PM

after all, it is tough to find a city west of Atlanta and Charlotte.

lol yeah!

10-18-2005, 04:01 PM	#1
Qnpqbpac Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	San Antonio Mayor Eyes Saints for 2006 San Antonio Mayor Eyes Saints for 2006 By Associated Press October 17, 2005, 6:19 PM CDT SAN ANTONIO -- Mayor Phil Hardberger reiterated his resolve to bring the Saints to San Antonio permanently, saying he wanted to close the deal before next season begins. Hardberger, part of a sellout crowd at the Saints-Falcons game Sunday in San Antonio, said Sunday that Saints owner Tom Benson agreed to serious talks with him, probably at the end of this season. Benson "understands that we will sit down and talk," Hardberger was quoted as saying in a story in Monday's San Antonio Express-News. "That is his desire as well. I'm pretty comfortable in saying he wants to be here." Attempts to reach Benson by telephone Monday were not successful. Team spokesman Greg Bensel declined comment. The Saints are under contract to play at the Louisiana Superdome through 2010, but certain provisions allow them to opt out before a Nov. 29 deadline. Gov. Rick Perry watched Sunday's game with Hardberger from Benson's suite and said he agrees the Saints should relocate to the Alamo City and is open to the state offering some type of financial assistance. Damage to the Superdome by Hurricane Katrina prompted the Saints to practice in San Antonio and play three games in the city's 65,000-seat Alamodome. Four other games were moved to Baton Rouge, La., where ticket sales have been sluggish. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2005, 09:37 PM	#2
mikelangr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 622 Senior Member	Are the Saints moving to San Antonio?I hear they are,its a shame but I Do understand and support the move because it would be financial suicide to remain in NO.I hope that Benson and the organization leaves the name,logo,colors and history to the city of NO in the same way as Modell did with the Browns..If they do choose another name for the team I would suggest Bandits or Wranglers and team colors of Scarlet and Silver. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2005, 10:42 PM	#3
AlexDatig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	Based on what I've read, if New Orleans loses the Saints they may never get another franchise. Also, I thought the NFL was itching to put a team back in LA. Why put them in San Antonio? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 01:29 PM	#4
investmentonlinev2006x Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 675 Senior Member	Based on what I've read, if New Orleans loses the Saints they may never get another franchise. Also, I thought the NFL was itching to put a team back in LA. Why put them in San Antonio? I agree,but if they do ever get another team it will be awhile... I heard this morning on ESPN that they would probably move to LA finally. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 01:34 PM	#5
hoarrimilsora Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 624 Senior Member	so would we have another realign if the Aint's move to LA? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 02:55 PM	#6
Kghyutgykim Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	so would we have another realign if the Aint's move to LA? Not sure,when they did the last one they screwed it up by puttin Dallas in the East,and Stlouis in the west..They should have had Dallas in the west StLouis in the Central,Detroit in the East and NO In the south,if they had done that then they would only have to switch NO and Dallas that way it wwould be LA in the west and Dallas in the south.Now if they did a realignment they would have to move the Saints to the West, and move StLouis to the South..and that would still leave Dallas in the East. But most likely the dumb fucks would leave it as is.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 02:58 PM	#7
UnmariKam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	it was royally screwed up to have Atlanta, New Orleans and Carolina in the West to begin with. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 03:00 PM	#8
immoceefe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	it was royally screwed up to have Atlanta, New Orleans and Carolina in the West to begin with. True...NFL=Not Fucking Literate. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 03:03 PM	#9
Buhoutsoupfap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	after all, it is tough to find a city west of Atlanta and Charlotte. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 03:06 PM	#10
Luisabens Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	This is how it should look at the present: AFC EAST Balt. Buff. NE. NY.J. AFC CENTRAL Cinc. Clev. Ind. Pit. AFC SOUTH Hou. Jax. Mia. Ten. AFC WEST Den. KC. Oak. SD. NFC EAST Car. NY.G. Phi. Was. NFC CENTRAL Chi. Det. GB. Min. NFC SOUTH Atl. St.L. N.O. TB. NFC WEST Arz. Dal. SF. Sea. Then if NO did move to LA they could just switch places with Dall. But if the Vikes moved to LA,Then the Rams would have to move to the NFC-C,Dallas would have to move to the NFC-S,And LA would be in the NFC West..but even that is a better scenerio then what they have now. And If they dont realign as above then Dallas would still be in East while LA would be in the South and St Louis in the west... The NFL Screwed up last time they realigned,lets hope they are smarter next time around. If they are going to be fare about it an try to realign the teams according to regional areas then the Boys will have to deal with it,besides they could still play those teams..Its the NFL not the DFL. If they care more about rivalries then they need to change the names of the divisions to something that doesnt imply regional..Like the Halas-Lombardi Division for the NFC Central,the Rooney-Brown Div. for the AFC Central,etc... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-24-2005, 03:29 PM	#11
CealialactBek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	after all, it is tough to find a city west of Atlanta and Charlotte. lol yeah! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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