football
LSU Tigers off to quick start on National Signing Day
LSU's highly ranked football recruiting class got off to a fast start. Early signees included quarterback Zach Mettenberger, defensive tackle Anthony Johnson and running back Kenny Hilliard. The latest to sign was quarterback Stephen Rivers of Athens, Ala. Rivers is the younger brother of San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. LSU could sign at least 23 players and as many as 26. Full article.
Rams-Saints game brimming with playoff implications
The Saints play the St. Louis Rams this week in New Orleans, and Drew Brees is taking the Rams very seriously. Brees:"The last time they came into our building was in '07 and they were 0-8 and they beat the you-know-what out of us. Last year when we played them, they gave us fits. They have a lot to play for. Typically whoever wins from week to week is the team that wanted it most and needed it most -- and we both need it pretty badly right now." Full article.
Bye week hits at right time for Saints
Saints coach Sean Payton said any time a team’s bye comes this far into a season it’s usually helpful. The reason: Injury lists tend to get longer by midseason, and the Saints’ bye week comes at just the right time. They will likely have running back Reggie Bush back for next week’s game with the Seattle Seahawks, and time off will help three players who were hurt in their game with the Carolina Panthers. Full article.
New Orleans Saints kick off season with win over Minnesota Vikings
Apparently, the Saints needed to shake a little bit of rust off that sterling silver Lombardi Trophy to start this season. The 14 points were the fewest the Saints have scored in a victory during the Sean Payton-Drew Brees time of offensive theatrics. We had two missed field goals and a touchdown pass caught out of bounds that didn’t count. High notes included a Vilma interception and a couple of near-interceptions by several Saints players. Bottom line: It was an ugly win, but we’ll take it. Full Article.
Saints to decide replacement for Mike Bell
If Sean Payton plans to employ his “three-headed monster” at running back this upcoming season, there’s only one thing left to decide: Who will be the No. 3 tailback behind Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush. Lynell Hamilton, a free agent and possible contender for the position, went down with a major knee injury in the first exhibition game, so Sean Payton will now need to decide who will fill the slot. Full Article.
Darren Sharper returning to Saints
All-Pro safety Darren Sharper is returning to New Orleans for chance to repeat as Super Bowl champion in 2010. The Saints’ general manager confirmed that Sharper agreed to terms for one more season. Sharper intercepted nine passes last season, returning three for touchdowns of 99, 97 and 42 yards. He leads all active NFL players in interceptions with 63, a career total that places him in a tie with Ronnie Lott for sixth on the all-time list. Full Article.
Saints v. Vikings to kick off 2010 NFL season
The N.O. Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings in the opening game of the 2010 NFL season in the Superdome on Sept. 9. Full Article.
History of Popular Saints 'Who Dat' Chant
“Who dat?” is older than us all, but its association with the New Orleans Saints first flowered in 1983, when a former World Series hero teamed with a local studio, a Neville and several Saints players to cement the phrase in the New Orleans lexicon. Full Article.
Saints Jeremy Shockey: “No holding back… I'll do everything I can to win the game.”
When New Orleans Saints Jeremy Shockey plays, the win/loss total is 15-0; when he doesn't, it’s 0-3. "I know how much he wants to be a part of this game," Saints quarterback Drew Brees said. "I know he's going to be ready and just having him out there…we feel good about that." Full Article.
Governor Jindal Proclaims “Who Dat Nation Week”
Governor Bobby Jindal Proclaims This Week (Jan 25-Jan 30) "Who Dat Nation Week" in honor of Saints win over Minnesota. Full Article.
