Saints 30 @ Cowboys 27: Saintsgiving Saved by Strip
by Dave Cariello on Nov 25, 2010 7:29 PM CST
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PrintWhew! That was way too close for comfort. Thanksgiving 2010 was nearly ruined. Fortunately, the Saints avoided blowing a 17 point lead and a meltdown of epic proportions thanks in large part to an incredibly heads-up strip play by Malcolm Jenkins. The Saints looked great in the first thirty minutes of football but came out flat in the second half, as the Cowboys came back to actually take the lead in the 4th quarter.
Click here for full stats from the game. Here are Some of my quick thoughts:
- Malcolm Jenkins: I love you. That is all.
- The only person who could possibly be happier about the Saints pulling this win out would have to be Reggie Bush. He looked very rusty and his mistakes nearly cost the Saints this game.
- The Saints were able to take an early lead thanks to the big play ability of wide receiver Devery Henderson. Ironic considering we were just discussing why he's been a somewhat non-factor thus far this season. Nice to have you back, Devery.
- Tackling was weak all night. A few Saints defensive players missed some key tackles on some key plays. Really needs to be cleaned up.
- Too many holding penalties by the offensive line.
- Maybe the long snapper was causing Garrett Hartley's kicking problems all along. Hartley was a perfect 3 for 3 and the Saints really needed him tonight.
- The Saints now have quite a nice little four-game winning streak going for themselves.
You can now relax and continue stuffing your face as you enjoy the remainder of your Thanksgiving holiday.
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Immediate post-game impressions
1. From now on, whenever we talk about Meachem’s strip in the Redskins game in 2009, we’ll remember Jenkins’ strip on Thanksgiving, 2010. That was the most brilliant defensive play so far this season. And the go-ahead drive was the same kind of blitzkrieg that tied the Redskins game. The similarities are uncanny…except, it’s just what this team does. Once is a fluke; twice is a trend.
2. Garrett Hartley is money. He just needs his mojo. I think he has his mojo back, and it’s called the Southlake Carroll High Dragons.
3. I wonder if Andrew is going to hand out another F in the grades this week, this time to Reggie Bush. A pass to the helmet, followed by a drop of a sure touchdown and a fumble setting up a Cowboys score—a 14-point swing. Reggie sure is a game changer, and he nearly changed this one single-handedly, didn’t he? He’s probably the most embarrassed—and most relieved—Saints player on the plane tonight.
4. Joe Buck sucks. I’m sorry, he just does. It’s not his pro-NFL East attitude, which wasn’t that much on display tonight, I thought. It’s the fact that he natters on about peripheral issues—such as whether or not Jason Garrett will be hired permanently—while there is action going on down on the field. In this, he’s not alone; but he is one of the worst. I think it comes from just loving to hear yourself preach.
5. I never stopped believing. We switched away from the Lions game as soon as it became obvious that Detroit was folding up like a squeezebox…and lo and behold, there was Miracle on 34th Street. Remember the end? Natalie Wood is sitting in the car, mumbling “I believe…I believe…it’s stupid but I believe…STOP, UNCLE FRED, STOP!”
You know what I’m going to call Malcolm Jenkins from now on? Uncle Fred. He stopped the Cowboys’ car on a dime.
It was worth the wait.
by MtnExile on Nov 25, 2010 7:32 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
4. Joe Buck sucks. I’m sorry, he just does. It’s not his pro-NFL East attitude, which wasn’t that much on display tonight, I thought. It’s the fact that he natters on about peripheral issues—such as whether or not Jason Garrett will be hired permanently—while there is action going on down on the field. In this, he’s not alone; but he is one of the worst. I think it comes from just loving to hear yourself preach.
THANK YOU! Me and Jeff got into a bit of a squabble over this the other day. I’m just glad someone else agrees with me.
Week 12 matchup: Cowboys
Week 12 motto: Lets go for 2-0 in Jerryworld
Jeff doesn’t like to speak ill of anyone. I believe that Buck is fair game, just as any actor, singer, comedian, any performer of any kind, is fair game for criticism. The problem with Buck is that he is primarily a performer, not an expert giving an informed opinion. And again, he’s not alone in that…it’s just the way the system works. But he’s one of the worst.
It was worth the wait.
He’s a cockey little a-hole living off of his father’s reputation.
On the other hand, I think Troy get’s a lot of undue criticism.
Troy knows a lot about football, especially offensive football. As is to be expected. But he IS an NFC East homer, and he’s an enabler as far as Buck in concerned.
Just once I’d like to hear him—to hear any analyst—say “Shut up, man, there’s a play on!”
It was worth the wait.
Chris Collinsworth is one of the best, in my opinion lol
Taylor Gang or wear a #6 Miami Heat Jersey in Cleveland
my favorite botched call by buck
was when he was giddy and jumped the gun calling a delay of game on the saints, all the while Brees was blatantly signalling for time out. He was so disappointed.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Nov 25, 2010 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I noticed that. I even made a snide comment at the TV. My favorite was when he was blathering while Dez Bryant was busy fumbling the handoff.
It was worth the wait.
there’s more, too. We had a good laugh at his expense throughout the game.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Nov 25, 2010 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
My fav was...
He said Brees goes down just as the ball pops into Meachem’s hands…lol
The Saints must repeat so I can watch the Saints win the Superbowl LIVE... Not on vhs two months later....
Or Jones...
I’m drained after that game…
The Saints must repeat so I can watch the Saints win the Superbowl LIVE... Not on vhs two months later....
I agree about Troy...
Most of the criticism is due to homerism IMO.
2010 is cuzzin's breakout year...run with that chip bruh!
You're way off base Mtn, I like to speak ill of my brother all the time. :)
I admit Buck can be annoying. I paid extra-hard attention to see if i could spot any real bias in the game calling…i didn’t see it. Mostly i had an issue with people bashing Aikman more than Buck. Aikman’s a good color man.
"Aristotle was not Belgian. The central message of Buddhism is not 'every man for himself.' And the London Underground is not a political movement. Those are all mistakes, Otto. I looked 'em up."
Joe Buck needs to stick to baseball
He’s actually a decent baseball commentator – his tempo and tangents are well suited to baseball. But his hard-on for the Cowboys should disqualify him from calling NFL games. I don’t think I’ve heard local radio guys that are supposed to root for their teams get that excited over home team TDs.
his hard-on for theCowboysAikman
There, fixed it for ya.
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 25, 2010 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
And in Troy Aikman's defense:
After the Jenkins strip and recovery, Aikman said, “You can watch football for a long time and not see a play that good.”
Uncle Fred. I like it.
Totally agree about everything, but especially the similarities to last year’s Redskins game.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Nov 25, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
The Fox # 1 team
Joe Buck is terrible. I would rather listen to bees buzz than Joe Buck speak. Aikmen is the master of the obvious. Just think——- fox has the Super Bowl this year. Yuck! Not looking forward to that! Buck sucks and Aikmen is not far behind.
Boom, Rec Joe "The Over-Actor" Buck
is what I call him. He’s too worried about being a B-List celebrity.
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica-Jim Halpert
I'm really glad the ref didn't see Payton trying to call TO on that final FG attempt
It's gonna be a great year.
You'd think Sean'd learn a lesson in there
After that miss and the Falcons block
by 40AS on Nov 25, 2010 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
BOOM rec'd it
that falcons block could have sealed the game.
on the other hand in the jets bengals game, bengals coach iced a FG before the half, first time was drilled up the center, after the TO it went wide left. but yeah Payton doesn’t have a lot of luck icing the kicker
by ungarsfragile on Nov 25, 2010 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
Well whether it was icing or luck, it worked… that time. And unfortunately that will be enough for people to still keep trying it.
I would like to see some rules adjusting this here. But of course trying to figure out exactly what would fix it is very difficult.
Here's my idea
You know how the kicker paces his distance from the holder? When he’s done that, he raises his hand, as though for a kickoff That’s the signal that time-outs are no longer allowed until after the play. Simple fix.
It was worth the wait.
I could go for that. The kicker signals he’s ready and the time outs aren’t allowed anymore? Makes a lot of sense. Unless something happens… a player suddenly realizes he’s aligned wrong or something… but then just put in an exception that the kicker can walk away from his stance, and as soon as he does so TOs are legal again.
yeah leave it to the players on the field can call the time out then
by Saintsfan75 on Nov 27, 2010 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd ya ! What is with that crap! Icing the kicker doesn't work. So you take your chances.
But if like last night he misses and thanks to SP comes back and makes it? SP Stop that dumb chit!
by saints-fan-in-miss on Nov 26, 2010 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
I've read where over 50% of the kickers like the extra time to settle their nerves.
Calling timeouts there is dumb.
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Nov 25, 2010 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
That's funny.
I also heard that 90% of the game is half mental.
"In fact, Sterger claims that, in one of the photos Favre allegedly sent her, he's masturbating — while wearing a pair of Crocs"
Damn right!
That would’ve been a major “DOH!” for Payton. I was holding my breath after the kick in hopes the refs wouldn’t change their minds and give it to him. And what was up with that challenge on the Witten reception? I know what was up. It was just Payton being Payton and being a little too trigger happy with the red flag. I thought he had that cured this season. Oh well, gotta love him.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Nov 25, 2010 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
On challenging Witten's catch
The first replay shown on TV looked like he might not have had control with the first foot down. Perhaps Payton saw that on the Humongotron and threw it right away, or his guys in the booth saw it and said throw it. Just pulled the trigger too quick without looking at the other angles. In his defense, Witten was excitedly trying to get Kitna to run another play before they had time to look at any other angles.
The whole Who Dat nation was holding their breath.
I didn’t notice it. My wife saw it. Glad the refs didn’t see it either. Like a lot they didn’t see. LOL
by saints-fan-in-miss on Nov 26, 2010 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
Yep, I had "Don't call Time" typed up
and changed it to "I’ll take it’. I thought the “Chaos of the Moment” and its 59 yds. would help the Saints cause. TO there, helps Dallas.
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica-Jim Halpert
I was hoping for a Cowboy Meltdown the way things were going,
but it was MJ ftw with a great play taking RW’s lunch money followed by Brees stepping up and delivering two perfect strikes. Tough day with all the penalties, drop passes, mistakes, but a win is a win is a win. Go Pack, beat the dirtybirds, Go Birdies, beat the pirates
(Real) Havey Pekar: I felt more alone that week than any. Sometimes I'd feel a body lying next to me like an amputee feels a phantom limb. All I did was think about Jennie Gerhardt and Alice Quinn and all the decades of people I had known. The more I thought, the more I felt like crying. Life seemed so sweet and so sad, and so hard to let go of in the end. But hey, man, every day is a brand new deal, right? Just keep on working and something's bound to turn up."
From the movie "American Splendor"
Don't forget Meachem
His route wasn’t great – the double move he made was pretty weak, but just enough to slow down Newman so he could get past him. Meach may not be the 1st round talent they hoped for in the draft, but he does come up with some big plays now and then. And Drew did have some incredible throws today. How about that over the shoulder throw to Colston?
Your right, and not knocking Meach, it was just great to see Brees throwing well and leading the offense...
down the field to get the lead and the D closing it out—this is what good teams do in a league where every team has talent and can beat you.
(Real) Havey Pekar: I felt more alone that week than any. Sometimes I'd feel a body lying next to me like an amputee feels a phantom limb. All I did was think about Jennie Gerhardt and Alice Quinn and all the decades of people I had known. The more I thought, the more I felt like crying. Life seemed so sweet and so sad, and so hard to let go of in the end. But hey, man, every day is a brand new deal, right? Just keep on working and something's bound to turn up."
From the movie "American Splendor"
*You are right....
(Real) Havey Pekar: I felt more alone that week than any. Sometimes I'd feel a body lying next to me like an amputee feels a phantom limb. All I did was think about Jennie Gerhardt and Alice Quinn and all the decades of people I had known. The more I thought, the more I felt like crying. Life seemed so sweet and so sad, and so hard to let go of in the end. But hey, man, every day is a brand new deal, right? Just keep on working and something's bound to turn up."
From the movie "American Splendor"
Hartley's off my s**t list, but I'm not ready to hug him yet.
Too many short misses to forgive him just yet; but that’s just me, I carry grudges.
On a bright note, Happy Thanksgiving (or what’s left of it) to all the Who Dats in Who Dat-ville.
Who dat, from a cajun exiled to cowboy country.
by alcoholic_insight on Nov 25, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions
+1
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Nov 25, 2010 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
Malcolm Jenkins
The game ball definitely goes to him today. No contest. That strip was a definite game changer as they were about to drive the last nail into our coffin. The only other time I remember seeing that was when Alabama beat Miami for the national championship in 1992. I think it was George Teague who stripped a Miami player for the ball in exactly the same way.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Nov 25, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions
I couldn't believe they didn't give him the golden gobbler or whatever trinket award they gave postgame
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Nov 25, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
Amen, Stu!
So glad you're finally seeing the light big fat hairy :)
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 25, 2010 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
Antonio Langham
who was subsequently ruled ineligible for taking money/gifts from an agent/boosters along with others on that Bama team
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Nov 25, 2010 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
This was a reminiscence of the Redskins game last season
Meachem saved the Redskins game. Jenkins saved the Cowboys game for us.
SCARY GAME!! I may need quadruple bypass surgery tomorrow
The team that deserved to win, won.
There was no excuse for letting them back in that game, and it all started with the uncalled hold by Witten on the end around TD. Then reggie. When Malcolm’s strip gave us a sliver of daylight, Brees made them pay like champions do. 90 yards in 5 plays. Thanks for trying.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Nov 25, 2010 8:31 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
What do we have for the Cowboys, Johnny?
How about the home version of “Stop the Saints”?
It was worth the wait.
LOL
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Nov 25, 2010 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
Boom! rec'd!
Brees made them pay like champions do. 90 yards in 5 plays. Thanks for trying
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 25, 2010 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, no more black pants...EVER
Week 12 matchup: Cowboys
Week 12 motto: Lets go for 2-0 in Jerryworld
by Jon Banks on Nov 25, 2010 8:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Aw, come on!
That was then. This is the second half of 2010.
The black pants are winners!
“We’re not carrying the ghosts of those past black pants…”
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 25, 2010 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
Julius Jones
10 carries for 45 yards, and 3 receptions for 21 yards. That crazy shovel pass when Brees was all but in the dirt was freaking awesome – about 10 yards after the catch for a first down. I saw him make a couple of really nice blocks in pass protection too.
Let’s see. He pass protects fairly well. He can run between the tackles occasionally. He is a very good receiver out of the backfield. And he costs 1/10 of Reggie’s salary. I really like Reggie, and I don’t think he’s nearly as much to blame for today as most folks are suggesting, but Jones brings nearly as much to the table and he’s a perfect fit for Payton’s system.
As for Reggie – before everyone throws him under the bus, consider that the Saints couldn’t score a TD for nearly 40 minutes of game time during which Reggie barely saw the field. It was certainly his fault that he fumbled on the punt return, but he shouldn’t have been returning punts anyway – bad coaching decision there.
Agreed...
But how old is Jones? He’s shifty too! I don’t think Reggie should be returning punts unless it’s crunch time, just for injury sake.
2010 is cuzzin's breakout year...run with that chip bruh!
Julius Jones returning punts?
No way that is a good idea.
Stupid Llamas!.
by otisnixon'sparty on Nov 25, 2010 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
naw i dont either I just think Bush should rarely return punts anymore...
then again with him being a 3rd-down-back, where else are his touches gonna come from…
2010 is cuzzin's breakout year...run with that chip bruh!
Amazed at how many who dats were there!
felt like a good third of the stadium were in black and gold.
also, what was with that Tracy porter punt return? it was on the other side of jerryworld so I didn’t get a good look at who was returning until the replay.
by ungarsfragile on Nov 25, 2010 8:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions
that was the next punt return after Reggie's fumble
I’m not sure why they didn’t just go back to Lance Moore though.
local TV sportscast
said Moore went to Payton saying he was having trouble with the lights in the stadium.
True? dunno
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 25, 2010 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
lol
kept seeing himself on the screen and didn’t know which way to run?
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 25, 2010 11:17 PM CST up reply actions
No kidding!
I was there as well and was amazed at the Who Dat turn out. Did you notice how loud it was when Dallas was on offense especially on 3rd down. I even heard a deafening Who Dat chant break out on most Dallas 3rd and long’s. Awesome game!!!
I've tasted the Kool-Aid and it's damn good!
Props to players Dave forgot
Will Smith – sack, INT, FF, lots of pressure and very good against the run today.
JoLonn Dunbar – very good day all around, including multiple 3rd and 4th down stops.
Morstead – we’re so used to it, no one is surprised that his punts averaged 53.5 yards.
Tracy Porter – He did miss a couple of tackles, but he made some outstanding plays today, including recovering 2 fumbles.
Julius Jones – see above.
As for Reggie – he shouldn’t have been returning punts anyway – bad coaching decision there.
I agree 100% First that’s how he got hurt earlier this year, not to mention in years past.
Second, he wasn’t all that great at punt returning anyway. I hope Sean recognizes this and corrects the problem
by BlknGldSoulja on Nov 25, 2010 9:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Don't agree with him not being great...
We have horrible punt blocking. Who else has returned a punt btw? Moore has yet to do it…
2010 is cuzzin's breakout year...run with that chip bruh!
Reggie looked like a guy who hasn't played in 8 wks.
thats Sean Payton pushing the issue.w/the PR trying to make something happen. I would have been fine w/ Reg catching passes today, getting his timing w/ Brees together.
You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will.-Jim Mora Sr.
Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica-Jim Halpert
Maybe I'm the only one...
but I’m baffled once again as to what the NFL considers a catch. Take Henderson’s catch where they ruled him down by contact. I have no doubt that if Henderson drops the ball as he hits the ground, they rule it an incomplete pass. So technically at that point it is not considered a catch. Therefore, if he hasn’t officially caught the ball at that point, how can he be rules down by contact?
"Now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb."
not that hard to understand
He caught the ball and maintained possession while going to the ground. While on the ground he was touched by a defender, and was thus down by contact. What’s the problem?
I know... it's crazy talk...
Watching that play it’s clear to me that at the moment of contact with the defender, Devery did not have the ball long enough for a completed pass ruling. If Devery dropped the ball at the moment when the defender touched him the pass would have most definitely been ruled incomplete, rather than a fumble, which would imply that Devery did not have complete control of the ball long enough for catch. Therefore, if he did not have complete control of the ball according to what a catch is, how can he be down by contact? By the time a drop by Devery would have been considered a fumble, which would imply that he indeed completed the catch, there were no defenders touching him.
Picture this hypothetical play: Devery is thrown a pass though a gauntlet of defenders. Lets say he juggles the ball while sliding all the way to endzone, all the while being touched by defenders. They can’t rule him down by contact anywhere because he doesn’t have complete control of the football.
/end crazy talk
"Now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb."
Down by contact:
That does mean “by contact with an opposing player,” correct?
Not to be confused with NCAA’s hit the ground and you’re down.
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 25, 2010 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
down by contact:
defined as a ball carrier knocked down by a defensive player, or ball carrier on the ground and touched by a defensive player.
by B_Robichaux31 on Nov 25, 2010 11:27 PM CST up reply actions
^^^^^
not to be confused with a “tackle”
by B_Robichaux31 on Nov 25, 2010 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe the long snapper was causing Garrett Hartley’s kicking problems all along. Hartley was a perfect 3 for 3 and the Saints really needed him tonight.
I don’t know how much this is true or not. But I did notice that his kicks actually went (mostly) straight for once instead of always curving to the left. So I may not know exactly why, but I was just flat DELIGHTED that he actually kicked like he did in the SB again.
Oh and his kickoffs were actually halfway decent as well — not great, of course, but decent. Surprising but I’ll take.
Keep it up kid!
So happy to have seen it in person
Even though it turned out way to close for comfort. It looked like the Saints got a little too relaxed with their lead and the Cowgirls came out swinging in the second half. Bad combo.
There was a lot more pressure on Brees than I wanted to see but then again I guess it was to be expected? It seemed like their defense tired our Oline out and then took advantage of it.
There were a s*it ton of Saints fans in the place and we got so loud at times you would have thought is was a home game. Funny thing was that the Cowgirls fans seemed to want to beat us noise wise and were quite loud at times!
The very best was all the Saints fans yelling who dat, high fiveing (sp?), dancing, singing Stand Up and Get Crunk all throughout the halls while everyone was exiting the stadium. A single who dat started another round of it that echo’d throughout the building. Nice to throw it back in all the elitist a*shole Cowgirls fans faces. If they didn’t hate us before they REALLY do now!
HAPPY SAINTSGIVING FROM TEXAS, YA’LL!
Breesus Is My Homeboy
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by Dave Cariello on Nov 26, 2010 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
Did you take your camera?
We need your photos. Especially the sequence where you ripped your #25 jersey off and waved it over your head after Reggie’s fumble and… well, I’m sure we’d all like to see them. The photos! GAAA!!
I'm on a party line wonderin' all the time who's on the other end?
Thunderjugs?!
"But, why do you even ponder passing? I mean you can TAKE A KNEE!! AND TRY A 56 YARD FIELD GOAL!!!! This is not Detroit man THIS IS THE SUPERBOWL!!!" Minnesota play-by-play caller Paul Allen after Brett Favre's interception in the 2009 NFCCG
Hahaha
Sad for you – I got my Vilma jersey white enough to wear it :)
I only took a few photos. We were in the nosebleed section and when I say nosebleed I am not kidding. It was literally scary to stand up. It’s a long steep fall down with one little railing holding our section in, which you can see in the pics. Reminds me of the Omni theater but on steroids. The players were like ants but the enormous screen made it fine to watch.
Breesus Is My Homeboy
DAMN! That's a big screen!
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Nov 26, 2010 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
Reggie, Reggie, Reggie
Seems to me, a few plays as decoy would have been a better approach. They still have to cover him,.Run him in some pass routes, save the punt returns for when he has his chops together. In a couple of weeks when he single-handedly beats somebody, all will be well.
"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds" -Bob Marley
by PanheadCatahoula on Nov 26, 2010 4:51 AM CST reply actions
Officiating was crap
That Austin TD should have come back – Malcolm shirt almost came off after Witten held him..
The play before the last FG of the first half there was a face mask on Smith…. get that penalty and you are of FG range…
There are 10 points that shouldnt be there – that’s how Dallas got its momentum
Anyone wants to join me on the empty bandwagon....
I was screaming about the hold on Malcom…it was horrible and obvious.
"It's better to burn out than fade away."
by SaintsFan-KS on Nov 26, 2010 7:01 AM CST up reply actions
If Reggie’s such a phenomenal decoy, then why can’t he draw attention away from his own fumbles? I have yet to hear an opposing player say “wait, there was a ball on the turf?” during post-game interviews. We’ve lost more games because of him, than we ever have despite of him. We’ve won more games despite of him, than we ever have because of him. That can all be summed up in three words, btw: Cut. That. Chump.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Find it hard to argue with this after tonights game
But I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt he looked like he wasnt ready for football yesteday
The screen that hit him in the head was obiviuos that he was hearing footsteps
The fumbled punt return was the Reggie from 2 years ago dancimg around and not going up field and not holding the ball very well
And i’m not sure how he dropped the ball over the middle that would have been a sure touchdown
1 thing i think is true he will be in for a paycut on his next contract or it will be full of playing incentives
And why cant we let Roby return punts?
World Champions at last
by mississippisaintsfan on Nov 26, 2010 5:29 AM CST up reply actions
I almost had a cow when I saw Porter back there late.
"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper
Re: #25 ... CUT THAT CHUMP.
He’s had some experience, but it’s been a while.
"In fact with that article from today that had him real lean and everything, I think I’m going to play him at corner this week in place of Tracy Porter."-Greg Williams in refefernce to Sedrick Ellis
by BRSaintsFan on Nov 27, 2010 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
MSSF
On that ball over the middle in the red zone, Reggie slipped down before/as making his cut and that threw off the timing of the play. Drew had to double clutch and had trouble getting the pass to him. It was still a makeable catch, though, and I think it would have at least gone for the first down at the goal-line if not a TD…
oh well, he had a bad game. It hurt us. I told my wife after he missed that screen and then the red zone catch…“watch, he’s going to be too hard on himself and then he’s going to press hard to make something big happen on his next opportunity.” I didn’t want to be right on that count…
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Nov 26, 2010 7:47 AM CST up reply actions
Really don't agree with ya on Bush, but last night I wanted to shoot that SOB.
And wtf does SP insist on using him on returns. It scares me every time he has it coming to him till the damn whistle ends the play ! If I’m the opposing team I make dame sure I kick it to him. Bush returned , what two for scores last year? How many has he put on the carpet?
by saints-fan-in-miss on Nov 26, 2010 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
I wish it had been Good Reggie to show up.
That fumble was just…UGH. All the Who Dats were chanting “REGGIE! REGGIE”! It was really awesome, until he fumbled…UGH. Then the d*** Cowgirls would start chanting “REGGIE! REGGIE” wanting another one.
The Who Dat crowd was huge and loud! What an awesome experience! Something I will never forget. My hubby and son had a blast too.
I hope I got some decent pictures to share. It will be Sunday before I can put it together. One more day in town here, then long drive back home tomorrow.
"It's better to burn out than fade away."
It's alright
the who dats chanting as we filed out of the dome made up for it, I think =D
by ungarsfragile on Nov 26, 2010 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
Request to someone who was there
Please describe the emotion in the stadium when Roy Williams broke out on his long reception and was tackled on the 11, game over, heh heh Who Dat, yeah. What? FUMBLE!?
It was worth the wait.
Suzjo, on Roy Williams smiling on the sideline post strip: “What’s he smiling about?” Very Aaron Brooks-esque. Well, not really. In the paper he went on about how he thought he was about to score and that he lost the game for his team, so I guess he was embarrassed. He even moved the ball to the other arm so the defender couldn’t get at it, not knowing he was about to be MalJenked from behind.
I'm on a party line wonderin' all the time who's on the other end?
I had that same reaction
“What is this fool laughing about?” Of course, at that point I knew what he didn’t: that Dallas was doomed.
It was worth the wait.
maybe he was laughing to keep from crying
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Nov 26, 2010 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
it appeared to me to be a nervous laugh/smile
“Did that really happen? Heh. Heh. The fans surely won’t clobber me as I’m leaving the field, will they? I’m sure they won’t release me after this terrible play as the capper of 2.5 mostly underwhelming seasons, will they? I was a top draft choice a few years back…surely that counts for something, heh heh.”
It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Nov 26, 2010 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
Wife said same thing when she saw that shot of him smiling.
Reminded me of Brooks also. I’m sure he is ordering in today. Don’t think he will show his mug around town today :)
by saints-fan-in-miss on Nov 26, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
If the noise was a measure? Did you notice how loud it was when Cowpies had the ball?
They were having trouble calling their plays in their own house. Who Dat Nation was there in big numbers. LOL
by saints-fan-in-miss on Nov 26, 2010 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
I think we should start calling him....
Malcom Gankins
"Now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb."
The Dallas Morning News
“Stripped Away- Saints steal victory after Roy Williams fumble” Uh, that was not a fumble. He got MalJenked.
I'm on a party line wonderin' all the time who's on the other end?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“Just Out Of Reach- Saints grab win after Cowboys give up fumble and 89 yard TD drive late in game”
S/B “Roy Williams MalJenked, Saints Grab Win”
I'm on a party line wonderin' all the time who's on the other end?
It think we should call it
“MalJenked.” What do you think?
It was worth the wait.
by MtnExile on Nov 26, 2010 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
boom rec'd it
I know what I’m calling it.
Don't want to spend my life living in a rock 'n' roll fantasy
I just thought of a brilliant headline...
Jenkins Turns Cowboys Stadium Into Strip Club (when he makes it rain…)
It's gonna be a great year.
I think it really should just be called "Janked"
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