Lions 28 @ Saints 45: The View from Section 140 in Pictures

by Dave Cariello on Jan 8, 2012 10:53 AM CST

Dude riding some sort of extra tall double bicycle contraption.

We parked near the LSU medical center. This little guy is ready for Monday.

I'm so artsy.

I think it's amazing they can put a huge screen on a blimp. This thing has been hovering over the city for days with all the events taking place here in NOLA.

Shooting down Lions fans and protecting Who Dat Nation.

It was an absolutely perfect day for tailgating in Champions Square

Cowboy Mouth.

Duo crawfish cake sliders.

Waving his flag proudly.

Even super Saints fans have to pee.

Isn't this hat a contradiction?

Night falls on Champions Square just before the game.

Bobby Hebert and the WWL crew doing the pre-game show.

Swamp Hunters fan.

Darren Sharper took a break from sucking on his lollipop to talk with Mike Tirico and that other ESPN guy.

The ladies behind me took the cupholder situation into their own hands. I have to buy one, or five, of these.

The Golden Band from Tigerland.

Mad Men's Bryan Batt sings the National Anthem.

The cameramen give each other a pre-game high-five/fist bump.

Detroit's first possession.

Spike Lee sitting near me. I believe Irma Thomas is sitting next to him on the far side.

Saints team white board.

Found on the emergency medical cart: a bong?

Pierre needs to take himself out after a nice run.

A different view on my way back from the bathroom.

Just checking out the zoom capabilities on my new camera. Yep, it works.

The Golden Band from Tigerland during halftime.

Tracy really went nuts with the hair cut this week.

Michelle Tafoya.

She doesn't have a chance with that outfit.

Almost forgot!

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with that zoom picture you took

LSU Fans have a new chant: “Tiger Butt!! Tiger Butt!!” (instead of Tiger Bait)

Having the ball is better than not having the ball. And if you punt,
not only does it mean you don't have the ball anymore—
it means you didn't score, which sucks.

by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2012 11:00 AM CST reply actions

good work, Dave

enjoyed the shots…

1) other ESPN dude with Sharper and Tirico is Chris Fowler from college football stuff

2) I have no idea what that unicycle on stilts is called…

3) Did that cup holder thing dig into the back of your neck?

4) Cute how RB coach Kromer’s kids wrote him a nice note – too bad they erased the secret play to do it – D’OH!!! and then when Payton found out, he cried out, “KROOOOOOOOMER!!!!!!”

5) Now I know Porter’s haircut theme – he made like his dome is the Dome of the Superdome – Thanks for the angle on that.

6) I think that bong is actually a tank of helium to fire up whippets for the Saints VIPs…

7) Love SuperSaint’s plastic Sears kid ‘Classic Saints’ helmet – should have a sticker reading “not a protective device”

Having the ball is better than not having the ball. And if you punt,
not only does it mean you don't have the ball anymore—
it means you didn't score, which sucks.

by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2012 11:06 AM CST reply actions

and good call on the Vilma jersey - freed up Colston to have a good game without the pressure of having to "play up" to your wearing his jersey

Having the ball is better than not having the ball. And if you punt,
not only does it mean you don't have the ball anymore—
it means you didn't score, which sucks.

by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2012 11:07 AM CST reply actions

I see that bicycle guy all over the time on St. Charles...

no idea how he gets on and off that thing.

by AJG on Jan 8, 2012 11:25 AM CST reply actions

He has a twin who peddles around Austin all of the time. My question is, what do they do when they have to come to an unexpected, complete stop?

by Drew-Dat on Jan 8, 2012 12:09 PM CST up reply actions

Breaking out the camera in a bathroom.....f****** hilarious!!! Lmao

Might be scared I would get knocked over the head.

Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven-John Milton

by AcquiredPanic on Jan 8, 2012 12:10 PM CST reply actions

Fold Tide Fold....

Now I know what to text back to my boss when he starts his Roll Tide S***.

Drew Brees....MVS Most Valuable Saint! Who Dat!!!

by cajuncommando58 on Jan 8, 2012 12:16 PM CST reply actions

Thought that was awesome too, wonder if they're for sale at the Tigershop

You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever, will.-Jim Mora Sr.
I understand ....nothing.-Michael Scott
The Future is Unwritten.-Joe Strummer
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by metryman on Jan 8, 2012 2:44 PM CST up reply actions

How about kick, bama, kick.

In Breesus' name we play

by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 8, 2012 8:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Great pics, Dave!

What’s Sharper up to? Nothing special?

We should all, I think, thank him from the bottom of our hearts for 2009. Clear factor in us getting there in 2009.

by singleblow on Jan 8, 2012 12:50 PM CST reply actions

God I love that picture "Waving his flag proudly"

The superdome all shiny on the right side of picture makes it look so cool and artsy

"I'm in the Courtroom screaming Who Dat on the double, serving gumbo with a shovel, dog i'm on another level" -Jay Electonica

by triplea20x on Jan 8, 2012 2:20 PM CST reply actions

When NBC put a shot of Spike up, I wondered how far away he was from your seat

no very. Great pics Thx.

by metryman on Jan 8, 2012 2:47 PM CST reply actions

"the cupholder situation"

is that thing hanging off the back of your chair?

like, the front part of it would hit your back if you sat down???

It’s not the size of your TOP, it’s how you use it!

by Dan Kelly on Jan 8, 2012 4:04 PM CST reply actions

Inquiring Minds Want To Know!!!

Having the ball is better than not having the ball. And if you punt,
not only does it mean you don't have the ball anymore—
it means you didn't score, which sucks.

by Hans Petersen on Jan 8, 2012 7:48 PM CST up reply actions