Fleur-de-Links: February 6, 2012

TWEETS:

Remember the 1st time u went on a date? Bein dropped off by ya moms. Anybody have their mom go On their first date?

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New York Giants, New England Patriots face offseason after Super Bowl XLVI - Don Banks - SI.com
The Saints have twice already had the "privilege'' of being the road team in the Thursday night kickoff opener (in 2007 at Indy, and in 2011 at Green Bay), so I can't see the NFL asking them to play that role once again. That probably spells the Packers drawing the assignment, in a matchup of the most recent two Super Bowl champions. It's a grudge match as well, because twice in the past five seasons, New York has knocked Green Bay out of the playoffs at Lambeau Field.

Madonna rocks the house, but those boots weren't made for dancing | NOLA.com
At least once, she stumbled in the thigh-high heels, and her dancing was stiff, likely because she could barely bend her knees.

Super Bowl XLVI tops audience record; Eli Manning to appear on 'Late Show' | NOLA.com
'Late Show' scheduled to air at 10:35 p.m. Monday (Feb. 6) on WWL-TV.

Don't forget about New Orleans Saints defensive end Greg Romeus
New Orleans Saints defensive end Greg Romeus could make a big comeback in the upcoming season for the Saints defensive line.

NFL returns in New York, on September 6 | ProFootballTalk
So chances are it’ll be the Steelers, Saints, or Packers.

Next year’s Pro Bowl likely headed to New Orleans | ProFootballTalk
The report regarding possible cancellation of the Pro Bowl reminded me of something I've heard consistently this week from sources who are in the know. Next year's Pro Bowl likely will be played in New Orleans, site of Super Bowl XLVII. If it's played. And the players won't like that.

New York Giants prove resilient again in Super Bowl XLVI win vs. New England Patriots - Don Banks - SI.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we digest the Giants' impossibly dramatic and gritty 21-17 defeat of the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday night in Lucas Oil Stadium. As it turns out, it was a rematch, and a redux, indeed...

Check out NBC's feature on former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Let us know what you think of the story

NFC continues to flex its muscles in the Super Bowl | NOLA.com
The AFC has lost four of the past five Super Bowls

Boy were those 2007 New Orleans Saints predictions wrong - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Doom and gloom of Saints fans captured in NFL Network ad

Super Bowl commercials countdown: Who's No. 1? | NOLA.com
What were your favorites? Cast a vote in our reader poll.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reflects on MVP performance in Super Bowl XLVI - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Manning said brother Peyton was proud of him, broke down two big throws with him after game

New York Giants went from low point against New Orleans Saints to high point in Super Bowl XLVI - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Giants became first 9-7 team to win a Super Bowl

FA Watch: Guard Nicks Would Be Biggest Prize

Saints could land another opening game - NFC South Blog - ESPN
But don’t count out the Saints. They also draw strong television ratings and they played the Thursday night opening game at Green Bay in 2011 and hosted it against Minnesota in 2010.

Ellis led NFC South DTs in playing time - NFC South Blog - ESPN
The NFC South is a division without a dominant defensive tackle.