tom benson Stories - Canal Street Chronicles
Mickey Loomis Making a Huge Name for Himself
Do you remember when Mickey Loomis was first hired to become the general manager of the Saints? I sure do. His predecessor, Randy Mueller, was widely respected as an elite NFL mind and he immediately gained the approval of all Saints fans when under his umbrella the Saints were able to transform...
Saints Front Office Officials Release Statements Regarding Payton's Move to Dallas
Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis and Tom Benson all released quick statements about yesterday's announcement that Payton would be moving with his family to Dallas... Per the Saints official website... SAINTS OWNER TOM BENSON"Sean is our head coach. Like we do with everyone in our organization, we support...
Class of 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Open Thread
Let this be the place to be for us to "be there" while Rickey's inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I don't know about any of you, but my wife and I watch this ceremony every year. We love to hear the stories from the old-timers about their lives, the game of football, and the people who...
CSC Interview: Kenny Wilkerson Part Two
We now continue with with part two of my discussion with Kenny Wilkerson. Today's topics include Reggie Bush, Payton/McAllister tension and Benson's pivotal role in landing the 2013 Super Bowl. Thanks once again to Mr. Wilkerson for taking time to answer my questions. I truly appreciate it. ...
The Saints, Politics, Serendipity...and Chickens
Those Saints fans out there who have really been paying attention to the new deal between the team and the state know that there actually is no deal. Not yet anyway. It's just a proposal for a deal and it doesn't become official until it gets passed by the state legislature. A legislature that...
Extreme Makeover: Superdome Edition
Yesterday was a great day for Who Dat Nation. The new deal between the state of Louisiana and the New Orleans Saints appears to be pure awesomeness for everyone involved. Tom Benson gets paid and scores a long term deal, the State saves money in the long run, fans have the satisfaction of knowing...
Saving Our Saints: A Few Fundraising Ideas From Canal Street Chronicles
It's that time of year again. The time of year when we all find out that the state can't afford to make its contractually obligated payments to the Saints and the Hornets. What else is new? It's already been mentioned very briefly here on Da Chronic but in New Orleans the $27.5 million shortfall...
Buccaneers @ Saints: Scouting Report
It's almost here! It's almost here! We are now two days away from the Saints season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! I have compiled an assortment of linkage and quotes from behind enemy lines regarding the upcoming game for you guys to check out. Besides getting a little more familiar with...
Saints News: 7.24.08
Yesterday was another action packed, fast paced day of excitement. Signings and extensions all over the place. I've got some good stuff for you guys today. See ya after the jump. Here are two audio clips from the press conference with Mickey Loomis and Sean Payton last night. This is the stuff...
Saints News: 7.19.08
We all know about the draft pick signings so I will just start with the rest of the news. Well, its official. Tom Benson is now the head honcho over at WVUE. The Times-Pic had the quick story. After two months, the Federal Communications Commission has approved Tom Benson and his Louisiana...
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