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Fleur-de-Links: March 20th, 2011

TWEETS

Pierre_Thomas I'm on top of the world at home depot...nah, just shopping 4 a latter http://twitgoo.com/21etuc

jgoody76  That guy for George mason has to be really sick.

jeffduncantp  For all of my NFL colleagues looking for a cool #Nola experience 2nite, I wholeheartedly endorse @Bacchanalwine. Doesn't get much better

Official_Saints Happy Birthday to former Saints LB Rickey Jackson! The Hall of Famer turns 53 today...

MalcolmJenkins  Randomly saw some Ohio Ques that were about to hit the road coming from Que-Delta...praying for safe travels for the 4th D

MalcolmJenkins  After I fed my soul some word I gotta feed my body some food... Raising Canes!!!

alexbrown96  Wow!! Duke looks good...

usama_young28  Up in the clouds....... http://plixi.com/p/85583879

usama_young28  Back to FL.... Ima miss u T Baby!!!

jgoody76  What was #31 from UNC thinking?

ChaseDaniel  Congrats to my guy @ghartley5 on his engagement! Could not be happier for y'all 2!

reggie_bush  Will the LA Marathon still happen with the weather being as bad as it is?

thomasmorstead @ @GHartley5 congrats bro

JonVilma51  Somebody please tell the tar heels they gota play sum sorta defense...

alexbrown96  An UNC with only 2 fouls for the half is a bit suspect..

alexbrown96 This UNC and Washington game is a good one and if Washington keeps shooting like this UNC is in trouble

Pierre_Thomas  Doc says I'm ahead of schedule, must be my #tigerblood ...can't wait to see thru my new eyes

Pierre_Thomas Pierre Thomas Just had PRK (lasik) done on my eyes...my vision is like watching a 3-D movie, but without the glasses

dmpressley  At church.. Can't wait to hear my baby @KristleJnkns sing...

usama_young28  Home cooked meals. Mm mmmm good... Love bein home

MalcolmJenkins  Headed to church... its a beautiful day in the neighborhood!!! Lol

JeremyShockey  Who runs on an off day? ME

LynellHamilton  3 Baby showers in 3 diff cities & we made out like bandits. Thanks 2 my family & friends 4 sharing this special time with us... Love u all!

 

THE LOCKOUT

A note regarding our stake in the lockout | ProFootballTalk
We've been trying hard to strike a fair balance in the labor dispute, urging both sides to be fair and criticizing statements, positions, and tactics that need to be criticized.

Solving the philosophical debate over player pay | ProFootballTalk
At the core of the current labor dispute isn't the question of how much money the owners will take off the top or how much the players will share in any amounts that exceed the league's obviously conservative revenue projections.

Other players could file their own lawsuits | ProFootballTalk
Nine days ago, 10 players filed suit against the NFL, claiming various violations of the antitrust laws arising from the lockout, and from any rules that the league's 32 separate franchises will apply to a non-union workforce after a lockout ends.

Agreement says state wouldn't have to pay Saints in event of lockout - Eye on Black and Gold
Included in the state's lease agreement with the saints, is a section that says a shortened or even cancelled season would relieve the state of some of its financial obligations to the team.

NFL, players continue back-and-forth dispute - The Advocate

 

NFL OWNERS MEETING

League officials descend on the Crescent City for annual meetings | ProFootballTalk
As the NFLPA* continues with their annual meetings in Marco Island, Florida, the NFL annual meetings launch today in New Orleans.

Road to New Orleans and league meeting - ESPN
I'm at Tampa International, waiting for a flight to New Orleans to cover the NFL meeting.

Agreement says state wouldn't have to pay Saints in event of lockout - Eye on Black and Gold
Included in the state's lease agreement with the saints, is a section that says a shortened or even cancelled season would relieve the state of some of its financial obligations to the team.

 

RANDOM CRAP

Nine including Saints coach Payton qualify on Saturday for La. Open $1 Million Hole-In-One
NewOrleans.com

Do the New Orleans Saints need to upgrade their receiving corps? | Saints Post

It seems like a question with an easy answer. Most fans and NFL followers would assume no. After all, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has posted absurd numbers. 

 

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