clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Saints News 5/18/13: Dalai Lama Visits the Saints and Pelicans

As part of his U.S. tour (he's speaking in Louisville on Monday!), exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, visited the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans while in town. He graciously received some Saints and Pelicans swag and posed for some cheesy pictures.

I don't know if Rita wore the "bed head" to meet the Dalai Lama.
I don't know if Rita wore the "bed head" to meet the Dalai Lama.
USA TODAY Sports

Twitter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Dalai Lama Visits New Orleans <a href="http://t.co/o6wEqqQEEj" title="http://bit.ly/17LQjul">bit.ly/17LQjul</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/335861392722759682">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>League source confirms Irvin suspended for aderall use. Did not appeal suspension. Out first 4 games of 2013</p>&mdash; Dave Softy Mahler (@Softykjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/Softykjr/status/335491165489086466">May 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>#<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Whodatnation">#Whodatnation</a> Do me A Favor And Follow Rookie <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23LINEBACKER">#LINEBACKER</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/ctcard44">ctcard44</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23WHODAT">#WHODAT</a></p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/335826329851277313">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good luck narrowing the Miami Mt. Rushmore to four <a href="http://t.co/NDHn8tIlXN" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8Wwq">wp.me/p14QSB-8Wwq</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/335824962189414400">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wish J-Ice was here so we could go enjoy a frozen summer treat</p>&mdash; Joseph Morgan(@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/335826495983468545">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stunning lack of sweet milf action at tee ball. D'oh.</p>&mdash; Will Kill 4 Biscuit (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/335836570882043904">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Back on beautiful @<a href="https://twitter.com/smu">smu</a> campus today for @<a href="https://twitter.com/andrewrgalloway">andrewrgalloway</a> professional MBA graduation.<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HardWorkPaysOff">#HardWorkPaysOff</a><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Brothers4Life">#Brothers4Life</a> <a href="http://t.co/2YQasauOXM" title="http://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/335847709107945472/photo/1">twitter.com/thomasmorstead…</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/335847709107945472">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Smoothie king told me they don't accept smoothie king gift cards <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23what">#what</a></p>&mdash; Joseph Morgan(@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/335847989849493504">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thats complete bs RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/brandonfalgout">brandonfalgout</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat">jmthegreat</a> they just quit here in Lafayette about a month ago!Smh...</p>&mdash; Joseph Morgan(@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/335848929738506241">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Beautiful @<a href="https://twitter.com/smu">smu</a> graduation out in front of Dallas Hall<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Mustangs">#Mustangs</a> <a href="http://t.co/agGlQ4e1Qs" title="http://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/335857612220403713/photo/1">twitter.com/thomasmorstead…</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/335857612220403713">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The key to today's race is to try and not preak too soon.</p>&mdash; skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/335860022833717248">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Congrats lil cuz on walking now go handle your business on the field this fall @<a href="https://twitter.com/macnificent31">macnificent31</a></p>&mdash; deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/status/335865505355296769">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pool Party Coming Soon!!! Stay Tuned <a href="http://t.co/yI5ksyhtcL" title="http://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/335870855718531072/photo/1">twitter.com/JuniorG93/stat…</a></p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/335870855718531072">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

________________

Saints Stuff

Cameron Jordan ready to be more than the Saints’ silver lining | The Advocate
Gary Estwick - Cameron Jordan is ready to move around the Saints’ defensive line, wherever new coordinator Rob Ryan needs him.

Film of the NFC South chat - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - We had all sorts of great questions in Friday's NFC South chat. Here's a team-by-team look at some of the highlights.

Friday's NFC South Chat with Pat Yasinskas | ESPN.com
Complete transcript...in case you want to see what didn't make the highlight reel.

Saints Positional Previews: Linebackers - Who Dat Dish
Ian-Mitchell Dear - An in-depth look at the linebackers fighting for a starting spot in the 2013 New Orleans Saints new 3-4 defense.

New Orleans Saints: Terron Armstead is Better Option at LT Than Charles Brown | Who Dat Dish
Chris Roling

Saints Nation: Ranking the Top 32 Quarterbacks Going into 2013 | thesaintsnation.com
Andrew Juge - For the second consecutive year I'm taking a stab at ranking each team's trigger man starter going into the season.

Dozens of current, former New Orleans Saints gather at Black and Gold Classic in Grand Isle | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - Hundreds of fans attended the barbecue and skeet shooting competition awards presentation at the third annual event on an idyllic night at Bridge Side Marina.

The Dalai Lama Visits New Orleans | neworleanssaints.com
Alex Restrepo - New Orleans Saints Owner/Vice Chairman of the Board Rita Benson LeBlanc was part of a group that had lunch with the Dalai Lama on Friday. Includes photo gallery.

________________

Lagniappe

Falcons sign four draft picks - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y - (HansDat note: But they still haven't signed their whole draft class...)

111-Day NFL Warning: Wes Welker Switches Sides in the Brady-Manning Blood Feud | Grantland
What's that? You were wondering exactly how many days until the start of the NFL season? Well, you're in luck! We here at the Triangle are set to spend the next three and a half months providing a daily reason to get excited about pro football's return.

Report: Bruce Irvin suspended for Adderall use | National Football Post
Brad Biggs - A four-game suspension for Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was announced Friday and now word comes out that he was done in by a positive test for Adderall.

The 2013 Pro-Shek-tions: Offseason edition | nfl.com
2013 playoff picks by Dave Dameshek. Saints just miss the cut.

Bill Belichick hates your minor health concerns | Kissing Suzy Kolber
David Rappoccio - Kyle Love was recently diagnosed with Diabetes, which is astounding considering how healthy he is.

KSK Kommenter Mock Draft: Chopped Mystery Basket | Kissing Suzy Kolber
This week we’re going to be picking our own mystery baskets for an episode of Chopped. For those unfamiliar with the show, there are three rounds, each with its own mystery basket. Each basket contains four ingredients that the chefs must use in dish that is then judged on taste, presentation and creativity

New Orleans parks get help from NFL grant | The Advocate
Gary Estwick - Youth in the Uptown area near Harrell Stadium are now playing football on the same turf the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII.

Benson Family Participate in Reopening of Harrell Stadium | neworleanssaints.com
Lindsey Mitchell - Harrell Stadium is the new home for the turf from Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Includes video.

Social media can be a bittertweet experience for athletes | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - Some athletes say fans cross the line with their critiques and personal attacks.

* * *