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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sean Payton Receives Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree at Eastern Illinois University <a href="http://t.co/WNtFcHF32u" title="http://bit.ly/13ddJFE">bit.ly/13ddJFE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/331498329043267585">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Everybody make sure to get your tickets to the Black n Gold Hoops Challenge May 8 w a bunch of your favorite who dats <a href="http://t.co/eWrTNn4OBr" title="http://bghoops.eventbrite.com">bghoops.eventbrite.com</a></p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/status/328902719370842114">April 29, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Titans are discussing the possibility of signing former Falcons DE John Abraham to a deal that could be done this week.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/331482156436164609">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tony Romo's cutting back on his golf schedule <a href="http://t.co/eOp7gwGntY" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8GRS">wp.me/p14QSB-8GRS</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/331470393288298497">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Cue the Cowboys fans:"So Tony Romo can't play golf, but Aaron Rodgers can make a cameo on The Office?" <a href="http://t.co/iLgx99O5HY" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8GSd">wp.me/p14QSB-8GSd</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/331474154358444034">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Happy Birthday to 2 of the most important ladies in my life! My wife AND daughter. So much beauty born on one day! "Daddy" loves you both </p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/status/331461242617217025">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Been asked a lot about the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> signing K Jose Carlos Maltos. He's only been invited to rookie camp for a tryout. Not under contract.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/331420974094352385">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No one has ever accomplished a goal without taking action towards achieving it.<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23GoForIt">#GoForIt</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/status/331418716002717696">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> rookie minicamp is this weekend. No media allowed, but there's always at least 1 guy who stands out, makes roster.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/331416999601270784">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>PDF of 2013 <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Schedule: <a href="http://t.co/czA0iTXG6l" title="http://bit.ly/ZvDcbT">bit.ly/ZvDcbT</a> PDF with result boxes: <a href="http://t.co/Qe06KNMk4q" title="http://bit.ly/13YtuPn">bit.ly/13YtuPn</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/331412345232441344">May 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
Stanford's Thomas prepared to 'chase' NFL success with Saints
"I like the 3-4 defense. I knew that they needed outside linebacker depth, and I liked how Rob Ryan attacks the offense with multiple, aggressive blitz packages. I am willing to be involved in any special teams." Thomas admitted to checking out past Dallas Cowboys games, focusing on key components of the Ryan defense. He talked to Ryan following the draft and learned how his talent could afford him opportunities in New Orleans to utilize his pass rushing and blitzing skills.
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Texas Coach Mack Brown and secondary coach Duane Akina knew Vaccaro would become a great player after observing his passion early on
Sean Payton Receives Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree at Eastern Illinois University
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Eastern Illinois University at commencement exercises on Saturday in recognition of his generosity and service to society. SATCH NOTE: Suck on that, Roger!
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Jenkins didn't want to create tension, so he decided to tweet Vaccaro a welcome message. It was opposite from the way Reggie Bush handled the same situation after the Saints drafted running back Mark Ingram in 2011. Bush infamously tweeted, "It's been fun New Orleans."
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New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton honored with honorary doctorate at Eastern Illinois University | NOLA.com
Payton joked that he won't make assistant coaches call him "Dr." -- except on special occasions
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