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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This looks like heaven RT <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAbitaBeer">@TheAbitaBeer</a>: Abita cans and the beach go hand in hand. Happy Saturday! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23craftbeer&src=hash">#craftbeer</a> <a href="http://t.co/AdqmmLxPUu">pic.twitter.com/AdqmmLxPUu</a></p>— Andrew Juge (@AndrewJuge) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewJuge/statuses/356155369183125504">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>alexlboyle's video <a href="http://t.co/fXB2kIvM8h">http://t.co/fXB2kIvM8h</a></p>— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS/statuses/356159267956465665">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas">@Pierre_Thomas</a> and I headed to our teammate Roby's wedding in Indy! <a href="http://t.co/peX7KR25O1">pic.twitter.com/peX7KR25O1</a></p>— Darren Sproles (@DarrenSproles) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenSproles/statuses/356161887739723777">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I need your help <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WHODATNATION&src=hash">#WHODATNATION</a> What's The Best <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SOULFOOD&src=hash">#SOULFOOD</a> Spot in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NEWORLEANS&src=hash">#NEWORLEANS</a></p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/356166511037128704">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/BLove30nova">@BLove30nova</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93">@JuniorG93</a> Dunbars"where's dat @</p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/356167249167532032">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/CreolePocahonas">@CreolePocahonas</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93">@JuniorG93</a> Jamaican soul food....Boswells on Tulane Ave"lol Im not in mood 4 Boswells again</p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/356168282895691776">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/SuMtHiNs0RiGht">@SuMtHiNs0RiGht</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93">@JuniorG93</a> go to 2 sisters...Willie Maes...Neyows"thanks</p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/356178605971214336">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Are there any good steak marinades that don't involve onion?</p>— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS/statuses/356178642902061057">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The British are coming.... <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ItsTheFinalCountDown&src=hash">#ItsTheFinalCountDown</a> <a href="http://t.co/P2fdzswuyR">pic.twitter.com/P2fdzswuyR</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/356179800752259074">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The way Silva acted that last fight we should all be able to see the next one for free</p>— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS/statuses/356181390389280769">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Heading to Garth's barn with <a href="https://twitter.com/teammates4kids">@teammates4kids</a></p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/356183728759898112">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>S/o to <a href="https://twitter.com/916BUCKEYE">@916BUCKEYE</a> for hooking up the recipes</p>— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS/statuses/356187015764639746">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rain Gods not playing today... <a href="http://t.co/v2JGLweBSg">pic.twitter.com/v2JGLweBSg</a></p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/356187321986592768">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tuned in watching my big bro Jason Thomas (JT) on this Arena ball Pittsburg Power</p>— Terron Armstead (@OptimusPrime_72) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptimusPrime_72/statuses/356189661481275392">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Look who's locker I got <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat">@jmthegreat</a> lol <a href="http://t.co/kuNJBPeVWw">pic.twitter.com/kuNJBPeVWw</a></p>— Ben Zino (@BenZino62) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenZino62/statuses/356149509581062144">July 13, 2013</a></blockquote>
Saints Stuff
Saints elder statesmen on defense face fights for starting spots
Brian Allee-Walsh - Graybeards on the hot seat!!!
25 Reasons to Get Excited about 2013 Saints Training Camp: No. 13 Pierre Thomas
Samantha McLain
Ben Watson Looking to Make Mark in Saints' Offense | thesaintsnation.com
Connor Perez - I think with all of the news about the New Orleans Saints, many reporters and fans are forgetting one fantastic signing: a great tight-end known as Benjamin Watson.
Film of the NFC South chat - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y - Let's take a look at some team-by-team highlights from Friday's NFC South chat.
NFC SOUTH - Chat with Pat Yasinskas - ESPN.com
Check out the full transcript of ESPN SportsNation's Chat with Pat Yasinskas.
Question of the day: Best position battle when the Saints play the Patriots? | NOLA.com
Different team, same position, who is best?
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Lagniappe
Mike Ditka praises Aaron Rodgers | ProFootballTalk
HansDat Note: How can I even begin to take this guy's QB evaluations seriously? Exhibit A: The Billy Joes. I rest my case. Unanimous jury verdict now in, I win!
Which losing NFL teams are poised to make the playoffs? | Grantland.com
Bill Barnwell - Ten teams went 6-10 or worse last year. Which ones are making the playoffs in 2013?
55-Day NFL Warning: That Was Not a Dream, Bears Fans. Brandon Marshall Really Is Here | Grantland.com
Robert Mays - When the Bears traded for Brandon Marshall a year ago, it was hard to explain to the rest of NFL fans just what it meant.
The NFL's summertime blues aren't going away | NOLA.com
Pete Finney - It hasn't exactly been an enjoyable summer for the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos.
Nick Montana knows how to deal with pressure of being a Hall of Famer's son | NOLA.com
Rachel Whittaker - Tulane transfer quarterback is a counselor at Manning Passing Academy this weekend.
Manning family hosts 1,200 high school football players for 18th annual Passing Academy | NOLA.com
Rachel Whittaker - Nicholls State site to get state funding for camp field improvement
Meaningful return ahead for Peyton Manning | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Marty Mule' (another T-P castoff, I believe) — Circle Oct. 20th. That will be a red-letter day in the NFL.
USA Football to Instruct New Orleans-Area Youth Coaches
Coaches will receive instruction on Heads Up Football player safety initiatives. (HansDat note: I wonder if there are any "anti-Bounty" initiatives, too.)