February 20, 2010 | Filed Under NFL, New Orleans Saints, Reggie Bush, Saints, city of new orleans, jazz funeral, new orleans jazz funeral, new orleans saints nfl, nola, pierre thomas reggie bush, reggie bush kim kardashian, reggie bush pictures, saints jazz funeral, saints nfl, saints reggie bush, saints super bowl | Comments Off
Crescent city gives last rites to “Aints” nickname with public Jazz Funeral today
By Paul M. Banks
Perhaps no event in life can define the term “emotional roller coaster” as well as a jazz funeral.The darkest depths of despair signified by the slow, low dirges of horns eventually give way to an up tempo swing encapsulating the most euphoric of highs. In Spike Lee’s documentary “Katrina: a Requiem,” a jazz musician describes exactly what a jazz funeral symbolizes. The slow, melancholic portion represents death, and the person who has passed on. The fast, joyous music that follows expresses “yeah, you’re gone, but it was such a pleasure knowing you,” and “sure, you’ve crossed over to the other side- but let’s celebrate that you’re now in a better place than here on Earth.”
On purely a football level, the Saints’ Super Bowl win was a phenomenal story, because it took them literally 33 years to win a playoff game, more than a decade to finish a season with a .500 record, two decades to have a legitimate winning season, and over four decades to reach the Super Bowl.
They were SO BAD for SO LONG, people really began to believe the franchise was cursed due to the fact they built their home stadium, the Louisiana Superdome, on an actual burial ground (the former Girod Street Cemetery). Yet another reason why this death ritual is quite fitting for a team who wears all black each home game. And if you’ve ever sat through an episode of the reality series “Keeping up the Kardashians,” starring Kim Kardashian, girlfriend to backup tailback Reggie Bush- you’ve probably longed for the better predicament of immediate death.
According to NOLA.com: The Saints are the Aints no more. To make it semi-official, trombonist Glen David Andrews and the Baby Boyz Brass Band will lead an Aints jazz funeral through Treme and Faubourg Marigny on Saturday, Feb. 20, starting at 4 p.m. Fans are encouraged to bring their old Aints paper bags and place them in a coffin.
Yes, in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, the Saints were so awful that fans once wore paper bags over their heads at home games. Late Lousiana sportscaster Buddy Diliberto gets credit for creating the paper bag masks during a what now seems like ancient history 1-15 season.
For my readers who don’t know what a jazz funeral is, I’ve included two clips. The first is real documentary footage. Be sure to pay attention at the 5-5 1/2 minute mark for tempo change. The second is fictional, but the most well known example of a jazz funeral in pop culture; from the James Bond film “Live and Let Die.”
I can live without the Aints nickname, but I’ll really miss the paper-bag-over-the-head tradition that Saints fans started. It inspired me in 1997 when I was a sophomore at the University of Illinois, with season tickets for an 0-11 football team. I attended every home game, a couple with a paper bag over my head. I soon had a few followers.
Six years later, I visited the city of New Orleans for New Year’s ‘03-’04 and had a wonderful experience that gave a positive conclusion to the most trying year of my life. After enduring medical hardship that no 25-year-old should ever even think about having to confront, the vacation was like my own personal version of “How Stella got her Groove Back”.
And that’s what gives the Big Easy it’s most simple yet powerful appeal. It’s where you go when you’re at your lowest point, and ready to bounce up. The city resides at the bottom of the national map, and it’s also the only major American city way below sea level. In other words, the perfect place to get things headed back up again. Just like the Saints’ franchise has perfectly completed. I highly recommend everyone visit the city of New Orleans at least once in their life. And get a few days and nights in on that visit.
The Saints completed their journey from deepest valley to highest peak on Super Bowl Sunday. Today’s Jazz Funeral celebrates that journey in the most fitting manner possible.
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By Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian
Yesterday a football game was played. A game of some significance that you might have heard about. It received a fair amount of publicity.You can read our live blog about it here. If you’re interested in seeing any of the commercials again, and letting some market research people know what you thought about those commercials click here.
On to the mock draft, where we made quite a few pick changes this week. And as always you can check out our draft-related lists, by clicking on the highlighted key words below.
NFL Team Needs listing
Offensive Positional Rankings
Defensive Positional Rankings
NFL Draft Big Board
Senior Bowl Draft Stock Report.
Click here for the second round of this mock draft.
Team Player Position School
1. St. Louis Rams Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska
Suh, who seems to spend most of the time his playing time in opponents’ backfields, is impossible to pass up. After the Big 12 title game Texas Coach Mack Brown, said about Suh: “He was all over the place. We just couldn’t handle him. I tried to find him to wish him good luck in the NFL, because I don’t want to see him again.”
For an interview/profile of Suh, click here.
2. Detroit Lions Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma
The Lions need a lot, and they can start by augmenting the pass rush, which would improve their ailing secondary. And McCoy would be perfect, he’s a pillar of strength that can dominate from the center of the field, and is very agile for a guy just shy of 300 pounds. Also, the helmet-haired and Count Chocula resembling Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN seems to think this pick is going to happen.
For more Lions coverage click here
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Eric Berry S Tennessee
The Bucs rushing defense (or should I say lack thereof) is exceedingly apparent, so they’ll need help stuffing the run. (Don’t let the upset of the year over the Saints foll you) And Eric Berry is the heir apparent to Ed Reed as the elite defensive play-maker in the NFL. Scouts think he’s pretty solid against the run; not so bad against the pass either. BTW, I wonder if Berry will be recruited by NFL teams in the same manner that he was possibly wooed in high school?
(For more on the hotties hired by the Univ. of Tennessee to assist recruiting efforts, click here)
4. Washington Redskins Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma
The Skins spent all of last season under-mining Jason Campbell’s confidence, and they spent much of this season giving him a vote of no confidence. Zorn is gone, time for change at QB too. And injuries aside, Bradford still seems like the safest signal-caller choice to make in a very weak QB class.
5. Kansas City Chiefs Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State
Well now that they have Charlie Weiss as coordinator, the offense will just fix itself right? Ok, I couldn’t keep a straight face either as I typed that. The Chiefs number one need is OT, and they’ll get the best one available this draft in Okung, who combines all his physical gifts with a high football IQ; making him the perfect pick that this spot. You know who else has a lot of physical gifts? But probably has a low football IQ? Rebecca Grant: that annoying, but hot Verizon spokeswoman who keeps showing up during playoff commercial breaks.
For more on Rebecca Grant go here
6. Seattle Seahawks Trent Williams OT Oklahoma
The Okung or Williams debate over who is the better choice at offensive tackle is one where there really isn’t a loser. By the way, if you’re planning on seeing the new film about a Left Tackle “The Blind Side,” I’m warning you know it’s “Jerry Maguire” all over again- a thinly disguised chick flick mass-marketed as a football movie. Trent Williams, like Okung, has good feet, strong hands and the talent to become elite in the NFL.
7. Cleveland Browns Rolando McClain LB Alabama
McClain is an amazing tackler in space and can cover a lot of ground from the middle linebacker spot. He’s got great fundamentals and has a knack of shedding blockers to make big tackles. When you hear his name, you might first think of the protagonist from the “Die Hard” film series. He certainly has the same toughness and will to fight.
For an interview/profile of McClain, click here
8. Oakland Raiders Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame
Bruce Gradkowski is not a long term answer and JaMarcus Russell is a bigger bust than Jenn “FSU Cowgirl” Sterger. (well, Sterger before she had her implants removed). Therefore, Oakland needs a QB, and Clausen is the pick. Clausen is an annoying, immature entitled brat with off-the-field issues. But he could be the most NFL ready QB in this draft too. And besides Oakland is known for harboring, not shunning away, players with character issues.
For more on Jenn Sterger’s implant removal, go here.
9. Buffalo Bills Bruce Campbell OT Maryland
Campbell could go higher, because he easily has as much talent and ability as Okung and Williams, but he doesn’t have their track record of durability. Therefore, he slips down the board a little. Still this is essentially shaping up to be “the offensive tackle draft” (yeah, so sexy I know) like 1983 was “the quarterback draft”.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars CJ Spiller RB Clemson
The Jax offense works much better when they have two main backs in their stable. Spiller’s a fast runner built on a solid frame. His outside running game and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield is where he’ll make his mark, but he’s not afraid to go right at a defender. He’s a balanced runner, who mixes good North-South inertia with high elusiveness.
11. Denver Broncos (From the Chicago Bears) Dan Williams NT Tennessee
The Broncos could use an excellent 3-4 DT with the Bears pick. And Williams had about as good a Senior Bowl week as anybody. Williams was already projected very high, but he made himself even more money this week. Like Busta Rhymes said: “even though we making money, you can gimme some more!”
Speaking of the Bears and rap music, did you catch the Super Bowl Shuffle 25 year reunion?
12. Miami Dolphins Ricky Sapp DE/OLB Clemson
Miami has front seven needs, at multiple positions. So it would behoove them to add a fast-rising prospect like Sapp who can play at different spots, while also bringing something to the Dolphins’ pass rushing table.
13. San Francisco 49ers Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech
This is a very deep DE draft, and Morgan is the most athletic of the bunch. He was probably the most dominant defensive player in the ACC this year. He also played in the shadows of 2009 NFL draftees Michael Johnson, Darryl Richard and Vance Walker the past two seasons, so he should be seasoned like Lawry’s once the draft process begins. Which will no doubt help his stock.
14. Seattle Seahawks (From Denver) Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech
Dwyer, an old school workhorse running back can run inside and outside and can handle as many carries as the coach gives him. Dwyer’s a big back, but he has good speed as well and can be the muscle of a two back system or handle the bulk of the carries as well. With all the hype going to Spiller and Best, his talent and ability will sneak up on you. Just like the hotness of Pam Beesly from The Office (actress Jenna Fischer) also sneaks up on ya.
15. New York Giants Joe Haden CB Florida
The Titans could use a DB and Haden is the top of the board amongst corners when it comes to solid coverage and ball skills. He makes good reads and adjusts well to the ball when it’s in the air. I would also say that Haden plays well “in space”. But I can’t stand that expression. It sounds like it should be describing Issac Asimov or Buck Rodgers’ draft profile….IN SPAAAACCEEEE”
16. Tennessee Titans Earl Thomas S Texas
Thomas, joins Sapp and Haden as the hottest prospects that scouts are talking about a LOT these days. You’ll find all three names moving up draft big boards everywhere. Thomas, the man who wore Colt McCoy’s number on defense at Texas, is a phenomenal playmaker with hitting ability and closing speed.
To read a profile/interview of Thomas click here
17. San Francisco 49ers (From Carolina) Navorro Bowman LB Penn State
Bowman’s versatility and football acumen made him an absolute force down the stretch for PSU, (earning a few Big Ten defensive player of the week awards) and it’s becoming impossible not to compare him to Lavar Arrington- same school, position, and jersey number. Arrington went on to six Pro Bowls, so that’s quite a complement. By the way, Bowman officially declared Monday January 4th
For an interview/profile of Bowman, click here
18. Pittsburgh Steelers Jermaine Cunningham DE Florida
Cunningham isn’t as explosive as his teammate Carlos Dunlap but he is more reliable on a play by play basis. He gets to the quarterback with regularity and makes a lot of tackles in the run game as well.
19. Atlanta Falcons Donovan Warren CB Michigan
For an in-depth profile of Warren click here
Since October, when the injury bug bit the Falcons’ secondary, the Falcons’ pass defense started resembling the no-show secondary of the mid to late 90s (You know, right after Deion $anders and Tim McKyer left). Now opposing receivers are burning Atlanta worse than General Sherman in the Civil War. So they desperately need help at CB.
20. Houston Texans Patrick Robinson CB Florida State
The Texans have a solid offense, so they’ll no doubt draft for defense, and Robinson is a super fast coverage man that is above average in nearly every aspect of the game. He anticipates routes but isn’t a huge risk taker and tackles well in the open field. He is also a very good return man.
21. Cincinnati Bengals Mike Iupati G Idaho
Iupati (not to be confused with IUPUI) could fit well into the Bengals system. he had a lackluster Senior Bowl week, but his skills still figure to translate well on the next level. Cedric Benson would love this pick- if he pays attention to NFL mock drafts.
22. New England Patriots Jared Odrick DT Penn State
The Pats’ struggles and injuries to the front seven this season have been a constant reminder that this draft will no doubt focus on the defensive side of the ball. Regarding the talents and abilities of Odrick himself, I asked him about the best part of his game, “I hate this question. I let people decide that for me. I just try to be a smart player. If you’re a smart player than you can play faster, more efficient and that’s really what I want to try and do,” Odrick said.
To read the complete profile and exclusive of Odrick click here
23. Green Bay Packers Bryan Bulaga OT Iowa
As you might have heard, the Pack’s OL was terrible, and has slightly improved. Now they’re only pretty bad. GB will get a huge boost in their ability to run and pass protect on the left side when they take Bulaga, one of the best OL in college football.
For more Packers coverage click here
24. Philadelphia Eagles Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida
The 6-6 260 lb junior has an explosive burst, and he registered 6.5 sacks and 16.5 TFLs last season. This is an EXTREMELY deep draft at the Defensive End position, so you really can’t go wrong by picking any of the 6-7 top prospects that will likely land in the first round.
25. Baltimore Ravens Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State
Baltimore’s group of wide receivers make big plays about as often as someone watching a rerun of the HBO’s “The Wire” says to his or herself, “hey, I really want to go visit Baltimore.” Bryant’s off-the-field issues don’t seem to have affected his draft stock. And that stock will certainly rise when the combine hits and scouts see his measurables manifest; which will no doubt complement and verify his impressive physical attributes.
26. Arizona Cardinals Brandon Graham DE Michigan
The Arizona Cardinals badly need to upgrade their 29th ranked pass defense. Getting more pressure consistently would help. Graham would go much higher in any draft other than this one. He’s got a lot of what you look for in an End, but this class is loaded at that position. The 2010 draft will be to defensive ends what white women are to wearing giant, over-sized sunglasses. However, Graham’s Senior Bowl- two sacks, forced fumble, MVP performance, looking pretty much unblockable, makes him potentially a 1st round lock
For more Michigan coverage click here
27. Dallas Cowboys Brian Price DT UCLA
Jerry Jones’ team could use some more size at this position. One thing that is already big enough is Jones’ ego. Price is one of the best D tackles available in the class of 2010. He had 48 tackles last season and a whopping 23.5 tackles for loss. He also added 7 sacks and forced 2 fumbles. Scouts also love his measurables.
28. San Diego Chargers Sean Witherspoon LB Missouri
Witherspoon had a FANTASTIC Senior Bowl week and he will make a good fit, as the Chargers attempt to strengthen their run defense and rejuvenate their front seven with a versatile, athletic, and high football IQ guy like Witherspoon is a best case scenario for then when their pick comes around.
29. New York Jets Golden Tate WR Notre Dame
All season long, people (in my opinion rightfully) believed the Jets won consistently in spite of Mark Sanchez, not because of him. Maybe more weapons is all he needs to prove naysayers like me wrong. There’s a drop-off from Bryant to Tate, when it comes to WR prospects, because there are many more questions about Golden than there are about Dez. Some wonder if Tate is too small.
30. Minnesota Vikings Brandon Spikes LB Florida
The Vikings obviously don’t have many needs, but it would be good for their defense if they improve LB depth. They’ll be questions a plenty about Spikes’ character, but no one doubts his ability. And he’ll probably end up wowing scouts at the combine with his measurables too.
To see the Minnesota Vikings All-Decade team, click here
31. Indianapolis Colts Anthony Davis OT Rutgers
The OT position should be the Colts’ biggest position of need. It’s also the deepest position in this draft. In any other year, Davis goes top 20 or top 15.
32. New Orleans Saints Greg Hardy DE Ole Miss
Greg Hardy may be the purest sack artist in the draft. He has a lethal combination of speed and power that he mixes up to get to the quarterback. Hardy also has a sort of “Overdrive” that he shifts into once he smells a possible sack. Because of Carlos Dunlap’s off-the-field issues, Hardy now overtakes him on the DE draft board. Hardy has shown just a portion of his tremendous potential; the best is yet to come, like Big Ten Network sideline reporter Charissa Thompson
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by Peter Christian
Hey did you hear? There’s a football game today, and for the first time in two weeks, it’s actually kind of important!
Super Bowl XLIV is upon us and unless you live in Minnesota (like me) and were actively avoiding any discussion or hype revolving around the game (also like me) you already know all of the key players and factors that are required for either the Saints or Colts to win. You know about Dwight Freeney’s ankle, you know about Breesus, you know about the Kardashian’s (sorry).
The Sports Bank Super Blog will bring you the live reaction of me, Peter Christian to the game, the night, the stupidity of Phil Simms, the atrociousness of the officiating and even the hilarity of the commercials. So check back early and often for your best source of insight for tonight’s Super Bowl.
To start off, make sure you brush up on your TSB.net Official SB XLIV Drinking Game rules before you start celebrating the kick-off.
If you’d like to see how the TSB.net staff foresees the game, read over the Bold Super Bowl Picks.
If you can’t remember which Big Ten school Pierre Thomas or any of the other 19 Big Ten players in the Super Bowl went to be sure to utilize our own Paul M. Bank’s research
Or if you are wondering who the Saints or Colts might be looking to add in April’s NFL Draft, check out our own mock draft compiled by Paul M. Banks and myself.
It’s 5:05pm (CT)… here we go!
5:18 – Just a few minutes away from kick-off… if you’re wondering the final line is Colts by 4.5, I’ll pick the Colts but I’m not happy about it. I’m also taking the over (56.5), and the Colts (-3) in the first half.
5:20 – Queen Latifah singing “America the Beautiful”? The NFL and CBS do realize she’s not a “singer” right?
5:21 – More confusing than Queen Latifah singing was trying to figure out how they convinced her the microphone wasn’t an ice cream cone.
5:23 – Re: Carrie Underwood’s outfit… did she come straight from a Heat game where everyone inexplicably wears white?
5:29 – Scott Green is the Super Bowl Referee? So facemask penalties are optional?
5:30 – I sincerely apologize to any Packers fan for that last comment and picture… I really do.
5:35 – I really dislike Peyton’s stupid looking jog. He looks way to goofy to be the best QB in NFL history.
5:40 – The first shot of Colts coach Jim Caldwell on the sideline… not surprisingly he wasn’t talking into his headset.
5:43 – The Tebow ad aired and I didn’t throw up until the last 4 seconds… I’m really proud of that fact.
5:44 – TSB.net’s David Kay reports that he’s got everyone on Jim Caldwell watch… I expect that watch to result in a lot of this:
5:50 – I can’t put into words how proud I am of CBS that Reggie Bush touched the ball and they didn’t show Kim Kardashian
5:51 – Great special teams play from Courtney Roby thus far, but let’s not forget the fact that the Saints offense is struggling. 4 of their last 5 possessions have ended in a punt.
5:54 – Commercials have been disappointing thus far, but the two Doritos commercials have been the best. The one with the kid slapping the guy was better than the one with the shock collar.
5:56 – I also enjoyed seeing Dr. Chang from Lost in that Bud Light commercial, but the commercial sucked.
5:57 – Sorry if you’re cheering for the Saints and you just realized they have a terrible run defense… Exhibit A – Joseph Addai is shredding them.
6:02 – Simpson’s Coca-Cola commercial immediately vaults to the top… Oh and I hope everyone enjoyed their Franzia shower after that Pierre Garcon TD.
6:03 – According to David Kay, a person who will remain nameless was just challenged to eating 50 Skittles… and he did. Congratulations on learning what a rainbow tastes like.
6:05 – I’m not sure if it’s possible for a series of commercials to “Jump the Shark” but Go-Daddy is trying really hard to find out.
6:05 – Doritos re-takes the lead with their funeral commercial. First time I laughed out loud tonight.
6:10 – I watch a ton of TV and none of it’s on CBS, yet somehow they keep claiming to be #1 in everything. Who’s watching all that stuff?
6:14 – Can we just give the Super Bowl MVP to guys named Pierre?
6:17 – A Dwight Freeney sack! Open the floodgates for some serious love of Dwight Freeney from Nantz and Simms.
6:22- Did CBS just put two commercials featuring people in their underwear back to back? I’m wearing pants and there’s no commercial that is going to change that.
6:25 – 15 to 1 odds that Manning swears at Garcon when they get to the sideline.
6:28 – I find it very unfair that CBS is using concert footage of The Who from the 70’s mixed with split second clips from this century. I’m not looking forward to this halftime show at all.
6:33 – The Saints seem to have figured out their offense just in time to give the ball back to Peyton for the two minute drill, which is guaranteed points for the Colts.
6:35 – If you aren’t cheering for a Pierre Thomas TD right now, you must hate Franzia.
6:41 – I can’t believe we’re nearly a half through the game and we’ve yet to see one shot of Archie, Eli, Kim or the Kardashian Who Shall not Be Named (rhymes with flow-ee). Thank you CBS.
6:43 – Ballsy play by Sean Payton, but big stuff by the Colts.
6:45 – For what it’s worth that was the right call by Payton. You either score to tie the game and have momentum or you leave Manning 99 yards in the two minute drill. Cutting the 7 point lead to 4 does nothing when you assume Peyton can run the TMD better than anyone in the history of the world.
6:48 – Nobody can confuse himself better than Phil Simms.
6:50 – Half of the game is in the book, the teams combined… Oh crap, Jim Caldwell is talking. Is this real?
6:53 – OK, I’ve recomposed myself. The first half over/under was not covered, the Colts did cover the first half spread, Joseph Addai has 80 yards from scrimmage (only 17 yards less than Peyton has passing) and both teams have already punted twice. I called 1/4 of that.
7:03 – Millions of people are watching this halftime show thinking its just a giant CBS promo for the CSI series’
7:08 – We should be very grateful that Townshend is not trying to outdo Springsteen’s crotch into the camera move from last year.
7:10 – I really hope parents of young children are playing the “Do you know Who sings this?” Game
7:12 – I must say I really do enjoy “Won’t Get Fooled Again” when I know that David Caruso’s stupid face isn’t only seconds away.
7:19 – If you look to the right, you’ll see that the Snickers “Betty White” ad is being rated the best so far according to MediaCurve.com and the Doritos “Dying Wish” ad is rated 13th… people baffle me.
7:20 – When the High Life guy started the commercial “We at High Life gave our commercial away…” He wasn’t joking. What a waste of a usually good ad.
7:22 – I said it in the first half, Sean Payton is ballsy.
7:23 – BTW for Hank Baskett, marrying Kendra Wilkinson is still a bigger blunder than muffing that onside kick.
7:27 – Pierre!!!! Franzia Showers for everyone!!!! You can’t score in Miami unless your name is Pierre.
7:30 – Volkswagen takes the lead with the best ad of the night… tough to top that one.
7:32 – The first tweet I had to pass along (from the creator of Lost Damon Lindelof) @damonlindelof Onside Kick was pure BALLS. Ballsier than casting Jake Gylenhaal as a Persian.
7:38 – So CBS decides to finally show the Manning family in the luxury box after a Joseph Addai rushing TD?
7:41 – Do people actually use the KGB service? Why would they pay for a service that ChaCha offers for free?
7:44 – E-Trade follows up the last two year’s awesome Super Bowl ads with an absolute turd… Both my wife and I gave each other Jim Caldwell faces after it aired.
7:49 – A little part of me dies inside every time Garrett Hartley nails a FG from 40 yards or longer.
7:51 – I was trying to summarize my thoughts on the U.S. Census ad, but Darren Rovell did it perfectly via Twitter @darrenrovell1 Easiest prediction of the night: Someone in the Census is getting fired for paying for that commercial
7:52 – And Google boldly tells Microsoft to shove Bing.com up its ass with that commercial.
7:57 – In order for this game to go over, 24 points need to be scored in the 4th quarter. Oddly, I’m still confident with my over pick.
8:00 – Our friend Jerod Morris from MidwestSportsFans.com unleashed this tweet: @JerodMSF Somewhere, Derek Anderson is watching this game thinking “That could me!” Even his conscience is laughing.
8:02 – Do you think Peyton Manning thought, “I’ll show those effing Patriots how to run a 4th and 2 slant at midfield”?
8:04 – There isn’t a doubt in my mind that Peyton Manning will threaten to stab Stover in the leg on the sideline.
8:08 – My buddy Joe just asked if the Offensive Coordinator for the Colts is the easiest coaching job in sports? As long as you can deal with Peyton interrupting you and telling you to shut the hell up, yes, yes it is.
8:15 – Jeremy Shockey may be the biggest douche in NFL history to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl.
8:19 – I am so impressed that Scott Green got that call right. Kudos to him for that. No jokes here, I’m just really happy that an NFL Official pulled his head out of his ass to understand the rules for the Super Bowl.
8:27 – If I ever encounter the Green Police, I’m gonna start a pile of tires on fire.
8:29 – That TAINT is definitely an old school Peyton Choke Job. Some things never change.
8:32 – “I’d like to hear you read some words” Best line of Super Bowl XLIV commercials. Bud Light makes up for a pretty weak showing with that line.
8:44 – I was trying to type bad words about Peyton Manning and oddly my internet connection crapped out… weird how that worked out.
8:46 – The Saints dominated the Colts, Sean Payton gambled when it mattered and New Orleans has a championship. I hope Favre realizes exactly how close he was.
8:50 – Breesus will definitely get the Super Bowl MVP, but the honor really belongs to Sean Payton. If he doesn’t go for it on 4th and goal towards the end of the 1st half and then kick the onside kick to start the 2nd half the Saints lose by double digits.
8:55 – The recap goes like this, I was wrong on 2 of my 3 picks, the Saints played a perfect 2nd half and are now Super Bowl Champs in their first appearance. The best commercial in my opinion was the Volkswagen ad with Stevie Wonder calling out the color and slugging Tracy Morgan and the best line of the night belonged to the final Bud Light commercial.
8:59 – And Vikings fans feel pain yet again… thanks NFL for marching out Len Dawson to remind us about Super Bowl IV, when the Chiefs shocked the Vikings.
9:00 – Why is James Carville wandering around the trophy presentation? I know he’s from Louisiana but is that where he belongs?
I started 4 hours and nearly 1850 words ago, what a game. I had a blast, I hope everyone else enjoyed this game. Now I need to go calculate how much money I just lost on this game.
(Editors Note: The Saints may have won the Super Bowl but the real winners was America. No not because they had the overwhelming support of the nation but because CBS made the concerted effort to not show Kim Kardashian and Kendra in their luxury boxes. That was, in hindsight, the greatest part of the most watched event in the world.)
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February 7, 2010 | Filed Under Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kim Kardashian photos, NFL, Reggie Bush, Saints Who Dat, Super Bowl XXXXIV, khloe kardashian pics, kim kardashian booty, kim kardashian butt, kim kardashian pics, peyton manning face, pierre thomas reggie bush, reggie bush kim kardashian, reggie bush kim kardashian pics, reggie bush kim kardashian pictures, reggie bush pictures, reggie bush saints | Comments Off
By: Peter Christian and David Kay
Is your team not playing in the Super Bowl but you still feel obliged to watch the game because it’s the Super Bowl? Have no fear. The Sports Bank has the cure for how to remain entertained during the game while also livening up your Super Bowl Party beyond the delicious taco dip your buddy’s wife made. Read the following rules, go to the grocery store, stock up on booze, and enjoy. Please do not drink and drive though. And as a pre-cautionary measure; The Sports Bank will not be held responsible if you are actually insane enough to try this:
Every time we see Archie Manning in the luxury box: 1 drink
Every highlight of Archie Manning playing as a Saints QB: Shotgun beer, load your shotgun
Every time we see Eli Manning in the luxury box: Kiddy Cocktails for all
Every time we see Kim Kardashian in the luxury box: blow-job shot (remember, no hands)
Every time we see Khloe Kardashian in the luxury box: Hope your Plasma TV does not shatter into a million pieces
Every time a player named “Pierre” gets a first down: slam some french wine
Every time a player named “Pierre” scores a TD: shower yourself with a box of Franzia
If Dwight Freeney’s injured ankle is mentioned: Keg stand (if you don’t last at least ten seconds, be ashamed. Very, very ashamed.)
If the phrase “The Saints go marching into Miami/Super Bowl 44/or any other place” is used: Drink a pitcher of the finest lager around, because hey, at least I won’t be unoriginal
Any sign that says “Who Dat” shown on camera: slam a beer (against your head)
Any time Peyton Manning swears at one of his teammates: take a “Chuck Norris” shot
Any time the Peytin Manning face is shown: Do a shot of whatever gives you same look that Peyton has
Any Manning related highlight that isn’t from Super Bowl XXXXIV: Cut a lime, get salt ready, take shot of tequila, cut yourself, pour salt in wound.
If the Colts score with less than 2 minutes to play in the half or the game: Nothing, you don’t drink for something that happens ALL THE TIME!
If Garrett Hartley misses a FG: make sure all Vikings fans are put in a strait jacket, let them drink beer through a straw
If any replays from NFC Championship are shown: Call or Text Peter Christian to ensure he is still alive, pour out a 40 out of respect.
If Will Smith’s “Miami” is played at all during the broadcast: Margaritas all around (your choice of blended or on the rocks)
When Phil Simms says he would challenge a call that replays show was called correctly: make everyone with a confused look on their face drink Boone’s Farm
Any time you can actually understand what Shannon Sharpe is saying during the pre-game of half-time show: Cement mixer shot
Every time CBS promotes “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains”: Waterfall
If Jim Caldwell is shown on the sideline and he is talking, smiling or moving: Nobody drink the beer, the beer has gone bad!
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November 2, 2009 | Filed Under Erin Andrews, Illinois Fighting Illini, Kim Kardashian, NFL, Reggie Bush, erin andrews thong, illinois running backs, pierre thomas, pierre thomas better than reggie bush, pierre thomas more productive than reggie bush, pierre thomas reggie bush, pierre thomas versus reggie bush, pierre thomas vs. reggie bush, reggie bush kim kardashian, sica, sica athletes, t.f. south | Comments Off
By Paul M. Banks
Among Saints RBs, the un-drafted free agent is playing vastly superior to 2006’s #2 overall pick.
The New Orleans Saints offense has been RIDONKOLOUS this season, averaging a NFL best 40 points per game. The next closest team is the Indianapolis Colts and they’re a whopping ten points per game behind. The Saints offense is also naturally number one in yardage, and they rank 6th in passing. Drew Brees and his high powered air attack often come to mind first, but it’s actually the ground game where the Saints are truly heavenly: New Orleans is currently 3rd in rushing. And the backfield’s big star is the highly touted Heisman trophy winner with the flashy reality star girlfriend, right?
WRONG! It’s his “back-up,” the undrafted afterthought from the south suburbs of Chicago that no one thought would even make the team.
Take a look at Pierre Thomas’s numbers this season: 56 carries, 314 yards, 5.6 yards per carry average, 3 TDs. Now take a look at Bush’s: 45 carries, 175 yards, 3.9 ypc, and 1 TD. Bush is listed as the starter, but Thomas is (deservedly) getting more work. Well, you might argue that Bush’s strength is pass-catching, but Thomas has him beat there too with a better yards per catch on both the season and in career averages.
Also, take a look at career rushing numbers. Thomas- 237, 1191, 13, 5.0 yards per attempt, Bush- 463, 1725, 15, 3.7. Since they’re running behind the exact same offensive line, I think we know who should truly be “starting”.
Is it any wonder Reggie Bush is much more known for his reality “star,” famous-for-doing-absolutely-nothing-of-value girlfriend Kim Kardashian than he is for his game?
Aside from having one good pass catching year (his rookie season of ’06), he’s done next to nothing in the NFL, but still has a $12 million a year contract. Because of those facts, you could say he’s been a bigger bust than…insert your own joke about his insipid celebutante significant other here. And perhaps motivation is the problem with Bush. He already has the money and the women, so maybe he doesn’t care about working hard to obtain anything else?
The journey from college to the NFL could not have been more different for NOLA’s two tailbacks. Bush came in with more hype than a summer event movie, and emerged from the nation’s most dominant program, USC. Although picked 2nd, he was expected to be #1 overall while Pierre Thomas went undrafted out of Illinois, a program which has been among the worst in all of FBS for most of this decade. Look no further than the 2008 Rose Bowl, where USC slaughtered Illinois 49-17, to figure out who had the pub working for them in their college days. In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention that Thomas attended the same alma mater as this author, and grew up pretty close to where I did. He prepped at Thornton Fractional South, a rival SICA Conference school in Lansing, IL. So I know his roots well. 
And Thomas’ humble beginnings are probably a big part of his desire to succeed, and that drive is making him a much more productive player than the “can’t miss” prospect. Thomas’ 5.6 ypc is 6th in the NFL, his former Illini teammate Rashard Mendenhall is 7th at 5.4. Very ironic; a program which has been the worst in the Big Ten much of this decade has produced two of the NFL’s top runners this season.
When the Saints take on Atlanta Monday night (Notice I did not use the “when the Saints march in” expression, I didn’t want to torture you by repeating one of the most shopworn phrases incessantly spewed by the laziest of journalist hacks) it will be Thomas, not Bush who sets the pace on offense.
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