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Tom Benson's New Orleans Saints play NFL football in New Orleans. In
2005 they played NFL football everywhere but New Orleans. San Antonio
became their unofficial home and a couple of pit stops in Baton Rouge
stirred controversy. The damaged Superdome enjoyed a
major reopening on Monday Night Football, September 25, 2006.
The way this city reacts to the Saints is amazing. No matter what else is happening, the Saints can grab the cover of the newspaper with a win. You'd think we found the solutions to hunger, disease and war when the Saints won the 2006 NFC South Division and a bye in the playoffs. If the Saints had played and won a game on August 29, 2005, I am not sure what the lead story in the Tuesday paper would have been.
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2005 Season to Rebirth
: The 2005 season saw a dispirited and disorganized Saints team stumble
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2006 Season
: Sean Payton, Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister, Marcus Colston, Jammal Brown, Scott Fujita, Mike Karney, Will Smith, Omar Stoutmire, Gary Gibbs, Doug Marrone, Mickey Loomis and on and on this is the finest team the Saints have ever fielded. You'll notice the lack of critical penalties, the positive turnover ratio, and fourth quarter confidence.
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2009 Season
: OK we are awake. The Saints are 7-0 having beaten some real teams like the Eagles, Giants, Jets and Bills. The NFC South is tough, but the Falcons have fallen. Carolina and the Bucs are not looking good. Sharper is sharper, and there is actually a D. Thomas, Bell and Bush are tougher. The O line is linear and the D line is not. Brees and the boys,...well, there are records to be set. A Superbowl would be the best one.
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Saints Trivia
: 1. How many fans were present in 1967 when John Gilliam returned the season opening kickoff against the Los Angeles Rams for a touchdown? Video of opening play.
2. How many yards did Tom Dempsey's kick travel before clearing the crossbars in his game winning kick against the Detroit Lions on Nov 8, 1970?
3. Have any Saint's jersey numbers been retired?
4. When Archie Manning threw a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov 16, 1975 to take the lead, what unusual event followed?
5. Who was the first Saints quarterback?
6. Who did the Saints beat for their first regular season victory?
7. The Saints first trip to the playoffs occured in 1987, a season marred by what unusual event.
8. What is the River City Relay?
Scroll down for the answers (if you believe them)
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Who Dat Say Dey Gonna Beat Dem Saints
: Who Dat Say Dey Gonna Beat Dem Saints
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