Sunday’s 3 o’clock start allowed Big Daddy extra time to properly prepare for a tough road test. Monday morning smiles around the Big Easy has made work so much easier as the Saints continue marching through the NFL almost as quick as than Mayor C. Ray Nagin accepts free first class vacations to Hawaii and the Bahamas from “friends.” In this week’s edition of Saints Beat, Big Daddy reports from the Kingpin, applauds David Vitter's morality, recaps the Buffalo game, embraces Sean Payton’s decision, criticizes public officials, and releases his World famous Pregame Information.
The Kingpin set the stage for another mind-blowing experience, as the Saints ascended into the NFC South’s top spot. New Orleans Country Club Banquet Chef David “Fine Dinin’ Dave” Wright laid out an outstanding six course meal worthy of Crescent City royalty, which consisted of slow cooked (12 hours) beef brisket, smashed potatoes, ranch-style baked beans, cornbread muffins, cold slaw, and homemade chocolate chips cookies. The Kingpin’s diehard Saints fans always pack the city’s finest venue to yell for the Black ’n’ Gold. Waiting for reasons to explode, the raucous crowd utilized Dave’s awesome eats to fuel deafening eruptions. Rivaling Section 645 insanity, Pierre Thomas’s deal sealing run rocked Uptown so hard that unsuspecting yats felt the tremors in Chalmette. Intense emotional outbursts create unforgettable memories which remind us that living life to the fullest defines a truly great human existence.
Louisiana Senator David Vitter, the GOP member who boosts his zero tolerance views and proclaims himself as the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now’s (ACORN) biggest critic, turned up the heat on ACORN after a recent videotape surfaced. The video shows conservative activists posing as a pimp and a hooker seeking advice on how to open a brothel, hiring underage female illegal aliens without getting caught. Vitter expressed total outrage about ACORN’s prostitution scandal, but David somehow missed the vote cutting off funds to ACORN due to an unfortunate scheduling miscue. Hey David, do you remember your DC Madam problem? Surely your wife does. Just because the little head forgot their names, doesn’t mean you suffer from amnesia! Look David, nobody likes you. Drop the hypocritical moral crusade and do what you promised voters and get us some cheap prescription drugs from Canada.
Now lets talk football and recap the Buffalo game, since Buffalo’s fierce pass rush mixed with strong swirling winds hindered the Saints fast-break offense, Coach Payton adapted to an “old school,” wear-opponents-down approach by pounding the rock 38 times. Saints running back Lynell Hamilton started and finished the Saints 10 play 82-yard game opening drive, putting the Saints ahead 7-0 after one. Bills special teams coach Bobby April’s fake field goal tied the game 7-7. Malcolm Jenkins covered Thomas Morstead’s booming 50-yard punt, stripped Buffalo’s All-Pro return specialist Roscoe Parrish and recovered that fumble. The muff set up John Carney’s 27-yard kick giving the Saints a 10-7 halftime advantage. Strong defense forced eight straight punts as both teams played a hard-fought field-position battle, starting the second half. Pierre Thomas broke the scoring drought, when his 34-yard run propelled the Saints to a 17-7 lead with 9:45 left. Carney’s 35-yard 3-pointer made the score 20-7 at the 3:21 mark. Moments later Buffalo’s 4th down failure handed the ball back to the Saints deep in Bills territory. Thomas’ 19-yard touchdown run nailed the coffin shut, burying the Bills 27-7.
After two frustrating years of Big Daddy’s repeated demands for Coach Sean Payton to change his flawed style had less affect than Americans calling for an end to the Iraqi occupation. Coach Payton sudden epiphany transformed his talented underachieving bunch into a menacing powerhouse overnight, by committing to the run and playing better defense. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has the Saints wreaking havoc with his complex blitz packages coupled with Will Smith’s and Charles “Big Charles” Grant’s rededication to sacking quarterbacks and run stuffing. Who could of imagined the Saints attempting more runs than passes? Absolutely Unbelievable! Who’s ready for a February South Beach road trip?
Before Big Daddy dismisses class, he must reprimand our federal, state, and local governments. Congress’ inability to pass health care reform, which would provide affordable medical benefits to every American. Pathetic! The state legislature’s ridiculous new traffic law which converts interstate highway left lanes into passing lanes only, not to mention the bogus backseat buckle-up statute. State troopers are proudly bragging about how they will cite any violators not abiding by these stupid ordinances passed for your “safety.” Do you think law enforcement will donate the revenue windfall to recent earthquake victims? Nah, they’ll use it to buy more intimidating light bars on their police cruisers. Locally, City Council President Arnie Fielkow decided he favors the proposal raising city council members salaries from $42,500 to $83,000 annually. Hum, seems somewhat higher than a cost-of-living increase? What a Joke! Modern-day elected officials are no longer public servants. Regardless of what office they attain, their main goal is acquiring the most lucrative gifts in exchange for their itty-bitty little votes, ensuring that every important issue is pre-determined in America’s corporate board rooms. Sadly, filling the re-election war chest is the only other ambition of today’s politicians. No matter how relevant the peoples’ needs are, the people never matter.
Tune in to Saints Beat next week, when Big daddy recaps the N.Y. Jets game, examines the upcoming mayor’s race, plus bonus coverage of 15th annual Gretna Heritage Festival. Log on to www.NOSaintsHistory.com, learn about the world’s coolest pro sports franchise and impress folks with your knowledge. Now Big Daddy releases his World Famous Pregame Information: — Take the Saints and Lay the 7 —
