Big Daddy has a new appreciation for Frank Sinatra's famous New York, New York hit after the Saints completed their domination of the New York triangle. First they sent Buffalo to a watery grave over Niagara Falls, then put the Jets into an uncontrollable tall spin, and finally turned those scary Giants into frozen peas. Are you smiling, Big Daddy can't stop laughing out loud. In this week’ s edition of Saints Beat, Big Daddy covers President Obama’ s Crescent City visit, recaps the Giants’ game, reports from Section 645, checks out “Steven Seagal’ s Lawman,” and releases his World Famous Pregame Information.
President Barack Obama finally brought Air Force One back to the Chocolate City for a whirlwind 3.5 hour visit. President Obama stopped in briefly at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School to encourage the students to “be the best they can be.” Do you think any of those students’ parents held their children out of school that day? Obama’s motorcade then made its way to UNO for a town hall meeting. The president introduced everyone on the stage including Gov. Bobby Jindal, who got booed out of the arena— that was funny. Mayor C. Ray Nagin even flew in from Dallas for the event. Obama promised to rebuild the region and Big Easy stronger than before, but he actually focused more on his health care agenda. Strangely, unlike prior presidents, he didn’t enjoy a sit down meal in the food capitol of the world. Instead the pres requested a fantastic to go meal from the legendary local chef Leah Chase. Her incredible menu included: jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp Creole, and, of course, fried chicken to satisfy the chief executive’s hunger pains. Thank goodness the local stations aired Obama’s speech because CNN and Fox News decided to broadcast the Falcon “The Balloon Boy” Heene hoax. Don’t you love today’s sensationalism? Walter Cronkite is rolling over his grave. Americans should demand excellence from journalists, but they’d rather hear out about the new tattoo on Brittney Spears’ ass.
Recapping the New York Giants game, Drew Brees looked determined to snatch this year’s MVP award. The Saints marched 70 yards in 15 plays, capped by Mike Bell’s 2-yard touchdown. The opening drive gave the Saints a 7-0 lead. Drew Brees’ 1-yard scoring toss to Jeremy Shockey put the Saints ahead 14-0. Kicker Lawrence Tynes drilled a 49-yard field goal getting the Giants on the board, they trailed 14-3 after one. Brees hit Robert Meachem with a 36-yard strike stretching the advantage to 20-3. John Carney’s extra point was blocked. New York running back Ahmad Bradshaw’s 10-yard TD run closed the gap to 20-10. Lance Moore caught a 12-yard pass from Brees and making it 27-10. New York quarterback Eli Manning’s 15-yard hook up to Mario Manningham made it 27-17 with 3:19 remaining before halftime. Following a Giants’ goal line stand, Saints safety Roman Harper sacked Eli, forcing a fumble that linebacker Scott Shanle recovered at the New York 7. Reggie Bush’s 7-yard sweep around the left side put the Saints in front 34-17 at the break. Marques Colston’s 12-yard TD reception gave the Saints a 24-point cushion, 41-17 heading to the fourth. Tynes kicked a 38-yard 3-pointer made it 41-20. Heath Evans became the seventh different Saint to score a touchdown when his 2-yard run made 48-20. New York backup QB David Carr added a late garbage touchdown when he threw a 37-yard TD pass to rookie wide out Hakeem Nicks making the final a 48-20 Saints’ “PUMMEL!”
Section 645ers were ready for the challenge the NFL’s highest rated team. Finishing their hardcore morning tailgating long before kickoff, 645 veterans ensured they got in their seats with amble time to properly welcome Eli home. Drew Brees’ hot start had the Saints fans rocking so hard the raucous crowd gave the national TV audience an early Halloween scare. Section 645 blew the roof off the Dome when Jonathan Vilma crushed Eli Manning causing an errant pass which Darren Sharper picked off and returned for an apparent touchdown. It was absolute pandemonium; however, head referee Ed Hochuli helped the Giants stick around by throwing a “Roughing the Manning” penalty. Don’t get me wrong Big Daddy loves the Mannings, but this is football not patty-cakes. Sitting in Section 645 gives you the opportunity to see plays develop, Big Daddy feels like the luckiest man on Earth to have such phenomenal seats with the real New Orleanians.
Did anyone know Steven Seagal has been a fully commissioned Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy since the mid-’ 80s? Man, Harry Lee must have been a huge fan. No doubt Seagal was awesome in “Above the Law,” but how many times can you beat that dead horse? Cameras will put viewers shotgun in Seagal’s cruiser rolling up on crimes-in-progress with his hand-picked elite JPSO task force. Adding a twist to the COPS retread, crews will film SS going off-duty plugging his musical performances and charitable acts in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. What is it with these action stars? First Bruce Willis, now Seagal, what makes them think they have any musical talent? Oh well it might be funny to watch Seagal busting some unsuspecting Metairie Yats. Imagine one of them saying, “ Damn Bra! You Steven Seagal! Can I get your autograph before you slap the cuffs me, dude?” The Arts & Entertainment network premieres the reality-documentary on Dec. 2nd airing two 30-minute shows consecutively. Is there a football fan anywhere in America that knows what channel A&E is? If you feel like a good chuckle, log on to: www.nola.com/tv to watch a sneak preview. Hopefully, there won’ t be any gumbo parties or toxic sludge.Tune in next time when Big Daddy’s Section 645 Sports Beat recaps the Miami game, discusses the crime camera verdict, and special coverage of the AC/DC show. Hey, if you’re looking for something cool to do with the old lady on a Friday night, take her to the Banks Street Bar to catch a show by The Parishioners. They play every Friday at 7 o’clock, and its a free show— Big Daddy knows you’ll love it. Now Big Daddy releases his World famous Pregame Information: — Go Over 48 —
