Atlanta Falcons (10/32)

November 2011

Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints (w)

Setting: 

• 25 yard line only 5 rows back at field level

Game Highlights: 

• Controversial call for ATL... Mike Smith severely criticized for going for it on 4th and 3 which ultimately led to the Falcons losing the game. 
• At one point during the game, we were part of the card trick, holding a color above our head to make a picture as a stadium together.
• Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzales! All very exciting to watch
• Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham
• Veterans Day weekend
• Lots of Samuel L Jackson on the jumbotron.
• "Rise Up" 

Trip memories: 

• Coke factory
• Great southern food up the block at a local place with rocking chairs
• Stayed at CNN center
• Part of my work trip
• Cab driver gave me hug for tipping him
• Hung out in Olympic park

AWARD:  Most Controversial Call

Sah's Top 9 Reasons to Support the Saints!
not necessarily in any order

1. Katrina

2. New Orleans had never been to a Superbowl before

3. Peyton's arrogance needed to be put into place

4. If Colts won, they'd be compared to Patriots even more

5. New Orleans is one of my favorite cities and definitely my favorite vacation trip taken with Stevers.

6. Shawn Smith's team

7. I actually have gear to wear to support NOLA

8. Football is one place where when you go with your heart, you will come out on top

9. Peyton & team have enough superbowl rings, spread the love

The Saints Go Marching

...All the way to a championship win! Congrats to Dree Brews, Marques Colston and the entire city of New Orleans on a much deserved win. As Coach said in the pre-game, my head said Colts but my heart said Saints. Just goes to show you that in football, heart can win the game.

2010 Superbowl Prediction

I hesitate to write out of superstitions... I don't want to jinx anyone! My gut tells me that the Colts are more likely to win on February 7th. When thinking about Peyton vs. Brees, I would have to go with Peyton.

But to quote my favorite player (Plaxico for you newbies), to win it takes heart:

"Throw Your Heart Over the Wall and Your Body Will Follow"

I believe the Saints are the better posed team to win this from the heart. My trip to New Orleans for the BCS game gave me a new respect for the city ... and an emotional attachment.

Let's go Saints.

Washington Redskins (4/32)

September 2008

Matchup: Washington Redskins vs. New Orleans Saints

Setting: 

• Super hot day
• Top deck, middle, 30 yard line
• With John and Saki

Game Highlights

• Reggie bush punt return td
• Drew Brees
• Rex Grossman

Trip memories:

• Ran into John. On the same train car
• Took forever, multiple trains and improve when shuttles were canceled to get to the stadium

Award:  Worst Stadium To Get To