Saints are super bowl bound!!!!!!

[Miss Critter]

Wow, what a tough game!

WHO DAT, BABY!!!

[croixbum]

[Bluz]

Super BEAUXL!!

[wilcogal1974]

[quote=MissCritter;641966]Wow, what a tough game!

WHO DAT, BABY!!!

[Gidget]

Very exciting - being born and raised in Louisiana (Baton Rouge born) I can say for certain that New Orleans will go I N S A N E if they win. They'll go insane if they don't win too!

I am happy for the city and all the fans!!

G

[Miss Critter]

Enough to make grown men cry

Jay Vise Reporting
The most important game in Saints history.

For hundreds of thousands of Black and Gold faithful, that statement was fact even before the start of the Sunday matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.

After the dramatic win on Garrett Hartley's overtime field goal, the 70,000 fans in the Superdome were stunned. They were shocked. They suddenly had to deal with an emotional bombshell that they never thought they'd see in their lifetimes: The Saints are in the Super Bowl.

Once more, just to hear the sound of it again: The Saints are in the Super Bowl.

"Not a dry eye in the house" is a clich�, but an appropriate one to apply to almost every seat and section of the Dome on Sunday night.

Many fans spoke of dueling emotions: sheer joy at the first Super Bowl trip for the Saints, and that relatives, who also loved the Black & Gold, were not alive to see it happen.

"I lost my Mom in '96, and I wish my Dad could have been here," one man said as he cried, after giving up trying to maintain control. "It's the greatest."

Many saw the win as vindication. Others saw it as destiny.

One man in the Superdome saw it as a burden being lifted from thousands, perhaps millions of people.

"43 years of suffering...ended," he said, wiping his eyes. "We're men...we can cry."

As the Saints lined up for the overtime field goal, two elderly men, one black, one white...both decked out in black and gold, stood in the alleyway leading to section 313.

As the football sailed through the uprights, the two strangers embraced, laughing, crying, jumping, shouting, lost in the unbelievable moment that had finally arrived:

The Saints are in the Super Bowl.

Life is good.

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[scooterbug44]

Please note #8!

http://www.sowal.com/bb/sowal-lounge...ns-2010-a.html

[Douglas the Intrepid]

Please note #8!

http://www.sowal.com/bb/sowal-lounge...ns-2010-a.html

Uh oh Lynnie, looks like Scooterbug is a real prophet and #13 is inevitable!

[30A Skunkape]

[Minnie]

Cool thanks for sharing, I know you had a great time.

I hope Reggie packs his bat for the trip to Miami.

[heartbren]

Wow!! What a game! Yeah Saints!!! Two great words to hear Saints and Superbowl in one sentence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ASH]

I'll be rooting for them and I was born and raised in MN. We took a sound beating and now may the best team advance.

[Teresa]

congrats saints!!! we know so many great people who are some ecstatic fans - it makes us all jump on the bandwagon and become happy fans too

saw some great party pix in the streets of NOLA the other day, on FB! come on guys - bring the photos on back to sowallers!

[Scooter]

I pledge allegiance to the Saints and to the great city of New Orleans; and to the Superbowl for which we will win, one city, below sea level, under God, with Mardi Gras and alcohol for all!!!! Who Dat?

[Teresa]

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[croixbum]

congrats saints!!! we know so many great people who are some ecstatic fans - it makes us all jump on the bandwagon and become happy fans too

saw some great party pix in the streets of NOLA the other day, on FB! come on guys - bring the photos on back to sowallers!

My son was in NOLA, not fortunate enough to get tickets but he said it was the most fun he has ever had. Got a few pics.

[ItzKatzTime]

My son was in NOLA, not fortunate enough to get tickets but he said it was the most fun he has ever had. Got a few pics.

I love these pictures and the wonderful air of celebration that one can't escape in the Quarter! I am over the top excited for New Orleans and The Saints!!!!

[ItzKatzTime]

Thanks Skunky for sharing this!!!!

OH MY GOSH I GET CHILLS
watching and listening to this video!

Who Dat Nation Says "YEAH!"

[ItzKatzTime]

Cool thanks for sharing, I know you had a great time.

I hope Reggie packs his bat for the trip to Miami.

I bet we'll see that bat again!!!!!

[Teresa]

Very exciting - being born and raised in Louisiana (Baton Rouge born) I can say for certain that New Orleans will go I N S A N E if they win. They'll go insane if they don't win too!

I am happy for the city and all the fans!!

G

My son was in NOLA, not fortunate enough to get tickets but he said it was the most fun he has ever had. Got a few pics.

thanks for the pix! who needs tix? being in Nola is enough for me!

[30A Skunkape]

Thanks Skunky for sharing this!!!!

OH MY GOSH I GET CHILLS
watching and listening to this video!

Who Dat Nation Says "YEAH!"

Kat, did you see this one?

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugV6gcXGPwk"]YouTube- "The Soul of New Orleans"[/nomedia]

[heartbren]

My son was in NOLA, not fortunate enough to get tickets but he said it was the most fun he has ever had. Got a few pics.

Hey! I think you wrote to me about your son being in New Orleans. I'm glad he had fun while here. There are no words to describe the wonderful feel of this city with the Saints Superbowl bound. I am going back to the 30A area next week to look for my new home and it just so happens it is the week of the magic of the Saints going to the Superbowl. Everyone will know who I am rooting for. You can't miss the black and gold. YEAH SAINTS!!!! Just when this city really needed it. I may be moving but New Orleans is my home. I'm just looking for another home. I hope all is going well with ya'll and thanks for writing when you did. It is nice to have people to talk to since I am new to all of this. Have a great weekend. Oh, this time I am staying in Sandestin in Baytown in the Pilot House. It is a little village all of it's own. A great place to watch the game. Walk out of my door and I'm there. Best wishes to you and your family. Keep in touch. Brenda

[heartbren]

No one could have said it better than you did. I live in New Orleans and I have no nails left after that game. But they made it! What a blessing. It is amazing what something like this can do for a city. Although from here I just happened to be coming back (been there several times and feel in love with the area) to look for a very long term rental. Making a major change in my life and it so happens I'll be in Florida when the Saints are in the SUPERBOWL!!!! We just can't say that enough. Thought I'll be among strangers rooting them on I know it will be great because the people are just so nice there. They will also have no question about who I am rooting for. The black and gold I will be sporting tells it all. Other than the Saints this city is not a nice place to live anymore. I need the calm and peacefulness of the 30A area. I've never felt so at peace in my life. Time for a change. Your post was great and thanks for taking the time to inspire everyone!!!! Best wishes to you, BrendaMissCritter;642006]Enough to make grown men cry


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[ItzKatzTime]

Kat, did you see this one?

Thanks again I had not seen that one. There are so many out there now to listen to and watch. This one brought up every emotion I have for NOLA and The Saints....so tears were flowing. But, happy tears for a "Strange and Wonderful Time in New Orleans Right Now!"

[Lisa Ruby]

and please..... WHO DAT! belongs to the NFL....NOT!!!!

[Beach Runner]

Where y'at? Who dat say who dat when I say who dat? I love NOLA.

That being said, the Saints fans were pretty scary when invading the Tulane campus on Sundays before the Super Dome was built. We girls in the dorms stayed inside until they left campus.

[artishope]

Born, in the land of "Maybe next year" I can't even verbalize how excited I am. Our Saint's are doing it...finally this is our year...we are going to the Superbowl.....wow!
Surreal and shock, and excitement all in one after that game! Just wish my dad a lifelong NOLA guy would have been here to see it....but hey Im sure his two cents are helping wiht the big guy up stairs along with a few other Who Dat's ...I am sure that is how we are getting to Miami it is indeed our turn! Geaux Saints, and WHOOOO Dat all the way....hugs and high fives to all Who Dats reading this ;)

[Miss Critter]

Are you man enough to wear a dress?

Parade of men in dresses to run the gamut from tiaras to work boots

By Katy Reckdahl, The Times-Picayune

January 30, 2010, 6:42PM

Craig Sanders will look the New Orleans Saints fan from bottom to top Sunday, from his fishnet stockings and glittery gold sandals to a platinum blonde wig topped with a fleur de lis tiara.
"He's going to make us look bad," said his friend Steve Johns. "Or maybe he'll make himself look bad."
If Sanders and his friends are an indication, Sunday's parade of men in dresses promises to be a mix of guys dolled up in stylish evening dresses and heels and other guys stomping around in boots and $4 thrift-store dresses, chest hair spilling from their cleavages.
The parade is in honor of legendary local sportscaster Buddy Diliberto, who vowed to don a dress and dance through the streets if the Saints ever made it to the Super Bowl. Diliberto died in 2005, before he had a chance to make good on his promise.

More: http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2...ses_to_ru.html

Video: http://videos.nola.com/times-picayun...ate_saint.html

[Miss Critter]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYvI_vtYeA8"]YouTube- who dat dog[/ame]

Woof Dat?! Even our pets are New Orleans Saints fans

By Lauren Wilbert List, NOLA.com

January 29, 2010, 4:35PM

There's an adorable video going around the Facebook and Twitter pages of New Orleans Saints fans showing a Who Dat pooch cheering on the team during the NFC Championship game. In case you haven't seen it, it's posted it below.

But this dog isn't the only one. New Orleans pets have become die-hard Saints fans this season. Take the Krewe of Barkus 2010 theme for example: Barkus goes Tailgating: The Dogs go Barking In.

Look into any doggy daycare boutique around town, and you'll see they have all the Saints gear a puppy could dream of. Even my terrier mutt Big Chief Iggy, who likes to tear apart new toys, does not try to bite off his Saints jersey. He loves it (I think)!

[Miss Critter]

Mardi Gras and Super Bowl: Does it get any better than this, New Orleans?

By Mark Waller, The Times-Picayune

January 31, 2010, 4:25AM

Nobody has ever collected data to describe the convergence of events that is about to unfold in New Orleans.
No historical precedent exists to guide us.
The scientific instruments have yet to be invented to measure this reality: The New Orleans Saints are in the Super Bowl. The next week is Mardi Gras.

“I think it’s going to be insane,” said Ardley Hanemann, president of the Krewe of Orpheus, which will feature a float carrying coach Sean Payton. “I think it’s going to be over the top, the intensity, the energy and the jubilation, the spirit, the absolute abandon and love.”

And that’s before we know the outcome of the title game. Who knows what will happen if the team wins in Miami?

The Super Bowl has at times coincided with the last Sunday of Carnival season, the roll day of Bacchus, creating a party atmosphere befitting the Crescent City, and the 2002 Super Bowl held in New Orleans required some parade rescheduling. But the Saints’ first appearance in one of the world’s biggest sporting events in the middle of the Carnival season has rocketed the city’s mood into the stratosphere.

“The Saints have brought in a new altitude of fun,” said Dan Kelly, owner of the Mardi Gras outfitter Beads by the Dozen in Elmwood. “Everybody’s sky-high.”

On Thursday, Beads by the Dozen received 300 dozen generic black and gold beads with fleur de lis medallions. They sold out in four hours.

The store also can’t keep official Saints beads in stock. And next week, Kelly said, the stampede of Who Dats through his doors will surely resume when he receives the first shipment of official Super Bowl beads.

Mardi Gras and Super Bowl: Does it get any better than this, New Orleans? | New Orleans Mardi Gras - - NOLA.com

[Lynnie]

Everywhere I go, it's all about the Saints! Any Colts fans out there? I am really excited for the Saints, too......and, I'm not exactly a football fan!

Wahoo~~~~~Who Dat?

[croixbum]

Brothers and Jackson natives (center) Gate Hogen, a Jackson salesman, and Reed Hogan III, a doctor and father of 3, are joined by Andrew Weeks (from left), a University of Mississippi Medical Center student, brother-in-laws Randall Roberson and Jason McDavid (back) and sister Dendy Hogan McDavid at the NFC conference championship game in New Orleans. (Bob Smith/Special to The Clarion-Ledger)

Life in the fan lane: Saints loyalty exposed | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger

[croixbum]

Has hell frozen over? Surely pigs are flying somewhere. The apocalypse must be close at hand — the Saints are going to the Super Bowl.

[Truffle Anne]

Geaux geaux geaux!

[Truffle Anne]

Photo at St Louis Cathedral

[Miss Critter]

Love it, Truffle Anne! Only in New Orleans, dawlin'.