Five Year Anniversaries. As I watched Steve Gleason, heard and read his story, I couldn’t help but reflect on what a journey the last 5 years have been for so many of us. I began writing this blog shortly after closing my restaurant shortly after Hurricane Katrina ripped its way into our lives. One of my first blogs was about that incredible night the Superdome re-opened. Yet Steve’s halting walk to midfield puts things in perspective. His battle with ALS reminds us that while these games are fun, they are not life and death. A lot can change during the course of 174 blogs.
Last Sunday the Houston Texans brought their gunslinging ways to the Superdome Sunday and got outslung by an inspired Saints team and a won’t quit Drew Brees 40-33.
When the Saints came out in throwback jerseys Sunday, long-time Saints fans shuddered a little at the sight, and the Saints played like the Saints of old for much of the game. The only thing missing was Danny Abramowicz. The sight of a Dunbar in the middle of the field brought back memories of Jubilee Dunbar. We are being spoiled, and ain’t it great?
In the NFL, the winning formula is to hang close and let your star quarterback win it in the end. Drew Brees more often than not is moneyball. He lead the Saints to 23 fourth quarter points, the most in their history, and another come from behind win. Spoiled.
Matt Schaub has Texas quarterback disease, as he moved his team up and down the field but seemed to freeze in the clutch.
The good news is that the Saints came through this daunting 3 game opening of the season with a 2-1 record. Despite some injuries, the Saints are on track. Prepare to stay spoiled.
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