Sarsippius

Hey gang,

Finally registered with B&G.net after being a devout reader the past 2 years. I just wanted to let you know that this is has been my first stop for Saints info since the day I stumbled onto it. I've always found these forums to be the best source for all things Saints despite the occasional over-opinonated pessimistic views that come from the years of strife associated with being a dedicated fan of a team that has perenially disappointed.

Myself, I moved to New Orleans in 2000 from Houston, TX. I was a lifelong Oiler fan until the Oilers ended their life in 97. I may not know all of the heartache associated with being a Saint's fan, but I do know heartache, nonetheless (e.g. 1/03/93 in Buffalo). When I moved to NO, the Oilers had been gone for 3 years, and my support of the team had been gone even longer when they officially made the agreement but were forced to play out their contract with the Astrodome. It was an easy transition for me without a team and the buzz that was created after the 2000 season. I was officially hooked.

I don't know how much I will post, as I try to stay rational and non-confrontational, but damn if the excitement of the year coming hasn't put a bee in my bonnet the likes of which I've never felt in all my years as a hometown fan. Not only have the Saint's done just about everything I could have asked of them after last year, but I cannot remember the NFL ever being this popular and competitive, and this year looks to be an unbelievably exciting time for all fans of the game of football in general, and hopefully for us Saint's fans as well.

As you may have noticed, I am more likely a member of your fabled Sunshine Bunch, and why not...I believe. You don't have to believe to be a fan, but I certainly don't envy the amount of anxiety and stress you must go through during the course of a season in doubt while secretly hoping to be proven wrong once and for all. With a little luck this can be that season, and I for one can't wait for the ride to start.

-Sars