Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp

08-24-2017, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

It has always been Saints territory. The problem has been that the owner of the NFC right's local network has been a Cowpatties fan. The public are Saints fans.

No it hasn't. It was Dallas territory well before the Saints were even a team.
Bringing camp up their could really help the Saints in becoming a bigger market and would help TV ratings.
I think it's an excellent idea.

AsylumGuido · 08-25-2017, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

No it hasn't. It was Dallas territory well before the Saints were even a team.
Bringing camp up their could really help the Saints in becoming a bigger market and would help TV ratings.
I think it's an excellent idea.

The Cowboys had an inroad here given they started in 1960, but the popularity of the Saints grew quickly. As I said, the local affiliate had been owned by a Dallas fan for decades and always chose to air the Cowboys over the Saints. About ten years ago the complaints to the station became so overwhelming that the station decided to post an online poll anytime there was a conflict thinking that the Cowboy fans would easily outnumber the Saints fans. Well, it was never close. The Saints votes dwarfed the Cowboys votes every time. The station abandoned the poll after a short period.

I have lived here in the Shreveport/Bossier area off and on since 1967 and continuously since 1981 and know the community well. There is a heavy influence by Barksdale AFB personnel that have a varied NFL mixture of support. There is also the Cowboys constituent that appear out of the woodwork when the Cowboys are actually relevant. Then there are the Saints fans that are always out there representing whether the team is 5-11 or 11-5. There are also many that claim to be fans of both.

But, as you said, bringing camp up here would help swing some of those iffy ones around, but given a choice of local fans, it is clearly slanted in the favor of the Saints by a good margin.

Utah_Saint · 08-25-2017, 12:38 PM

The emergence of Dak Prescott has also brought out a few more boys fans too.

AsylumGuido · 08-25-2017, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

The emergence of Dak Prescott has also brought out a few more boys fans too.

This is true. More brand new Cowboys caps showing up. Cowboys gear around here is mostly new looking because they have either just jumped on the bandwagon or broke out stuff they had in storage since 1995. Saints gear is well worn, on the other hand since it is worn year round.

Utah_Saint · 08-25-2017, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

This is true. More brand new Cowboys caps showing up. Cowboys gear around here is mostly new looking because they have either just jumped on the bandwagon or broke out stuff they had in storage since 1995. Saints gear is well worn, on the other hand since it is worn year round.

My dad has always been a Cowboy hater but he said last year it was tough because Dak is such a good guy and being from Haughton, you just wished good things for him, like being a great QB and being traded away from the Cowboys.

AsylumGuido · 08-25-2017, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

My dad has always been a Cowboy hater but he said last year it was tough because Dak is such a good guy and being from Haughton, you just wished good things for him, like being a great QB and being traded away from the Cowboys.

Yes, he's a nice guy and I hope he goes 1-15 only beating the Falcons on November 12th.

foreverfan · 08-25-2017, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Not so fast, my Who Dat friend!

You need to post a real blonde....

K Major · 08-25-2017, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

My dad has always been a Cowboy hater but he said last year it was tough because Dak is such a good guy and being from Haughton, you just wished good things for him, like being a great QB and being traded away from the Cowboys.

Yep. I hate the Cowboys more than most but anyone who is familiar with Dak's story ... nothing but respect for him.

QBREES9 · 08-26-2017, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Not so fast, my Who Dat friend!

We have a winner!!!!

jeanpierre · 08-27-2017, 12:45 AM

Well, as much as I'd like to see the Saints consolidate the market In-State...

I think this team was well-served returning training camp to South Louisiana...

08-24-2017, 08:10 PM	#11
Threaded by The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by AsylumGuido It has always been Saints territory. The problem has been that the owner of the NFC right's local network has been a Cowpatties fan. The public are Saints fans. No it hasn't. It was Dallas territory well before the Saints were even a team. Bringing camp up their could really help the Saints in becoming a bigger market and would help TV ratings. I think it's an excellent idea.
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08-25-2017, 07:29 AM	#12
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Originally Posted by The Dude No it hasn't. It was Dallas territory well before the Saints were even a team. Bringing camp up their could really help the Saints in becoming a bigger market and would help TV ratings. I think it's an excellent idea. The Cowboys had an inroad here given they started in 1960, but the popularity of the Saints grew quickly. As I said, the local affiliate had been owned by a Dallas fan for decades and always chose to air the Cowboys over the Saints. About ten years ago the complaints to the station became so overwhelming that the station decided to post an online poll anytime there was a conflict thinking that the Cowboy fans would easily outnumber the Saints fans. Well, it was never close. The Saints votes dwarfed the Cowboys votes every time. The station abandoned the poll after a short period. I have lived here in the Shreveport/Bossier area off and on since 1967 and continuously since 1981 and know the community well. There is a heavy influence by Barksdale AFB personnel that have a varied NFL mixture of support. There is also the Cowboys constituent that appear out of the woodwork when the Cowboys are actually relevant. Then there are the Saints fans that are always out there representing whether the team is 5-11 or 11-5. There are also many that claim to be fans of both. But, as you said, bringing camp up here would help swing some of those iffy ones around, but given a choice of local fans, it is clearly slanted in the favor of the Saints by a good margin. jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.
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08-25-2017, 12:38 PM	#13
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp The emergence of Dak Prescott has also brought out a few more boys fans too.

08-25-2017, 12:41 PM	#14
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Originally Posted by Utah_Saint The emergence of Dak Prescott has also brought out a few more boys fans too. This is true. More brand new Cowboys caps showing up. Cowboys gear around here is mostly new looking because they have either just jumped on the bandwagon or broke out stuff they had in storage since 1995. Saints gear is well worn, on the other hand since it is worn year round.

08-25-2017, 12:58 PM	#15
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Originally Posted by AsylumGuido This is true. More brand new Cowboys caps showing up. Cowboys gear around here is mostly new looking because they have either just jumped on the bandwagon or broke out stuff they had in storage since 1995. Saints gear is well worn, on the other hand since it is worn year round. My dad has always been a Cowboy hater but he said last year it was tough because Dak is such a good guy and being from Haughton, you just wished good things for him, like being a great QB and being traded away from the Cowboys. AsylumGuido and K Major like this.

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08-25-2017, 01:22 PM	#16
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Originally Posted by Utah_Saint My dad has always been a Cowboy hater but he said last year it was tough because Dak is such a good guy and being from Haughton, you just wished good things for him, like being a great QB and being traded away from the Cowboys. Yes, he's a nice guy and I hope he goes 1-15 only beating the Falcons on November 12th.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Originally Posted by SmashMouth Not so fast, my Who Dat friend! You need to post a real blonde....

08-25-2017, 02:28 PM	#18
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Originally Posted by Utah_Saint My dad has always been a Cowboy hater but he said last year it was tough because Dak is such a good guy and being from Haughton, you just wished good things for him, like being a great QB and being traded away from the Cowboys. Yep. I hate the Cowboys more than most but anyone who is familiar with Dak's story ... nothing but respect for him.

08-26-2017, 11:06 PM	#19
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Originally Posted by SmashMouth Not so fast, my Who Dat friend! We have a winner!!!!

08-27-2017, 12:45 AM	#20
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Proposed complex includes plan for Saints training camp Well, as much as I'd like to see the Saints consolidate the market In-State... I think this team was well-served returning training camp to South Louisiana... Rugby Saint II likes this.
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