Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria

AsylumGuido · 03-31-2024, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by leilung

It's pretty much a disgrace that you are based in one of the best places to eat in America, but your team has the worst cafe. C'mon man!

The grade was low not because of food quality, from what I have heard, but because they didn't serve a third meal in the evening. I believe they were one of two teams that didn't provide the third meal. Given a choice at the end of the day where would you want to eat as a player? The cafeteria at work or anywhere in the greater New Orleans area? But several players, I suppose, would have preferred the cafeteria. Go figure.

At least they don't charge their players to eat there like the Cardinals. LOL!

BakoSaint · 03-31-2024, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The grade was low not because of food quality, from what I have heard, but because they didn't serve a third meal in the evening. I believe they were one of two teams that didn't provide the third meal. Given a choice at the end of the day where would you want to eat as a player? The cafeteria at work or anywhere in the greater New Orleans area? But several players, I suppose, would have preferred the cafeteria. Go figure.

At least they don't charge their players to eat there like the Cardinals. LOL!

As Flau'jae Johnson said after the Tigers victory over UCLA yesterday "I be in the gym." For players looking to give 110%, its good to have the option for dinner in the cafeteria, not because they prefer it, but because they are always working to be better and its hard to work out, practice solo drills, and watch tape somewhere out of the way.

Also, it does not make sense that an F grade could be based on a feature most players don't use, as it would not be an F if an equal number of B's and C's were averaged in. Probably there are a lot of complaints ranging from hours to food quality, decor, maybe the dishwashing machine is getting old and missing spots and the fridge sometimes overheats on warm days.

AsylumGuido · 03-31-2024, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

As Flau'jae Johnson said after the Tigers victory over UCLA yesterday "I be in the gym." For players looking to give 110%, its good to have the option for dinner in the cafeteria, not because they prefer it, but because they are always working to be better and its hard to work out, practice solo drills, and watch tape somewhere out of the way.

Also, it does not make sense that an F grade could be based on a feature most players don't use, as it would not be an F if an equal number of B's and C's were averaged in. Probably there are a lot of complaints ranging from hours to food quality, decor, maybe the dishwashing machine is getting old and missing spots and the fridge sometimes overheats on warm days.

The main complaint according to an article on it was the lack of third meal specifically. The feature wasn't used because it wasn't available, thus the grade. If only a few players answered that question it doesn't take much to affect the grade. That's been one of the caveats of the survey. Sometimes ONLY the squeaky wheels are heard in all categories. That said, the food has been provided by a food service and not area chefs and the facilities have been in the plans to be overhauled for a couple of years anyway.

WW_Who_Dat · 03-31-2024, 09:02 AM

Don’t worry be Happy.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-0snSKhTO...d3aObuKgAh7tCo

mapcow · 03-31-2024, 03:11 PM

Excellent decision. Way to support the local franchises. 2030 right around the corner. Kinda looks like they are scouting for a new home.

saintsfan1976 · 04-02-2024, 06:33 AM

Wonder what grade the medical staff would receive

AsylumGuido · 04-02-2024, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Wonder what grade the medical staff would receive

Too bad that's not included in any survey.

Rugby Saint II · 04-12-2024, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Too bad that's not included in any survey.

BakoSaint · 04-15-2024, 08:42 PM

It would be funny if the Saints cafeteria was bad on purpose because of past issues with players getting fat, and then they fixed it and players got fat. New Orleans is definitely not known for its health food outside the team facilities, so you combine that with too good of a buffet inside the facilities too, and watch out.

Rugby Saint II · 04-17-2024, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by BakoSaint

It would be funny if the Saints cafeteria was bad on purpose because of past issues with players getting fat, and then they fixed it and players got fat. New Orleans is definitely not known for its health food outside the team facilities, so you combine that with too good of a buffet inside the facilities too, and watch out.

I'm pretty sure they have a nutritionist/dietician on staff.....maybe working with a New Orleans chef.

03-31-2024, 08:30 AM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,674	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by leilung It's pretty much a disgrace that you are based in one of the best places to eat in America, but your team has the worst cafe. C'mon man! The grade was low not because of food quality, from what I have heard, but because they didn't serve a third meal in the evening. I believe they were one of two teams that didn't provide the third meal. Given a choice at the end of the day where would you want to eat as a player? The cafeteria at work or anywhere in the greater New Orleans area? But several players, I suppose, would have preferred the cafeteria. Go figure. At least they don't charge their players to eat there like the Cardinals. LOL! UK_WhoDat likes this.

03-31-2024, 10:19 AM	#2
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,400	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The grade was low not because of food quality, from what I have heard, but because they didn't serve a third meal in the evening. I believe they were one of two teams that didn't provide the third meal. Given a choice at the end of the day where would you want to eat as a player? The cafeteria at work or anywhere in the greater New Orleans area? But several players, I suppose, would have preferred the cafeteria. Go figure. At least they don't charge their players to eat there like the Cardinals. LOL! As Flau'jae Johnson said after the Tigers victory over UCLA yesterday "I be in the gym." For players looking to give 110%, its good to have the option for dinner in the cafeteria, not because they prefer it, but because they are always working to be better and its hard to work out, practice solo drills, and watch tape somewhere out of the way. Also, it does not make sense that an F grade could be based on a feature most players don't use, as it would not be an F if an equal number of B's and C's were averaged in. Probably there are a lot of complaints ranging from hours to food quality, decor, maybe the dishwashing machine is getting old and missing spots and the fridge sometimes overheats on warm days.
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03-31-2024, 11:56 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,674	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by BakoSaint As Flau'jae Johnson said after the Tigers victory over UCLA yesterday "I be in the gym." For players looking to give 110%, its good to have the option for dinner in the cafeteria, not because they prefer it, but because they are always working to be better and its hard to work out, practice solo drills, and watch tape somewhere out of the way. Also, it does not make sense that an F grade could be based on a feature most players don't use, as it would not be an F if an equal number of B's and C's were averaged in. Probably there are a lot of complaints ranging from hours to food quality, decor, maybe the dishwashing machine is getting old and missing spots and the fridge sometimes overheats on warm days. The main complaint according to an article on it was the lack of third meal specifically. The feature wasn't used because it wasn't available, thus the grade. If only a few players answered that question it doesn't take much to affect the grade. That's been one of the caveats of the survey. Sometimes ONLY the squeaky wheels are heard in all categories. That said, the food has been provided by a food service and not area chefs and the facilities have been in the plans to be overhauled for a couple of years anyway.

03-31-2024, 09:02 AM	#4
WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,279 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Don’t worry be Happy. https://youtube.com/shorts/-0snSKhTO...d3aObuKgAh7tCo SaintFanQ and Rugby Saint II like this.

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mapcow Just a Fan Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,819	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Excellent decision. Way to support the local franchises. 2030 right around the corner. Kinda looks like they are scouting for a new home. Sinner likes this.
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04-02-2024, 06:33 AM	#6
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,674	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Wonder what grade the medical staff would receive Too bad that's not included in any survey. Rugby Saint II likes this.

04-12-2024, 03:01 PM	#8
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04-15-2024, 08:42 PM	#9
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,400	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria It would be funny if the Saints cafeteria was bad on purpose because of past issues with players getting fat, and then they fixed it and players got fat. New Orleans is definitely not known for its health food outside the team facilities, so you combine that with too good of a buffet inside the facilities too, and watch out.
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04-17-2024, 12:47 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,167	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by BakoSaint It would be funny if the Saints cafeteria was bad on purpose because of past issues with players getting fat, and then they fixed it and players got fat. New Orleans is definitely not known for its health food outside the team facilities, so you combine that with too good of a buffet inside the facilities too, and watch out. I'm pretty sure they have a nutritionist/dietician on staff.....maybe working with a New Orleans chef.