Jim Henderson Plays the Blame Game

RockyMountainSaint · 11-01-2006, 09:29 PM

05:50 PM CST on Monday, October 30, 2006

Jim Henderson / WWL-TV Sports Director

If you've been a Saints' fan for very long, you've learned one thing: When it seems like everything is coming your way, it probably means you're in the wrong lane. The Saints were met head-on yesterday by a good football team and some bad bounces.

Jim Henderson

The result wasn't pretty.

Maybe the Saints were overdue for a clunker after six superlative performances. Yesterday it arrived.

Winners don't make excuses. And that means I've got some.

I can think of three reasons why the Saints lost yesterday -- besides the four interceptions, one fumble, and ten penalties.

First -- that stupid time change thing. When the Saints were told to "fall back" on Sunday, they took it literally. I guess they were still confused by the recent "autumnal equinox" or something. How many of us thought that "autumnal equinox" was just the newest Britney Spears perfume? I can't believe I'm the only one.

So I blame Carl Arredondo for that.

Second -- it was the Saints' alumni weekend and they were the guests of the Saints Hall of Fame and the team at the game. With so many former Saints' players in the Superdome on Sunday, the karma they generated having been associated with so many losses there simply over-powered the karma of the new Saints who had never lost there this season.

So I blame Angela Hill who's a member of the Saints Hall of Fame as a former winner of the Joe Gemellli Fleur De Lis award for that.

Third -- the distraction of the upcoming holiday. The Saints obviously overlooked the Ravens while planning their trick or treat routs for tomorrow night. I understand they were practically giddy with anticipation over the trick they'd planned at Dennis Woltering's: turning over the outhouse at his west bank mansion....again.

So I blame Dennis for their lack of focus.

I hate to point fingers, but...

Finally it was ironic that the Ravens had more area products than the Saints and how much those players contributed to their victory. Ronnie Prude from LSU -- an interception return for a touchdown. Dawan Landry from Hahnville -- two interceptions, one for a touchdown. Ed Reed from Destrehan -- five tackles. Adalius Thomas from USM -- a sack. Steve McNair from Alcorn -- two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown.

So obviously we need to re-think this "road home" policy. And for that I blame Kathleen Blanco and Ray Nagin.

I'm not sure I'm safe in blaming Carl, Angela, and Dennis. But I'm pretty sure you're always safe in blaming Kathleen and Ray.

And so I will - until next week.

http://www.wwltv.com/sports/jimhende...ry.9d9429.html

RockyMountainSaint · 11-01-2006, 11:05 PM

No.
The name of the article is "The Blame Game".

saintswhodi · 11-02-2006, 09:40 AM

One thing I will agree with him on:

Finally it was ironic that the Ravens had more area products than the Saints and how much those players contributed to their victory. Ronnie Prude from LSU -- an interception return for a touchdown. Dawan Landry from Hahnville -- two interceptions, one for a touchdown. Ed Reed from Destrehan -- five tackles. Adalius Thomas from USM -- a sack. Steve McNair from Alcorn -- two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown.

We may not have been able to get some of these guys, but a lot of talent from our area has been drafted right under the Saints noses for years and have gone on to have great careers. Otherwise, STFU Jim.

SapperSaint · 11-02-2006, 10:16 AM

Adalius Thomas was a Southern Miss Player that slipped by. I went to USM and watched him dominate and never understood why we didn't pick him up. Baltimore had several of USM defensive players on their team a few years ago.

So, I totally agree with Whodi on that.

saintswhodi · 11-02-2006, 10:29 AM

A couple of the players were undrafted too, like Prude, and Rudy Gay up in New England. Just no excuse for that IMO.

gandhi1007 · 11-02-2006, 11:37 AM

A couple of the players were undrafted too, like Prude, and Rudy Gay up in New England. Just no excuse for that IMO.

It's Randall Gay. Damn, whodi....get it together. :P

saintswhodi · 11-02-2006, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

A couple of the players were undrafted too, like Prude, and Rudy Gay up in New England. Just no excuse for that IMO.

It's Randall Gay. Damn, whodi....get it together. :P

LMAO!!!! Why the hell did I call that dude Rudy? Too funny. No matter, he's still Gay.

papz · 11-02-2006, 12:44 PM

There's a Rudy though... top 10 pick for Memphis last season. He had a pretty good game last night.

saintsfan1313 · 11-02-2006, 01:14 PM

RUDY! RUDY! RUDY! I hear theres a good one coming out of Notre Dame this year................?

saintswhodi · 11-02-2006, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by papz

There's a Rudy though... top 10 pick for Memphis last season. He had a pretty good game last night.

Oh hell, that's prob where I got it from. My fantasy b'ball draft is tonight. lol

11-01-2006, 09:29 PM	#1
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Jim Henderson Plays the Blame Game 05:50 PM CST on Monday, October 30, 2006 Jim Henderson / WWL-TV Sports Director If you've been a Saints' fan for very long, you've learned one thing: When it seems like everything is coming your way, it probably means you're in the wrong lane. The Saints were met head-on yesterday by a good football team and some bad bounces. Jim Henderson The result wasn't pretty. Maybe the Saints were overdue for a clunker after six superlative performances. Yesterday it arrived. Winners don't make excuses. And that means I've got some. I can think of three reasons why the Saints lost yesterday -- besides the four interceptions, one fumble, and ten penalties. First -- that stupid time change thing. When the Saints were told to "fall back" on Sunday, they took it literally. I guess they were still confused by the recent "autumnal equinox" or something. How many of us thought that "autumnal equinox" was just the newest Britney Spears perfume? I can't believe I'm the only one. So I blame Carl Arredondo for that. Second -- it was the Saints' alumni weekend and they were the guests of the Saints Hall of Fame and the team at the game. With so many former Saints' players in the Superdome on Sunday, the karma they generated having been associated with so many losses there simply over-powered the karma of the new Saints who had never lost there this season. So I blame Angela Hill who's a member of the Saints Hall of Fame as a former winner of the Joe Gemellli Fleur De Lis award for that. Third -- the distraction of the upcoming holiday. The Saints obviously overlooked the Ravens while planning their trick or treat routs for tomorrow night. I understand they were practically giddy with anticipation over the trick they'd planned at Dennis Woltering's: turning over the outhouse at his west bank mansion....again. So I blame Dennis for their lack of focus. I hate to point fingers, but... Finally it was ironic that the Ravens had more area products than the Saints and how much those players contributed to their victory. Ronnie Prude from LSU -- an interception return for a touchdown. Dawan Landry from Hahnville -- two interceptions, one for a touchdown. Ed Reed from Destrehan -- five tackles. Adalius Thomas from USM -- a sack. Steve McNair from Alcorn -- two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. So obviously we need to re-think this "road home" policy. And for that I blame Kathleen Blanco and Ray Nagin. I'm not sure I'm safe in blaming Carl, Angela, and Dennis. But I'm pretty sure you're always safe in blaming Kathleen and Ray. And so I will - until next week. http://www.wwltv.com/sports/jimhende...ry.9d9429.html
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11-02-2006, 09:40 AM	#3
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	One thing I will agree with him on: Finally it was ironic that the Ravens had more area products than the Saints and how much those players contributed to their victory. Ronnie Prude from LSU -- an interception return for a touchdown. Dawan Landry from Hahnville -- two interceptions, one for a touchdown. Ed Reed from Destrehan -- five tackles. Adalius Thomas from USM -- a sack. Steve McNair from Alcorn -- two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. We may not have been able to get some of these guys, but a lot of talent from our area has been drafted right under the Saints noses for years and have gone on to have great careers. Otherwise, STFU Jim.

11-02-2006, 11:43 AM	#7
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Originally Posted by gandhi1007 A couple of the players were undrafted too, like Prude, and Rudy Gay up in New England. Just no excuse for that IMO. It's Randall Gay. Damn, whodi....get it together. :P LMAO!!!! Why the hell did I call that dude Rudy? Too funny. No matter, he's still Gay.

11-02-2006, 02:56 PM	#10
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Originally Posted by papz There's a Rudy though... top 10 pick for Memphis last season. He had a pretty good game last night. Oh hell, that's prob where I got it from. My fantasy b'ball draft is tonight. lol

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11-01-2006, 11:05 PM	#2
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	No. The name of the article is "The Blame Game".

11-02-2006, 10:16 AM	#4
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Adalius Thomas was a Southern Miss Player that slipped by. I went to USM and watched him dominate and never understood why we didn't pick him up. Baltimore had several of USM defensive players on their team a few years ago. So, I totally agree with Whodi on that.

11-02-2006, 10:29 AM	#5
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	A couple of the players were undrafted too, like Prude, and Rudy Gay up in New England. Just no excuse for that IMO.

11-02-2006, 11:37 AM	#6
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	A couple of the players were undrafted too, like Prude, and Rudy Gay up in New England. Just no excuse for that IMO. It's Randall Gay. Damn, whodi....get it together. :P

11-02-2006, 12:44 PM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	There's a Rudy though... top 10 pick for Memphis last season. He had a pretty good game last night.

11-02-2006, 01:14 PM	#9
saintsfan1313 El Mero Mero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kingsville, Tx Posts: 669	RUDY! RUDY! RUDY! I hear theres a good one coming out of Notre Dame this year................?