Gleason Officially Retired

WHODATNJ · 03-11-2008, 05:19 PM

Just wanted to send a big thank you to Steve for his contributions over the years. That blocked punt will probably be one of the most coveted plays in the history of our team. Good Luck

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hagan714 · 03-11-2008, 06:06 PM

thanks for memories Steve. You played with heart.

ssmitty · 03-11-2008, 06:24 PM

this is truely one of the bigger blows the saints have taken since he went down.........you will not find these guys often, and we have yet to find one since......one of the bigger and perhaps best special teamer the saints have had or will have again..........
i respect his decision and want to thank him for all the years he put absolute thrills into the saint games...........good luck, sg you deserve it.........

Tobias-Reiper · 03-11-2008, 06:24 PM

.. gonna miss that #37 flying down the field. As WHODATNJ said, the image of him cutting through the Falcons' line and blocking that punt is going to live forever in the memories of the Saints fans who saw it and lived the moment.

On a side note, kind of surprising, of all the plays made by players that are and have been Saints, from Manning, to Hilliard, Martin, Jackson, Mills, Deuce, just to name a few, the 3 plays that will always be remembered by Saints fans are plays made by role players on special teams: the opening KO for a TD by Gilliam, Milne falling on Az-Hakim's muff, and Gleason's blocked punt.

cajunasian61 · 03-13-2008, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

On a side note, kind of surprising, of all the plays made by players that are and have been Saints, from Manning, to Hilliard, Martin, Jackson, Mills, Deuce, just to name a few, the 3 plays that will always be remembered by Saints fans are plays made by role players on special teams: the opening KO for a TD by Gilliam, Milne falling on Az-Hakim's muff, and Gleason's blocked punt.

I still say the Jacksonville miracle play was one of the most memorable plays, even with Carney blowing the PAT

Tobias-Reiper · 03-13-2008, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by cajunasian61

I still say the Jacksonville miracle play was one of the most memorable plays, even with Carney blowing the PAT

That one as well, and I thought about mentioning it, but the significance of the play pales in comparison with the significance of the three ST plays. Well, maybe its significance doesn't pale in comparison, it's just that the 3 ST plays signified a joyous occasion, while the Jacksonville play will always be associated with the big letdown of the missed PAT.

But you are right, that play is and will be one of the most remembered plays as well

Papa Voodoo · 03-11-2008, 06:55 PM

And that crazy escape and needle thread TD throw AB made against San Fran. He got away from 4-5 defenders on that one. Too bad that ability was not displayed much after his first year splitting time with Blake.

papz · 03-11-2008, 07:22 PM

I wouldn't be surprised to see him become some kind of assistant one of these days.

SmashMouth · 03-11-2008, 07:23 PM

Wow .... only 7 years in the league ... his body must really be beat up or something ...Look at Fast Freddie ... he lasted way longer as a special teamer.

lumm0x · 03-11-2008, 07:40 PM

Good memories. Thanks for all your efforts Steve.

03-11-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
WHODATNJ 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lafayette Posts: 109	Gleason Officially Retired Just wanted to send a big thank you to Steve for his contributions over the years. That blocked punt will probably be one of the most coveted plays in the history of our team. Good Luck New Orleans Saints Beat - Times-Picayune NFL - NOLA.com: About the Author

03-11-2008, 06:06 PM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Gleason Officially Retired thanks for memories Steve. You played with heart.

03-11-2008, 06:24 PM	#3
ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	Re: Gleason Officially Retired this is truely one of the bigger blows the saints have taken since he went down.........you will not find these guys often, and we have yet to find one since......one of the bigger and perhaps best special teamer the saints have had or will have again.......... i respect his decision and want to thank him for all the years he put absolute thrills into the saint games...........good luck, sg you deserve it.........
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03-11-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Gleason Officially Retired .. gonna miss that #37 flying down the field. As WHODATNJ said, the image of him cutting through the Falcons' line and blocking that punt is going to live forever in the memories of the Saints fans who saw it and lived the moment. On a side note, kind of surprising, of all the plays made by players that are and have been Saints, from Manning, to Hilliard, Martin, Jackson, Mills, Deuce, just to name a few, the 3 plays that will always be remembered by Saints fans are plays made by role players on special teams: the opening KO for a TD by Gilliam, Milne falling on Az-Hakim's muff, and Gleason's blocked punt.
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03-13-2008, 09:11 AM	#5
cajunasian61 Registered Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Evansville, IN (Where is that?) Posts: 64	Re: Gleason Officially Retired Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper On a side note, kind of surprising, of all the plays made by players that are and have been Saints, from Manning, to Hilliard, Martin, Jackson, Mills, Deuce, just to name a few, the 3 plays that will always be remembered by Saints fans are plays made by role players on special teams: the opening KO for a TD by Gilliam, Milne falling on Az-Hakim's muff, and Gleason's blocked punt. I still say the Jacksonville miracle play was one of the most memorable plays, even with Carney blowing the PAT

03-13-2008, 10:07 AM	#6
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Gleason Officially Retired Originally Posted by cajunasian61 I still say the Jacksonville miracle play was one of the most memorable plays, even with Carney blowing the PAT That one as well, and I thought about mentioning it, but the significance of the play pales in comparison with the significance of the three ST plays. Well, maybe its significance doesn't pale in comparison, it's just that the 3 ST plays signified a joyous occasion, while the Jacksonville play will always be associated with the big letdown of the missed PAT. But you are right, that play is and will be one of the most remembered plays as well

03-11-2008, 06:55 PM	#7
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Gleason Officially Retired And that crazy escape and needle thread TD throw AB made against San Fran. He got away from 4-5 defenders on that one. Too bad that ability was not displayed much after his first year splitting time with Blake.

03-11-2008, 07:22 PM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,720	Re: Gleason Officially Retired I wouldn't be surprised to see him become some kind of assistant one of these days.

03-11-2008, 07:23 PM	#9
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,854 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Gleason Officially Retired Wow .... only 7 years in the league ... his body must really be beat up or something ...Look at Fast Freddie ... he lasted way longer as a special teamer.

03-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#10
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Gleason Officially Retired Good memories. Thanks for all your efforts Steve.