Game Balls

lumm0x · 10-18-2009, 05:18 PM

I thought it was very classy of the team to give the game ball to Adam Zimmer, a defensive assistant and son of Mike Zimmer, who lost his mom this week.

Actually player game balls for me:

O- Brees. He did everything for us to win.
D- all as a unit. No one player stood out more than the rest.
ST- Morstead

biloxi-indian · 10-18-2009, 05:23 PM

Shockey, Moore, and COLSTON. Outstanding, simply outstanding!

rich006 · 10-19-2009, 01:36 AM

I don't disagree with the O-line, but you gotta give a game ball to Roman Harper. He stripped Eli for the first turnover and put the pressure on him later to force the bad throw that Greer picked off.

SaintGup · 10-19-2009, 04:23 AM

I think the whole offense and defense should get game balls but Danno, I think you're being a little harsh on Morestead. It is actually rare you see a punter bring down a returner and as for just 'getting in the way'? I believe he did more than that. The out come of those plays would have been touchdowns and the whole momentum of the game could well have been changed. So I think his plays had more importance than you give him credit for. Come on, kickers are people too.

Cruize · 10-19-2009, 05:50 AM

Greer and Porter. It's so great to see CB's making plays.

foreverfan · 10-19-2009, 06:48 AM

Morstead for Mayor!!!

hagan714 · 10-19-2009, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by SaintGup

My first plaudits will go to Jermon Bushrod. I don't think I have ever seen such a dominating display against such premier defensive linemen. He protected Drew's blindside like I have never seen, and he's is supposed to be our backup! .

So true. I have been waiting for this match up. sure they slid aid to his side but every one does that against the best DEs in the NFL. I am sold on him now. Let move Brown to RT when he is healthy again. Boba called this last year. hats of to ya man you were right. The saints had reasons to excited by Bushrod.

Originally Posted by SaintGup

But for me the guy who changed the game without any hope of award was Thomas Morestead. Yes folks. I have selected a punted as one of our valuable players. In the first half, I firmly believe that our punter stopped two touchdowns and changed the face of the game. My hat is off to you, T. Morestead and I hope that you are mentioned more than just for your punting.

There is no pleasing some people.

4 punts averager was 45. 0 yards with a long of 58. I am still looking up the returns or Net. the hang time was excellent. coverage units were ther in plenty of time. The guy was great yesterday. He pinned the gaints deep each time. He did everything he could to keep the field position battle in our favor. Oh yeah one touch back and he missed by "That much" what more do you want the guy to do.

I guess us old timers see the value in a kicker more than some of you young bucs. For years that was all we had. the NFLs best special team play. That is it. I saw him have the best game as a pro yet. I am happy with the pick and had my crow for dinner.

mighty12 · 10-19-2009, 07:15 AM

Game ball goes to all of you in the dome. Eli was rattled and never seemed comfortable in the huddle or behind center because the crowd noise was just way to much! Every anlyst has given props to all of you in the dome and have mentioned that the Saints may be unstoppable in that Dome. It really has become a SUPER dome once again!

darstep · 10-19-2009, 07:43 AM

It was a great team victory, but I'll pick one - my game ball goes to my pre-game prediction Saints success key: Lance Moore. Its a different kind of offense with him healthy and gutting the middle of defenses...everything else fell into place. Can't say enough about his hands, his routes, his adjustments, and his high traffic skills. Brees counts on him and then the edges come open. He is at the top of my list to overlay Duece.

bobad · 10-19-2009, 08:56 AM

On offense, Colston, Moore, Bushrod all deserve recognition. I think
Jamaal will have to win his job back!

On defense, everyone played at least good. Harper and Greer stood
out a little. I noticed Porter was usually in good position, and I like
the way he hits.

Aside from Morstead, out ST weren't so great. We missed an extra
point, had no long punt or kick returns, and allowed some long punt
and kick returns.

No game ball to Brees. Brees don't get game balls, he gives them.

10-18-2009, 05:18 PM	#11
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Game Balls I thought it was very classy of the team to give the game ball to Adam Zimmer, a defensive assistant and son of Mike Zimmer, who lost his mom this week. Actually player game balls for me: O- Brees. He did everything for us to win. D- all as a unit. No one player stood out more than the rest. ST- Morstead

10-18-2009, 05:23 PM	#12
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Re: Game Balls Shockey, Moore, and COLSTON. Outstanding, simply outstanding!

10-19-2009, 01:36 AM	#13
rich006 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 335	Re: Game Balls I don't disagree with the O-line, but you gotta give a game ball to Roman Harper. He stripped Eli for the first turnover and put the pressure on him later to force the bad throw that Greer picked off.
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10-19-2009, 04:23 AM	#14
SaintGup 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 580	Re: Game Balls I think the whole offense and defense should get game balls but Danno, I think you're being a little harsh on Morestead. It is actually rare you see a punter bring down a returner and as for just 'getting in the way'? I believe he did more than that. The out come of those plays would have been touchdowns and the whole momentum of the game could well have been changed. So I think his plays had more importance than you give him credit for. Come on, kickers are people too.

10-19-2009, 05:50 AM	#15
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,294	Re: Game Balls Greer and Porter. It's so great to see CB's making plays.
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Game Balls Originally Posted by SaintGup My first plaudits will go to Jermon Bushrod. I don't think I have ever seen such a dominating display against such premier defensive linemen. He protected Drew's blindside like I have never seen, and he's is supposed to be our backup! . So true. I have been waiting for this match up. sure they slid aid to his side but every one does that against the best DEs in the NFL. I am sold on him now. Let move Brown to RT when he is healthy again. Boba called this last year. hats of to ya man you were right. The saints had reasons to excited by Bushrod. Originally Posted by SaintGup But for me the guy who changed the game without any hope of award was Thomas Morestead. Yes folks. I have selected a punted as one of our valuable players. In the first half, I firmly believe that our punter stopped two touchdowns and changed the face of the game. My hat is off to you, T. Morestead and I hope that you are mentioned more than just for your punting. There is no pleasing some people. 4 punts averager was 45. 0 yards with a long of 58. I am still looking up the returns or Net. the hang time was excellent. coverage units were ther in plenty of time. The guy was great yesterday. He pinned the gaints deep each time. He did everything he could to keep the field position battle in our favor. Oh yeah one touch back and he missed by "That much" what more do you want the guy to do. I guess us old timers see the value in a kicker more than some of you young bucs. For years that was all we had. the NFLs best special team play. That is it. I saw him have the best game as a pro yet. I am happy with the pick and had my crow for dinner.
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10-19-2009, 07:15 AM	#18
mighty12 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Game Balls Game ball goes to all of you in the dome. Eli was rattled and never seemed comfortable in the huddle or behind center because the crowd noise was just way to much! Every anlyst has given props to all of you in the dome and have mentioned that the Saints may be unstoppable in that Dome. It really has become a SUPER dome once again!

10-19-2009, 07:43 AM	#19
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Game Balls It was a great team victory, but I'll pick one - my game ball goes to my pre-game prediction Saints success key: Lance Moore. Its a different kind of offense with him healthy and gutting the middle of defenses...everything else fell into place. Can't say enough about his hands, his routes, his adjustments, and his high traffic skills. Brees counts on him and then the edges come open. He is at the top of my list to overlay Duece.

10-19-2009, 08:56 AM	#20
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Game Balls On offense, Colston, Moore, Bushrod all deserve recognition. I think Jamaal will have to win his job back! On defense, everyone played at least good. Harper and Greer stood out a little. I noticed Porter was usually in good position, and I like the way he hits. Aside from Morstead, out ST weren't so great. We missed an extra point, had no long punt or kick returns, and allowed some long punt and kick returns. No game ball to Brees. Brees don't get game balls, he gives them.
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