Joe Horn Interview

exile · 01-26-2010, 04:59 PM

"I never sat in the stands before, but I was up there with the fans, and they were just stunned to see me," Horn said, telling FanHouse that he bought his own ticket to watch his old team clobber the Cardinals. "I wanted to sit in the nose-bleed section. I wanted to be with the rowdy of the rowdies, and I also wanted to be me, and that's exactly what I was. The 50 to 100 people who got the autographs and the hugs from me, they got them, and they enjoyed themselves, and I enjoyed myself.

"But they kept asking me throughout the game, 'Joe, we love it that you're up here with us, sharing your hot dogs, eating popcorn with us, enjoying the game with us, but why aren't you down on the sidelines right now?'

"I've never mentioned any of this before, but I'll do it now," Horn told FanHouse, recalling a time in 2005, when Hurricane Katrina forced the Saints to practice and play in San Antonio. Horn had two visitors back then. One was the late Gene Upshaw, the head of the NFL Players Association, and the other was Paul Tagliabue, the league's commissioner. They approached Horn, because he was the Saints' undisputed leader, consummate professional and noted straight-shooter.

When they asked Horn the question of the moment, they had the look of two executives on the edge of a decision. What decision?

They didn't know.

That's why Horn became huge.

"They pulled me to the side, and they said these words to me, and this is something that a lot of fans will be surprised to hear," Horn said, adding: "They asked me, 'Joe, how do you feel about the team staying in San Antonio or going back to New Orleans?' And I looked at both of them, and I said, 'I don't think it's fair for the fans who live and die for the Saints to have to rebuild that city alone. I think we should go back and help them rebuild that city.' This was before anybody else came to the Saints (like Brees and Bush) or any new coach brought in his program (like Payton).

"The next morning, I woke up and watched ESPN and the Saints were being awarded back to New Orleans. That made me happy. "

Saints Ignore Their True Hero: Joe Horn -- NFL FanHouse

the-commish · 01-26-2010, 05:53 PM

I would take this whole "interview" with a huge grain of salt.

Joe Horn almost single-handedly responsible for the Saints not leaving the Crescent City. Right!

nogumbo4u · 01-26-2010, 06:00 PM

I wonder if the Packers will have Brett on thier sidelines the next time they go to the NFC Championship game. Things get all discombobulated when you sign with your teams rival. Duece went out like a champ and was rewarded for it.

nogumbo4u · 01-26-2010, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by the-commish

I would take this whole "interview" with a huge grain of salt.

Joe Horn almost single-handedly responsible for the Saints not leaving the Crescent City. Right!

I agree. When a bunch of rich owners get their minds on moving a team they do it, end of story. That exchange of words probably did happen but I doubt it changed their minds in any way. At most they were worried about the media pooh-storm that would've happened when they abandoned New Orleans in its time of need.

Papa Voodoo · 01-26-2010, 06:22 PM

Coach Payton said that the NFC championship was for all of the players and coaches who were not present in the post-game.

G504 · 01-26-2010, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

Coach Payton said that the NFC championship was for all of the players and coaches who were not present in the post-game.

43 years, can't have everybody down on the sidelines.

homerj07 · 01-26-2010, 09:10 PM

Thanks Joe - You were Ok while you were here.

QBREES9 · 01-26-2010, 11:52 PM

Joe Horn love him some him.

B_Dub_Saint · 01-26-2010, 11:56 PM

I still love Joe Horn!!!

SaintPauly · 01-27-2010, 12:01 AM

I like Joe too, but I find this story hard to believe. The Commish, and the owners, don't care what the players think, when it comes to franchise money. Love ya Joe, but shut up. Please.

01-26-2010, 04:59 PM	#1
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Joe Horn Interview "I never sat in the stands before, but I was up there with the fans, and they were just stunned to see me," Horn said, telling FanHouse that he bought his own ticket to watch his old team clobber the Cardinals. "I wanted to sit in the nose-bleed section. I wanted to be with the rowdy of the rowdies, and I also wanted to be me, and that's exactly what I was. The 50 to 100 people who got the autographs and the hugs from me, they got them, and they enjoyed themselves, and I enjoyed myself. "But they kept asking me throughout the game, 'Joe, we love it that you're up here with us, sharing your hot dogs, eating popcorn with us, enjoying the game with us, but why aren't you down on the sidelines right now?' "I've never mentioned any of this before, but I'll do it now," Horn told FanHouse, recalling a time in 2005, when Hurricane Katrina forced the Saints to practice and play in San Antonio. Horn had two visitors back then. One was the late Gene Upshaw, the head of the NFL Players Association, and the other was Paul Tagliabue, the league's commissioner. They approached Horn, because he was the Saints' undisputed leader, consummate professional and noted straight-shooter. When they asked Horn the question of the moment, they had the look of two executives on the edge of a decision. What decision? They didn't know. That's why Horn became huge. "They pulled me to the side, and they said these words to me, and this is something that a lot of fans will be surprised to hear," Horn said, adding: "They asked me, 'Joe, how do you feel about the team staying in San Antonio or going back to New Orleans?' And I looked at both of them, and I said, 'I don't think it's fair for the fans who live and die for the Saints to have to rebuild that city alone. I think we should go back and help them rebuild that city.' This was before anybody else came to the Saints (like Brees and Bush) or any new coach brought in his program (like Payton). "The next morning, I woke up and watched ESPN and the Saints were being awarded back to New Orleans. That made me happy. " Saints Ignore Their True Hero: Joe Horn -- NFL FanHouse
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01-26-2010, 05:53 PM	#2
the-commish Longtime WhoDat Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 529	Re: Joe Horn Interview I would take this whole "interview" with a huge grain of salt. Joe Horn almost single-handedly responsible for the Saints not leaving the Crescent City. Right!

01-26-2010, 06:00 PM	#3
nogumbo4u Registered Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orbitting NOLA Posts: 57	Re: Joe Horn Interview I wonder if the Packers will have Brett on thier sidelines the next time they go to the NFC Championship game. Things get all discombobulated when you sign with your teams rival. Duece went out like a champ and was rewarded for it.

01-26-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
nogumbo4u Registered Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orbitting NOLA Posts: 57	Re: Joe Horn Interview Originally Posted by the-commish I would take this whole "interview" with a huge grain of salt. Joe Horn almost single-handedly responsible for the Saints not leaving the Crescent City. Right! I agree. When a bunch of rich owners get their minds on moving a team they do it, end of story. That exchange of words probably did happen but I doubt it changed their minds in any way. At most they were worried about the media pooh-storm that would've happened when they abandoned New Orleans in its time of need.

01-26-2010, 06:22 PM	#5
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,633	Re: Joe Horn Interview Coach Payton said that the NFC championship was for all of the players and coaches who were not present in the post-game.

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G504 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 424	Re: Joe Horn Interview Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo Coach Payton said that the NFC championship was for all of the players and coaches who were not present in the post-game. 43 years, can't have everybody down on the sidelines.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Joe Horn Interview Thanks Joe - You were Ok while you were here.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Joe Horn Interview Joe Horn love him some him.

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B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Joe Horn Interview I still love Joe Horn!!!

01-27-2010, 12:01 AM	#10
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Joe Horn Interview I like Joe too, but I find this story hard to believe. The Commish, and the owners, don't care what the players think, when it comes to franchise money. Love ya Joe, but shut up. Please.