Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th.

homerj07 · 02-16-2010, 08:58 AM

Tough call - Any will be a challenge. I sure do not want to be the first SB winning team to lose that opening game!!

ScottF · 02-16-2010, 12:43 PM

Pittsburgh is in Prime Time a lot, so they might be saved for later in the year. I'd love to jump on ATL early.

TopCow · 02-16-2010, 02:07 PM

I'm thinking Minnesota will get another shot at the Saints. Another victory for the Saints, and one that shuts up all those we're the better team that lost whiners. I also believe Favre will be back for his final season.

xan · 02-16-2010, 02:59 PM

I agree that there's more benefit to hyping the NFCC rematch later in the season. Plus, why put a divisional game that only has regional interest on the national stage? It has to be Pittsburgh because there is too much drama to be made but not really consequential in the grand scheme of things. Either loses, it doesn't really affect each's postseason opportunities (div or conf)

RaginCajun83 · 02-16-2010, 05:15 PM

Of course the Falcowns ... I really want to rub in in the Falcons face so bad and nothing would be better than releasing the Superbowl Banner with those losers on the field

Srgt. Hulka · 02-16-2010, 07:20 PM

No offense to our fans all over the world, because I know we have some great international fans here, but I don't really care who they open the season with, just as long as they don't have to go to Japan, England or Australia to play the game.

breesfan27 · 02-16-2010, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

No offense to our fans all over the world, because I know we have some great international fans here, but I don't really care who they open the season with, just as long as they don't have to go to Japan, England or Australia to play the game.

I agree. I don't like the idea of sending the teams overseas to play. It takes them a day just to fly over there. That's too much of an inconvenience for them in terms of missing practice and dealing with the time change.

skymike · 02-17-2010, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

No offense to our fans all over the world, because I know we have some great international fans here, but I don't really care who they open the season with, just as long as they don't have to go to Japan, England or Australia to play the game.

Totally agree with that. If I had a favorite English soccer team, I expect to have to go to England to see them. Not only is it dumb to play NFL overseas, in different time zones, but it actually hurts the Louisiana economy when the Saints lose a real home game.

If we want to capture hearts and minds, we should first conquer Shreveport.

RaginCajun83 · 02-17-2010, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

If we want to capture hearts and minds, we should first conquer Shreveport.

That should be a lot easier now with the Superbowl victory. Now all the Cowboy fans up there will want to jump on the Saints cause they finally won and are the cool kids at school for once

ScottF · 02-17-2010, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

Totally agree with that. If I had a favorite English soccer team, I expect to have to go to England to see them. Not only is it dumb to play NFL overseas, in different time zones, but it actually hurts the Louisiana economy when the Saints lose a real home game.

If we want to capture hearts and minds, we should first conquer Shreveport.

I really believe that there is enough of an international market that a 17th game, neutral site, could be added. You could throw in 4-5 US sites as well.
Play 2 games in London, Tokyo, Canada, Mexico City, Barcelona, and give LA, San Antonio, Salt Lake, & OK City games also.

Every year we hear that 4 preseason games are too many, and in February we all start going through withdrawal. Cut 2 PS games and add a 17th regular season game.

Hey Goodell- add a 17th game, which will jack revenues sky high, and then have the Super Bowl in the second week on February. The following Monday would be a national holiday- President's Day, solving the "nation is hung over" problem.

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02-16-2010, 08:58 AM	#1
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. Tough call - Any will be a challenge. I sure do not want to be the first SB winning team to lose that opening game!!

02-16-2010, 12:43 PM	#2
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. Pittsburgh is in Prime Time a lot, so they might be saved for later in the year. I'd love to jump on ATL early.

02-16-2010, 02:07 PM	#3
TopCow 100th Post Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 299	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. I'm thinking Minnesota will get another shot at the Saints. Another victory for the Saints, and one that shuts up all those we're the better team that lost whiners. I also believe Favre will be back for his final season.
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02-16-2010, 02:59 PM	#4
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,355 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. I agree that there's more benefit to hyping the NFCC rematch later in the season. Plus, why put a divisional game that only has regional interest on the national stage? It has to be Pittsburgh because there is too much drama to be made but not really consequential in the grand scheme of things. Either loses, it doesn't really affect each's postseason opportunities (div or conf)

02-16-2010, 05:15 PM	#5
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. Of course the Falcowns ... I really want to rub in in the Falcons face so bad and nothing would be better than releasing the Superbowl Banner with those losers on the field

02-16-2010, 07:20 PM	#6
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. No offense to our fans all over the world, because I know we have some great international fans here, but I don't really care who they open the season with, just as long as they don't have to go to Japan, England or Australia to play the game.

02-16-2010, 07:41 PM	#7
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka No offense to our fans all over the world, because I know we have some great international fans here, but I don't really care who they open the season with, just as long as they don't have to go to Japan, England or Australia to play the game. I agree. I don't like the idea of sending the teams overseas to play. It takes them a day just to fly over there. That's too much of an inconvenience for them in terms of missing practice and dealing with the time change.
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02-17-2010, 09:32 AM	#8
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka No offense to our fans all over the world, because I know we have some great international fans here, but I don't really care who they open the season with, just as long as they don't have to go to Japan, England or Australia to play the game. Totally agree with that. If I had a favorite English soccer team, I expect to have to go to England to see them. Not only is it dumb to play NFL overseas, in different time zones, but it actually hurts the Louisiana economy when the Saints lose a real home game. If we want to capture hearts and minds, we should first conquer Shreveport.

02-17-2010, 10:23 AM	#9
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. Originally Posted by skymike If we want to capture hearts and minds, we should first conquer Shreveport. That should be a lot easier now with the Superbowl victory. Now all the Cowboy fans up there will want to jump on the Saints cause they finally won and are the cool kids at school for once

02-17-2010, 10:31 AM	#10
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints to Start 2010 Season on Sept 9th. Originally Posted by skymike Totally agree with that. If I had a favorite English soccer team, I expect to have to go to England to see them. Not only is it dumb to play NFL overseas, in different time zones, but it actually hurts the Louisiana economy when the Saints lose a real home game. If we want to capture hearts and minds, we should first conquer Shreveport. I really believe that there is enough of an international market that a 17th game, neutral site, could be added. You could throw in 4-5 US sites as well. Play 2 games in London, Tokyo, Canada, Mexico City, Barcelona, and give LA, San Antonio, Salt Lake, & OK City games also. Every year we hear that 4 preseason games are too many, and in February we all start going through withdrawal. Cut 2 PS games and add a 17th regular season game. Hey Goodell- add a 17th game, which will jack revenues sky high, and then have the Super Bowl in the second week on February. The following Monday would be a national holiday- President's Day, solving the "nation is hung over" problem.

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