Game ball

SaintsRule11 · 10-09-2011, 05:10 PM

Patrick Robinson first. Game-changing extra point blocked that totally changed the complexion of the final seconds due to the Panthers having to make a field to goal to tie and not win. Then I say Jimmy Graham, with that insane one-handed grab and his continued dominance over all other tight ends in this league!

spkb25 · 10-09-2011, 05:12 PM

Have to go with PR too, the blocked EP and Int were huge part of our win

AlaskaSaints · 10-09-2011, 05:21 PM

The offense totally carried the day.

Alaska

WhoDat!656 · 10-09-2011, 06:07 PM

My vote goes to Ron Rivera

NFL.com news: Panthers' timeout before halftime a costly head-scratcher

pumpkindriver · 10-09-2011, 10:29 PM

It always such a team effort with our Saints so its hard to give out just a couple of game balls. Drew was Heroic in that last drive, so many players made great plays throughout the game. I think y'all have covered them all pretty well. I think we'll keep making the plays we need all season long.

mighty12 · 10-09-2011, 10:49 PM

Game ball goes to Cam Newton, for using the 250k he received from Auburn to pay off the refs and for not being able to win a game with the pressure on for the 4th time! Leaving us all to believe that, in fact, No you Cam't!!! hahahaha

Danno · 10-09-2011, 10:55 PM

Game balls - OTD (other than Drew)

Jimmy Graham - Best TE in the NFL, and he's gonna get better.

Patrick Robinson - Kept his man pretty quiet all game.

John Kasey - I'm not nearly as worried when he lines up for a long FG as I was with Hartley.

alleycat_126 · 10-10-2011, 02:23 AM

Pierre, my game ball goes to pierre thomas, you could tell he was having a lousy day by his standards. On the screen play, where he caught the ball but slipped you could see him saying " I wanted that Touchdown" in conversation with Ingram. I looked like Payton was trying to keep him focused telling him they were gonna come back to him. Low and behold the biggest spot in the game and they give it to him and its instant bright day.

FinSaint · 10-10-2011, 06:10 AM

Robinson with Brees following at close second, and De La Puente with a honorary mention (very little pressure from the middle all game through).

mighty12 · 10-10-2011, 06:40 AM

Is it even fair to give Brees a game ball? We have to come up with something else. Give him a chance with 30 seconds and I feel comfortable we will win.

10-09-2011, 05:10 PM	#11
SaintsRule11 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 277	Patrick Robinson first. Game-changing extra point blocked that totally changed the complexion of the final seconds due to the Panthers having to make a field to goal to tie and not win. Then I say Jimmy Graham, with that insane one-handed grab and his continued dominance over all other tight ends in this league! pumpkindriver likes this.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,651	Game balls - OTD (other than Drew) Jimmy Graham - Best TE in the NFL, and he's gonna get better. Patrick Robinson - Kept his man pretty quiet all game. John Kasey - I'm not nearly as worried when he lines up for a long FG as I was with Hartley. jeanpierre and strato like this.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,057	Have to go with PR too, the blocked EP and Int were huge part of our win

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	My vote goes to Ron Rivera NFL.com news: Panthers' timeout before halftime a costly head-scratcher

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pumpkindriver 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen, Tx. Posts: 932	It always such a team effort with our Saints so its hard to give out just a couple of game balls. Drew was Heroic in that last drive, so many players made great plays throughout the game. I think y'all have covered them all pretty well. I think we'll keep making the plays we need all season long.

10-09-2011, 10:49 PM	#16
mighty12 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1	Game ball goes to Cam Newton, for using the 250k he received from Auburn to pay off the refs and for not being able to win a game with the pressure on for the 4th time! Leaving us all to believe that, in fact, No you Cam't!!! hahahaha

10-10-2011, 02:23 AM	#18
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Pierre, my game ball goes to pierre thomas, you could tell he was having a lousy day by his standards. On the screen play, where he caught the ball but slipped you could see him saying " I wanted that Touchdown" in conversation with Ingram. I looked like Payton was trying to keep him focused telling him they were gonna come back to him. Low and behold the biggest spot in the game and they give it to him and its instant bright day.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,956	Robinson with Brees following at close second, and De La Puente with a honorary mention (very little pressure from the middle all game through).

10-10-2011, 06:40 AM	#20
mighty12 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 980 Blog Entries: 1	Is it even fair to give Brees a game ball? We have to come up with something else. Give him a chance with 30 seconds and I feel comfortable we will win.