You guys really scare me

skymike · 12-14-2011, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Arodgers12

Another thing is Rodgers wasnt taking any shots at the Saints. It was directed toward the media after our opening day game about the offseason workouts.

funny you would mention that, and I'm glad you cleared it up. I noticed the comments, and thought Rogers was being a real smartazz. In context, it makes more sense now.

I've always liked the Packers, and especially their fans. Weather and roof/lack of roof aside, we're actually VERY similiar, probably the most similiar of any 2 teams:

1. We're two of the smallest markets in the NFL. In other leagues, our teams would already have abandoned us. Fortunately, the NFL has a good structure.

2. In both cases the FANBASE far exceeds the "market." You cant get fill a stadium in Los Angeles, but we're both sold out, and have waiting lists in the 10's of thousands.

You have people driving in from all over up there to go to Packers games. We have fans all over the Gulf Coast, and this was before the Saints ever won a damn thing. You see 4 times as much Saints stuff in Houston as you do Texans. And the entire state of Mississippi is "black and gold."

I remember when the Packers were weak, their fans still packed Lambeau. You guys had some lean years in the 70's and early 80s.

3. I guarantee your fans and our fans are #1 and #2 and lead the league in STUFF. You've got cheeseheads and cheese bras, we have Fleur de Lis everything you can imagine. Im sure you have one room in your house dedicated solely to your Packers stuff. We all have one too. I also have
enough Saints apparel to wear something different every day, and my truck
looks like a rolling pep rally.

4. Nobody wants to play in our house.

Great teams, great fans, big fun, and I think everyone would like to see a Saints/Packers NFC Championship.

SmashMouth · 12-14-2011, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

You've got cheeseheads and cheese bras, we have Fleur de Lis everything you can imagine.

Hmmmmmmmm ... what the heck is a cheese bra? I am afraid to visualize this ...

Srgt. Hulka · 12-15-2011, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Hmmmmmmmm ... what the heck is a cheese bra? I am afraid to visualize this ...

What??!!

Merry Christmas Smashmouth!

12-15-2011, 10:28 AM	#3
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Originally Posted by SmashMouth Hmmmmmmmm ... what the heck is a cheese bra? I am afraid to visualize this ... What??!! Merry Christmas Smashmouth!

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skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Originally Posted by Arodgers12 Another thing is Rodgers wasnt taking any shots at the Saints. It was directed toward the media after our opening day game about the offseason workouts. funny you would mention that, and I'm glad you cleared it up. I noticed the comments, and thought Rogers was being a real smartazz. In context, it makes more sense now. I've always liked the Packers, and especially their fans. Weather and roof/lack of roof aside, we're actually VERY similiar, probably the most similiar of any 2 teams: 1. We're two of the smallest markets in the NFL. In other leagues, our teams would already have abandoned us. Fortunately, the NFL has a good structure. 2. In both cases the FANBASE far exceeds the "market." You cant get fill a stadium in Los Angeles, but we're both sold out, and have waiting lists in the 10's of thousands. You have people driving in from all over up there to go to Packers games. We have fans all over the Gulf Coast, and this was before the Saints ever won a damn thing. You see 4 times as much Saints stuff in Houston as you do Texans. And the entire state of Mississippi is "black and gold." I remember when the Packers were weak, their fans still packed Lambeau. You guys had some lean years in the 70's and early 80s. 3. I guarantee your fans and our fans are #1 and #2 and lead the league in STUFF. You've got cheeseheads and cheese bras, we have Fleur de Lis everything you can imagine. Im sure you have one room in your house dedicated solely to your Packers stuff. We all have one too. I also have enough Saints apparel to wear something different every day, and my truck looks like a rolling pep rally. 4. Nobody wants to play in our house. Great teams, great fans, big fun, and I think everyone would like to see a Saints/Packers NFC Championship. AlaskaSaints likes this.

12-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by skymike You've got cheeseheads and cheese bras, we have Fleur de Lis everything you can imagine. Hmmmmmmmm ... what the heck is a cheese bra? I am afraid to visualize this ...