Rita Benson Leblanc Stands Out in Crowd of NFL Suits

QBREES9 · 01-05-2012, 11:52 AM

NEW ORLEANS -- The future of the New Orleans Saints wears a pair of ultrachic black boots that ascend to her knees, not because it's comfortable but because the team has been on a roll since she put them on and you don't mess with fate. She cannot ... sit ... down, at least not for more than a few minutes. Did you know that the average executive chair is too big for a woman? Rita Benson LeBlanc, who can't be much more than a bowl of gumbo over 100 pounds, does. Behind her desk is a large gray exercise ball. That's where she sits.

The executive vice president/part owner of the Saints bought the ball because, ultimately, she was going to do sit-ups while she was at work. That didn't work out; she was way too busy for that. Now, it's just used for good posture. But LeBlanc rolls the ball out in the middle of her office on a winter Tuesday recently and belts out at least three sit-ups, just to demonstrate.

New Orleans Saints' Rita Benson LeBlanc stands out in a crowd of NFL suits - espnW

RockyMountainSaint · 01-05-2012, 12:38 PM

Thanks Q!
Great read.

Stay away form the comments though. Morons!

hagan714 · 01-06-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

Thanks Q!
Great read.

Stay away form the comments though. Morons!

sorry i had to comment

kdh714
hmmm Benson brought a title to New Orleans. As for the move stunt, all nfl owners play the same game. But in Benson's defense he managed to get the US government to fork over a bulk of the costs. The dome is the main evacuation building for New Orleans. Benson pushed hard to get that done. Complain all you want he did what needed to be done. Saved the Saints and help save New Orleans.
As for Rita she will do fine when her name is called. She has worked her way up the ladder all her life to get ready for the job. Down right loved by the people and fans in New Orleans. She is a class act.

Rugby Saint II · 01-05-2012, 01:06 PM

I have always been a big fan of hers. She worked hard to get where she is.....fact is I believe that she kept the Saints out of San Antonio. She has been very instrumental in the decisions made since Katrina.

homerj07 · 01-05-2012, 08:41 PM

She has run the team a WHOLE LOT BETTER than her father ever did!!

Halo · 01-05-2012, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

She has run the team a WHOLE LOT BETTER than her father ever did!!

Grandfather.....

RockyMountainSaint · 01-05-2012, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Grandfather.....

She doesn't "run" the team.

Her goodwill and her efforts toward the city's growth and good name are her hallmarks.

Bless ya girl!

Halo · 01-05-2012, 08:44 PM

Comments from ESPN....

QBREES9 · 01-05-2012, 09:31 PM

I have a lot of respect for her. Thanks Rocky

pumpkindriver · 01-06-2012, 12:17 AM

Great article, too bad I read the comments. I was tired and sleepy and ready to go to bed, now I'm pissed off. Those people need to be b!#&h slapped for the terrible things they said.

01-05-2012, 11:52 AM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Rita Benson Leblanc Stands Out in Crowd of NFL Suits NEW ORLEANS -- The future of the New Orleans Saints wears a pair of ultrachic black boots that ascend to her knees, not because it's comfortable but because the team has been on a roll since she put them on and you don't mess with fate. She cannot ... sit ... down, at least not for more than a few minutes. Did you know that the average executive chair is too big for a woman? Rita Benson LeBlanc, who can't be much more than a bowl of gumbo over 100 pounds, does. Behind her desk is a large gray exercise ball. That's where she sits. The executive vice president/part owner of the Saints bought the ball because, ultimately, she was going to do sit-ups while she was at work. That didn't work out; she was way too busy for that. Now, it's just used for good posture. But LeBlanc rolls the ball out in the middle of her office on a winter Tuesday recently and belts out at least three sit-ups, just to demonstrate. New Orleans Saints' Rita Benson LeBlanc stands out in a crowd of NFL suits - espnW Attached Thumbnails
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01-05-2012, 12:38 PM	#2
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Thanks Q! Great read. Stay away form the comments though. Morons! pumpkindriver and JoanieNTX like this.

01-06-2012, 09:19 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint Thanks Q! Great read. Stay away form the comments though. Morons! sorry i had to comment kdh714 hmmm Benson brought a title to New Orleans. As for the move stunt, all nfl owners play the same game. But in Benson's defense he managed to get the US government to fork over a bulk of the costs. The dome is the main evacuation building for New Orleans. Benson pushed hard to get that done. Complain all you want he did what needed to be done. Saved the Saints and help save New Orleans. As for Rita she will do fine when her name is called. She has worked her way up the ladder all her life to get ready for the job. Down right loved by the people and fans in New Orleans. She is a class act.
	"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

01-05-2012, 08:42 PM	#6
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,867 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by homerj07 She has run the team a WHOLE LOT BETTER than her father ever did!! Grandfather..... RockyMountainSaint likes this.

01-05-2012, 11:01 PM	#7
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by Halo Grandfather..... She doesn't "run" the team. Her goodwill and her efforts toward the city's growth and good name are her hallmarks. Bless ya girl!

01-05-2012, 01:06 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	I have always been a big fan of hers. She worked hard to get where she is.....fact is I believe that she kept the Saints out of San Antonio. She has been very instrumental in the decisions made since Katrina.

01-05-2012, 08:41 PM	#5
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	She has run the team a WHOLE LOT BETTER than her father ever did!!

01-05-2012, 08:44 PM	#8
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,867 Blog Entries: 45	Comments from ESPN.... RockyMountainSaint likes this.

01-05-2012, 09:31 PM	#9
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	I have a lot of respect for her. Thanks Rocky

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pumpkindriver 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen, Tx. Posts: 932	Great article, too bad I read the comments. I was tired and sleepy and ready to go to bed, now I'm pissed off. Those people need to be b!#&h slapped for the terrible things they said. Halo likes this.

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