whowatches

Dang, Halo... callin\' brothers out...

I\'m here. The last month or so my \'being here\' has consisted of checking the board once or twice a day for major trades or camp injuries, movement to San Antonio or Picayune, the state of Louisiana being sold to Mexico, etc...

Speaking of movement and purchasing, the wife and I are in the process of buying our first home (guess that means she\'s planning on sticking around). Just had the inspection yesterday. That explains quite a bit of my MIA status. Also, I teach high school (seniors no less), so this time of year I\'ve got the ole cattle prod out trying to push them across that stage (metaphorically speaking, of course).

My affection for this site and its members is well documented. Although, the warm-fuzzies previously directed toward Gumbo have withered considerably after being omitted from the original call-out. I will persevere. If I can forgive John Forcade, I can love Billy again.

Here\'s to hoping that there will be much more to discuss in the upcoming weeks. As long as we\'re catching up here, my opinion on the current issues of the board are as follows:

Pease is the second-coming. He will single-handedly bring our defense back to prominence.

McKenzie, if acquired, will be a huge let-down. This is just a gut feeling, but I\'d take it to the bank.

Sullivan will puke up any extra weight he\'s gained, ala John Pease.

Speaking of His Holiness, Rick Venturi will go missing by week three, and no one will question the mysterious blood-stains on a certain D-line coach\'s sneakers.

The Saints will not leave NO. If they do, I will not follow them. Yep. Can\'t do it.

The wife gave me permission (shaddup!) to purchase NFL ticket this season. I wept for a full hour.

I\'m sure there\'s more to say, but most of you have stopped reading by this point. Gonna go have another cup of joe and enjoy a morn with no students.

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