New Orleans Saints unveil 'Rebirth' statue showing Steve Gleason's blocked punt

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With training camp in full swing for the New Orleans Saints, the day of Friday, July 27, 2012 marked a big one for the team and it had nothing to do with practice. One of the most historic moments in the franchise's history was enshrined outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in a celebration of Steve Gleason's blocked punt in the first game back after Hurricane Katrina in 2006.

VIDEO: Relive the moment of Steve Gleason's blocked punt against the Atlanta Falcons

View slideshow: Steve Gleason and the "Rebirth" statue tell so many tales for the New Orleans Saints
The statue will officially be called "Rebirth" and it isn't about just one person or one moment. At least, that's what Gleason himself wants everyone to know.

New Orleans Saints unveil 'Rebirth' statue showing Steve Gleason's blocked punt - New Orleans New Orleans Saints | Examiner.com

WhoDat!656 · 07-28-2012, 07:40 AM

“Rebirth” statue is Falcon-free | ProFootballTalk

And falcon fans aren't all that happy with it either!

Saints Have New Statue To Honor Their 'rebirth' Against Us. - Falcons Life Forums

dizzle88 · 07-28-2012, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

“Rebirth” statue is Falcon-free | ProFootballTalk

And falcon fans aren't all that happy with it either!

Saints Have New Statue To Honor Their 'rebirth' Against Us. - Falcons Life Forums

That makes it even better

foreverfan · 07-28-2012, 07:57 AM

Falcons - Posted 26 July 2012 - 09:34 AM
I guess we should be honored they think that play vs us, was a reflection of when the state started rising up. But i guess that would also symbolize us as Katrina?

In any case it shows how important playing us is to them and actually solidifies us as their 1 true rival. Bucs, kitties get nothing... and we get a statue.

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foreverfan · 07-28-2012, 08:05 AM

Wait... I take that back.... FF

Posted 26 July 2012 - 10:03 AM
I can already see the evil plot for the statue if its gonna be outside....... it might go something like this.

Seagulls on Laxatives Prank - YouTube

jlouhill · 07-28-2012, 08:24 AM

Just one more example of why the Falcon fans are the worst, most sports uneducated, bandwagon, heartless fans on the face of the planet. I know all teams have their idiots who are without even a sense of moral conscience but the falcon fans take it to a whole new level and always have. This statue is NOT about them. It is a memorial and a tribute to a city rising from the ashes, or water if you will, and a monument bringing awareness to a disease that is so dibilitating there is no cure and is fatal. I think the majority of us on here and in WhoDat nation understand that sometimes it goes beyond a game and a hated rivalry. The same can be said for most if not all other sports fans. But falcon fans, you can piss off becuse you just don't get it!!! And for the one who said they hope they hit Drew so hard he vomits all over, well Brees will carve up your so-called team in between heaves. Let me quit before I get upset.

mutineer10 · 07-28-2012, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Wait... I take that back.... FF

Posted 26 July 2012 - 10:03 AM
I can already see the evil plot for the statue if its gonna be outside....... it might go something like this.

Seagulls on Laxatives Prank - YouTube

Dude, somebody's nerdy @$$ is kicked if that happens when I'm at the beach!!!

The University of Alabama has statues of all their National Championship-winning coaches outside the stadium, and they are frequently targets of pranks. Some Auburn jackass taped a Cam Newton jersey onto Bear Bryant a few years ago, crap like that ...

mutineer10 · 07-28-2012, 08:54 AM

Hell, all this talk made me wanna watch it again! You all should, too!

New Orleans Saints (Gleason Block) - YouTube

Up there with Sid Bream's slide & Tracy Porter's INT in my all-time sports moments!

QBREES9 · 07-28-2012, 10:05 AM

That just gave me the Chills WOW ! Steve Gleason !!!!

Marlboro Man · 07-28-2012, 04:06 PM

Actually, Gleason came in from the other side and was more laid out to make the block than that. While I respect the thought, I think it was a poor rendition of the actual event.

Ok, just watched the video and my badd, lol.

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Threaded by QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985 Rating: (0 votes - average) With training camp in full swing for the New Orleans Saints, the day of Friday, July 27, 2012 marked a big one for the team and it had nothing to do with practice. One of the most historic moments in the franchise's history was enshrined outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in a celebration of Steve Gleason's blocked punt in the first game back after Hurricane Katrina in 2006. VIDEO: Relive the moment of Steve Gleason's blocked punt against the Atlanta Falcons View slideshow: Steve Gleason and the "Rebirth" statue tell so many tales for the New Orleans Saints The statue will officially be called "Rebirth" and it isn't about just one person or one moment. At least, that's what Gleason himself wants everyone to know. New Orleans Saints unveil 'Rebirth' statue showing Steve Gleason's blocked punt - New Orleans New Orleans Saints \| Examiner.com Attached Thumbnails
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,047	“Rebirth” statue is Falcon-free \| ProFootballTalk And falcon fans aren't all that happy with it either! Saints Have New Statue To Honor Their 'rebirth' Against Us. - Falcons Life Forums mutineer10 and pumpkindriver like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 “Rebirth” statue is Falcon-free \| ProFootballTalk And falcon fans aren't all that happy with it either! Saints Have New Statue To Honor Their 'rebirth' Against Us. - Falcons Life Forums That makes it even better UK_WhoDat, mutineer10, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

07-28-2012, 07:57 AM	#4
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Falcons - Posted 26 July 2012 - 09:34 AM I guess we should be honored they think that play vs us, was a reflection of when the state started rising up. But i guess that would also symbolize us as Katrina? In any case it shows how important playing us is to them and actually solidifies us as their 1 true rival. Bucs, kitties get nothing... and we get a statue. ____________________ You can hate their team but I really doesn't make since to hate their fans too. It's a game folks. Friendly banter is ok.... Crusader likes this.

07-28-2012, 08:46 AM	#7
mutineer10 Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,739	Originally Posted by foreverfan Wait... I take that back.... FF Posted 26 July 2012 - 10:03 AM I can already see the evil plot for the statue if its gonna be outside....... it might go something like this. Seagulls on Laxatives Prank - YouTube Dude, somebody's nerdy @$$ is kicked if that happens when I'm at the beach!!! The University of Alabama has statues of all their National Championship-winning coaches outside the stadium, and they are frequently targets of pranks. Some Auburn jackass taped a Cam Newton jersey onto Bear Bryant a few years ago, crap like that ... foreverfan likes this.

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jlouhill 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denton, Tx. Posts: 692	Just one more example of why the Falcon fans are the worst, most sports uneducated, bandwagon, heartless fans on the face of the planet. I know all teams have their idiots who are without even a sense of moral conscience but the falcon fans take it to a whole new level and always have. This statue is NOT about them. It is a memorial and a tribute to a city rising from the ashes, or water if you will, and a monument bringing awareness to a disease that is so dibilitating there is no cure and is fatal. I think the majority of us on here and in WhoDat nation understand that sometimes it goes beyond a game and a hated rivalry. The same can be said for most if not all other sports fans. But falcon fans, you can piss off becuse you just don't get it!!! And for the one who said they hope they hit Drew so hard he vomits all over, well Brees will carve up your so-called team in between heaves. Let me quit before I get upset.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	That just gave me the Chills WOW ! Steve Gleason !!!! WhoDat!656 likes this.

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Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Actually, Gleason came in from the other side and was more laid out to make the block than that. While I respect the thought, I think it was a poor rendition of the actual event. Ok, just watched the video and my badd, lol.
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