Mickles: Win gives Saints much needed momentum

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In sports, especially in the NFL, rarely does one win cure what ails you.

But you would have had a difficult time telling that late Sunday night to the New Orleans Saints, who didn’t care — nor should they have at that point — that they’re still in the very deep hole they dug for themselves in the first four weeks of the season.

Who could blame them?

Whether it turns out to be merely a placebo, or not, mattered little to the Saints after they rallied late for a stirring 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers in a noisy Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

At least it was something, something to feel good about and give them a good vibe as they prepared for their bye week — which includes six days away from the daily grind.

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TheOak · 10-10-2012, 11:10 AM

Due to injuries we couldn't have had a better week for the bye.

Due to momentum, we couldn't have had a worse week for a bye.

Rugby Saint II · 10-10-2012, 01:07 PM

Der Kommisar is trying to ruin our momentum. How would it look if we actually got on a winning streak? People might actually pull for us.......and he just couldn't have that.

10-09-2012, 01:34 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754 Rating: (0 votes - average) In sports, especially in the NFL, rarely does one win cure what ails you. But you would have had a difficult time telling that late Sunday night to the New Orleans Saints, who didn’t care — nor should they have at that point — that they’re still in the very deep hole they dug for themselves in the first four weeks of the season. Who could blame them? Whether it turns out to be merely a placebo, or not, mattered little to the Saints after they rallied late for a stirring 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers in a noisy Mercedes-Benz Superdome. At least it was something, something to feel good about and give them a good vibe as they prepared for their bye week — which includes six days away from the daily grind. Continue reading Attached Thumbnails
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10-10-2012, 11:10 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Mickles: Win gives Saints much needed momentum Due to injuries we couldn't have had a better week for the bye. Due to momentum, we couldn't have had a worse week for a bye.

10-10-2012, 01:07 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Mickles: Win gives Saints much needed momentum Der Kommisar is trying to ruin our momentum. How would it look if we actually got on a winning streak? People might actually pull for us.......and he just couldn't have that.

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