Does La. really like the Mannings?

Budsdrinker · 10-10-2012, 07:57 AM

I'm in the minority in this because I was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge and I'm not an LSU fan. It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for. I remember being at a Saints game against the Steelers in the 70's and majority of the crowd was pulling for Bradshaw because he was from La. I still believe the main reason for that is because he went to La Tech and was never a threat to LSU. And there was also 2007 when some people I know was pulling for the Colts because of Addai who is from Texas but went to LSU. I just think a lot of LSU fans base their loyalties and who they like solely on if they went to LSU or caused them heartbreak. But everyone is entitled to their opinion and who they want to cheer for. And if anyone doesn't like Eli for not wanting to go to San Diego, remember John Elway did the same thing.

Saint_LB · 10-10-2012, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

I'm in the minority in this because I was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge and I'm not an LSU fan. It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for. I remember being at a Saints game against the Steelers in the 70's and majority of the crowd was pulling for Bradshaw because he was from La. I still believe the main reason for that is because he went to La Tech and was never a threat to LSU. And there was also 2007 when some people I know was pulling for the Colts because of Addai who is from Texas but went to LSU. I just think a lot of LSU fans base their loyalties and who they like solely on if they went to LSU or caused them heartbreak. But everyone is entitled to their opinion and who they want to cheer for. And if anyone doesn't like Eli for not wanting to go to San Diego, remember John Elway did the same thing.

Great post!

SaintsBro · 10-10-2012, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for.

I sometimes wonder if some of the generalized ragging on Roman Harper has something to do with this. Also Malcolm Jenkins who I believe played for Ohio State against LSU in the BCS Championship game. Not wanting to discuss those players here in this thread, but certain people do rag on these two Saints players, again and again and again, constantly. Repeat, I'm NOT WANTING TO DISCUSS THEM HERE, lol.

I have no real love for LSU in particular, but I do love it when LSU and Louisiana native guys do really well in the NFL. It's part of why I'm homeristic aboutTracy Porter (and I will say this, as an aside, Porter has kept his non-profit charity active in Louisiana, in spite of him moving to Denver, which people should like him for even if they don't like him as a player).

Crusader · 10-10-2012, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

I'm in the minority in this because I was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge and I'm not an LSU fan. It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for. I remember being at a Saints game against the Steelers in the 70's and majority of the crowd was pulling for Bradshaw because he was from La. I still believe the main reason for that is because he went to La Tech and was never a threat to LSU. And there was also 2007 when some people I know was pulling for the Colts because of Addai who is from Texas but went to LSU. I just think a lot of LSU fans base their loyalties and who they like solely on if they went to LSU or caused them heartbreak. But everyone is entitled to their opinion and who they want to cheer for. And if anyone doesn't like Eli for not wanting to go to San Diego, remember John Elway did the same thing.

I don't like Eli Manning or John Elway. If you get drafted by a team in the first round, making you an incredibly wealthy man, I don't think its your place to ***** and moan about it but just shut the hell up and play football.

Utah_Saint · 10-10-2012, 08:15 AM

I loved Archie. He was one of the reasons I am a Saints fan. He was the best player on the team by a long shot and could've been a superstar on other teams, but he never complained, or at least never too loudly. Roger Staubach once said Archie was the best quarterback of his day. And the way he would get beat up and down every Sunday and yet came back week after week made me proud.
I'm very happy with the way things turned out, getting Drew and winning a Super Bowl, but back then, in the Billy Joe, Aaron Brooks days, I would've loved if either of his boys played for the Saints.

D_it_up · 10-10-2012, 08:25 AM

No, I'm not really old enough. I'm only 36 and he was drafted 81? 82, maybe? I was a Steeler "fan", but I was only about 5 or 6 years old, so I am still really not aware of what Elway did. I'm not really a fan of his, though. I respect each of these quarterbacks for what they brought to the field, but not a fan of any of them.

skymike · 10-10-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

... I'm only 36 and he was drafted 81? 82, maybe? I was a Steeler "fan", but I was only about 5 or 6 years old, so I am still really not aware of what Elway did. ...

?Could you please make me feel a little bit older???

D_it_up · 10-10-2012, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

?Could you please make me feel a little bit older???

Hmmmm. I was born the same year that the biggest mistake of a President, Jimmy Carter, was elected. Does that help?

Saint_LB · 10-10-2012, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

?Could you please make me feel a little bit older???

papz · 10-10-2012, 08:39 AM

I like both Peyton and Eli. I have no reason not to. They play the game the right way and they're elite players which is a treat to watch on the football field. Whether or not they've from LA or MS, LSU or Ole Miss, really has no bearing on the way I feel.

Archie on the other hand, I don't really care for... but that's just because I never got to see him play. I really don't have a true sense of what he meant to this organization... or even to the game of football. The same goes with the rest of the old school football players. I try to have opinions on players that I can relate to... the players I've seen growing up.

10-10-2012, 07:57 AM	#1
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? I'm in the minority in this because I was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge and I'm not an LSU fan. It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for. I remember being at a Saints game against the Steelers in the 70's and majority of the crowd was pulling for Bradshaw because he was from La. I still believe the main reason for that is because he went to La Tech and was never a threat to LSU. And there was also 2007 when some people I know was pulling for the Colts because of Addai who is from Texas but went to LSU. I just think a lot of LSU fans base their loyalties and who they like solely on if they went to LSU or caused them heartbreak. But everyone is entitled to their opinion and who they want to cheer for. And if anyone doesn't like Eli for not wanting to go to San Diego, remember John Elway did the same thing. Saint_LB and skymike like this.

10-10-2012, 08:01 AM	#2
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? Originally Posted by Budsdrinker I'm in the minority in this because I was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge and I'm not an LSU fan. It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for. I remember being at a Saints game against the Steelers in the 70's and majority of the crowd was pulling for Bradshaw because he was from La. I still believe the main reason for that is because he went to La Tech and was never a threat to LSU. And there was also 2007 when some people I know was pulling for the Colts because of Addai who is from Texas but went to LSU. I just think a lot of LSU fans base their loyalties and who they like solely on if they went to LSU or caused them heartbreak. But everyone is entitled to their opinion and who they want to cheer for. And if anyone doesn't like Eli for not wanting to go to San Diego, remember John Elway did the same thing. Great post!
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10-10-2012, 09:33 AM	#3
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? Originally Posted by Budsdrinker It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for. I sometimes wonder if some of the generalized ragging on Roman Harper has something to do with this. Also Malcolm Jenkins who I believe played for Ohio State against LSU in the BCS Championship game. Not wanting to discuss those players here in this thread, but certain people do rag on these two Saints players, again and again and again, constantly. Repeat, I'm NOT WANTING TO DISCUSS THEM HERE, lol. I have no real love for LSU in particular, but I do love it when LSU and Louisiana native guys do really well in the NFL. It's part of why I'm homeristic aboutTracy Porter (and I will say this, as an aside, Porter has kept his non-profit charity active in Louisiana, in spite of him moving to Denver, which people should like him for even if they don't like him as a player). OldMaid likes this.

10-10-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,044	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? Originally Posted by Budsdrinker I'm in the minority in this because I was born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge and I'm not an LSU fan. It is in my opinion that if a player didn't go to LSU and was a thorn in their sides when he played against them, fans in Louisiana don't like them. Personally I like it when all players that have Louisiana ties excel in the NFL. It's just weird who people from Louisiana will cheer for. I remember being at a Saints game against the Steelers in the 70's and majority of the crowd was pulling for Bradshaw because he was from La. I still believe the main reason for that is because he went to La Tech and was never a threat to LSU. And there was also 2007 when some people I know was pulling for the Colts because of Addai who is from Texas but went to LSU. I just think a lot of LSU fans base their loyalties and who they like solely on if they went to LSU or caused them heartbreak. But everyone is entitled to their opinion and who they want to cheer for. And if anyone doesn't like Eli for not wanting to go to San Diego, remember John Elway did the same thing. I don't like Eli Manning or John Elway. If you get drafted by a team in the first round, making you an incredibly wealthy man, I don't think its your place to ***** and moan about it but just shut the hell up and play football. Saint_LB and Mikemike like this.

10-10-2012, 08:15 AM	#5
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? I loved Archie. He was one of the reasons I am a Saints fan. He was the best player on the team by a long shot and could've been a superstar on other teams, but he never complained, or at least never too loudly. Roger Staubach once said Archie was the best quarterback of his day. And the way he would get beat up and down every Sunday and yet came back week after week made me proud. I'm very happy with the way things turned out, getting Drew and winning a Super Bowl, but back then, in the Billy Joe, Aaron Brooks days, I would've loved if either of his boys played for the Saints. Saint_LB and skymike like this.

10-10-2012, 08:25 AM	#6
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? No, I'm not really old enough. I'm only 36 and he was drafted 81? 82, maybe? I was a Steeler "fan", but I was only about 5 or 6 years old, so I am still really not aware of what Elway did. I'm not really a fan of his, though. I respect each of these quarterbacks for what they brought to the field, but not a fan of any of them.

10-10-2012, 08:27 AM	#7
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? Originally Posted by D_it_up ... I'm only 36 and he was drafted 81? 82, maybe? I was a Steeler "fan", but I was only about 5 or 6 years old, so I am still really not aware of what Elway did. ... ?Could you please make me feel a little bit older??? Saint_LB likes this.

10-10-2012, 08:32 AM	#8
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? Originally Posted by skymike ?Could you please make me feel a little bit older??? Hmmmm. I was born the same year that the biggest mistake of a President, Jimmy Carter, was elected. Does that help? skymike likes this.

10-10-2012, 08:33 AM	#9
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? Originally Posted by skymike ?Could you please make me feel a little bit older???
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10-10-2012, 08:39 AM	#10
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Does La. really like the Mannings? I like both Peyton and Eli. I have no reason not to. They play the game the right way and they're elite players which is a treat to watch on the football field. Whether or not they've from LA or MS, LSU or Ole Miss, really has no bearing on the way I feel. Archie on the other hand, I don't really care for... but that's just because I never got to see him play. I really don't have a true sense of what he meant to this organization... or even to the game of football. The same goes with the rest of the old school football players. I try to have opinions on players that I can relate to... the players I've seen growing up. Saint_LB likes this.
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