New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary

AsylumGuido · 10-20-2015, 03:37 PM

New Orleans assistant head coach Joe Vitt was injured this weekend when trying to stop two people from breaking into his and his neighbors cars according to Ramon Antonio Vargas of the New Orleans Advocate

He required a trip to the hospital after falling down while chasing the burglars off.

In the early hours of Saturday, Vitt spotted a shadow moving across his lawn said Col. John Fortunato of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. As he went to inspect the matter further, he saw a woman entering his neighbors car. It was at that moment he turned to his own car and noticed a man inside. The two assailants ran off after being discovered, and he gave chase until falling down. The extent of his injuries are unknown.

Vitt has been an assistant coach with the Saints since 2006 and served as interim head coach, while Saints coach Sean Payton was suspended for the bounty scandal in 2012, after serving a six game suspension himself.

New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary

SaintsBro · 10-20-2015, 03:45 PM

Is it just me or is that actually a photo of Greg McMahon?

Danno · 10-20-2015, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

Is it just me or is that actually a photo of Greg McMahon?

LOL!!! That is McMahon!

44Champs · 10-20-2015, 03:48 PM

I bet he took the wrong angle and then was too slow to catch them from behind

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CharityMike · 10-20-2015, 03:53 PM

Thought he hurt himself actually coaching..silly me

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jnormand · 10-20-2015, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by CharityMike

Thought he hurt himself actually coaching..silly me

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Cmon man! That's mean.

I hope he's ok.

AsylumGuido · 10-20-2015, 06:39 PM

Saints LB coach Joe Vitt Tears Achilles, Breaks Wrist after Chasing Car Thieves

Dave heard it first from a source and it was later confirmed by local and national sports news outlets. Ramon Vargas of The Advocate and Mike Triplett at ESPN.com both have articles with additional details:

New Orleans Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt played some defense of his own outside his Metairie home on Saturday morning, chasing away a man and woman who were attempting to steal his car and a neighbor's car.

Vitt's efforts took a toll, though. The 61-year-old suffered a torn Achilles tendon and a broken wrist after falling, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed.

Bensel added that Vitt "never missed a day of work."

The incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Col. John Fortunato. Vitt was walking through his kitchen when he noticed a shadow running across his front lawn. When he went outside to investigate, he noticed a white female with blonde hair wearing khaki shorts and gloves attempting to enter a neighbor's vehicle. Vitt then looked toward his own car and saw a white male inside the vehicle.

When they saw Vitt, they took off running, according to Fortunato. Vitt pursued them on foot for a short distance before tripping and causing injuries that required a trip to the hospital. The suspects remain at large.

Sons of *******!

Triplett and Ramon Antonio Vargas both gave props to CSC for breaking the story...

SmashMouth · 10-20-2015, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Saints LB coach Joe Vitt Tears Achilles, Breaks Wrist after Chasing Car Thieves

Dave heard it first from a source and it was later confirmed by local and national sports news outlets. Ramon Vargas of The Advocate and Mike Triplett at ESPN.com both have articles with additional details:

New Orleans Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt played some defense of his own outside his Metairie home on Saturday morning, chasing away a man and woman who were attempting to steal his car and a neighbor's car.

Vitt's efforts took a toll, though. The 61-year-old suffered a torn Achilles tendon and a broken wrist after falling, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed.

Bensel added that Vitt "never missed a day of work."

The incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Col. John Fortunato. Vitt was walking through his kitchen when he noticed a shadow running across his front lawn. When he went outside to investigate, he noticed a white female with blonde hair wearing khaki shorts and gloves attempting to enter a neighbor's vehicle. Vitt then looked toward his own car and saw a white male inside the vehicle.

When they saw Vitt, they took off running, according to Fortunato. Vitt pursued them on foot for a short distance before tripping and causing injuries that required a trip to the hospital. The suspects remain at large.

Sons of *******!

Triplett and Ramon Antonio Vargas both gave props to CSC for breaking the story...

Put him on IR, sign another coach.

halloween 65 · 10-20-2015, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Put him on IR, sign another coach.

I could go for that,

QBREES9 · 10-20-2015, 04:04 PM

This is Joe. It's
the wild west down there. Or is it every where.

10-20-2015, 03:37 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary New Orleans assistant head coach Joe Vitt was injured this weekend when trying to stop two people from breaking into his and his neighbors cars according to Ramon Antonio Vargas of the New Orleans Advocate He required a trip to the hospital after falling down while chasing the burglars off. In the early hours of Saturday, Vitt spotted a shadow moving across his lawn said Col. John Fortunato of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. As he went to inspect the matter further, he saw a woman entering his neighbors car. It was at that moment he turned to his own car and noticed a man inside. The two assailants ran off after being discovered, and he gave chase until falling down. The extent of his injuries are unknown. Vitt has been an assistant coach with the Saints since 2006 and served as interim head coach, while Saints coach Sean Payton was suspended for the bounty scandal in 2012, after serving a six game suspension himself. New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary Attached Thumbnails
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary Originally Posted by SaintsBro Is it just me or is that actually a photo of Greg McMahon? LOL!!! That is McMahon!

10-20-2015, 03:48 PM	#4
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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,735	Re: New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary Originally Posted by CharityMike Thought he hurt himself actually coaching..silly me Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk Cmon man! That's mean. I hope he's ok.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary Saints LB coach Joe Vitt Tears Achilles, Breaks Wrist after Chasing Car Thieves Dave heard it first from a source and it was later confirmed by local and national sports news outlets. Ramon Vargas of The Advocate and Mike Triplett at ESPN.com both have articles with additional details: New Orleans Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt played some defense of his own outside his Metairie home on Saturday morning, chasing away a man and woman who were attempting to steal his car and a neighbor's car. Vitt's efforts took a toll, though. The 61-year-old suffered a torn Achilles tendon and a broken wrist after falling, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed. Bensel added that Vitt "never missed a day of work." The incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Col. John Fortunato. Vitt was walking through his kitchen when he noticed a shadow running across his front lawn. When he went outside to investigate, he noticed a white female with blonde hair wearing khaki shorts and gloves attempting to enter a neighbor's vehicle. Vitt then looked toward his own car and saw a white male inside the vehicle. When they saw Vitt, they took off running, according to Fortunato. Vitt pursued them on foot for a short distance before tripping and causing injuries that required a trip to the hospital. The suspects remain at large. Sons of *******! Triplett and Ramon Antonio Vargas both gave props to CSC for breaking the story...

10-20-2015, 06:41 PM	#8
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Saints LB coach Joe Vitt Tears Achilles, Breaks Wrist after Chasing Car Thieves Dave heard it first from a source and it was later confirmed by local and national sports news outlets. Ramon Vargas of The Advocate and Mike Triplett at ESPN.com both have articles with additional details: New Orleans Saints linebackers coach Joe Vitt played some defense of his own outside his Metairie home on Saturday morning, chasing away a man and woman who were attempting to steal his car and a neighbor's car. Vitt's efforts took a toll, though. The 61-year-old suffered a torn Achilles tendon and a broken wrist after falling, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed. Bensel added that Vitt "never missed a day of work." The incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Col. John Fortunato. Vitt was walking through his kitchen when he noticed a shadow running across his front lawn. When he went outside to investigate, he noticed a white female with blonde hair wearing khaki shorts and gloves attempting to enter a neighbor's vehicle. Vitt then looked toward his own car and saw a white male inside the vehicle. When they saw Vitt, they took off running, according to Fortunato. Vitt pursued them on foot for a short distance before tripping and causing injuries that required a trip to the hospital. The suspects remain at large. Sons of *******! Triplett and Ramon Antonio Vargas both gave props to CSC for breaking the story... Put him on IR, sign another coach. B_Dub_Saint, RaginCajun83, halloween 65 and 1 others like this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: New Orleans assistant Joe Vitt injured in burgulary Originally Posted by SmashMouth Put him on IR, sign another coach. I could go for that,

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