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Date Posted: 08:15:13 02/07/10 Sun
In reply to:
Gina
's message, "Brad and Maddox off to The Superbowl?" on 04:07:26 02/07/10 Sun
http://www.nesn.com/2010/...orleans-saints-fans.html
Beth describes the feeling around the city these days: "I'm not sure I can even quantify how much this season and the team have meant to the city and its morale. After several of the biggest games, people seemed more upbeat, friendly, excited. The team has been important to the city, particularly since Katrina, and this year has been even more so. I think itfs certainly been challenging for many here in this city, overcoming a lot of hardship, and this has been something that everyone can share in, and everyone can feel proud of, no matter what is going on in your life."
In a way, the Saints have served as an outlet, a release, for many people still living a very difficult existence in a city that still faces a tough road ahead.@
I think@that the Saints reflect the recovery that has been happening in New Orleans," he said. "We are fighting not to get back to where we are, but to what we can and should be."
With the understanding that a football team cannot save a city by itself, the fortunes of the team mirror those of New Orleans' citizens, and their fight to rebuild and stand proud.
"I think the inspiration, the entertainment, and the all-around joy the Saints provide does speak volumes about the strength and determination of New Orleans," Ryan added. "The city right now has the potential to be a theater for great, positive social change. The Saints, within the confines of the NFL, mirror that."@@
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If they allow this football team to speak for their strength and determination it doesn't say much for the people or spirit of New Orleans.
How pathetic for them... it explains so much.
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