OK here we go, game time. The Saints take the kick off and will begin on the 30. The Super Dome is buzzing for this one.
5 yard run for Pierre Thomas.
1st down Shockey on 2nd and 5.
2nd down Thomas picks up 3 making it 3rd and 7.
Lance Moore takes a great juggling catch and tacs on 7 more yards down to the 25 for a 1st down.
Thomas gets 3 through the middle to make it 2nd and 7.
Moore again on a slant for 4 yards to make it 3rd and 2.
Moore again down to the 10. Saints moving nicely, Brees with excellent protection so far.
Thomas for 2 which takes it down to the 8.
Thomas draw play sees him spin his way down to the 4 making it 3rd and 3.
Thomas follows lead blocker Evans down to 1 and the chains are coming out. They're short by a couple of inches.
They're going for it on 4th and inches. Come on!! Gutsy play call, I like it.
Mike Bell takes off over the pile - TOUCHDOWN SAINTS!!
Superb opening drive. Established the running game and short passing. 15 plays, 70 yards and 7 zip.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Man monsters - Brandon Jacobs and Jonah Lomu
As I wrote in my last blog one of the key match ups in today's game will be between the Saints front 7 and the Giants running game, in particular, Brandon Jacobs.
The man is a monster and I say that with the utmost respect. Jacobs is an old school back from the field of hard knocks and I for one love to see him play football. His style reminds me of old bruisers like Earl Campbell and Larry Csonka although I'm not sure even that is a fair comparison. Instead I think it's better to look outside football to the great All Black rugby player Jonah Lomu.
Both players are freak like in combining speed, size and strength and, at their best, are close to unplayable as shown in these two highlight reels. Once Jacobs has broken through the front 3 or 4 teams need to gang tackle him in order to halt his forward progress and the same went for Lomu who, in the open field, was just unstoppable when coming up against smaller wingers, the secondary of Rugby Union.
Above and beyond anything else though is the fact that they are both great athletes and players who, even when in competition against your team, you have to sit back and admire. I always think it's better to be beaten by greatness than by anything else. That said I do hope coach Payton has been working over time this week on stunts to ensure the Saints front 7 halt the big guy as early as possible.
Either way, sit back and enjoy these highlight videos ahead of game time.
The man is a monster and I say that with the utmost respect. Jacobs is an old school back from the field of hard knocks and I for one love to see him play football. His style reminds me of old bruisers like Earl Campbell and Larry Csonka although I'm not sure even that is a fair comparison. Instead I think it's better to look outside football to the great All Black rugby player Jonah Lomu.
Both players are freak like in combining speed, size and strength and, at their best, are close to unplayable as shown in these two highlight reels. Once Jacobs has broken through the front 3 or 4 teams need to gang tackle him in order to halt his forward progress and the same went for Lomu who, in the open field, was just unstoppable when coming up against smaller wingers, the secondary of Rugby Union.
Above and beyond anything else though is the fact that they are both great athletes and players who, even when in competition against your team, you have to sit back and admire. I always think it's better to be beaten by greatness than by anything else. That said I do hope coach Payton has been working over time this week on stunts to ensure the Saints front 7 halt the big guy as early as possible.
Either way, sit back and enjoy these highlight videos ahead of game time.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Saints Injury Report for Giants game
As we welcome the Giants of New York into our fair city we have a couple of injuries hanging over the roster.
Here's the up to date list ahead of the Week 6 clash:
Malcolm Jenkins Saints CB: Ankle injury, game status questionable.
Leigh Torrence Saints CB: Hamstring injury, game status questionable.
Mike Bell Saints RB: Knee injury, game status probable.
Jermon Bushrod Saints T: Knee injury, game status probable.
Kendrick Clancy Saints DT: Knee injury, game status probable.
Darnell Dinkins Saints TE: Foot injury, game status probable.
Jason Kyle Saints LS: Knee injury, game status probable.
Jahri Evans Saints G: Toe injury, game status probable.
Pierre Thomas Saints RB: Hamstring injury, game status probable.
Rod Harper Saints WR: Foot injury, game status doubtful.
For the latest Saints injury news week in week out please visit the Saints Injury Report page.
Here's the up to date list ahead of the Week 6 clash:
Malcolm Jenkins Saints CB: Ankle injury, game status questionable.
Leigh Torrence Saints CB: Hamstring injury, game status questionable.
Mike Bell Saints RB: Knee injury, game status probable.
Jermon Bushrod Saints T: Knee injury, game status probable.
Kendrick Clancy Saints DT: Knee injury, game status probable.
Darnell Dinkins Saints TE: Foot injury, game status probable.
Jason Kyle Saints LS: Knee injury, game status probable.
Jahri Evans Saints G: Toe injury, game status probable.
Pierre Thomas Saints RB: Hamstring injury, game status probable.
Rod Harper Saints WR: Foot injury, game status doubtful.
For the latest Saints injury news week in week out please visit the Saints Injury Report page.
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