Hornets Analysis October 30, 2008

Last night the Hornets won their season opener on the road in Oakland, California against the Golden State Warriors.
A first glance at the box score shows what we all know…Chris Paul is amazing, 21 points, 11 assists, 3 steals and David West is the most underrated player in the NBA…he finished with 24 points and [...]

New Saints Kicker & Punter October 29, 2008

Saints Beat Writer Mike Triplett says these are the guys the black and gold are considering for the vacant kicker and punter positions:
*Kickers:
Billy Cundiff: Former Saint who handled kick-off during the magical 2006 playoff run.
Dave Rayner: Had played for 5 NFL teams, most recently Cincinnati.
Aaron Elling: Veteran kicker who spent time with Minnesota, last NFL [...]

Sign Morten Andersen October 29, 2008

When the Saints take the field in 9 days, Sunday, November 9th again rival Atlanta the black and gold will be using their 4th kicker in less then 2 years.
They’ve tried old and yound….strong legged and accurate…and all have failed.
Olindo Mare, Martin Gramatica and Taylor Mehlhaff. 
The team made a horrific mistake when the decided not [...]

Is it Over for the Saints? October 20, 2008

 By: Keli Fulton, Guest Blogger
 
Is it Over for the Saints?
 
Yeah, About that…
We may still have nine games left before the NFL regular season comes to an end, but for all intents and purposes, the 2008 season is over for the Saints. Look no further than Sunday’s 30-7 beatdown at the hands of the Carolina Panthers [...]

Fletch In London October 14, 2008

I’ll be traveling to London to cover the Saints/Chargers game.
If anyone has any story ideas or suggestions regarding places to go or things to see…please….e-mail me.
FMackel@hearst.com

Hey Hornets October 14, 2008

If the Hornets are still looking for front court help….and I think they are….why not sign this guy off the scrap heap?
Rafael Araujo
The Hornets worked out Araujo several years ago before the draft.
A 6′11 power forward/center Araujo played in Russia last year and was cut yesterday by the Minnesota Tmberwolves.
No offense to guys likes Melvin [...]

Colston Will Play October 10, 2008

courtesy: www.profootballtalk.com
Posted by Mike Florio on October 10, 2008, 11:22 a.m.

Saints receiver Marques Colston, who has missed several weeks after tearing a ligament in his thumb, will play on Sunday, a league source tells us.
Per the source, Colston will play in the three- and four-receiver formations for the Saints.
The 2-3 Saints are in last place [...]

Are the Saints Cursed? October 8, 2008

 By: Keli Fulton, Guest Blogger
Forget the Cubs, it looks like the Saints are the most cursed of all the sports franchises. Okay I know, the Cubs legacy of losing is far longer and the number of colossal collapses are far greater, and curses aren’t usually associated with football, but what has happened to the Saints [...]

Random Thoughts October 8, 2008

Sorry I haven’t written lately…been busy with the TV work.
Random SAINTS thoughts:
-Why did the Saints not re-sign veteran kicker John Carney after the amazing 2006 season?  BIG MISTAKE!
Olindo Mare was a total disaster last year and now it appears that given Martin Gramatica’s struggles the Saints could be in the market yet again for a [...]

Flynn Throws Himself Into The Job October 1, 2008

Green Bay – No matter what happens this week, 23-year-old rookie Matt Flynn must anticipate that he will play Sunday for the Green Bay Packers against Atlanta.
Even if starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers recovers in time to start the game, there is always the risk that his strained throwing shoulder will make him ineffective or unable [...]