By the time the Saints polished off the hapless Tampa Bay Bucs we all knew that Carolina had won the division. Still, the Saints went out and did what they had to do today to make the playoffs. Beating Tampa gives the Saints an 8-0 record at home but a sad 3-5 road tally led to the Saints limping into the second season. While the win was a complete butt whipping, there still is something that stinks about giving away the South division and a #2 seed because you can't win on the road, most especially the Jets and the Rams; inexcusable performances. Of course being a lifelong Saint fan and follower, any last week of the season that held the promise of a playoff game was a rare treat. Since the Super Bowl win I guess my tastes are high class! Since winning the Super Bowl the Saints are 1-2 in the playoffs and did not even go last year. Another ominous sign, Sean Payton, coaching guru he may be, is a disappointing 0-3 on the road in the playoffs. Yet, tonight I guess we all should be thankful for what we have and not what we don't have! Let the magic begin, c'mon Saints, just win wherever you go. At least the season continues!
Speaking of season continuing, Merry Christmas!! Yes it still is Christmas and you better still have your tree, lights and nativity scenes up for celebrating. After all, this is still the octave of Christmas and the season runs all the way, this year, to January 12th, the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus! We still have all the excitement of New Years Eve and Day, the Feast of Mary, Mother of God and Queen of Peace and a big LSU bowl game and next Sunday, the Epiphany! At least the Christmas season continues.
As for me, I'm battling some nasty stuff as the holidays march on. It could be the flu but this cough is what annoys the heck out of me. Ah yes, the cold and flu season continues.
So Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Geaux Tigers, Just win Saints, and you and me: get better soon!
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