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Memories still fresh of Saints Super Sunday in Miami

Written by:Alan Donnes

The way I usually describe Super Bowl weekend in Miami is, "It's surreal when I think of how many times I've used the word surreal to describe how surreal the whole thing was." So, how was Super Bowl weekend in Miami for me? It was surreal.

Friday, 01 February 2013 15:35 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Payton a good bet to return to Saints

Written by:Alan Donnes

Chances are, the fire within Sean Payton to succeed will lead him back to the Saints sidelines in 2013.

I do not own a crystal ball or visions into the future. No one at the Saints facility on Airline Drive calls me to ask my opinion or tell me what is about to happen, but if I were a betting man, I'd bet my bundle that Sean Payton will be coaching the Saints next year.

Monday, 17 December 2012 10:56 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Time is now for more Chris Ivory

Written by:Alan Donnes

Chris Ivory (#29) impressed in his first regular season action of the 2012 regular season as the Saints downed the Eagles (Photo: Parker Waters).

There is no denying that the New Orleans Saints are well stocked at the running back position.

Tuesday, 06 November 2012 19:43 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

For New Orleans, Goodell disdain should not trump Super Bowl love

Written by:Alan Donnes

As the current New Orleans Saints season limps along and hopes begin to fade ever so slightly that our boys might win a second Lombardi on the lush green home turf in the Super Dome, fans should really start to think about another Super Bowl.

Monday, 05 November 2012 19:33 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Paterno Statue Should Be Reinstated To Remember The Crimes

Written by:Alan Donnes

I met Joe Paterno once, very briefly, when he and his Nittany Lions were in town for the Sugar Bowl.

Wednesday, 25 July 2012 09:32 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Time For Tom Benson Boulevard In New Orleans

Written by:Alan Donnes

The idea of a street named after Saints and Hornets owner Tom Benson is worth consideration.

Like most New Orleanians, I know who Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee were and that there are parkways, boulevards and circles named for them.

Friday, 20 July 2012 09:10 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Bert Sugar Was Sweet For Boxing

Written by:Alan Donnes

Donnes (left) had the chance to spend time with one of sports journalism's most interesting all-time characters, Bert Sugar (center).

Last week, the sports world and especially those of us who inhabit that small island where boxing is king, said goodbye to Bert Sugar.

Monday, 02 April 2012 15:41 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Analysis: Sean Payton May Have Coached His Last Game With Saints

Written by:Alan Donnes

We may not see suspended Saints coach Sean Payton (left) coaching the Black & Gold in New Orleans again (Photo: Parker Waters).

If I sunk in my chair when I first heard the news about Bounty Gate. I fell through the floor when the punishment announcement by the league office was made.

Wednesday, 21 March 2012 12:24 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Manning Choice Made, Brees Next To Be Paid

Written by:Alan Donnes

Peyton Manning

A wild horse in the Peyton Manning Derby has won the race.

Monday, 19 March 2012 15:07 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Manning Case Enters Brees Thinking

Written by:Alan Donnes

Let's face it. We all love Drew Brees.

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 08:00 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »

Bounties Latest Example Of NFL Money Changing

Written by:Alan Donnes

The NFL says they did it. Greg Williams admits he did it. Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis have apologized for not stopping it. The Saints had a bounty program in place that would reward players for big hits and bigger rewards for hits that took players out of games. Well, that's what they all say, so I guess it must be true.

Wednesday, 07 March 2012 11:26 | Posted In: Alan Donnes' Blog | Read More »