Entries from Austinist tagged with 'neworleanssaints'
February 2, 2007
This Sunday, February 4th at 5:25pm central time, the world supremacy of American football for the 2006 season will be decided when the Colts of Indianapolis face the Bears of Chicago on the hallowed turf of Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida. Captained by the tenacious Brian Urlacher (a man who was known to bed a wench named Paris some fortnights ago), will the formidable Bears defense overcome late season gaffes and rise to this the......
Continue Reading "Preparing for the Epic Battle: Austinist's Guide to Superbowl XLI Festivities"January 3, 2007
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young was named the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year today. After sitting on the bench and watching for the first month of the season, the Longhorn Legend finally got his chance. Once VY was given the opportunity to prove himself, he did what we all expected him to do – he danced, pranced, cajoled and lead his team to amazing victory after amazing victory, carrying the 0-5 Titans to......
Continue Reading "Vince Young Named Offensive Rookie of the Year"March 14, 2006
Westlake High School product Drew Brees has agreed to a six-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. After spending his first five years with the San Diego Chargers, Brees relocates closer to his hometown; how long the Saints stay in New Orleans is another question altogether. The deal will pay Brees $60 million. We can only wonder what the Saints will now do with the second pick in the draft. Defense? *Image from Puckettweb.com*......
Continue Reading "Drew Brees Headed to the Big Easy"January 8, 2006
The Houston Chronicle reported this morning that Vince Young will leave for the NFL Draft: Texas junior quarterback Vince Young plans to enter the NFL draft and forgo his final year of college, a close family friend said today... Young finished with 467 all-purpose yards – 200 rushing and 267 passing – in what some are calling one of the greatest performances in college football history. He is the first player in NCAA history......
Continue Reading "Vince Opts Out of Final Year at UT"September 21, 2005
Rumors are flying that Austin will host this years Voodoo Music Experience while New Orleans is being rebuilt. From E! Online: With Houston already taking in refugees at the Astrodome and San Antonio serving as temporary home to the New Orleans Saints in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Austin has now agreed to host one of the Big Easy's largest music festivals--the Voodoo Music Experience. Austin, which is known for hosting large-scale musical extravaganzas......
Continue Reading "That Voodoo that WE do?"