Post by shannonv on Aug 3, 2007 12:02:49 GMT -6
Twas the night before Saints Camp and despite all the frenzy, not an
> interception was missed, not even by McKenzie.
> The jerseys were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that a Lombardi
> trophy would soon be there.
>
> Drew Brees was nestled all snug in his bed with no thoughts of
> indictments filling his head.
> Marques wore his grip glove, Fred Thomas his cast and pledged "I won't
> get burned this year, I'll be super-fast!"
> The backup QBs in their black and gold caps joked "Let's 'pull a Romo'
> and fumble some snaps!"
>
> When out on the field there arose such a clatter.
> Dhani put down his bow tie to see what was the matter.
> Away to the window Copper flew like a flash, But it was only Joe Horn
> throwing his career in the trash.
>
> Another loud noise gave the boys quite a fright ...must mean more
> gunshots in Uptown tonight.
> When, what to their wondering eyes should appear But Coach Sean Payton -
> and his eyes full of tears.
>
> He unchained a dog once so lively and quick, saying "Looks like we had
> another visit from Vick."
> More rapid than Eagles he said this Saints team will be.
> And the players all ran to him bursting with glee.
>
> "On Reggie! On Deuce! On Mark Simoneau!
> We're headed to Millsaps, not Thibodeaux!
> To I-10 East and to the Twin Spans
> Let's prepare for the season with our Mississippi fans!"
>
> They knew in an instant there'd be a ring this year.
> For jolly old Payton made one thing quite clear.
> "The gift of winning gives our fans an escape from shady contractors and
> FEMA red tape."
>
> In 2006 they thought it was luck
> Now we've got to show them we don't really suck.
> Another trip to the playoffs, yes that's what we crave and this time
> we'll send those Bears back to their caves!
>
> Drew sprang to his feet, got his team all pumped!
> "We're helping the Gulf Coast out of this slump!"
> I heard Reggie exclaim as they drove out of sight.
> "Enjoy your title now Colts...see you opening night!"
> interception was missed, not even by McKenzie.
> The jerseys were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that a Lombardi
> trophy would soon be there.
>
> Drew Brees was nestled all snug in his bed with no thoughts of
> indictments filling his head.
> Marques wore his grip glove, Fred Thomas his cast and pledged "I won't
> get burned this year, I'll be super-fast!"
> The backup QBs in their black and gold caps joked "Let's 'pull a Romo'
> and fumble some snaps!"
>
> When out on the field there arose such a clatter.
> Dhani put down his bow tie to see what was the matter.
> Away to the window Copper flew like a flash, But it was only Joe Horn
> throwing his career in the trash.
>
> Another loud noise gave the boys quite a fright ...must mean more
> gunshots in Uptown tonight.
> When, what to their wondering eyes should appear But Coach Sean Payton -
> and his eyes full of tears.
>
> He unchained a dog once so lively and quick, saying "Looks like we had
> another visit from Vick."
> More rapid than Eagles he said this Saints team will be.
> And the players all ran to him bursting with glee.
>
> "On Reggie! On Deuce! On Mark Simoneau!
> We're headed to Millsaps, not Thibodeaux!
> To I-10 East and to the Twin Spans
> Let's prepare for the season with our Mississippi fans!"
>
> They knew in an instant there'd be a ring this year.
> For jolly old Payton made one thing quite clear.
> "The gift of winning gives our fans an escape from shady contractors and
> FEMA red tape."
>
> In 2006 they thought it was luck
> Now we've got to show them we don't really suck.
> Another trip to the playoffs, yes that's what we crave and this time
> we'll send those Bears back to their caves!
>
> Drew sprang to his feet, got his team all pumped!
> "We're helping the Gulf Coast out of this slump!"
> I heard Reggie exclaim as they drove out of sight.
> "Enjoy your title now Colts...see you opening night!"
