From: scsd1055@altair.selu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: NO/LA, NO fans, & NO/B-Chips (long...sorry)
Date: 14 Dec 92 18:31:14 -0600
Organization: Southeastern Louisiana University

>From: john@porta.b24a.ingr.com (John Nolin)
>Date: 14 Dec 92 19:11:08 GMT
>
>Anyone know what happened to Hilliard this weekend?  The game summary
>showed him with 0 carries and the local hick newspaper didn't cover the
>game very well.

	Dalton Hilliard suffered a mild knee bruise in the previous game
against the Falcons, and I'm guessing that Mora didn't want to risk the
possibility of him aggravating the injury.  Dalton did play on several
downs though (one of which was a pass, and one of which where Herbert
tried to lob him the ball near the end zone).

	About the game:

	The Saints played their most complete game of the year (barring the
botched punt return).  The running game had its best game to date (Rams 
kind of helped that with their 28th ranking against the run), and Herbert
threw the ball with good accuracy.  Also, the Rams did give the Saints
3 fumbles, 3 interceptions, and 8 penalties for 55 yards (thank you
Chuck).  I'm not getting down on the Rams, but lets admit it guys when you
give an opposing team those (fumbles, ints, pens,) kinds of gifts you're
only asking for a blowout.  The Rams are a better team than that though...
ask Dallas fans.


	About Saints fan support:

	There has been some talk in this group about the lack of fan support
for the Saints team, and I must say that this is one fan that does not question
their abilities or inabilities.  I know what the Saints are capable of doing
(playing with ANY team in the league...ask 49ers fans), and what the are  not
capable of doing (playing fast paced football...again, ask 49ers fans). But I
can sympathize with those fans that squirm and curse whenever the  Saints loose
or win by a few points when they should win decisively.  The Saints have been
branded over the years as LOOSERS elite (undeservingly), and Saints fans know
that they are capable of much more...hey, how would you like it if everytime
your team was featured on primetime, one of the hired putz-announcers 
mentioned that the Saints are the only team in the league that has never won a
post-season game several times during the game?  Kind-a makes ya want to 
stick your foot in the TV!
	But, the Saints are doing better (especially after the 9ers game 4
weeks ago), and are showing a RARE end of the season strength that they
haven't shown in their past few winning years.  Maybe this will be the
year and maybe not.  But one thing I know...they will win their first
post season game ever.  Hey, we in New Orleans are happy with the the
little victories...not bragging and boasting about SBs after week five of
the season like some chuckleheads on this list...give me a break!
	
Geaux Saints!
BP

PS - I remember a certain Buffalo fan that posted something about the
     outcome of the Saints/Buffalo game being affected by Buffalo not
     needing the win because it would be a meaningless victory because the
     Bills would have the division, and the home field advantage decided for
     them before the game with the Saints...well gee it seems as though
     you have erred oh-mighty Buffalo chips breath!  Don't worry.  Even if
     we do beat Buffalo (and I think the Saints will), I won't brag, or carry
     on about the win or a potential SB for the Saints...we in the land of 
     the Aints are mighty humble.