Who Dat?!?

Here's a great Saints-related article from today's NY Times.  It really captures, in the context of this one family, the relationship of the Saints to Louisianians.  I, as many of you know, am much more like the two aunts than like the father.  An eternal optimist, I suppose.

Actually, in thinking about the Saints' upcoming playoff game against the Eagles over the last week or so, I've been unable to avoid playing through in my mind the many potential ways they might find to lose the game in crushing fashion.  What will it be this time?  The usually-reliable Saints kicker shanks an extra-point attempt?  A last minute special teams breakdown leads to a winning score for the Eagles?  Drew Brees, who has been so great all year, throws a completely out-of-character bonehead interception at a key moment?  Reggie Bush fumbles at the Eagles 2-yard line as the Saints drive for the winning score? 

As you can tell from the above, I bear the scars of having been a Saints fan for a long time.  This means, of course, that I must prepare for the worst.  But I will be hoping for the best.  GEAUX SAINTS!!!