re: awesome the Bengals game will be in NOLA! would be even better if it’s the same weekend as

You likely (or possibly not) root for the Saints because they are the pro team in Louisiana and for no other reason.

Yet for many years Tom Benson repeatedly tried to move the team, including after Hurricane Katrina. The state of Louisiana had a terrible agreement with the team.

I graduated from LSU. My wife graduated from LSU. My wife currently works for LSU. I give money regularly to LSU. I want the university to be talked up as much as possible. Guys like Burrow and Chase are deeply connected to LSU. Same for several other LSU players. I would argue that right now LSU players are similar to Miami players from the 90s where you always link that player to the school anytime a discussion about them comes up. The same can't be said of many other schools.

So when the Saints play the Bengals, I will root for every LSU player to have a great game and stay healthy. I will hope the Saints win, but I won't be heartbroken if they lose. I will enjoy the game regardless of the outcome minus any injuries.