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re: WWL : Payton doing chant; Gleason number retired
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:50 pm to Cajun Revolution
Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:50 pm to Cajun Revolution
quote:
Thanks for proving my point
Lets be real.. did he prove your point?
lets be honest... no he didnt
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Posted on 9/7/13 at 8:57 pm to Breesus
Ahh ha, imitating my response because you're a fricktard.
This post was edited on 9/7/13 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:03 pm to Cajun Revolution
# retired
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:03 pm to saintsfan22
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Can't believe there's actually people against this.
fricking this
Gleason has done more for other people than just about anyone in Saints history. He was a phenomenal ambassador of the organization, football, and humanity. What kind of a self absorbed, perspective lacking douche bag would give two shits about this ceremony, other than feeling overwhelming joy for a great human being.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:13 pm to Hoodoo Man
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:15 pm to Cajun Revolution
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But lets be real, the Saints have milked this for all the positive PR they possibly can.
They definitely benefited from it, but I don't think Gleason would have agreed to any of this if he felt like they were using him. They're his friends.
And yes, he was a special teamer, but as you know, there are things more important than football. The fact of the matter is a boy is going to grow up without his father, and think it will be nice for the boy to see these things that will let him know that people loved his dad.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:19 pm to Patrick O Rly
It's not like the saints are gonna run out of numbers because of this.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:33 pm to Hoodoo Man
quote:
It's not like the saints are gonna run out of numbers because of this.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:40 pm to Cleanmatt
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:46 pm to purplepylon
Posted on 9/7/13 at 9:51 pm to Cajun Revolution
quote:
I am very sympathetic to Gleason and support his organization.
But lets be real, the Saints have milked this for all the positive PR they possibly can.
I like Gleason and support his work...but lets be honest...he was a special teamer. The guy who recovered the block and scored probably couldn't be named by 3/4 of this board.
Gleason has ALS. Thus he is valued by the organization. If it was the guy who recovered the block who had ALS he'd be promoted just as much.
It's a win win for Gleason and the Saints.
Well done. I don't think his number should be retired either, but the meaning of this one is a bit different and special and I guess I can respect the saints organization for that. Very classy move by saints.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 10:06 pm to bigpapamac
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Probably. Gleason's play, and the night he made it, sent a bigger message though IMO. I mean, it wasn't too long before that when nobody knew if the Saints would ever be back in New Orleans.
The Dome was the loudest ever after his play
Posted on 9/7/13 at 10:06 pm to whodatfan
Fine. Give him his damn moment.
But if they do, then Tom Dempsey and Tracy Porter deserve one too.
But if they do, then Tom Dempsey and Tracy Porter deserve one too.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 10:12 pm to St Augustine
quote:
fricking this
Gleason has done more for other people than just about anyone in Saints history. He was a phenomenal ambassador of the organization, football, and humanity. What kind of a self absorbed, perspective lacking douche bag would give two shits about this ceremony, other than feeling overwhelming joy for a great human being.
I mean Bobby Phills' jersey hangs up in the Arena he was retired because he died in a car crash.
LINK
I have NO issue with this.
I'm glad Gleason will be remembered as long as the dome stands.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 10:22 pm to Morecowbell
quote:In actuality, those two are not even retired any more. They are used almost annually.
2. The Saints have 2 retired jersey numbers. Jim Taylor (played for the Saints for 1 year) and Doug Atkins (played w Saints for 3 years). Both made their marks w other teams
Posted on 9/7/13 at 10:24 pm to NOSHAU
My guess is that his number will be added to the wall of honor (and not jersey retired).
Posted on 9/7/13 at 10:24 pm to NOSHAU
I thought 8 and 57 were retired?
(eta, banners not jersey. I get it. Hawthorne is 57)
(eta, banners not jersey. I get it. Hawthorne is 57)
This post was edited on 9/7/13 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 9/7/13 at 10:30 pm to Napoleon
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I thought 8 and 57 were retired?
The numbers on the banners are retired by the Dome. That's why Eddie Robinson and Dave Dixon are up there. Just another reason those against this are moronic.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 11:02 pm to JazzyJeff
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He made the most memorable play in Saints history so he more than deserves the honor. So STFU twat-nibblet.
I agree with Jazzy Jeff.
I feel dirty.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 11:34 pm to purplepylon
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