re: Changing the name to "Louisiana Saints"

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but this was discussed when Benson was playing his games. It's a horrible idea for so many reasons. Now that Benson has his deal, it's a non-issue.

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It was actually discussed when Benson first started receiving money from the state to keep the team in NOLA.

Technically they are the Louisiana Saints, since they receive state funding. NO one liked the idea and loss/confusion of identity.

So they struck a compromise, and that's when the Louisiana patch started showing up on the uniforms.