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Gayle Benson Statement on NFCCG
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:48 pm
New Orleans Saints website
quote:
Statement from Saints Owner Gayle Benson
New Orleans, LA – Yesterday’s result is still difficult to accept for all of us. I am thoroughly disappointed by the events that led to the outcome of yesterday’s game. Getting to the Super Bowl is incredibly difficult to do and takes such an unbelievable commitment from a team and support from its fans. No team should ever be denied the opportunity to reach the title game (or simply win a game) based on the actions, or inactions, of those charged with creating a fair and equitable playing field. As is clear to all who watched the game, it is undeniable that our team and fans were unfairly deprived of that opportunity yesterday. I have been in touch with the NFL regarding yesterday’s events and will aggressively pursue changes in NFL policies to ensure no team and fan base is ever put in a similar position again. It is a disservice to our coaches, players, employees and, most importantly, the fans who make our game possible. The NFL must always commit to providing the most basic of expectations- fairness and integrity.
Our entire team is humbled and grateful for the support shown by our fans over the course of the season. It has become common for teams to proclaim that they have the “best fans in the NFL”. I do not believe there is any debate, however, that we truly have the most inspiring, committed and passionate fans in all of professional sports. This is true whether you are from New Orleans or part of our family of fans from the entire state, region and country.
The truth is we are more than team and fans- we are a family. As a family we celebrate together, support each other and sometimes suffer together. This past season has been especially meaningful to me as we honored my husband. I will never be able to fully express my appreciation for the way all of you have supported me and our team in honoring Tom Benson’s legacy. I know he is proud of this team and our fans.
While the way this season ended has left us all frustrated and disappointed, I am comforted knowing we will respond the way our community always responds- with resilience, fierce determination and love for each other and the Saints.
I have had many blessings in my life, perhaps the greatest is being born in New Orleans and having the opportunity to be a part of the Saints family with you. Next season starts now and I can’t wait to share it with you again.
Gayle Benson
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:50 pm to rt3
too long. should read:
NFL, Goodell and officiating mafia - GFY raw.
NFL, Goodell and officiating mafia - GFY raw.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:51 pm to LSU Wayne
Couldn’t have said it better
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:51 pm to rt3
That first paragraph is fricking awesome.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:52 pm to rt3
I’m sorry, that’s some milquetoast shite there. She clearly doesn’t want to rock any boats.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:52 pm to rt3
That’s the most polite way to say “frick you, NFL” I’ve read
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:53 pm to rt3
Tom Benson would have gone in RAW this woman doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:53 pm to rt3
quote:
No team should ever be denied the opportunity to reach the title game (or simply win a game) based on the actions, or inactions, of those charged with creating a fair and equitable playing field....
...The NFL must always commit to providing the most basic of expectations- fairness and integrity.
pretty much sums up the whole thing
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:53 pm to Godfather1
quote:
I’m sorry, that’s some milquetoast shite there. She clearly doesn’t want to rock any boats.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:55 pm to rt3
quote:
The NFL must always commit to providing the most basic of expectations- fairness and integrity.
My favorite part, but we all know this wont ever happen unfortunately.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:55 pm to Godfather1
quote:
I’m sorry, that’s some milquetoast shite there. She clearly doesn’t want to rock any boats.
How do you gather that?
She called out the referees and said she is calling the league office to complain until they change the rule.
What do you want her to say?
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:55 pm to TheMailman
I don’t want to be the reason future teams privilege.
There is a rule today to overturn this and bring both teams back on the field and correct it.
There is a rule today to overturn this and bring both teams back on the field and correct it.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:56 pm to rt3
She should pursue that rule where the result gets overturned. Policy change does nothing to make amends for the harm yesterday caused the franchise and it's fan base. This is the darkest hour in Saints football history.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 3:58 pm to rt3
quote:
No team should ever be denied the opportunity to reach the title game (or simply win a game) based on the actions, or inactions, of those charged with creating a fair and equitable playing field.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 4:01 pm to cas4t
quote:
What do you want her to say?
I don’t know. I guess I was just expecting something with a little more fire. Either that or just no statement at all. The silence would’ve spoken volumes.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 4:02 pm to cas4t
quote:couple of F bombs would have been a nice touch
What do you want her to say?
Posted on 1/21/19 at 4:02 pm to Godfather1
I hear ya. Gayle just doesn't operate like that, though.
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