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Aight, let’s go ahead a dispense with a couple of things.  One, I’m not a die-hard New Orleans Saints fan.  I’m confessing right here, right now, that I am shamelessly jumping on the bandwagon.  Two, I was ticked off at the way their defensive front teed off on Brett Favre.  But I’m on the bandwagon, and I’ll give you some reasons to come along for the ride.

• Their mascot name.  How can a pastor or Christian NOT have some affinity with the only NFL team named for saved people?
• Drew Brees, their uber-accurate QB, loves Jesus.  Click here to hear him talk about his faith.
• Brees was tossed aside in San Diego.  The Chargers put all their eggs in the basket of young Phillip Rivers.  I don’t like Phillip Rivers.  And Mr. Rivers, for the record, has not won a Super Bowl.  That fact takes me to a very happy place.
• The Saints had never won a Super Bowl.  Never.  Their nickname at times had been the New Orleans Ain’ts.
• Other than Brees, name a superstar on the roster.  Reggie Bush?  He’s been an underachiever according to most.  A part-time player.
• Head Coach Sean Payton decided to kick onside to start the 2nd half.  In the Super Bowl.  IN THE FREAKING SUPER BOWL.    Hahahahahahah.   That is so awesome.
• The Saints had the class to re-sign legend Deuce McAllister to their roster for the divisional playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals.  He never put on a uniform, and they knew he wouldn’t.  They signed him as a show of respect.  He led the team on to the field and served as captain.  Class, pure class.
• The Saints have been great for the city of New Orleans.  Post-Super Bowl interviews featured player after player saying that the victory was for the city they represented.  Saints players have been great ambassadors for the Hurricane-ravaged city.
• And in a day of me-first, show me the money, no team loyalty approach to professional football, the Saints’ civic pride is cool.  Very cool.