I am big on conspiracy theories, and the pseudo-investigative reporting that goes with it. So when I saw how badly the Saints started the 2007 season, I knew there was a story there to be told, even if it meant wading through the back waters of a Louisiana bayou to get to the heart of the matter.

I of course pitched the idea to DeathRattleSports.com management, and filled out the appropriate corporate forms for reimbursement on my upcoming travel expenses, but had little luck gaining approval, or funding for the trip. They needed the money for "marketing," they said. Sensing that management was some how part of the cover up, I maxed out my credit cards and decided to take the trip to New Orleans anyway.

I tried gaining access to Sean Payton, Reggie Bush, and Drew Brees by posing as the local Gatorade rep, part of the grounds crew at the Superdome, and tagging along with a few local groupies, but had little luck making in roads. That's when I ran across Marie (not her real name of course). It seems Marie had sensed my presence in the city and had set out from the bayou to meet me. Marie told me she knew why I was there, and if I would follow her to a "safe spot" away from NFL ears, she would tell me all about it. I mentioned that my credit card was maxed out, and she smiled, "child, you don't need no money," she said. Well, free is free, so I decided to follow.

{mosimage} Then the bill came due, and Saint's management said, "Not so fast, we did not win the Super Bowl." Marie said the Super Bowl was not part of the agreement, only that the team would get better. The team got better, and the bill was due. Management wanted none of it, and stiffed her. In her wrath Marie placed a hex on the new season. Along with the hex, she made voodoo dolls of all the Saints players and placed little mini jerseys on them. She pointed to the one of Deuce McCallister, which was missing a leg, and laughed. I got the point, only I asked why Deuce, he was on my fantasy team this year. Marie stared blankly at me so I let it go. She picked up the Brees doll and bent back its arm, "Watch next game," she said, and laughed again. I winced and was grateful I was not the Saint's signal caller.

"Get my story out," she said to me. I promised Marie I would. She promised me a Pulitzer some day soon. We shook hands, and as I turned to leave, I looked back and said, "Can you do anything about management, they don't want to pick up my expenses for the trip." Marie picked up a doll, "Don't worry no more child, Marie take care of you," she laughed.

Well, that's my story and I am sticking to it. Don't believe me? Well, what do you think the real reason is? Don't have one do you? Go find Marie, she will set you straight on things.

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Gotham Dark Knight said:

	Kudos on the Graphics again...first rate!...
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Bugeatersteve said:

	Nice Read Gotham, Gotta ask though, on a different subject to offer your take on the big game Sundat at 3:15 PM Central Time in Irving Texas when the to GIANTS of this years NFL meet in the first of the "Clash of the Titans". Any forecasting on that one?
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Gotham Dark Knight said:

	BUGESTER, glad you asked...MARIE told me to bet the house on Dallas...but I like to hedge my bets...so I got $2.50 riding on the game...
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