IrishTex
06-07-2010, 04:12 PM
For the second in five years, the state of Louisiana is dealing with a disaster of epic proportions.
The BP oil spill doesn't have a massive direct impact on the Saints like Hurricane Katrina, but the team isn't forgetting about those in the region who have been affected.
On Tuesday, the entire team will take a break from OTAs to take a 8:30 AM bus and head to Plaquemines Parish to spend time with residents there. They will also tour a Wildlife Rescue Center and meet with Governor Bobby Jindal there.
"These people have been a big part of our fan base," coach Sean Payton said. "This is a way for us to be supportive of them especially in this time. We will be a better team on our way back tomorrow then we are on the way there."
Source (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/07/saints-to-visit-resident-affected-by-oil-spill/)
The BP oil spill doesn't have a massive direct impact on the Saints like Hurricane Katrina, but the team isn't forgetting about those in the region who have been affected.
On Tuesday, the entire team will take a break from OTAs to take a 8:30 AM bus and head to Plaquemines Parish to spend time with residents there. They will also tour a Wildlife Rescue Center and meet with Governor Bobby Jindal there.
"These people have been a big part of our fan base," coach Sean Payton said. "This is a way for us to be supportive of them especially in this time. We will be a better team on our way back tomorrow then we are on the way there."
Source (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/07/saints-to-visit-resident-affected-by-oil-spill/)