12-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!………….I’m So Glad I Can Say That!
December 10, 2009
Hey everybody! OK, so the game was a nailbiter, wasn’t it?! I’m apologizing to all of our fans for giving you all a scare! That was just WAY to close for comfort. It was a weird way to be named NFC South Champs!
The Redskins came out ready to play. We knew they’d be ready, but they really gave us a battle.
When I look back at the game, one thing that I think of is how hard we tried to pull away during the game and we just couldn’t find a way. Thankfully, we were right in there with them, but for about 58 minutes of the game, we couldn’t find a way to pull ahead. I’ve got to give credit to our defense. They came up big right when we needed them to with the INT and fumble. We’re pretty lucky that their kicker missed the FG too. For his sake, I’m sorry he missed it because he has since been released by the team. But, the missed field goal left the door open for us to come back.
Honestly, I don’t have much more to say about that game. I’m just glad it’s over and we walked away from it with a “W”.
As a team, we definitely watched film from Sunday’s game so that we can correct our mistakes, but aside from that we have moved on. We are focused on Sunday’s game in Atlanta. If you’re a Saints fan, then you know that there’s a solid rivalry between the Falcons and the Saints. I don’t care what each team’s record is during the season…..none of that matters when we set foot on the field for gameday.
Two things stick out in my mind from the first time we played them on MNF in November:
1) We can’t lose the turnover battle this time around. We have to focus on holding onto the ball.
2) They had success running the ball against us, so they’re gameplan will probably feature their RB’s. (I don’t think we know if Michael Turner is playing or not. But, they do have two other good backs in Norwood and Snelling.)
Matt Ryan is supposed to be back in the lineup against us on Sunday. He’s a good QB, and he adds a lot to their offense. You know that I hope we come out of Sunday’s game 13-0, but it’s definitely going to be a battle! ……. One thing I know for sure —–> The Who Dats will be in the Georgia Dome! I know we’ll hear you guys cheering for us. Please know that we wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for the support of our fans!!
So…….a little non-football talk………………Yesterday, Lance and I did an autograph signing at a furniture store out in Westwego. It was GREAT to see the fans that came out to say hello. Thanks to those of you that I met out there!
Next week, on December 15th (6-8 pm), I’ll be doing an autograph signing at a trading card shop in the Hammond/Albany, LA area. Google it online to learn more about the details in case you’ll be in the area!
Tomorrow night (Thursday, December 10th) a bunch of my teammates and I will be attending Zach Strief’s charity event. The event is being held at Generations Hall (Club Metro) from 7-10 pm. I’m not sure if they are selling tickets at the door or not. I know that all the proceeds benefit Zach’s foundation and Café Reconcile. A bunch of us are planning to be out there supporting Zach. He’s a great guy and his foundation is working to do great things here in NOLA. Zach said that tickets are $35 each and it’s “casual black and gold” attire………….
Alright, good night Black & Gold Nation!
Who Dat!
Pierre Thomas #23
