GrapevineSooner
9/7/2005, 11:08 AM
...is headed by Tom Benson, owner of the Saints.
First, we have this (http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20050907-121612-9086r.htm).
Benson reportedly is entertaining the notion of moving the Saints to San Antonio or Los Angeles on a permanent basis, the team’s vice president indicated to a television station in New Orleans. Arnold Fielkow told WDSU-TV that Benson is maneuvering to strike a deal with the highest bidder and does not care how he is perceived in New Orleans, Louisiana and nationally.
Benson apparently does not care if he goes down in sports history as one of the most reviled owners ever, because that is how it will be.
To even think of abandoning a city in its hour of greatest need is contemptible, and NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue undoubtedly will make that clear to Benson in their discussions this week, if he hasn’t already.
And then this (http://www.wdsu.com/sports/4934334/detail.html).
The New Orleans Saints will play all home games and San Antonio and will not refund ticket holders, according to a high-ranking official with the team who contacted a WDSU sports reporter. An official announcement is expected in the next day or two.
First, we have this (http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20050907-121612-9086r.htm).
Benson reportedly is entertaining the notion of moving the Saints to San Antonio or Los Angeles on a permanent basis, the team’s vice president indicated to a television station in New Orleans. Arnold Fielkow told WDSU-TV that Benson is maneuvering to strike a deal with the highest bidder and does not care how he is perceived in New Orleans, Louisiana and nationally.
Benson apparently does not care if he goes down in sports history as one of the most reviled owners ever, because that is how it will be.
To even think of abandoning a city in its hour of greatest need is contemptible, and NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue undoubtedly will make that clear to Benson in their discussions this week, if he hasn’t already.
And then this (http://www.wdsu.com/sports/4934334/detail.html).
The New Orleans Saints will play all home games and San Antonio and will not refund ticket holders, according to a high-ranking official with the team who contacted a WDSU sports reporter. An official announcement is expected in the next day or two.