Serious Question Regarding the NO Saints...

[CaptainAmerica]

...I know this is the least of the citizens of New Orleans concern, but with this category 5 monster bearing down on New Orleans and the catastrophic devastation that is being predicted for that area, is it possible the NFL could be without the Saints for this season?

Having been through a category 3-4 hurricane last year and seeing first hand the shock and devastation a community suffers for months and even years after an event like that, I cannot imagine how the Saints will be physically or emotionally able to continue this year, if a level 5 hurricane makes a direct hit on that below sea level city.

I would think the NFL is having to consider all scenarios right now.

From listening to the Weather Channel today, it sounds like New Orleans could be about to experience the costliest natural disaster in U.S HISTORY!

Unbelievable!!

[kmp77]

I posted a topic in the nfl zone earlier about it. Not sure what they're gonna do.

[CaptainAmerica]

I posted a topic in the nfl zone earlier about it. Not sure what they're gonna do.
Sorry, I forget there are other forums for this type of thread. But man, those people need our prayers tonight. This doesn't look good at all.

[AsthmaField]

The Dolphins played when Andrew devestated Miami back in the early 90's.

I'm not sure what's going to happen, but I'm sure the Saints will find a way to play out their schedule.

[CaptainAmerica]

The Dolphins played when Andrew devestated Miami back in the early 90's.

I'm not sure what's going to happen, but I'm sure the Saints will find a way to play out their schedule.

Not all Hurricanes are the same, even if they are the same levels. Even though Andrew was a category 5 storm it his south of Miami in Homestead, FL and was compact like a large tornado. The actual city of Miami did not suffer severe devastation.

This storm is huge and is bearing down directly on a city that is below sea level. The storm surge is being projected to flood the entire area.
I know from Hurricane Ivan that if you are in the path, especially on the eastern eye wall of the storm, you could be without electricity for weeks and yes, for some even months. The players and members of the Saints organization are citizens of that city just like everyone else, so this could be a problem the NFL has never faced before.

I'm not trying to be an extremist or an alarmist, but this is looking like the storm the citizens of New Orleans and Louisiana have been worried about for years!!

[RCowboyFan]

...I know this is the least of the citizens of New Orleans concern, but with this category 5 monster bearing down on New Orleans and the catastrophic devastation that is being predicted for that area, is it possible the NFL could be without the Saints for this season?

Having been through a category 3-4 hurricane last year and seeing first hand the shock and devastation a community suffers for months and even years after an event like that, I cannot imagine how the Saints will be physically or emotionally able to continue this year, if a level 5 hurricane makes a direct hit on that below sea level city.

I would think the NFL is having to consider all scenarios right now.

From listening to the Weather Channel today, it sounds like New Orleans could be about to experience the costliest natural disaster in U.S HISTORY!

Unbelievable!!

Damn, didn't see it till now. My brother moved from there last year. I think he thanks his good luck, that he got layed from Lockheed now.

Man it doesn't seem good news at all out there.

[The30YardSlant]

Jus theard they are worried about the dome holding up

That is INSANE. Its solid concrete and steel. If Katrine takes out the dome NO wont be there anymore....

[BlueWave]

I live in Mobile. It this hits New Orleans, the Saints will not be able to play in the Superdome this year. The city will be almost unliveable for at least a month.

And yes, this will likely be the greatest natural disaster in history.

The Saints will have to find somewhere else to play. Maybe here Ladd Stadium (Senior Bowl), Birmingham, LSU if it survives.

But not the SuperDome.

[CaptainAmerica]

http://maps.wunderground.com/data/images/at200512_sat.jpg

[The30YardSlant]

http://www.wunderground.com/data/640x480/2xg1_ir_anim.gif

WOW...... :(

[BlueWave]

Jus theard they are worried about the dome holding up

That is INSANE. Its solid concrete and steel. If Katrine takes out the dome NO wont be there anymore....

Not only that, but all the entrances will be submerged under 30 feet of water. Once those people are in, when will they be able to get out?

[The30YardSlant]

Its as big as the Gulf......

[Cbz40]

That is scary.......God be w/them

[Nors]

My thoughts are with all in that area, hope for a safe ending.

Just checked with Geico - Howard still a Saint.

[NorthTexan95]

Maybe we should have let the British keep New Orleans. ;)

[The30YardSlant]

30,000 people are hold up in the dome :eek:

[Billy Bullocks]

Holy crap I almsot went to Tulane...I remember seeing the story like 2 days ago on the news, and they were just talking about how its a 50mph storm, nothing major, and now, holy ****in ****..pardon my french..hope everyone gets out of there safe

[ghst187]

maybe they'll trade us Darrin Howard now for a late round pick...?
or straight up for Coakley?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Maybe we should have let the British keep New Orleans. ;)

We bought NO from Napoleon. It was never the British's.

[Jimmie]

Ive been wondering the same, how will the Superdome hold up and will the Saints be able to use it. This storm is extremely dangerous.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in/around the path of it. :nolook:

[Qwickdraw]

Im sure the Saints will play.
They'll just be playing somewhere other than NO.

[HardHittin'Witten]

God be with all those effected.

[Crown Royal]

While the hurricane that hit Galveston or the San Francisco earthquake will probably remain the largest losses of life to a natural disaster in history, this could very well be the costliest (monetarily). FEMA has their work cut out for them.

[DLK150]

I believe I read that the Saints are in CA at San Jose State preparing for a preseason game against the Raiders. They flew out ahead of time.

It's doubtful they'll be playing there within the next month or maybe two depending on just how bad this storm hits. It's not uncommon for teams to use college facilities in place of their own when they're being repaired or upgraded, or are unavailable for whatever reason. That may be what they'll end up doing.

While most of New Orleans is below sea level, the Superdome is actually one of the higher points in the city at its foundation, if I heard correctly. It's considered vertical shelter because of the height of its seating as well.

Construction was begun and finished after both Betsy and Camille came through, so I'm sure its ability to withstand high velocity sustained winds was factored into its construction, as both events would have been fairly recent when it was designed.

Evidently some people were dubious of how bad this storm will end up being and decided to ride it out. For their sake, I hope they're right, but I can't remember the last time I've seen one reported like this. For its shape to stay so relatively symmetrical and the eye to be so well defined for so long is just amazing, especially in a storm with this kind of mass.

[speedkilz88]

Los Angeles Saints?

[cml750]

My prayer's are with each and everyone affected by this monster storm!!! :pray2:

[Muhast]

The qoutes i've read are scary...

"the storm we have long feared"

"The storm was of a far lesser magnitude when it struck the toe of Florida last week. Even so it killed at least seven people and cut power to more than a million homes."

"Only three Category 5 hurricanes ? the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale ? have hit the United States since record-keeping began. The last was in 1992, when Hurricane Andrew, which leveled parts of South Florida, killed 43 people and caused $31 billion in damage. "


"it may be the worst natural disaster ever"

I mean I live in Atlanta, which is roughly 6 hours or so away from the Panama City florida area. And were expected to be on tornado warnings tomorrow night because of it.

They have a picture, it's literally the size of Florida. wow

[Chocolate Lab]

I can't believe there are jokes about Howard and other trades in this thread. As an official said, this could be our tsunami. How about saving the barbs for another time and praying for this storm to head due east and at least not flood the entire city of New Orleans.

[Banned_n_austin]

Not all Hurricanes are the same, even if they are the same levels. Even though Andrew was a category 5 storm it his south of Miami in Homestead, FL and was compact like a large tornado. The actual city of Miami did not suffer severe devastation.

This storm is huge and is bearing down directly on a city that is below sea level. The storm surge is being projected to flood the entire area.
I know from Hurricane Ivan that if you are in the path, especially on the eastern eye wall of the storm, you could be without electricity for weeks and yes, for some even months. The players and members of the Saints organization are citizens of that city just like everyone else, so this could be a problem the NFL has never faced before.

I'm not trying to be an extremist or an alarmist, but this is looking like the storm the citizens of New Orleans and Louisiana have been worried about for years!!


Cap'n - this is scary stuff no doubt. This could have the worst impact of any hurrican the U.S. has ever seen.

New Orleans is the worst place a category 5 hurricane could hit ...

They're going to be going through a lot over there. I hope and pray that the tragic effects it causes are minimimal, but all signs are pointing towards this thing really having a devastating, catostrophic impact on the city of Nawlins.

The things I am hearing about the place being flooded for months and a sesspool of toxic and hazardous wastes are alarming.

There are people there who do have the means to leave. Those poeple are just stupid.

[CaptainAmerica]

I can't believe there are jokes about Howard and other trades in this thread. As an official said, this could be our tsunami. How about saving the barbs for another time and praying for this storm to head due east and at least not flood the entire city of New Orleans.

No kidding man, but I don't want it east and on top of me. We've had our share of them already.

People outside the gulf coast area have no idea how horrible this situation could be. A news article said there could be ONE MILLION people without homes. Basically refugees. They are calling it a storm of "Biblical proportions".

[Cowboys&Caps]

they may play in san antonio, or oxford or starksville, or at death valley in baton rugheehah, or little rock

[Crown Royal]

A Cat 5 hurricane has winds equivalent to a Class 3 tornado. And the hurricane is MUCH bigger. Add that to the 28 foot swells that might be coming to the bowl that is New Orleans.

Finally - it is not the richest city in america. Many of those folks can't even AFFORD to leave the city, much less have insurance, etc. This is gonna be horrible in about 4-5 hours.

[Crown Royal]

Cap'n - this is scary stuff no doubt. This could have the worst impact of any hurrican the U.S. has ever seen.

New Orleans is the worst place a category 5 hurricane could hit ...

They're going to be going through a lot over there. I hope and pray that the tragic effects it causes are minimimal, but all signs are pointing towards this thing really having a devastating, catostrophic impact on the city of Nawlins.

The things I am hearing about the place being flooded for months and a sesspool of toxic and hazardous wastes are alarming.

There are people there who do have the means to leave. Those poeple are just stupid.

New Orleans is already flowing with toxic waste. The city smells like urine. This is just gonna compound the situation. Ug just thinking of it. The sewage already has a tendency to overflow there.

[Cowboys&Caps]

its gonna be a horrible situation

[CanadianCowboysFan]

If the 49ers could play a week after the 1989 Earthquake, the Saints will keep playing. Where is another question but they will play.

[billknows]

I'm a catastrophie adjuster,I'm leaving to work New Orleans ,I report to mobile Al.on riday morning. Many houses will be totaled and all roofs will be gone and homes soaked,its going to be unbelievable.110 hour work weeks for about 6 monthsI"ll be dealing with many families having to move out of there homes for several months ,there will be no moble homes left and the piles of debris will be tremendous.
I guess my only break from work will be watching the Cowboys from Hooters,that is if gets reopened after the storm,go boy's... :cool:

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I'm a catastrophie adjuster,I'm leaving to work New Orleans ,I report to mobile Al.on riday morning. Many houses will be totaled and all roofs will be gone and homes soaked,its going to be unbelievable.110 hour work weeks for about 6 monthsI"ll be dealing with many families having to move out of there homes for several months ,there will be no moble homes left and the piles of debris will be tremendous.
I guess my only break from work will be watching the Cowboys from Hooters,that is if gets reopened after the storm,go boy's... :cool:

If it is a good Hooters, the waitresses come with natural floatation devices so they should be fine.

Have fun adjusting, I am sure it will be a lovely experience NOT.

[billknows]

A Cat 5 hurricane has winds equivalent to a Class 3 tornado. And the hurricane is MUCH bigger. Add that to the 28 foot swells that might be coming to the bowl that is New Orleans.

Finally - it is not the richest city in america. Many of those folks can't even AFFORD to leave the city, much less have insurance, etc. This is gonna be horrible in about 4-5 hours.

Lasat yr. I worked 135 mph winds from Hurricane Charlie.In a good area many lost there homes,In Orleans there will be so many losing there homes and unbelivable losses...

[billknows]

If it is a good Hooters, the waitresses come with natural floatation devices so they should be fine.

Have fun adjusting, I am sure it will be a lovely experience NOT.
Funny,,Hope one floats my way,I"ll need a deversion from the work load.
Hopefully a profitfull event and I can help people with a good estimate of damage and a big insurance check,I"ll be handing out $5000.advances like a blackJack dealer :bang2:

[dougonthebench]

from CNN's coverage,the Superdome looks to be damaged.It doesn't look severe,small spots here and there.