Homes Away From Home

Saints To Play Four Home Games In Baton Rouge, Three In San Antonio

Working through a myriad of issues — logistics, the wishes of players and coaches, satisfying season-ticket holders and fans, and of course being sensitive to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina — the NFL has finalized plans for the Saints’ home schedule, putting four games in Baton Rouge and three in San Antonio. While Paul Tagliabue says scheduling the first game in Baton Rouge for October 30 should give the city enough time to address immediate needs in the wake of the storm, the game should sell well since the visiting Dolphins are led by former LSU coach Nick Saban. Meanwhile, San Antonio is being careful not to position itself as the potential permanent home of the Saints, but it is clear the city sees this as an opportunity to prove itself NFL-worthy >>Read More

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