Some ATL folks complaining about NO players taking post game pics (1 Viewer)

[Joe Bryant]

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/...ostgame_pi.html

Michael DeMocker/The Times-Picayune

Just as they had several times before after big road wins, several New Orleans Saints defensive players returned to the playing field to commemorate Monday night's 17-14 victory at Atlanta by taking pictures on the midfield Falcons logo.

While several members of the Falcons organization reportedly were disturbed by the Saints' postgame antics, Coach Sean Payton and linebacker Jonathan Vilma said too much is being made of the Saints' celebration.

"The only thing I'm surprised about is that they were so quick to put a negative spin on it," Vilma said. "For us, it was a group of guys, we clinched a playoff berth. That was huge. These are memories for us to have for years down the road. We wanted to take that picture.

"It had nothing to do with Atlanta. It had nothing to do with showing them up in their home stadium. It had nothing to do with that. It was us being happy. We're in the playoffs. We wanted a picture. Same thing we did in Dallas. We won the Thanksgiving game. I had never done that before. Won the Super Bowl, you take a picture. You have milestones in your career that you want to remember, and you take pictures regardless of the stadiums. I was just surprised at the negative spin they put on it. Aside from that, I don't care."

The Saints and Falcons rivalry has ratcheted up in intensity recently as the players have sparred on the field and took verbal jabs at each other off it.

Last week, Atlanta receiver Roddy White criticized Saints' fans and the city of New Orleans on his Twitter account, starting a mini-feud with several Saints players.

It was clear Monday night, though, that the Saints wanted to send a message to the Falcons. And now, they'll have pictures of their latest conquest.

Still, Payton warned not to overplay the incident.

"It's something the linebackers have done for a while here," Payton said. "It's always done with respect and after the game and they've gone out. If you go into our linebacker meeting room, there's pictures there with their families.

"There are pictures of the Super Bowl. There are pictures after a big win at Dallas, but it's always after the teams leave the field -- and it's never in any way, shape or form meant at all to be disrespectful. I think in light of last night, a lot's been made that it was in more of an arrogant manner. I would disagree with that. It's something that's done after the fact, after the teams have left the field."

Thoughts?And for the sake of voting, let's assume it was just a normal stand there and smile photo.

J

 

[shredhead]

Kinda the same argument about running up the score. If you don't like it, then stop 'em. Atlanta should have beat 'em if they don't want 'em taking pictures. I voted not disrespectful at all.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

WEAK SAUCE

 

[valhallan]

What in the world caused this to become a national story? ESPN's presence at the game?

 

[Hang 10]

Who cares

 

[urbanhack]

WEAK SAUCE

 

[Vike Me]

What in the world caused this to become a national story? ESPN's presence at the game?

This.ESPN has become the kid in school who runs around and stirs #### up. "hey, you know what that dude over there said about you?"

 

[rzrback77]

non-stories becoming stories is the new normal in journalism. we as interested on-lookers have to deal with it.

 

[Parrothead]

Not pictures!!!!!! That is pure and utter disrepsec..

 

[Breesisdaman]

Disrespect by pictures? This is part of the wussification of America!

 

[Summer Wheat]

The disrespected card needs to be thrown in the trash..it is old.

 

[Sam Quentin]

What in the world caused this to become a national story? ESPN's presence at the game?

This.ESPN has become the kid in school who runs around and stirs #### up. "hey, you know what that dude over there said about you?"

 

[RUSF18]

I heard about this on the radio a couple hours after the game ended and was AMAZED that there weren't posts about it on here, and was further shocked that there still hadn't been a thread on it...until now.

To answer...not at all disrespectful.

 

[CowboyFan]

I must have missed the quote in the article from anyone, one single person, even the cleaning crew, from the Falcons organization about how disrespectful it was.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Sounds like there is some crybabies in Atlanta.

Geeeeeeeeesh.

 

[Doug B]

I must have missed the quote in the article from anyone, one single person, even the cleaning crew, from the Falcons organization about how disrespectful it was.

It's in there, second paragraph. No one went on the record, though.The midfield logos in these stadiums is not THAT sacrosanct. Taking a post-game picture at midfield establishes where the pic was taken. I guess it could have been done in the end zone, too. Not the same as posing during the game at midfield or something like that.Desecrating a midfield logo would meet the definition of "disprespect", IMHO -- like dumping paint on it.

 

[CravenM]

Sounds like ESPN might be getting the Saints/Falcons playoff game and wanted to keep the juices flowing.

It was a great game and either team could've won

 

[NE_REVIVAL]

Much adoo about nothing............

 

[CowboyFan]

I must have missed the quote in the article from anyone, one single person, even the cleaning crew, from the Falcons organization about how disrespectful it was.

It's in there, second paragraph. No one went on the record, though.The midfield logos in these stadiums is not THAT sacrosanct. Taking a post-game picture at midfield establishes where the pic was taken. I guess it could have been done in the end zone, too. Not the same as posing during the game at midfield or something like that.

Desecrating a midfield logo would meet the definition of "disprespect", IMHO -- like dumping paint on it.

No, it's "not". Non-story, barely even a story if they actually had someone saying something since it was just a post game picture.

 

[DoubleG]

Disrespect by pictures? This is part of the wussification of America!

Next we'll start cancelling football games because it's supposed to snow!

 

[Joe Bryant]

I must have missed the quote in the article from anyone, one single person, even the cleaning crew, from the Falcons organization about how disrespectful it was.

It's in there, second paragraph. No one went on the record, though.The midfield logos in these stadiums is not THAT sacrosanct. Taking a post-game picture at midfield establishes where the pic was taken. I guess it could have been done in the end zone, too. Not the same as posing during the game at midfield or something like that.

Desecrating a midfield logo would meet the definition of "disprespect", IMHO -- like dumping paint on it.

No, it's "not". Non-story, barely even a story if they actually had someone saying something since it was just a post game picture.

I think what he means is this:

While several members of the Falcons organization reportedly were disturbed by the Saints' postgame antics, Coach Sean Payton and linebacker Jonathan Vilma said too much is being made of the Saints' celebration.

J

 

[shredhead]

Disrespect by pictures? This is part of the wussification of America!

Post game pics on the field - Disrespectful?Extremely Disrespectful [ 0 ] [0.00%] Somewhat Disrespectful [ 0 ] [0.00%] On the fence [ 2 ] [4.55%] Not really Disrespectful [ 9 ] [20.45%] Not at all Disrespectful [ 33 ] [75.00%] At least there is no wussification in the shark pool!

 

[Master of Past and Present]

People don't celebrate on your field if you win.

 

[Tom Servo]

People don't celebrate on your field if you win.

 

[Doug B]

NFC South Stock Watch:

FALLING

1. Certain New Orleans linebackers and defensive linemen. There’s no exact list, but it was guys from those two position groups who went out and posed for pictures on the Atlanta Falcons’ logo after Monday night’s game. The Saints say it was harmless and that they frequently take pictures to commemorate big victories. But there are unwritten rules in the NFL and these guys might have broken a big one by at least giving the appearance they were gloating. Not a real good idea because the Saints could end up coming back to the Georgia Dome in the playoffs and you can bet that Atlanta coach Mike Smith is going to have photos of the Saints celebrating hanging all over his locker room.

2. Roddy White, wide receiver, Falcons. If you’re going to spout off on Twitter or anywhere, it’s a good idea to come out and back it up. White didn’t quite do that with his 43 receiving yards in Monday night’s loss to the Saints.

3. Matt Ryan, quarterback, Falcons. He didn’t have a disastrous game against the Saints, but Ryan needs to win a few more games like that before we firmly put him in the elite category or put him ahead of Drew Brees.

FWIW. Dunno, this seems like grasping at air.

 

[Couch Potato]

I think what those players did was highly disrespectful and offensive to unemployed professional photographers everywhere. Don't they realize the unemployment rate is above 9%?! Don't they understand that by hiring some poor schmuck to take those pictures they would have been helping him, his family, and the overall economy?! They could afford it. But noooOOOOoooo... they HAD to take the pictures themselves, the selfish bas&$@ds! I'm not even a photographer and I'm offended for them!

OK, the point is, if we look hard enough we can always find some action or inaction to construe as disrespect, to be offended by, no matter what someone does, anytime, anywhere. And too many people these days do just that, look for things to bother and offend them. It's no way to live.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

Voted not really disrepectful, but that the level of disprespect is earned.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

NFC South Stock Watch:

FALLING

1. Certain New Orleans linebackers and defensive linemen. There’s no exact list, but it was guys from those two position groups who went out and posed for pictures on the Atlanta Falcons’ logo after Monday night’s game. The Saints say it was harmless and that they frequently take pictures to commemorate big victories. But there are unwritten rules in the NFL and these guys might have broken a big one by at least giving the appearance they were gloating. Not a real good idea because the Saints could end up coming back to the Georgia Dome in the playoffs and you can bet that Atlanta coach Mike Smith is going to have photos of the Saints celebrating hanging all over his locker room.

2. Roddy White, wide receiver, Falcons. If you’re going to spout off on Twitter or anywhere, it’s a good idea to come out and back it up. White didn’t quite do that with his 43 receiving yards in Monday night’s loss to the Saints.

3. Matt Ryan, quarterback, Falcons. He didn’t have a disastrous game against the Saints, but Ryan needs to win a few more games like that before we firmly put him in the elite category or put him ahead of Drew Brees.

FWIW. Dunno, this seems like grasping at air.

so is 80% of the NFL 'disprecting us' shtick. it's the kind of motivational stuff I guess you need to scream at an uber athlete to motivate them. Telling them other people think they are subhuman/weak/whatever is an effective method apparently?

 

[Gadabout]

They do it all the time.

 

[Parrothead]

If they had a big wooden picture of Matt Ryan lying on the ground bleeding and unconsious, with 2 holes drilled into the picture to place their faces for pictures, like you see at a carnival, now THAT would be disrespectful....

 

[Adebisi]

It is disrespectful, but who cares?

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

What in the world caused this to become a national story? ESPN's presence at the game?

This.ESPN has become the kid in school who runs around and stirs #### up. "hey, you know what that dude over there said about you?"

espn didn't post this poll

 

[FreeBaGeL]

For guys who run around cracking heads for a living, football players sure do get their feelings hurt a lot.

As soon as the final whistle blows it's like they turn into a bunch of needy, whiney 8 year old girls.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Strange. For 40 years no one cared where the Saints took their pictures after games were over.

 

[Tom Servo]

For guys who run around cracking heads for a living, football players sure do get their feelings hurt a lot.As soon as the final whistle blows it's like they turn into a bunch of needy, whiney 8 year old girls.

 

[Sam Quentin]

I must have missed the quote in the article from anyone, one single person, even the cleaning crew, from the Falcons organization about how disrespectful it was.

It's in there, second paragraph. No one went on the record, though.The midfield logos in these stadiums is not THAT sacrosanct. Taking a post-game picture at midfield establishes where the pic was taken. I guess it could have been done in the end zone, too. Not the same as posing during the game at midfield or something like that.

Desecrating a midfield logo would meet the definition of "disprespect", IMHO -- like dumping paint on it.

No, it's "not". Non-story, barely even a story if they actually had someone saying something since it was just a post game picture.

I think what he means is this:

While several members of the Falcons organization reportedly were disturbed by the Saints' postgame antics, Coach Sean Payton and linebacker Jonathan Vilma said too much is being made of the Saints' celebration.

J

I guess that if you don't say who or offer a quote you can say whatever the heck you want. Welcome to the modern era of "journalism."

 

[Doug B]

Strange. For 40 years no one cared where the Saints took their pictures after games were over.

 

[Doug B]

I guess that if you don't say who or offer a quote you can say whatever the heck you want. Welcome to the modern era of "journalism."

Eh ... anonymous sources go back to the dawn of journalism. Doesn't mean that the charges aren't trumped up, though."Members of the organization" probably referred to stadium crew or something like that ... the Falcons' players and coaches wouldn't have been around to see the photos being snapped.