It’s a cliché that doesn’t hold much weight scientifically. But for the city of New Orleans, it rings true more often than not u2015 especially when it comes to its sports franchises.
“It’s darkest just before dawn.”
New Orleans sports fans suffered nearly four decades of mediocrity with their Saints to only have the events of Hurricane Katrina call into question ownership’s commitment to the city. The future of the Saints in New Orleans was bleak and a season in San Antonio exacerbated rumors of a move.
Then, the Miami Dolphins chose Dante Culpepper over Drew Brees, the Houston Texans passed on Reggie Bush, Tracy Porter took Peyton Manning to the house, and the rest is history.