What they've been through, I really wanted to do this.

We're raring to go. We're digging out and we want to show the world that we're ready to come out and come party.

Dancers is what they are.

You won't be able to tell a bit of difference between this year and last year. The floats will look better.

I think it got us a little tentative, especially Eric. He knew if he picked up his third there that he'd probably be sitting the rest of the (first) half. We got beat by a pretty good team tonight. Our kids should be proud and hold their heads up high because I think they've got a great shot at winning a few more games. We'll be rooting them on.

Mardi Gras will tell America that New Orleans is open for business.