Rest easy Jason David, for you are no longer the most agitating entity on the radar of us die-hard Saints fans. You’ve been trumped by the one thing that could make Who-Dats like me put football on the backburner this time of year; An ominous blob of destruction churning closer to the Gulf of Mexico that goes by the name of Gustav. Just the thought of its potentially devastating impact is enough to reconnect me to the reality that there are things I love more than football: My family, my friends and my city.

I knew this weekend would be bittersweet for me. Firstly, it marks the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that left a wound on my soul and the city I love. But this weekend also represents something so special to me, so wonderful and so uplifting. My best friend, for as long as I’ve known what friendship means, is getting married in the city that served as the backdrop for so many of our memories. Yeah, I know it’s sappy and girly to use a football blog to show emotion over a wedding, but last time I checked under my adorably fabulous A-line skirt, I’ve got “girl parts” in all the right places.

As touched as I am by the mere notion of taking part in her beautiful day, I know one word can make it all turn sour: Gustav. I don’t want to hit the panic button just yet, but when you’ve been socked by a disaster like Katrina, you can’t help but get ansy when it looks like another sucker punch is headed your way.

I love my city too much not to care about it’s fate. I love my family too much not to care about their safety. And I love my best friend too much not to worry that this storm could put her dream wedding in jeopardy. So, I will take this opportunity to put my snark, sass, and football passion aside to simply pray that the only headline this weekend will be that we’ve survived the roster cuts with great cornerbacks, a clutch kicker, and all the momentum we need to kick butt come opening weekend.

And now, your game day Chick Clicks.

Saints game plan for an unlikely opponent. (Nola.com)

You tell ‘em Seester! (Saintseester)

Bill Parcells’ Man Boobs officially make him “spoon worthy”. (Chef Who Dat)

Saints fans push to make Hall of Fame dreams come true. (The Petition Site)

SEC Fans find common ground. (Lady D Sports)

And finally, proof that no good can come from cheerleaders with perky bosoms. (Blog of New Orleans)