So, the New Orleans Saints won the Superbowl last night. No, I'm not a Saints fan but I enjoyed the game like many of you and the eating and drinking that goes along with it. But I did want to point out a fact that many of you may not know. Sean Payton, Saint's Head Coach, is an alumni from Eastern Illinois University! Now, us EIU alum don't usually have much to brag about in regards to EIU Athletics, so when something happens worth noting, it has to be pointed out. Sean Payton was an All-American quarterback at Eastern Illinois at which he set and still holds many of EIU’s school passing records. He also helped lead the 1986 EIU team to the NCAA FCS playoff quarterfinal round. Payton passed for 10,655 yards completing 756-of-1,408 passes in his career. He had the school mark for touchdowns with 75 until Tony Romo broke that record in 2002. Also, the Saints special teams coach also comes from EIU as Greg McMahon was a defensive back on the Panthers 1978 NCAA Division II National Championship team.
So there it is, EIU's place in the big day!!
Spring Training Update:
Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers report on February 20 and all position players report on February 25!!
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