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Usually before big games, I do some kind of statistical analysis for my own edification. This time, I looked at the 49er home stats vs the Saints away stats. This is what I figured out: Saints away, 441 offensive yards per game, 357 defensive yards, 27 points scored, 25 allowed 49ers home, 324 offensive yards per game, 303 defensive yards, 28 points scored, 11 allowed The Saints' opponents also had .504 record (9th toughest in the NFL) vs 49er's opponent record of .488 (tied for 6th easiest). I also rode over to Candlestick Park tonight. In case you didn't know, I live only about 3 miles away from home of the 49ers (for now), but I had not been there before in the 7 years I have lived in San Francisco. The neighborhoods surrounding Candlestick are mostly poor, although I did feel sorry for the RV park right across the street. But the 'Stick is right on the water, which can make for some foggy and cool games, especially when the baseball team, the Giant

Went to local po-boy shop to get some New Orleans loving. Ended up spending $35 for our sandwiches and two cups of gumbo. As for New Orleans loving, my friend Jesse put it this way: "It came with a unhappy super fat lazy man behind the counter and a crackhead that came in and out 3 times then just left without any food. From what I hear it was authentic." Also agreed to ride down to Candlestick Park before the game. And yes, I'm going in full Saints gear.