Patty's Players Vol 4

Patty V • August 15, 2022

It’s been three weeks of Patty’s Players, and its time to have a little bit more fun here. I have no idea how we outperform last week’s article, where a minor league baseball team decided to declare war on their fanbase, but here we are.


We’re in full swing of NFL Preseason, the MLB is suspending players for performance enhancements, walk out songs are becoming a huge thing again, Sue Bird is retiring, etc. There is simply a good bit finally happening in the world of sports.


With that being said, it’s time to get into who is the newest addition to the Patty’s Players roster. So why don’t you go ahead and take a seat right there.


Without further ado: Chase Hansen





Sure, I know, we’re not supposed to get excited about pre-season football. Its totally possible that Chase, who was just signed by the New Orleans Saints less than a week ago following the abrupt “nah man” by Kiko Alonso, will simply fade into oblivion after this spectacular outing.


However, the case that I make for him is simple. He has had less than a week’s practice and came away from this first preseason run leading the team in tackles (6), having 2 tackles for loss, an INT, and a tipped pass. The man was simply flying all over the place. Sure there were other great performers in this weekends slate of games, but with that, it brings me to the second reason I selected Mr. Hansen, his last name. Whether you go the mmmbop route, or the predator catching badass, the name is there.

For me, I like to somewhat combine the two. Something along the lines of pregame chatter with Deshaun going the way of “Sir, take a seat over there, you’ve bopped your last mmm”.


….. See you next week for another installment of Patty’s Players.


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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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