This week on Canal Avenue Spotlights, we interviewed Jonathan Flippo about how he turned a New Orleans Saints fan, his favourite gamers/moments, and extra.

CSC: Please inform us a bit about your self and the place you’re from

Jonathan: Properly, I simply turned 35 yesterday. I’m married to my beautiful spouse Madelon Flippo, and we reside in Louisville, MS. I used to be born on Father’s Day and my dad named me after former NFL QB Dave Krieg who performed with a number of groups. I take pleasure in getting to speak sports activities & going to sports activities occasions. Like to fish and hunt after I get the possibility. Just about love the outside.

CSC: How and why did you grow to be a Saints fan?

Jonathan: I’ve been a Saints fan for the reason that mid 90’s again when Danny Wuerffel was QB together with Billy Joe Tolliver and Hobert as properly. Return to the Jim Mora and Mike Ditka days. I type of inherited being a fan due to my dad who was an enormous Houston Oilers fan with Bum Philips then he came visiting to the Saints, so he’s been a fan ever since.

CSC: What’s your favourite second in Saints historical past up to now?

Jonathan: In all probability my largest Saints second must be the 2006 sport when the Dome reopened after Katrina and Steve Gleason blocked the punt and the Saints recovered for a TD. My 2nd one could be the pick-six by Tracy Porter within the Tremendous Bowl in opposition to Peyton Manning. I’ve been to a few Saints video games. 2004, after we performed the Bucs after which in 2017, when the Saints beat the Jets. Additionally went in 2021, in opposition to the Giants. I’ll even be attending the house opener this 12 months in opposition to the Titans.

CSC: Who’s your favourite Saints participant? (Previous or current)

My favourite participant I must say is Drew Brees since he performed with the Saints. Additionally beloved Dan Marino rising up with the Dolphins. A few of my favourite gamers now with the Saints are Alvin Kamara, Demario Davis, Marshon Lattimore, Jamaal Williams, Derek Carr, Alontae Taylor, and Cam Jordan.

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