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Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt gave his players the day off on Monday as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Issac.
Vitt said he recommended to the players they evacuate their families today due to the storm. Gave the players tomorrow off
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 26, 2012
We’ll certainly be praying for the city of New Orleans as well as the Saints organization as they prep for the hurricane.
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