Getting settled in New Orleans...

Today was the big day as the Blue Raiders packed up their operation and headed south to New Orleans. The team arrived in New Orleans around 4 o'clock in the afternoon and was greeted by a traditional New Orleans style band and the bowl committee handing out beads. The fun quickly turned to business for a short time as Coach Stockstill held a team meeting to discuss how practices and position meetings will work and the Sheriff of New Orleans spoke about what to watch for in the city.

Then as most bowls go, the focus turned back to fun as the team headed to Rock'n Bowl, a party at a local bowling alley with food and music. After that Coach Stockstill had a special surprise in store for the guys as they left the bowling party and headed to see the New Orleans Hornets play the Detroit Pistons.

Tomorrow the team will get back into a routine with morning meetings and a mid-day practice before having the evening off to explore the city.