“New Orleans blossomed into one of the most popular points of embarkation for cruise ship customers and was on pace to break the 1 million-passenger mark. The cruise industry evolved into a major economic engine for the entire city, generating $226 million in direct and indirect sales annually. NCL is a vital part of that success and I commend them for their support and commitment to the rebuilding of a greater New Orleans.”
Gary LaGrange
“You could spend the entire offseason preparing for what New Orleans does to this point, ... But if they're a zone team, they could decide, you know what, we're going to blitz every down. In preseason, it's really about you and what you're trying to do than what's the opponent doing.”
Brian Billick
“Huge amounts of grain from the Midwest get shipped out through New Orleans. If grain cannot get out through New Orleans, it could be lost if warehouses are flooded or ports close and barges are stuck in Mississippi. That could have a negative impact on farm income. It would be more costly to truck it to other locations.”
Steve Cochrane
“They were playing Lil' Wayne [a popular New Orleans hip-hop artist] on the radio when we drove into town, ... They are treating us better than our own people.”
Warren Williams
“This film points out how we need these types of natural environments, as was brought home by the New Orleans situation, and we need to take immediate action to preserve them. In some ways it is a very complex film. I don't think many people will completely get it the first time they see it. They need to see it several times.”
Dave Eckert
“New Orleans was absolutely decimated, ... Of their maintenance and operations staff of more than 120, only 15 were able to come in. They needed help with everything.”
Greg Kelly
“I was inspired by all the images coming out of New Orleans.”
Arturo Sandoval
