When New Orleans was under water right after Katrina, hundreds if not thousands of volunteers from Acadiana came to our city to help rescue our citizens during the worst days of the storm. Most of these brave and selfless rescuers were not sent in by the government; they just came out of a sense of duty to their fellow human beings. Now they need our help.

The need is especially great in nearby Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. In the coastal community of Isle de Jean Charles, which is home to many members of the United Houma Nation, life as its residents know it ended when Gustav slammed ashore last Monday. Several local bloggers and volunteers have already gone there to assess the damage and to offer what help they can.

Now it’s up to the rest of us.

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All photos by Jonathan Bachman

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Who could’ve imagined that when Reggie Bush was drafted, it would come almost as a surprise to the people watching him that he churned out 163 all-purpose yards and a touchdown against a division rival. It wasn’t a total surprise, of course, but yesterday’s performance — one which coach Sean Payton described as “dynamic” — seemed like a long time coming.

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-All photos by Jonathan Bachman

The best signs are the simplest. Take the one above. Gustav has tested the resilience of New Orleans residents for the past week. The Saints dealt with in Indianapolis but had to open the season against a division foe that swept them last year. The sign says so little, yet so much. (And I might’ve just ruined it). A couple more great signs after the jump.

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The Saints got off to a fast start today against the Buccaneers — and were brought back to earth thanks to a Drew Brees INT. In between I caught this footage of Saints players grooving to the stadium music right before kicking off to the Bucs.