The NFL Is Pretty In Pink
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the NFL shows their support through their Crucial Catch Campaign
As part of the campaign, NFL players and coaches throughout the league will wear pink issued equipment even the fields are touched up with pink ribbon logos.
Among one of the more interesting scenes from the day was Saints cornerback Tracy Porter who took the campaign to a new level sporting a cancer ribbon hair style that featured a message of Faith, Love and Hope on the back of his head.
The photo of Porter was selected for ESPN’s NFL week four gallery
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) is seen with a cancer ribbon painted on his head during a game against the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. The NFL is supporting breast cancer awareness month with a pink initiative where players will wear pink equipment throughout the month of October. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; A Carolina Panthers player wearing pink shoes in support of breast cancer awareness month during warm ups prior to kickoff of a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
Saints quarterback Drew Brees showed his PINK on his wristbands.
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) on the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
Checkout some of a action from the game below, and despite a 16-14 final score there was plenty of action to be seen.
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) runs away from Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Connor (55) during the second quarter at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) fumbles after being hit by Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall (31) during the second quarter at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) takes a hit from New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the second quarter at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; A New Orleans Saints Saintsations cheerleader performs on the sideline during a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) escapes a tackle by New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins (27) on a touchdown run during the third quarter at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker John Carney kicks a field goal during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Usama Young (28) dives to tackle Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89)during the second half at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall (31) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) during the second half at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints Saintsations cheerleaders perform during a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) upends New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) during the second half at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) reacts from the sideline after an officials call during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker John Carney (3) walks off the field following a win over the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
October 3, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; A NFL logo featuring a pink ribbon is seen painted on the turf for a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers at the Louisiana Superdome. The NFL is supporting breast cancer awareness month with a pink initiative where players will wear pink equipment throughout the month of October. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle
