Parker Waters

• Senior Staff-Manning Passing Academy • @TulaneAthletics • @MaxPreps • Cancer Survivor x 2 • Eagle Scout • @Tulane Grad • Bama Dad 🇺🇸

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New Orleans and Mississippi River few today.

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I was working on a project of past QB’s at Manning Passing Academy and discovered this one from back in 2017. Image is during a break in our old meeting room with Lamar Jackson, Jonathan Banks (Tulane) and Jalen Hurts. On the board behind them are photos from previous camps, most of which are mine and some recognizable faces. What other notable QB’s were in attendance that year? Josh Allen, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield. It is always an amazing experience for QB counselors and campers alike.

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@ThrillaRilla369 Of course. Learned to drive on a VW Bug to a Ford pickup to a Porsche.

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As Drew Brees is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today, here is a fun moment.

It was Monday Night Football on October 8, 2018—Saints versus Washington (Saints won 43-19). I was shooting from the back of the end zone when Drew dropped back and hit Tre'Quan Smith for a 62-yard touchdown pass, eclipsing Peyton Manning's all-time career passing yardage record. Tre'Quan ran straight toward me, dropped the ball right in front of where I was kneeling, and jumped into the stands to celebrate with the fans.
I quickly switched cameras, turned around to capture him celebrating, and then turned back. The ball was still resting right there in front of me. I knew instantly that this exact ball was the record-setter and a piece of NFL history. Someone was going to want this back!
Looking up, I saw a game official sprinting from midfield straight toward me. In a scene reminiscent of The Lion King on Pride Rock, I picked up the ball with both hands and lifted it high into the air for the official. He grabbed it, rushed over to the sidelines, and presented it to Drew and David Baker, the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Wearing his signature white gloves, Baker declared that the ball was headed straight to Canton and would never touch unprotected human hands again.
In a roundabout way, my DNA is on a football thrown by Drew Brees and in Canton. Who Dat.

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@Saintjohnbutler Thanks. What an experience!

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Looking back, four of my images from covering Drew Brees over the years. Congratulations to Drew on being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. Who Dat.

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As I look back on my coverage of Drew Brees in advance of his NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, this stands out as one of the most emotional and memorable moments. On September 25, 2011, before the Saints took on the Texans, the front-page story of the Times-Picayune broke the devastating news that former Saints player Steve Gleason had been diagnosed with ALS. Gleason served as an honorary game captain that day alongside Drew Brees and Will Smith—who was tragically killed less than five years later. Life is incredibly precious.

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@Rose_2020_ I totally understand. 🙏

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@DougJoubert @TulaneAthletics Thank you!

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Thursday was a big day. I signed my contract to return for my 18th year of covering Tulane Athletics. I also had a PET scan and Brain MRI confirming that I am cancer free after being diagnosed with a melanoma recurrence 15 months ago. Immunotherapy is a wonderful treatment, but can wreak havoc on your immune system, hospitalizing me twice (the last of which for Sepsis). Many thanks to those who knew of this journey, for their support and a big thanks to those at Ochsner and the Benson Cancer Center. Wear your sunscreen every day and get checked regularly. Ready to jump into the new school year! Life is good. Cheers and RMFW...

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@BigAnglind Thanks, Angus!

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Best wishes to Maddie on her new opportunity. She is one of the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes in athletics.

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A #FacilityFriday farewell to a five-year veteran of our krewe Director of Facilities & Event Management @maddie_w82. Maddie rose through the ranks of our unit and will be greatly missed. Best of luck in your career and next life adventure! #RollWave 🌊

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It just doesn’t get any better than Jake Rogers.

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For the leadership, grit and everything you gave this organization, thank you, Jake. 🧡

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@SaraEisen We are watching the destruction of one of the greatest cities, step by step. It is sad to watch.

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Finally made it on Netflix, both my photo was used and my back to the camera in Season 3, Episode 4 of Quarterback.

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@England Finishing strong. Don’t stop now. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Many thanks to the Sun Belt Conference for having me cover Football Media Days this week. I was thoroughly impressed by the presentations from all 14 member schools and their student-athletes. Congratulations on celebrating your 50th anniversary this year!

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@NeilClark66 Trying not to lose vs Trying to Win. I have never understood that coaching mentality. So frustrating.

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@rose_stabler RTR RMFT