[ESPN NFL Guru] Louisiana seeks new stadium -- with Saints' help

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Governor, owner to meet WednesdayWhen Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco and New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson meet Wednesday in Baton Rouge -- their first meeting in about two months -- Blanco is likely to dangle a pretty enticing carrot in front of Benson: the possibility of a new stadium that might be tied to the expansion of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.There is, of course, a caveat. Blanco will ask Benson whether he is willing to divert some of the annual payments guaranteed the Saints through...

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