In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack that shook New Orleans on New Year's Day, the Saints and Pelicans organizations are grieving the loss of one of their own. Matthew Tenedorio, a member of the ASM New Orleans video production team, was among the victims of the attack on Bourbon Street.
The teams released a joint statement expressing their profound sorrow and offering condolences to Tenedorio's family and all those affected by the tragedy. They described Tenedorio as a young, talented individual with a promising future in video production.
The attack, which involved a truck driven into a crowd on Bourbon Street, claimed the lives of more than a dozen people and injured many others. It led to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame, from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon.
Bourbon Street was reopened by authorities just hours before the rescheduled game, with heightened security measures in place. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry expressed confidence in the security arrangements for the game at the Superdome.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman addressed his team about the tragedy, emphasizing the importance of unity and support for the victims and their families. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey also expressed his condolences and gratitude for the efforts to reschedule the game.
The winner of the Sugar Bowl will advance to face Penn State in the next round of the playoffs.
