TWENTY YEARS AGO — While the New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts 41-6 for their third straight winning season, the fans cheer John Fourcade and then boo former starting quarterback Bobby Hebert.

TEN YEARS AGO — Vidalia head coach Dee Faircloth and Vikings running back Dariel Mays, who ran for a school-record 2,265 yards, are named The Democrat’s All-Metro Coach of the Year and Player of the Year.

FIVE YEARS AGO — Franklin County head coach Anthony Hart and Bulldogs quarterback Jasper O’Quinn, who led them to the Class 3A state semifinals, are The Democrat’s All-Metro Coach and Player of the Year.