Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Open Thread
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 8:00 AM EST
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This is a game worth getting way too excited about. The Falcons will look for their first NFC South win against the Saints, who were supposed to roll to the division title but have struggled thus far. I love me a division rivalry, and a win here would put the Falcons at 6-3 and within striking distance of the wild card at least.
Join me after the jump and we'll get this party started.
Who? Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET
Where? Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
Weather? Sunny, but it won't matter to those trapped under the great dome.
Fun Thought? You'll rarely see a fan base more confident in an upcoming beatdown than Saints fans, who are predicting everything from a close win to a blowout against the Falcons. They've got plenty of reasons to be confident given their offensive strengths, but somehow I don't see this being quite the slam dunk it's being made out to be by our esteemed counterparts.
Injuries? We'll be missing OT Sam Baker, and C Todd McClure and T Todd Weiner are questionable. Uh oh. The Falcons could also be without CB Brent Grimes and DT Grady Jackson, who are both questionable too. The Saints will be missing C Jonathan Goodwin and some guy named Reggie Bush. TE Jeremy Shockey and G Jahri Evans are both probable.
Odds? Atlanta over NO 1.0, O/U 50
Foe? My good friend saintsational at Canal Street Chronicles, who runs one of the network's most informative blogs. Be sure to visit there for some good-natured trash talk, but don't cause too much ruckus or I'll be footing the bill.
GO FALCONS! Let's defrock these Saints!
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This game...
Why is it that every game the Falcons’ play, it’s hailed as “the” game as to whether or not they’re legitimate?
They beat the Packers, they’re still questioned. They beat the Bears, they’re still questioned. They play the Eagles close, they’re still questioned. They shut out the Raiders, they’re still questioned. It’s always the next game that we’ll start talking about them. The sports media world seems to be waiting for an inevitable collapse.
I know it’s big because it’s a division game, but damn, I’m looking forward to a game that’s not billed as a test of our legitimacy.
We’ve heard that a million monkeys at a million keyboards could produce the complete works of Shakespeare; now, thanks to the Internet, we know that is not true.
by iRonin on Nov 9, 2008 10:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
For me
It’s all about seeing us actually beat a division rival. Beating the Packers and Bears proved that we were on the right track, the loss to the Eagles was disappointing but ultimately just a part of the season, and the Raiders are one of the most dysfunctional franchises in sports.
It’s not that I question where this franchise is going. It’s just that I want us to win an NFC South game for bragging rights, and for a lot of other people it’s going to take a division win for them to believe we’ve got something going on.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 11:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
A division win shows the MSM that the Falcons are contenders, put simply.
Put simpler, it’s a Saints/Falcons game. There’s bound to be some sort of excitement no matter where the teams stand. I don’t like the Bucs of Panthers. I HATE the Saints. HAAAAAATE them. I want the Falcons to own them today.
Too bad I’ll be at a bowling tourney during the game. I’ll have to bribe the bar to put the game on the big screen.
"The nice thing about supporting a bedraggled-cum-decent team? Watching all those analysts eat their words."
by tlozwarlock on Nov 9, 2008 12:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
turnover
Yes!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
exactly how we needed to start this
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well
some points would have been nice too.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Foxworth!
On the spot, nice cover.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
I’m happy to see him in there.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
Nice return Harry D!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Turner
Not a lot of luck running so far.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
First score
Nice pass and catch!!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan
can really thread the needle. Vick was never asked to make those throws, I wonder why…
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s definitely accurate.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except for
fade patterns where the receiver’s wide open.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
i try to banish those from my mind.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
7-0
Beauty of a throw to Roddy.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
those passes should help open up the running game.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Foxworth with the cover again
Testing him no doubt.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Perfect game
for Foxworth to make himself known.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Defense
needs to step up inside Falcons territory.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hold to 3
would be acceptable.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice D in the red zone
Good pressure finally.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tony Boselli announcing on Fox
Ugh. Pitts isn’t too bad though.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2nd out pattern to White
Saints are giving them the outs today.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins!
to the 2 yard line. he’s starting to step up.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins!
Stayed with a poorly thrown and poorly played ball, Falcons ball at the 2.
Turner for the TD, 14-3.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Henderson
goes 30 yards. Not a great start for the D.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saints in FG range
at the 28.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope
that’s all they get.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take that trade.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They held!
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by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
shoestring sack!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tips of the shoestrings, even
When I saw Brees go down, at first I thought he tripped over his own feet.
by Cerbera on Nov 9, 2008 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In retrospect
looks like a pretty good investment now.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another out
to White. Take it until they stop giving it to us, smart.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Turner
is starting to grind some out now.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice timing
as he goes for another 20.
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Beauty of a pass & run to Norwood
to the 10. Let’s get 7.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saints hold
Falcons FG makes it 17-6.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saints
get into FG range but lose it on a holding penalty on…Matt Lehr! Weird karma there.
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to say
no reception for the saints. Looks like his feet were off the ground by the time he had control.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sigh
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
This seems to be going reasonably well.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know
how to make an entrance.
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
The smoke and laser machine broke down.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Abraham hurting?
Slow to get up…
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Walking off
under his own power. Urghhh.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
Abraham is a critical piece of this D….
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chauncey Davis
tips the 3rd down pass, Saints going for it on 4th down.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Personally
He’s my favorite Chauncey.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Go D!!!
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by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Falcons get the ball back
Let’s get a lightning strike score before the half.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holding
on Peelle doesn’t help.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think he just wanted a hug
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I got yer hug
right here, pal.
Ryan kneels to end the half. Not bad, I got my butt out of bed at 7 am so I could drive home to see this .
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just got in the door now
I’ve been tracking the game by cell phone up until now. No one should have to do that.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You need
one of those hats with a satellite dish mounted on top, like the ‘Child Tracker’ on South Park.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But we'd have to outsource that to another country
And the last thing we want is for people to take our JARRRBBSSS!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn goobacks.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maurice Jones-Drew
Just earned my fantasy man crush of the week. 3 TDs for the half for Jacksonville, and Detroit continues to be a truly sorry team.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Falcons up at the half
I will never, ever get tired of saying that.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What?
Jets 40-0 over the Rams?
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Darn tootin'
The Rams are just bloody awful
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Time for
Norword to break one.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
55 yard return
That qualifies as breaking one!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Insert tasteless joke here.
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
That was an inspiring drive.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Falcons
Let’s see some more of that gooey, delicious defense.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
First down catch by Moore
Foxworth covering.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
What are you worth, Foxworth?
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dr. Seuss
lives!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, the things you'll do
When your team isn’t poo.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, the places you'll go
when your quarterback can throw.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brooking and Babineaux
Stuff Pierre Thomas. Keep it going.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Falcons D
lucks out as Colson misses a catchable 3rd down pass.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not greedy
Luck is just as good as skill.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My Shiva
What the hell just happened?
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll nominate that guy
For shittiest punt of the year.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Douglas
had a good return earlier.
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by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He did?
Of course I missed it.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
25 yds
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he probably ran more than that laterally, went way across the field.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
That’s our long for the year.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wildcat formation
Turner for 4 yards.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love this league
Copycats abound. As long as it works, at least.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Saints challenge the first down spot
and lose. Questionable with this much time left?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Over at CSC, they’re saying Payton’s not known for his challenging skillz.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Announcers mentioned
that Gandy was in for Weiner. Is Weiner hurt?
Any word on Abraham?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think
Weiner went down a few plays ago during a run.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's never good news
The only thing I want Gandy doing at this point in his career is warming the bench.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Peelle
nice catch for a first down to the Saints 32.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love
receiving TE’s.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You and me both
He’s become downright decent for us. I hope the coaching staff considers keeping him around.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Turner
or the line or both looking good these last few plays.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now he loses 5
Thanks Vishnu.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Turner
Is bowling his way down the field. I was just overcome with emotion when I realized how great signing he was. It makes me so happy!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins
nice 2nd effort after the catch for extra yards.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's have a nice game
72 yards so far. I’m glad to see another receiver starting to step up.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Settling for a field goal?
Smart money says yes.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Against the Saints
take the sure points. This isn’t Oakland.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Saints' McKenzie
is writhing all over the place, hurting.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here comes the cart
They’re lifting him off the field, got to be a leg?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That sucks
Those never heal 100% IMO.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
20-6
Good. Elam from 27.
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
A two TD lead is nothing to sneeze at.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Abraham sighting
Has his helmet on.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't tell us much
He wears his helmet to the movies.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Roby
with a long KO return. Wonder if he’s related to Reggie Roby, former Raider.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Abraham's in the game
Whew.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Pressure
on both downs.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As Abraham walks off the field
his teammates are giving him attaboys.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
8 yard punt return
Well done, Douglas!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Missed that
love to see him get the ball, excited.
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brees and Shockey
going at it on the sidelines (jaws only). Bwa ha ha.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fox sideline reporter
confirms knee injury for McKenzie.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bummer for them
Good news for us.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Game is getting ugly
The Falcons could really use a little instant second half offense here.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll start to relax a little
if we go up by 3 TD’s.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Knock wood
One bad play and it’s a one-score game. Some padding would be very welcome.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NOORRWOOOOD!!!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great play
The Falcons do a spectacular job at getting the ball to him on the move in the open field.
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by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Norwood
Started high-stepping at the 20 yard line and almost got tackled.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There's our 3 TD lead
Ask and you shall receive!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Vishnu
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vishnu
Official mascot/deity of The Falcoholic.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps
it would increase ad revenue if the site was promoted as the “Official Football Blog of Vishnu”.
Just sayin’….
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We would have
A lot of confused Hindus on our hands.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we’re going international!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That’s what Norwood brings to the table. He’s got keep running the whole way, though.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is his Delta House nickname
“Leon Lett”?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
And that Matt Ryan kid is decent.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saints
Have needed to get Pierre Thomas involved on offense all year and are just now barely doing it. I should coach these teams.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nahhh...
That 146.5 passer rating is just a smokescreen to promote the statistics industry.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chevis Jackson
just missed an INT.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Would've been nice for him
Not to mention for us…
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Saints moving
A stop here would really put this game in our basket.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saints on the move
First down at the Falcons 35.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
As the Saints move to the 11
Abraham limps off the field per FOX announcer.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's back.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When the penalty whistle sounded
Abraham was favoring a foot or leg. Glad he’s on the field but jeez, don’t let him aggravate whatever’s hurting.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brees
is being slippery.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Come on defense
No TDs please.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Matt Lehr!
He forgot which team he was on.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great play call
with the screen pass. Crap. That last TD looms large right now.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
I’d be a lot more comfortable if they managed to get up by 3 scores again.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was...interesting....
Nothing like a kick out of bounds….I guess?
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Onside kick
with 10 minutes left, down 14? Someone’s thinking outside the box today.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think his thinking wandered
Out of the box and into a bottle of absinthe.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oooook.
Well, Saints… that was… um… A kick.
by Cerbera on Nov 9, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to The Falcoholic!
Glad to see a new commenter, and hope to see you around often.
And that was a kick only in the loosest definition of the word.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
New guy
buys the beer.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Had me a Full Moon last evening
That’s a quality beer, Chief.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to be here
Been reading for a good while. Nice site you got here.
by Cerbera on Nov 9, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
If I was the owner, I’d be pissed about kicking that 2nd ball out of bounds.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saints moving a little
Get a stop! In the name of love!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vishnu!
I beckon you.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Patten 14 yards and a first down
Foxworth defending. Come ON, defense!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They will go for it
on 4th i’m guessing.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And get it
David Patten? Guy’s like 70.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here goes the secondary
Brees is really airing it out. A pick? Please?
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There's the pick!!!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good for him
He’s had his troubles, the pick has got to help him.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK commentators- is Drew Brees still MVP? Hmmm.
by stinker on Nov 9, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
His candidacy
Takes a big hit this game. Tough times for Mr. Brees.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I do love the guy, but losing is losing.
by stinker on Nov 9, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Our secondary has impressed me today.
This bodes well for the Denver game.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love Jay Cutler
But he’s prone to picks. The Falcons could put up 35 before they even get the ball past us.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They HAVE grown
I thought they would absolutely suck this year, yet suck they have not. Pretty decent considering the youth and talent level.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even want to say the P word
But we have to at least start thinking about it.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let the P word
trickle down your proverbial leg. It gives you a warm feeling, take it from me.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've been trying not to think P
but i can’t help it.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Dave The Falconer
I’m watching this game on NFL.com And I gotta tell ya! That Ryan you all got….wow!
And your Defense.
GO FALCONS!!!!
(I’m indifferent about the Falcons, I’m a Raiders fan, but you were cool w/ us when we played and you guys really do look like a good team on the come back from last year)
KEEP IT UP!
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 3:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks mike!
Good to see you here, too. Good luck to the Raiders!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see D-Hall go?
I was ecstatic to see him leave Atlanta.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to
see the Falcons in the playoffs.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cinderella story
of the year so far.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now now
don’ t sell yourselves short. This will put @ 6-3 record. Denver’s falling apart. So that could be 7-3.
I can see it. Maybe not the big one this year, but wow you guys are definitely putting it together for the next year or so.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...
Just the thought that we’re close to 6-3 makes me near giddy. Never expected it.
It’s been said before, but there’s a real sense of hope and promise in this team that’s been gone for some time. It just feels like we’ve got a plan and we’re getting the tools. [/maudlin]
by Cerbera on Nov 9, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Finally
I have waited for this kind of hope since I was still in diapers.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too- I still have nightmares of Bobby Butler.
by stinker on Nov 9, 2008 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My nightmares
Seem to involve a heavy dose of Bruce Pickens.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rolland Lawrence
The world’s tallest midget.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
See!
This is what Oakland needs….well and a new owner…but I degress. You have a program that’s working, players that are playing. And a young QB with skill. I can see the Falcons being a contender for the next few years.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to tell what you've got with Russell
Given the struggles of everyone around him. Hope you guys can have a transformative draft next year.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I think Walter is starting today……and I’m kinda excited about that.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't be a penalty on us.
Vishnu!!!! Please.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!!!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!
I know I’m not a fan, but I can’t help but get excited about you guys/.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Believe me
We’re excited too!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I screamed
when he grabbed that ball.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
95 yards
for Chevis! Woo hoo!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap!
95 yards on an INT return? AWESOME.
by blackertai on Nov 9, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
INT TD
for the LSU man. Should feel great after yesterday’s game.
by Cerbera on Nov 9, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I just literally cleared the top of my cubicle
On that one. Dave’s got ups!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is what
I was talking about having a program and players playing!
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what is really fun
even more than the individual wins. Seeing them on the right track is indescribably rewarding.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't
know…..
So 6-3 and a division win. That requires alcohol!
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alcohol, huh?
I’ve kind of gotten used to this furniture polish here…
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do like
my wiskey.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Daniels
Robin Williams said:
If alcohol is a crutch, Jack Daniels is a wheelchair.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In that case
Tanqueray is my full-body mechanical exoskeleton.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right now
the only other game I was watchign was CHI. I was rooting for Rex.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Our first division win this year!
Like sprinkles on top on already fine win. Beauty, eh?
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't?
Who doesn’t love beating the Saints? All Falcons fans love righting the natural order of things.
by blackertai on Nov 9, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do we ever
I haven’t forgotten the last couple of years…
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!
Nice hard football games!
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks man!
And please, please beat the Panthers!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Welllll
I suppose I could fly out there w/ a sniper rifle and take out some of the RB’s and the QB?
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or Al.
Oops did I say that out loud?
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No need
Just put down blocks of concrete for them to trip over.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the support.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone looked at the schedule?
We were, and I only see 2 probable losses, 2 toss ups, and 3 probable wins! That means, at least, in my mind, we could get to 11-5 if we play well. Dave, you should give us an article with your opinions of our end of seasons schedule and prospects soon!
by blackertai on Nov 9, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ask and ye shall receive
I’ll have something on that by mid-week.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Falcons fans
Today, we are not just men. We are not just fans. We are fans of a good football team.
GO FALCONS!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Falcons!
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
okay guys.
goood job! Now I’m gonna go watch my shit fest of a game. Feel free to pop over to the Raiders board and watch us cry.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Nov 9, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Saints add a garbage TD
Game was about two TDs less close than the score indicates.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And my grammar
Was less more than indicated at a previous gesture.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why stats lie
Great game, I never expected us to dominate that way. In terms of domination, this may be our best game of the year IMO. Cheers, gentlemen!
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on Nov 9, 2008 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know what?
Seriously, I’m cool with it. Any time we’re winning big and the last play is a TD, I can overcome my dislike of it. We played awesome all game. That new CB played his ass of today, and was at minimum a decent upgrade over Grimey (which is not to say I didn’t miss watching him make plays out there). WOO, that feels good. Matt Ryan is on FIYAH!
by blackertai on Nov 9, 2008 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
And I don’t know that we’re in danger of anyone underestimating us at this point. In the words of Hans Moleman, what a time to be alive!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quality game, guys
Enjoy a delirious and (possibly) drunken Sunday!
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We finished strong
That’s a good sign moving ahead.
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
by armchair quarterback on Nov 9, 2008 4:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely is
Nothing but sunshine here.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
How bout the 6-3 Falcons, here’s a look at the next 7 games:
Obviously a lot can happen, but here are my thoughts on our schedule:
DEN- weak on D, and at home, (W)
CAR- lost a tough one in Charlotte, but at home we’ll be competive (Toss up)
@SD- Playing poorly, and cross country is hard (Toss up)
@NO- Beat them today, but in NO will be tough (Toss up)
TB- Tough game, but once again at home which helps (Toss up)
@MIN- How fitting this game will be, stating off last year with Joey Harrington losing his first game, now flash foward to this year and see the difference. Barely beat GB today, who we beat (W)
STL- see Jets game today (W)
With 3 games i see as a good chance @ at win that would put us at nine, stealing one more game may put us in the playoffs. Once again its early, but after today I will begin to get my hopes up…a little bit
by Phizzzle on Nov 9, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the site!
And I appreciate your analysis. I think we can beat Carolina, but TB still scares the hell out of me for whatever reason. A 9 win season would be more than I ever dared hope for.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TB is always so tough. Today, though, I really thought the receivers had fewer drops than ever- Finneran worries me, though.
by stinker on Nov 9, 2008 4:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tough
I mean, those are my predictions. Trying not to be a homer, but if you look at how we match up with those teams we’ll be good.
Not overlooking DEN at all, but The Carolina game will be the biggest game in the Dome for the first time in a while, looking foward to that one. We’re gonna need everyone to be loud.
Love the site, you do a great job with it!
by Phizzzle on Nov 9, 2008 4:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
let’s take this slow guys. I’m gonna say this for this whole season unless we reach the playoffs, but this our first season after 4-12. Matt Ryan may not look like a rookie but he still is, and we’re a very inexperienced young team. We’re playing amazing right now, but let’s be cautious about prognosticating. GO FALCONS!
by customsox927 on Nov 9, 2008 5:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We should be
It’s just tough when you get so caught up in the giddiness. I do think we have some winnable games in front of us, so let’s hope.
by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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