Atlanta Falcons vs. St. Louis Rams Open Thread
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 1:00 PM EST
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St. Louis Rams at Atlanta Falcons, Dec 28, 2008 1:00 PM EST
Massive computer issues here, so consider this the least formal open thread of all time.
With a win here and a lot of luck elsewhere, the Falcons could be looking at one of the highest seeds in the NFC Playoffs. Chew on that for a few, and root, root, root for the Dome team!
Go to it!
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Touchback on the kickoff
And we’re off!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 and out
for 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 Dec 28, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jamaal Fudge starting at S today
A bad pun or two should be in order eventually.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is he in for milloy?
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There's 8 yards for roddy
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Drive stalls, Elam for the FG
39 yards, 3-0.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Carolina leads 3-0
as the Rams are moving the ball pretty well this drive.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rams lead 7-3
their RB Jackson did all the work on that drive. Maybe that will be a wake up call for the D; they didn’t play well at all there.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
They seem to be giving way too much cushion.
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 Dec 28, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, an onsides kick this early?
Adventurous call by a team with nothing to lose…
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness for the penalty.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky break there
They’d better keep their eyes open for trick plays today.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Carolina has another FG, leads 6-0 now
Booo.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and our drive has stalled.. not the way i was hoping this would go so far.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming ya'll are all true fans.
Good luck on these two games today, hope they go well :)
from a true bandwagon fan =P
by cubsfaninatl on Dec 28, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome!
All fans are welcome, as long as you’re cheering for the Falcons!
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
I’m a hardcore baseball fan, i’ve always only just watched football, and this year since the falcons are good I’m kinda intrested.
by cubsfaninatl on Dec 28, 2008 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jump on the bandwagon
and enjoy the ride! The Falcons have gained a bunch of fans this year.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
welcome aboard
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally!
A defensive stop. It’s a start, let’s build on it.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they certainly looked more determined that series.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My boy Donnie Avery
Has been completely useless for weeks now. Fine with me if that continues today.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Turner's chugging
Let’s hope for a massive, NFL rushing yardage lead taking day.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes
and a few more yards for Roddy. Also, no punt return yards.. I really want us to break those records.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
division update
NO FG. carolina leads 6-3
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ryan picked
I don’t love this trend.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 1:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the passing game really hasn’t clicked today so far.
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 Dec 28, 2008 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Falcons with a huge break
As Avery drops a catchable pass. Speak of the devil…
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least Ryan's INT didn't cost us points
Way to hold ’em, defense!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t have guessed a FG battle in that game.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Finneran
with a nice snag for first down.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice RAC too
He actually dragged tacklers for a few yards.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really think
we need to take a shot down the field.
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 Dec 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Steven Jackson
I knew he’d give us fits, but the Falcons look lax and disinterested out there. Maybe they’re not that interested in the division after all.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 1:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just like Denver
Definitely a feeling of malaise there.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this time
It really is hard to get a young team like this to keep their eyes on this game. With the playoffs coming up, it’s gotta be hard to get excited for the Rams.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Human nature
Must be hard for coaches to overcome that kind of thing.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeepers H. Crackers!
Jackson gets 23 yards, breaking tackles all the way.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Biermann with the sack!
Falcons take over after 4th down. Maybe this will start them rolling.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh...
Carolina with a TD, leads 16-3 now.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woot!!
There’s the shot down the field i wanted. Go Jenkins!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins with a great catch, down at the 4
Not a great throw, Mr. Jenks stayed with it very nicely.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins is proving his worth
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; if everyone performs like this after getting a new contract, it’s time to ink Michael Boley right now.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
cool I arrive
and we score first TD. looks like i came just in time.
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
looks like you brought the wake up juice.. we’ve been a little sleepy out there.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yesss!
Turner with the TD, 10-7 with the XP.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSS!
Michael Turner stuffs it in, 10-7 Falcons. This is the most glorious day in the history of…aw, forget it.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, crap.
Carolina leads 23-3 after the Saints fumble a KO return.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Could be
if carolina wasn’t winning in New Orleans
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You KNOW the Falcons are watching the scoreboard...
It’ll be interesting to see how they respond, now that they’re basically playing for pride.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That should be enough
This team needs to keep its momentum going and give Matt Ryan some more confidence. I’m a little skittish about the way they’ve been playing the last three or four weeks, despite some truly impressive wins.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
also, the falcons have yet to win 3 games in a row this season. i know that is on their milestone list.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Playoff ramifications...
If Carolina and the Falcons both win, we’re the #5 seed and play Arizona.
If the Falcons lose and the Cowboys win, we’re the #6 seed and play the NFC North winner (MIN or CHI).
(According to the AJC)
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Avery atones for the drop
Nicely thrown ball, Rams lead 14-10.
Hello, Falcons! Wake up!!!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Norword!!
I’ve been waiting for that kind of return… down to the 8!!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Norwood returns the KO to the 7
I don’t think I’ve ever seen him get caught from behind. 92 yard return!!!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's still a little slowed up from that injury
Of course, for Norwood, that’s like taking the Millenium Falcon out of hyperspace.
Too dorky?
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not all.. funny actually.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Norwood at 90%
is faster than a lot of guys in perfect health, young Skywalker.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
finishes off what he started for 6!!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
17-14 Falcons
Norwood gets 6 from the Wildcat formation, nice that he got to score the points after that return. Way to answer the Rams TD, men!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well done Norwood!
Nice to give him a chance to finish what he started.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't that kick butt
If NO came back and won? A Festivus MIRACLE!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At the half
We’re knee deep in a close game with the St. Louis Rams. The Rams, incidentally, want coach Jim Haslett back next year despite the fact that he reeks of mediocrity. Way to get better!
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He couldn’t cut it with the Saints, I always wondered what he brought to the table.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chicken and beer
That’s why his players love him.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
festivus? haven't heard that in a long time
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A solemn holiday
shouldn’t be invoked too frequently lest we cheapen its significance…
:)
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Halftime discussion!
Where did everyone spend the holidays, and what was the best gift y’all got?
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I stayed in Atlanta.. I got a horde sticker for my car.. now that’s dorky. :)
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Horde, eh?
From which game? Or am I thinking of something else entirely?
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
world of warcraft
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Word
I’ve been playing so much Left 4 Dead that all I can think about is a horde of zombies.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Charleston, SC
My new Falcons retro T-shirt.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That is a truly awesome shirt
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Love all things retro Falcons related
I would never pay that amount myself, but getting one from Santa rocks.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love Santa
Got me a Falcons wall clock, he did.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tuesday getting for myself my top teeth (4 left) pulled and a set of false teeth
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes man
Good luck with that. I had six impacted teeth pulled a few years back, and I spoke in tongues for an entire day.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeap it is gift to myself
tired of losing 2 or 3 a year . will have tops tuesday and bottoms done just as soon as i am used to tops…probably month or 2 after. only got 7 teeth left on bottom. i am getting to be an old fart.
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I feel that way
Every time I run farther than from the living room to the fridge.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Turner runs for 17 yards
And farts in the general direction of St. Louis.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We all forgot to get into the Rabbit
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t we have to answer 3 questions before proceeding?
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite scene in that movie, bar none
Is when he keeps running toward the castle, they cut to the guards looking bored, he starts from the same place and runs again. I nearly bust a gut every time I see it.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Turner for 17 yards
Carrying tacklers all the way. He doesn’t look tired after 15.5 games, does he?
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you should see me
When the game shows on TV in oregon i run from back room of the house to the PC in the Front room. This is a long thin Trailer. I feel like i do a marathn of hurddles
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roddy has his receiving record
as the penalty is declined.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Moment of exultation
For Roddy, who will go down in Falcons history. Lucky to have this guy.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boy, has he blossomed
2 years ago, I was cursing McKay for drafting him.
Speak of the devil, Roddy gets the TD. Falcons lead 24-14.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
grats roddy
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More yards for Roddy
and a TD!!
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 Dec 28, 2008 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Touchdown Roddy!
Falcons opening up the throttle on this one.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't let up
Crush them like bugs, get some playoff momentum going.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You're a no mercy kinda fellah
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No Christmas generosity for the Rams
We SHOULD crush these guys. A big win would be affirming of what we can accomplish.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fudge should have gotten the fumble call
The replay sure made that call look bad. Now the first down on the fake punt makes the call look hugely crappy.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the officials
really fudged that call..
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Carolina leads 30-10. No division title, but what a year nonetheless.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No sense in getting greedy, I guess
Couldn’t ask for much more than we got.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
was worth the dream
but not unexpected. carolina is good too
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What's happening fellas?
Just got back from celebrating the holiday with the parents. Hope everyone here had a good one. At least I got back before the game was over. Better late than never!
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I've been saying that myself
Given that I’ve been posting tumbleweeds for the last week or so.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back
I, for some reason, am very excited about us breaking the least amount of punt return yards allowed record.
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was listening to the game on the drive back
Seems like Jackson has been ripping up the defense today. At least the running game’s not too much of a concern if we play the Cards next week.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Never has one Tim Hightower
Sucked so much.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It says something for our franchise
That after a quick look at the numbers, I do believe Matt Ryan is having a Top 15 season. Maybe better.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll be back, guys
Duty calls!
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
damm
Glad i can’t see the game …i woulda thrown something at the TV
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Defense stiffens
but the Rams get the FG. Falcons by 7.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the offense
definitely needs to put some more points on the board though.
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Memories, ahhh
They just showed the Super Bowl team doing the Dirty Bird after beating Minnesota with Dan Reeves struggling to keep up. Everyone forgets he had open heart surgery during the season that year and came back.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Reeves' angioplasty
was kind of a galvanizing force at the end of that year. Didn’t he come back just in time for the first playoff game that year against San Francisco?
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe so
I think I saw the ESPN Classic version of the NFC Championship and he came back right before the playoffs started. I think it had only been two or three weeks since his surgery, which is ridiculous b/c normally you can’t do anything until after six weeks.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Reeves
Loved that guy, stand-up dude always. The game may have passed him by (as it did Shula and Landry) but he’s a true icon of the game.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I know we’ve got a good situation now, but I still firmly believe the downturn of this franchise was directly correlated with the firing of Dan Reeves after 2003. Of all the great things that Arthur Blank has done for the city and this franchise, that’s the one that still bugs me. I thought it was a little shortsighted.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
finally got a decent internet feed of the game
i can now see it
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not good
HD down after a big hit.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
damn, he’s still down.
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He walked off on his own power
I think tom is right. He just got his bell rung or the wind knocked out of him.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Harry D
the trainers aren’t working on a specific body part. That’s usually good news, maybe he just got the wind knocked out of him.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 and out
on offense is not good though.
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NO TD again ...30/17 they getting closer to carolina
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
let’s hope NO gets a pick6!!
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Punt Return yard record
Falcons can only allow 3 yards in punt returns to break the record.
Fair catch on Koenen’s punt, keep it up…
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rams are driving
At our 35, that’s got to be close to FG range. Hate the way we’re letting them stay in the game.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And now
1st and goal.. sigh
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by armchair quarterback on Dec 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rams just hit big pass
Picked up blitz and Bulger put it on the money to Torry Holt.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
She it.
Tie game with Jackson’s 2nd TD. Wake uuu-uuup!!!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Burner!!!!
Down to the 2 on one play!!
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Turner to the 2 !!!
72 yards, I feel MUCH better now…
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nope
It was a fumble. Smitty is challenging, but he’s going to lose this one. Darnit.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No doubt about it
Hate to waste the time out. Turner screwed the pooch there.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I dunno
The TV crew is showing that he is down before ball came out. Don’t know if the refs will see that though.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we need a break
i say overturn 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 Dec 28, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
!!!!!!!!!
The Shin!!, please, overturn!
by da fatchick thrilla on Dec 28, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That 2nd angle on the replay
makes me wonder if Turner wasn’t down after all…
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The refs should give us that one
to make up for the Fudge non-fumble earlier.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I walked in at a bad time
Fumble, eh?
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep
challenge fails.
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ruling on the field stands
That hurts.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okay defense
Would you like to show up now??
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If that doesn't fire them up
nothing will.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (and repeat)
by cubsfaninatl on Dec 28, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How long has it been?
this crowd is in!!!!
by da fatchick thrilla on Dec 28, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
Jackson just hurdled Erik Coleman to get the first down??!! That dude weighs 240 at least. Absolutely ridiculous.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another 3rd and long
let’s not let jackson hurdle for a first on this 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 Dec 28, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Stopped them on 3rd down.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Carolina/NO Update
6:27 left in 4th Q, NO ball, 3&29 at Carolina 29.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
30-17 Carolina
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NO just scored
30-24 with 5:33 left.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quality stop
Our defense is the WWII Russian Army of NFL teams. They let us get driven to the brink before they push back.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This WWII moment
brought to you by The History Channel.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno if I like that comparison
23 million Soviets died.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It sort of breaks down and becomes insensitive at that point
I realized afterward that I probably could’ve chosen a less historically ghastly metaphor. My bad.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hah
That wasn’t really my intent. Just putting it in the perspective of the massive loss before ultimate victory.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It certainly seems like
We give up millions of yards some games, doesn’t it?
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bend but don't break
is fine, but I think the philosophy breaks down against better teams.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lost my video feeds and all windows closed
had a bear of a time getting things all back…no more video but i can listen to the game
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you're lucky
this ugly game is hard to watch sometimes.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Arghhh
Matty Ice has sure looked normal the last few weeks.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sok of big nits
interception.. offense is not looking good.
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ryan
terrible freakin’ pick. Rams positioned to take the lead now.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What is going on in that boy's head?
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
seems like his confidence took a shot at some point. he’s been over and under throwing the ball a lot. maybe questioning himself too much instead of trusting his gut.
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's possible
The worst thing a rookie QB can lose is confidence. I hope they give him some help after this week.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if NO makes a comeback
and we fall behind, i’m going to break something..
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Falcons and Carolina both lose
I’m going to cry like a little girl.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Big stop here, fellas
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It could be worse
We could be the Bucs and be losing to Oakland at home right now.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I take shameful joy
in Tampa’s struggles.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Phew
Jackson is a slippery dude.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Way to hold, defense
3 points is probably a best case scenario.
Rams lead by 3.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We need to give the Rams a little credit
They’ve come out to play. Haslet’s throwing everything at us including the kitchen sink.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least get a field goal here
If need be, duct tape the ball to Michael Turner.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Throw in a little Krazy Glue for good measure.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Burner is closing in on 200 yards rushing
And all we’ll potentially remember is the fumble.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap!!!
We need a TD now.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. My. God.
Are you watching, Falcons?
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to tell the atl sideline
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My heart is starting to race
Come ON, Falcons!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
try
myp2p
the very 1st entry
excellent quality
by da fatchick thrilla on Dec 28, 2008 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch by Jenks
I’m okay with riding the Burner all the way to the promised land.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Norwood busted it!!!!
TD Falcons!!!!!!
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dave can i curse?
#@!%%^ Norwood for the TD!!
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Say what you will about how this team closes games
They don’t quit. This is the most resilient Falcons team I’ve ever seen. They might still lose this game, but you know they won’t quit.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a heartstopper!
Come on, defense! Give us (gulp) a division title!!!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
now if defense can hold for both NO and us
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Carolina
already close to FG position.
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 Dec 28, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Falcons are showing me
The three steps to a heart attack in this one.
1. Look like crap
2. Catch back up
3. Profit!
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 3:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okay
We’ve got 3:41 to hang on. Crap, Panthers are driving in NO.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That’s all I can say about that throw and catch. That was well-covered.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rams to the 50
They just can’t do anything the easy way…
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just like that
They’re to the 37 in two plays.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We need to stop Jackson
He’s killing us.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone touch Jackson....
…before he reaches the 7 yard mark?
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vishnu on a skateboard
This is horrible.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1st and 10 Carolina on the NO 31, 1:52 left.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3rd an 1 on the 22
I think that one might be wrapped up fellas. Let’s focus on beating the Rams.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Carolina got the 1st and called TO w/6 seconds left
37 yard FG attempt for the win.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bulger sacked!!!
Chauncey Davis. Big time play.
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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My boy Chauncey
Better get a chance to compete for starting D-end next season. He’s making the argument!
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chauncey
with the sack of Bulger. Hold them D.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dont plan on NO win ..
carolina driving down the clock . field goal will win it with no time left
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
Falcons hold on 4th down!
Come on, Saints!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stopped on 4th down, ball game!
Come on NO, block that thing.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow
exciting finish..!!
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 Dec 28, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Arghh
Carolina made it with one second left. We’ll be in the desert next week.
http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/
by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least we play Arizona next week
Couldn’t ask for a better matchup.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I need a miracle
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 Dec 28, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
All I can say is, we won. Glorious season, gave it our best, and now it’s the playoffs. Just typing that makes me rub my eyes in disbelief.
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
my prediction can still hold
i said we gonna have a 7 game winning streak …thats 3 so far …4 more would be great
by Funballad on Dec 28, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To all Falcoholics
Thanks for joining me on the most fun regular season of my lifetime. Great community, great times, and we’ll be ready for the Cardinals!
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Enjoyed sharing the game with youse guys!
Hope to see y’all next week. What a year, dinner’s going to taste good tonight.
Cheers!
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great season
exciting finish.. and a great outlook 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 Dec 28, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Falcons got the punt return yardage record to boot
Nice little extra.
by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can't hurt
To put us in the books again!
by Dave the Falconer on Dec 28, 2008 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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