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Atlanta Falcons vs. St. Louis Rams Open Thread

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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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

Rams looked like crap.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:06 PM EST up 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?

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 1:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Must be

Milloy is the only S on today’s inactive list.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There's 8 yards for roddy

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 1:09 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.

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 1:27 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

and our drive has stalled.. not the way i was hoping this would go 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 1:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Scary

Listless start after that first drive. Love to see a turnover and gain a little momentum here.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 1:34 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

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 1:37 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.

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 1:43 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.

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 1:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

division update

NO FG. carolina leads 6-3

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 1:42 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

I wouldn’t have guessed a FG battle in that 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 Dec 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Finneran

with a nice snag for first down.

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 1:55 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!

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 2:07 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.

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 2:11 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.

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 2:18 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!!

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 2:24 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.

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 2:26 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!!

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 2:25 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

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. :)

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 2:34 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

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 2:39 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

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

Wow

Talk about a useful gift. Good luck with the transition, I know it sucks.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:38 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

2nd half underway

Let’s go, Falcons!

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:42 PM EST 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!

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 2:47 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

Classic

Definitely withstands the test of time. Loved the knight with no arms or legs hurling insults.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 2:54 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

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

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 2:45 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

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..

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 2:55 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

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

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

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.

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 3:18 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

let’s hope NO gets a pick6!!

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 3:20 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

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 3:25 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

Wait

They’re discussing to see if he fumbled before going down and then it would be a touchback for St. Louis.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:32 PM EST up 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.

http://hobnailboot.blogspot.com/

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

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

hahaha

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (and repeat)

by cubsfaninatl 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

Jackson

is freaky good. He must LOVE playing for a fine team like the Rams…

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:43 PM EST up 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

I do too

After that stunt Warren Sapp pulled against the Packers and Mike Sherman I’ve had no respect for that franchise.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 3:52 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.

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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

A score

is almost imperative here.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:53 PM EST 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

Ha

you’re right, life’s a b!tch.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:54 PM EST up 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

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

Heart

Are you watching, Bobby Petrino?

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 3:59 PM EST up 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

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.

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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.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:00 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

3rd an 1 on the 22

I think that one might be wrapped up fellas. Let’s focus on beating the Rams.

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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.

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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.

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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

Agreed

Is there a worse playoff team in the history of the NFL?

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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t New England beat them 49-7 or something last week?

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

They won the atrocious NFC West. I think of all the potential matchups, they are the best.

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by AuditDawg on Dec 28, 2008 4:09 PM EST up 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

Agreed

Between the long KO return and the late go-ahead TD run, we don’t win that game without him.

by tom slick on Dec 28, 2008 4:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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