Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Bucs Open Thread
After a glorious start to the season, the Falcons will tackle the hated Bucs today. And when I say tackle, I mean literally and hopefully frequently. I really don't like Tampa Bay.
Regardless, the team will once again call upon the awesome power of Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood to get the job done. Matt Ryan will be forced to wear his big boy helmet against a much better defense. And our defense will not be nearly as sorely tested by a weaker Bucs offense. I think this game is very much within reach.
So grab some chips and salsa, crack open a cold one and join me after the jump.

Who? Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Bucs, 4:05 p.m. ET
Where? Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Weather? Partly sunny, with a chance of Jon Gruden pouting.
Fun Fact? There's such bad blood between coach Gruden and QB Jeff Garcia that the former starter is now riding the pine. Brian Griese is better in some ways, but neither is a terribly scary option.
Injuries? K Jason Elam is questionable, as is C Alex Stepanovich. LB Coy Wire is probable and unlikely to see much outside of special teams reps. For the Bucs, LB Derrick Brooks, QB Jeff Garcia and WR Maurice Stovall are all questionable. G Davin Joseph is out. LB Matt McCoy is probable.
Odds? Tampa Bay over Atlanta 7.0, Over/Under 37.5
Foe? My good friend and bitter rival JScott will be active over at Buc 'Em, where Bucs fans will bear witness to Michael Turner ravaging their defense (I hope). Be sure to stop by.
GO FALCONS! Let's sink these Bucs!
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Good luck fellas
I’m going to thoroughly enjoy this ass beating!!!
all in good fun
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 1:33 PM EDT
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You just wait
There’s a good reason “Bucs” rhymes with “sucks!”
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 1:36 PM EDT
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lol
just like falcons rhymes with shmalcons… eh
I guess i’ll leave the rhyming to you Dave
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 1:49 PM EDT
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Question
Is it bad when you’ve got a reject from the Bears playing QB?
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:04 PM EDT
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that reject
just burned your defense for 6!
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Sep 14, 2008 4:13 PM EDT
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Updates
The Saints are losing to the ’Skins, 3-0. The Panthers are down 7-0 to the Bears. Tom Brady will be mentioned 7,500 times today.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
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i really wanted to watch that
Jets game, but there’s a slightly better game on at the same time I’ll be watching : )
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 1:50 PM EDT
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Chris Perry
I sat him in my dynasty league because of the Titans’ run defense and he scores a TD. Damn you for being good!
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT
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Grady Jackson sitting
Looks like Jason Jefferson will take his place.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 3:20 PM EDT
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CBS Sportsline
“Devin Hester was during a return.”
Was what?
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 3:32 PM EDT
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Game will begin shortly
Gentlemen, start your keyboards!
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:02 PM EDT
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Vroom Vroom
Vinateri just won the game for the Colts.
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:04 PM EDT
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The Colts look bad this year
I wonder what’s going on in Indy?
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:06 PM EDT
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And we're off
Ryan misses on his first pass to Jenkins.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:08 PM EDT
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Harvey Dahl
This guy is going to get himself into trouble if he can’t dial it down a bit. Offsides penalty on the opening drive is not a great way to kick it off.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:08 PM EDT
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Well, Shit
Overthrew the WR for Ryan’s first pick.
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:09 PM EDT
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I would've liked
To have seen a run in there. It’s early yet, I guess, but let’s not put it on Ryan from play 1.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:10 PM EDT
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who did Ryan
over throw? thx
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 4:14 PM EDT
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Three missed passes
And an Aqib Talib interception. That was putrid, and the Bucs are in excellent scoring position.
by Dave the Falconer on
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I have, however
I have, however, been impressed with our run defense. I know Detroit is Detroit, but hopefully it will carry over to this game as well. Nice pass from Griese, by the way. Who broke coverage to let that pass go through? Ah, Grimes.
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT
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Ouch
The Bucs score early and are up by a TD. The Falcons will have to respond, and they can’t have Matty Ryan throwing that many passes to kick off every drive. No excuse for that interception, though.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT
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Wow
OT: Jon Kitna’s just thrown two bak to back Int’s for TD’s.
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:14 PM EDT
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Seriously?
Well, at least we’re not Lions fans.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:14 PM EDT
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Offsides
Helps the Falcons get to a first down. Now to do something with it.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT
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Offense looking sluggish so far
We need to move a little.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT
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The 12th man for Atlanta.
Has the name “Penalties” on the back of his jersey.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:19 PM EDT
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Nice Run!
That was a heck of a run from Turner, there. As they pointed out, he did that with 8 in the box!
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:19 PM EDT
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Turner!
Rolls 18 yards for the first down. Thatta boy.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:20 PM EDT
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Short punt
That was a depressing end to a decent drive. Now for a defensive stop.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:22 PM EDT
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Well
We don’t look hopeless, but we aren’t playing gangbusters like last week. Matty ice needs to calm down and start getting use to the pass rush, otherwise he’ll be overthrowing open receivers all day. He had Norwood on that play for close to a first at minimum, and overthrew it on what should have been an easy completion.
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:23 PM EDT
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They're asking him to do the same stuff as last week
Just more of it, and I think he’s panicking a little. He’ll sort himself out.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:24 PM EDT
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definitely
rushing things, he should settle down once the game is out of reach
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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No offense, Warrick
But I thoroughly enjoyed watching you get stuffed on that play.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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Good to see
That the Bucs are running the Petrino Memorial Offense through Warrick Dunn.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:27 PM EDT
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False start on a punt?
This one is getting sloppy already.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:28 PM EDT
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Adam Jennings for 6 yards
His best punt return yet.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
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I feel terrible for the Seahawks
They literally have one or two healthy receivers left.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:30 PM EDT
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Illegal sub?
What happened there?
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:32 PM EDT
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Ryan looks bad
This is not a great sign for this game.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:33 PM EDT
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do you guys utilize your
Tight End at all? That helped open up the Saints offense last week… Ol’ Alge Oh where arte thou?
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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not that
they needed help opening it up
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Sep 14, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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Not a great group of TEs
But I’ll be sure to let Mike Smith know.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:38 PM EDT
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It's early
I’m trying to be optimistic here, but this offense looks like absolute crap so far. You’re not playing the Lions anymore, guys!
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Sep 14, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
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Well,
It is their first real road game, as players and a staff. Let’s give them a bit to get accustomed to it. As long as the D can hold its own for a quarter or 2, we’ll be ok if the O can get it’s stuff together.
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Sep 14, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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I agree
And it must be said that the Bucs are doing a fine job of helping us out with their millions of penalties. It’s just hard to go from such an amazing start last week to this.
whine, whine
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:37 PM EDT
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Keep it up!
Keep it up, D! Is Cadillac still out for TB?
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:39 PM EDT
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Out until at least Week 6
Or later, I think.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:39 PM EDT
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i loved the
John Abraham somersault
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 4:39 PM EDT
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Wow
We’re making Brian Griese look competent.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:44 PM EDT
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Suddenly not so much
That’s better.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:46 PM EDT
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Really?
Did they just run the option against us?
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Sep 14, 2008 4:46 PM EDT
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that was a
sweet shovel pass to your arch nemesis… WD
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 4:48 PM EDT
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Hey, we love Warrick
We just didn’t love him on the field last year.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:49 PM EDT
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I think they did
Thank you, B.J. Askew.
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Sep 14, 2008 4:48 PM EDT
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Dodged a bullet
with those 2 penalties. Maybe they can get some momentum out of that.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 4:48 PM EDT
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Then again
maybe not.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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???
What was #23 doing just looking at Dunn when he could have tackled him?!
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Sep 14, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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we <3
Warrick
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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Careful
I know vaguely where you live!
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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Damnit, damnit, damnit
Dunn for a TD.
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Sep 14, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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Ok
Seriously, these Microsoft commercials are getting really, REALLY, out there. They’re starting to feel like episodes of “Always Sunny in Philadelphia” or “Arrested Development.”
Creepy.
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Sep 14, 2008 4:52 PM EDT
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Watch for the pass rush
if the Falcons panic and start throwing every down. Precisely the situation they don’t want to be in.
The way the OL has been dominated so far, it may be hard for them to play ball control much longer.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 4:53 PM EDT
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Hey
A 24 yard return from Norwood. Gosh, he makes it look so easy…almost like anyone could do it. Huh.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:53 PM EDT
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Ugh
C’mon, guys. Get a completion.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 4:56 PM EDT
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Oh man
There was some definite holding on our O-Line on that downfield play.
by blackertai on
Sep 14, 2008 4:56 PM EDT
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FUDGE
Another pick. Alright Mike Smith, it’s time to calm your boy down. This isn’t cool.
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Sep 14, 2008 4:57 PM EDT
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Ryan
looks like a right handed Chris Simms, ha
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Sep 14, 2008 4:58 PM EDT
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*@#$&!
If Ryan can’t cool it down, they’re going to have to consider taking him out after the half. I would hate to destroy his confidence, but you can’t even sniff winning a football game when your QB plays like this.
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Sep 14, 2008 4:58 PM EDT
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i'd give him the entire game
he is your guy, might as well baptize him by fire with this Bucs defense…
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Sep 14, 2008 5:00 PM EDT
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Okay, that could've been worse
I know we’re down by 17, but we’re going to have to run if we want to survive this game.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 5:00 PM EDT
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You know...
You know what is more frustrating not watching the game on TV and looking at a stat board that says…
M.Ryan 0/8 0TD 2INT
by Grayson on
Sep 14, 2008 5:01 PM EDT
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that is
pretty bad, heh
not to rub it in or anything
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Sep 14, 2008 5:02 PM EDT
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Actually
it’s more convenient that way. You don’t have to look at the carnage playing out.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 5:03 PM EDT
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I thought that but I’d at least like to see why we are doing so bad…damn Live TV streams dont work
by Grayson on
Sep 14, 2008 5:05 PM EDT
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I'm going to kill Jason Snelling
Mostly out of frustration with the team in general.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:03 PM EDT
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i dont understand why
Ryan’s being asked to pass so much early on… the Bucs defense is every part of hostile
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Sep 14, 2008 5:05 PM EDT
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Norwood
With some actual positive yardage.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 5:06 PM EDT
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This is exactly like last week
If I had spent last week in some kind of hellish, bizarre anti-universe.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 5:07 PM EDT
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Wow
This is getting disgusting…Matt Ryan is 0/9…give him a screen pass or something ’cause he needs some confidence
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Koenen
Is not getting enough flack for punting poorly thus far this season. The field position the Bucs are getting is a big part of their success on offense.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:08 PM EDT
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i hate him thus far
I want to see DJax return one so bad its killing me…
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Sep 14, 2008 5:09 PM EDT
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We cant be
We shouldn;t have been dillusional with our win against the Lions…after all it was the Lions and they lost to Green bay 48-20 or something…..
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Sep 14, 2008 5:09 PM EDT
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Yeah, but I don't think we're this bad
Ryan is nervous as hell and the defense is very talented. With any luck, we’ll get something on the board before the half and build from there.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:10 PM EDT
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you're not going to score
on us son
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Sep 14, 2008 5:12 PM EDT
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We'll see
Stranger things have happened.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:13 PM EDT
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will
not happen
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Sep 14, 2008 5:13 PM EDT
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Haha
You’re very adamant about that.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT
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well its true
Dave… i would bet my mother’s house on it
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Sep 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT
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Really?
On a shutout? I might take that bet.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:16 PM EDT
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have you guys passed
the 50 yet?
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Sep 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT
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Yes
But then we blew it. Again.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:14 PM EDT
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Our goal for this game
should be to finish without getting anyone hurt. Our D is not playing bad considering they’re on the field constantly, but the O-line has been totally manhandled.
Back down to earth this week. Maybe we’ll catch fire later in the year, but this sure doesn’t look like a team that’s a playoff contender.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
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Sep 14, 2008 5:15 PM EDT
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i would say your
d is playing really well considering how often theyve been on the field
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Sep 14, 2008 5:16 PM EDT
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No chance of playoffs
But we knew that. It’s just nice to sign a few signs of life.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 5:19 PM EDT
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We have a completion!
Ding ding ding!
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Sep 14, 2008 5:16 PM EDT
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Lets leave
Lets leave now our game is done, we have a completion might as well leave now WOH!
by Grayson on
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Can someone
Tell me what happened
I didn’t see it
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Sep 14, 2008 5:17 PM EDT
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Nice run on a reverse
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
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Sep 14, 2008 5:19 PM EDT
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There's your past the 50
JScott!
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I'm liking Harry D
Douglas is playing well, and could be a reason that Louisville is suffering so much this season (beyond coaching ineptitude). 2 minute drill seems to be going well.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:17 PM EDT
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Ryan misses on a deep pass
I know it’s not always possible, but when you only have to get 3 yards, why deep?
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Sep 14, 2008 5:18 PM EDT
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It’s like a baseball team down 3 runs and they try to steal a base.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
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3rd and 3
and you go for the deep route… greedy sons of
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WHY THE!?
why wouldn’t you go for it…? I mean its stupid your down 17-0 and you kick the ball on their 38…probably the best field position were going to have all year….
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OMG
Kick to Jennings coming up. Brace yourselves.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 5:21 PM EDT
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*Cringe*
Mike Murlaky is going to have to pull some strange stuff from his butt if we are going to get 3 points….
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35 yards
mmm, crow…..
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I will grill up crow wings
For the rest of the season if he keeps doing that.
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Personally
I hope they’re tasty. All the crow I’ve been eating about Ryan since last week hasn’t been, let me tell you.
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I recommend a little barbecue sauce
And maybe some drugs.
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with fava beans and a nice chianti.
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 5:26 PM EDT
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I don't want to sound greedy
But a TD here should would make my day.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:25 PM EDT
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Nice throw!
There was a nice throw dropping the ball right on White.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:27 PM EDT
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Well
I almost peed myself when I saw the fumble.
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Signs of life!
Matt Ryan is alive!
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Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein
“It’s Alive!”
"There's no such word as 'quit' in swamp buggy racing, Marigold"
by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 5:28 PM EDT
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Damn your eyes!
….Too late!
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Listen carefully
Mike, we’re within 10 yards. You can stop passing for a second.
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Oh yes what is with this pass happy offense?
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Especially when Matt Ryan
is making me :(
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 5:31 PM EDT
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Gaines Adams
Wooo
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Sep 14, 2008 5:28 PM EDT
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Kid's a beast
I’ll give you that.
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 5:29 PM EDT
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Ha!
Our first Sack come right when we dont want it…
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alright Dave
go ahead and gloat… here comes 3
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up Gruden's
trying to ice him, lol
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Well
At least it’s a field goal. Where’s that house, JScott?!
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I can hear the angels sing.
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Matty Ice...
More like Matty could you not throw Interceptions and maybe complete a few passes and while your at it make Tampa Bay look like Detroit to win the game?
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I guess we're lucky
to be down by ONLY 2 TDs. Wretched half.
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Pretty much at the half
And the Falcons show some signs of life. Matt Ryan singlehandedly boned us through the first half, so let’s hope he doesn’t do it again in the second half.
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good to see
Ryan settle down there
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did any of your
wives switch the channel to “Cold Cases” at halftime? She’s so endearing to my heart
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My wife won't even watch football
If I have it on, she leaves.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:36 PM EDT
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mine usually falls
asleep, i guess that halftime opportunity kept her awake
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Matt Cassel's knee hurts
The Patriots continue to suffer.
In good news, the Saints lost. In bad news, the Panthers won.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:38 PM EDT
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No way
This is God punishing Boston. If only the Celtics could have lost as well.
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Sep 14, 2008 5:42 PM EDT
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If He were really going to punish them
He’d let the Red Sox lose in the first round of hte playoffs.
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Halftime quiz
Did the Falcons…
A) suck in the first half?
B) disappoint in the first half?
C) destroy our newly renewed optimism in the first half?
D) all of the above?
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So far today
they’re the suckiest bunch of suckers that ever sucked. (A)
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by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 5:44 PM EDT
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Technically
All answers are correct. You win nothing!
….Just like the Falcons!
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2nd half kickoff
and look at all the empty seats in Tampa. Hokey smokes, Bullwinkle! That stadium can’t be more than two-thirds full.
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Skip Caray used to say
that a lot of people came dressed as empty seats. RIP Skip.
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by tom slick on
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Back on the wagon
Let’s see what the second half brings.
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3 and out
go D! Good job.
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Babineaux
Drills Griese. Great play, buddy.
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good gents
who returned the kickoff for the Bucs, the wife was a remote hog
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- Jackson.
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by tom slick on
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number 10, Jackson.
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I.P. Freely, if I remember correctly.
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by tom slick on
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C'mon!
If we’re going to get our but kicked, at least throw it to Galloway so I can get some Fantasy redemption.
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Two incompletions to Michael Jenkins on the right side of the field
What is this, NFL Clue?
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Koenen
nice kick this time. Highlight reel.
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More penalties
Tampa would be up 4 TDs without all the penalties.
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by tom slick on
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No kidding
They’re shooting themselves in the foot while it’s in their mouth.
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I know I would
I wouldn’t say that the game is in the bag so they can do what they want…
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NOW THERE HE IS
THAT’S the Adam Jennings I remember…..
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Me too
And what the hell is going on with these penalties? This is a very sloppy game.
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What really depresses me
Is seeing that only three receivers have caught passes. Poor L.Rob and his three yard reception.
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Amazing....
The most amazing thing to me is that we’ve played sloppy and crappy, Ryan has had happy feet and overthrowing arm, yet we’re STILL in this game. We’re only down 14. If we could get some things going, we could get back in this game.
DAMMIT! Finally a nice completion, and there’s a holding penalty.
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I will kill Todd Weiner
With my bare hands!
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What the hell???
What do you have to lose, throw the red flag! Good move.
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at least
your old ball coach has a good arm
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Sure does
Better than Petrino or Mora, anyways.
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1 for 1
Good challenge, coach.
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by tom slick on
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Mularkey
seems to love those end-arounds and reverses.
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by tom slick on
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Too much
They’ve worked what, once? Twice?
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Sep 14, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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Nicely done
And I breathe a huge sigh of relief.
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Sep 14, 2008 6:14 PM EDT
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Laurent Robinson
GREAT catch.
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Can you say
roughing the passer?
If Tampa lets us back into this game, the Apocalypse is surely upon us.
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Looks like
they’ve given up on running the ball. Haven’t been very successful thus far, I almost don’t blame them. Hate to see Ryan throwing almost every down though. The Tampa D has gotten a few good licks in on him.
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by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 6:19 PM EDT
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L Rob again!
Holy crap.
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by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 6:18 PM EDT
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Wow
Where have these WRs been all game?
by blackertai on
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Settling down
You can SEE Matty settling down and making better throws.
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He looks much more confident
than early on. Even if they lose the game, maybe this is a growth experience for Matt.
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by tom slick on
Sep 14, 2008 6:22 PM EDT
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little
anti-climatic with the field goal, eh
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by JScott on
Sep 14, 2008 6:21 PM EDT
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No point in that
We should’ve gone for it. A lack of aggression isn’t what we need right now.
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Sep 14, 2008 6:22 PM EDT
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Question..
Does anyone have Mike Smith’s number I must call him to tell him we are down 17-6…not 17-14…
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I think he knows
I think the issue is that they think they can put together a couple more drives and stop the Bucs. Pretty big leap of faith there.
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Sep 14, 2008 6:23 PM EDT
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Going for the FG
may have been Smith’s way of preserving the momentum. After a long drive like that, you want to come away with something.
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Good point
But I still would’ve preferred the point try. If we can’t stop the Bucs, we’re in trouble.
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Sep 14, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
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Dunn
It’s so weird that Dunn averaged like 1.5 yards a carry in his last 2 seasons with the Falcons and now he goes to the Bucs and runs rampade?
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Sep 14, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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Hold them!
Field goal only, por favor!
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YES YES YES
WHY do they continue to tease me with hope?!?
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Sep 14, 2008 6:31 PM EDT
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Happy happy!
Great job, guys. Jason Jefferson scooped that well. Now let’s score!
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 6:33 PM EDT
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Oh hell
Not a sack! Bad Matt Ryan! Bad offensive line!
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One thing's for sure....
When Ryan looks good, he looks REALLY good. I think that bodes well for the future.
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…but he’s GOT to get those happy feet under control.
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Sep 14, 2008 6:47 PM EDT
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Is this as crazy as it looks on the game tracker?
I don’t know what the hell is going on!
by Dave the Falconer on
Sep 14, 2008 6:40 PM EDT
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Uhhh..
Can someone tell me what the hell just happened?
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Im sorry
I had to reply to my own comment im so confused right now…
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The Ref's are stupid
That was a complete pass, fumble, then illegal forward pass by the Bucs, and following that, an illegal hit on Matt Ryan away from the play. All against the Bucs, nothing done illegally by the Falcons.
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Sep 14, 2008 6:44 PM EDT
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Joy
That took so long to clear up I was worried I lost the game.
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LOL
are all of you guys in the dark for this game?
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DEAR GAWD
Here it is… pass to Roddy White, then a fumble recovered by Tampa Bay. TB tried to lateral, which was forward, but Atlanta recovered. There were 2 penalties – 1 for the illegal forward lateral, and one for a cheap shot on Matt Ryan. So Atlanta wound up with the ball, the 1st down, and 15 yards for the cheap shot on Matt Ryan. Unfortunately, it took the refs a few minutes to sort all that out.
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L-Rob!
Clearly pushing for that #2 job.
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Heh
I’m playing against a guy with White on his Fantasy team, but I’d be happy if he was scoring again. I’d gladly take a loss for a win in real life!
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It could happen
If they score in the next minute and force a turnover/quick punt, there’ll be plenty of time left on the clock for a scoring drive.
Eternal optimism!
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Sep 14, 2008 6:46 PM EDT
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hah
gay!
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You don't know him like I do!
He’s dreamy!
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Sep 14, 2008 6:50 PM EDT
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Quick Check
Stay classy, Bucs fans.
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God, are you there?
Please have Gruden lose the review. I love to piss him off.
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A qb
draw?
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Wasting time
Not the play we’re looking for.
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Hmm
Across the body to #84 in the back of the endzone? Isn’t that a play we’d have seen him make at Boston College?
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Great, another field goal
This offense is killing me today.
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Oh Good
Just what Elam needed, another workout. How about we let the younger folks play football alittle more?
Also, what about that shutout Jscott?
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to be fair
i was calling a shutout in the 1st half…. but as Dave will be the first to tell you, i lost that one as well
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Sep 14, 2008 6:56 PM EDT
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Yeah, c’mon Mike Smith… no guts, no glory.
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HOW are we still in this game?
I’m starting to like our chances.
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Unfortunately we’re running out of time.
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Hey
We are winning the second half! 6-0..(Touch wood)
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Does simulated wood-like veneer count?
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i have to admit that
i’m not worried, but i believe the furnace has been officially turned on
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Furnace?
More like fun-nacety!
I got nothing.
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Well, I personally
Would like to see at least 1 TD by our offense. I mean, even if it comes after the Bucs scoring again, I just don’t like the thought of regressing so far in 1 week. Our schedule gets much harder against much better teams (no offense, TB), and I’d rather not look pathetic in any of those.
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none taken
we’ve been a defensive team since our inception
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Sep 14, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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A TD
would be really nice right now. But we have to get that ball back first.
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Sep 14, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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We need another turnover
Wouldn’t that be nice?
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Over
Lights out, goodnight!
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Well it's been fun...
….but that’s the game. Can’t believe we got as close as we did.
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Damnit all
We were actually close, too. That sucked.
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On a positive note
Ryan started horribly then played pretty well. That’s got to help his confidence in the long run.
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Yeah
I still hate that this was a winnable game and we let him throw 10 passes incomplete in a row. Not great game management.
Still, it wasn’t quite the disaster it looked to be early on, so I’ll take progress.
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the competition
is welcomed
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Sep 14, 2008 7:06 PM EDT
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Change the channel if possible
..To 49ers Seahawks…30-30 with 2 Minutes left…I can watch it here in Australia =]
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Damn
Ryan sacked twice on the last drive. We need better passing, better pass protection, better pass coverage…does this sound like a pattern to anyone else?
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Sep 14, 2008 7:09 PM EDT
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So...
So, you’re saying we need to be better?
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Particularly in any facet of the game
That involves passing. Our line was bad in general today, but I think our run blocking, running game and run defense are a bit stouter.
Aw, the hell with it. We just need to get better.
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Improving this team is a journey
that’s going to take a while. Hope we can enjoy the ride.
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I know
And I don’t mean to sound so impatient. It’s just hard to watch the pendulum swing back so far the other way.
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No, I think he’s saying we need a pass, right?!? :-)
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I think the trick is
Not going to the pass so early next game. It will help that the Chiefs are pretty putrid on D, too.
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Thanks for coming out, folks
It wasn’t a hell of a lot of fun to watch or follow, but they’re still our Falcons. Better luck next week against the Chiefs.
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Flat Matt
got pounded pretty good today.
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I'll try to have some thoughts up later tonight
And as usual, you can expect a post-game analysis in the morning.
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