The Sunday Off Topic Open Thread

by Dave Choate on Jul 19, 2009 8:00 AM EDT in Editorial

This thread is the result of a lack of sleep and a quiet weekend of news. Now you know!

Basically, this is a thread to talk about anything that pops into your mind. All I ask is that you mind the basic rules of the site, but otherwise go to town. We'll be back to our Falcon-centric news on Monday morning, I assure you.

Have fun and prosper!

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I've seen a few people mention it

But how many Falcoholics play NCAA/Madden?

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 19, 2009 8:41 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

always

I do love those games

madden 10 can’t come out soon enough

I bought NCAA 10 as a quick fix

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Jul 20, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah

Me too. Playin road to glory. 50 tds and a heisman as a freshman at alabama lol. Still doesn’t compare to madden tho

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 20, 2009 10:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

i do

In Dimitroff we trust

by Bonhoffer on Jul 20, 2009 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions

i do

and i cant believe how they killed us in 09’ a 61 rating,lol and matt ryan was 83 and redmond was 82 but redmond was the starter,lol. kills me man

but n e thinks about whats going to happen with this defense and if owens will beat out grimes?

whose better moore or decoud cause he’s really come on strong.

by ca$hmere36 on Jul 19, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions

yeah 09 sucked

Looking forward to seeing how our offense looks on 10

I’m pulling for chevis jackson to win the starting job, I have a lot of faith in him, actually think he may be the best cb on the team.

Moore or Decoud? Tough question there. I think Moore will win out the starting job, Decoud will be the backup at FS, but come in at SS on passing downs, Jamaal Fudge is another guy to keep your eye on. Every time I see him play he is always around the ball, pretty big hitter too, not sayin he will take time away from Moore or Decoud but he is quality depth/special teams material.

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 19, 2009 10:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

The Madden 09 ratings still have Ryan in the 80's.

And the Falcons are still ranked relatively low.

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 19, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Madden 10* ratings

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 19, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Where did u find the ratings at? I’ve only seen the rookie ratings online

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 20, 2009 7:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

The Madden 2010 ratings scheme has been adjusted across the board. Most players/teams are a little lower throughout.

Maybe there is no Heaven. Or maybe this is all pure gibberish — a product of the demented imagination of a lazy drunken hillbilly with a heart full of hate who has found a way to live out where the real winds blow — to sleep late, have fun, get wild, drink whisky, and drive fast on empty streets with nothing in mind except falling in love and not getting arrested...Res ipsa loquitur. Let the good times roll.

by iRonin on Jul 19, 2009 5:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm aware.

Which theoretically means that the Falcons are “better” than they were in last years’ game. This also means that the Lions and 49ers should be somewhere in the 60’s.

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 19, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

season tickets

this is completely irrelevant to anything being discussed, but i just got season tickets and i’m insanely excited. this seemed like the only place to share that excitement where people might understand. section 211 – i’m weeping with joy.

by cheshire falcon on Jul 19, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

Like Dave said...

Open thread. Talk about anything. I’m happy for you though. I have tickets to the Miami game, not sure what section yet. I’ve never been to a game in Atlanta, only their two games in J-Ville the last 2 years

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 19, 2009 2:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I've never been either

but thanks to tlozwarlock, I have a ticket to that game.

I’m absolutely stoked. Never been to a game either.

It’s gonna be great, we should meet up during the tailgate party.

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Jul 20, 2009 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions

If i get there in time to tailgate

Driving to Albany the night before, then heading to Atlanta the morning of the game, so I’m not sure how long that will take.

Where you coming from? Jesse mentioned something about you being close to our arear…

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 20, 2009 7:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm stationed in Ft. Stewart, GA now

when I get out of the Army in December, I’ll be moving to Jacksonville. I’ll be going to Jax U in January.

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Jul 20, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Good luck, man!

by Dave Choate on Jul 20, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks, Dave

I’m definitely not looking forward to being surrounded by the 3 Florida teams, lol

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Jul 20, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Ew Florida, USF, and State

Good luck with that.

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 20, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I was referring to the NFL... but yeah... thats pretty miserable too

well, my cup was half full until tloz took a giant swig out of it

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Jul 20, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

You'll be fine

I hear there is actually a pretty decent Falcon following around here. I just need to find them all. And as for college, there are tons of UGAy fans and a decent GT fanbase as well.

Jacksonville is a transplant city, so you will find a fan for just about any team out there. At the very least I will be more than happy to host a few Sunday Falcoholic BBQs.

by Jesse28 on Jul 21, 2009 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions

burp

Bucs, Jags, Dolphails, Seminoles, and Gators.

That’s what I call a bad trip. Any word when/if you’ll be back in the loving arms of good ol’ GA?

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 21, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

not soon enough

maybe the Falcons are a trip to the Superbowl away from enough bandwagon fans that it won’t matter where I live…

I’m gonna keep hoping.

know what you believe in and why you believe in it

by MentallyMIA on Jul 22, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions

What's wrong with FSU??

Geez…

I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.

Elayne Boosler

by NaGaNole on Jul 22, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Let me count the ways

The scandal, the non existance of quality WR’s and RB’s, Bobby B?

Haha, I keed. Sort of. I actually plan on seeing a FSU-GT pairing in the ACC championship game. Hey, we can meet up and go to that game. We’ll have the whole endzone to ourselves.

by Jesse28 on Jul 22, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Well aren't we talkative today?

Guess I’m the only one with nothing better to do today lol

by FLA_Falcon on Jul 19, 2009 3:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Birmingham's "Dome" stadium approved

Investment group looking to get Bham a NFL franchise in the next expansion year, which may occur when/if the 18 game schedule is installed.

Does this mean I’ll desert the Falcons? No. By the time my home state gets a team, I’ll be living in the lap of Georgiadom, as it should be.

You have opinions. Share them.

by Adam Schultz on Jul 21, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

BOOO, boo, oh how i hate corporate america boooooooo

Just found out about the deal between the NFL and DirectTV w/r/t exclusive TV rights. DirectTV will be the only one selling an NFL package this year and they are charging over $200 for it, around $300 if you want it all in HD. Nothing can be offered by Comcast or DishNetwork or any other provider because of the deal.

This essentially means I might get lucky to see two games this year at home. Because I live in Jacksonville, even if we are playing at Tampa and are supposed to be on TV locally, I get a nice black screen or a different game because the Jags get exclusive TV time. And since they can’t give enough tickets away, they are constantly blacked out which means I get nothing.

Looks like FLA and MIA will have to be joining me in a sportsbar for Falcons games. We’ll see though. I’m still going to try and host at least one party if I can.

This is still boo.

by Jesse28 on Jul 22, 2009 8:45 AM EDT reply actions