The Game's Afoot: ATL vs SD

by Adam Schultz on Aug 27, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in Events

We are a mere two days away from the first Dome field game of this football season. Since I'll be in the stands for this one, cheering on with thousands of other chipper Falcons fans, I thought it prudent to ask how many of you will be joining me in the comfortable, red, black, and be-cupholdered seats at 1 Georgia Dome Drive this weekend. I'd like to meet some of you, if you're game. If you're coming, leave some details in the comments (section/seats/parking lot) and we'll see if we can't get a meet-up going.

I know a lot of you are "Following the Falcons" on Twitter, but for the uninitiated, here's some cool info on the game.

Attending fans will be given the magnetized 2009 Season Schedule at the gates.
Flowery Branch High School student Alexis Hart will sing the National Anthem.
During the 1st-to-2nd Quarter TV Break, tons of plush Chik-Fil-A cows are going to be parachuting into the Dome stands.
During half-time, two Georgia high school teams will play a quarter of football.
The Falcons get their first look of the season at a 3-4 defense with the Chargers.
The 1st team offense and defense will likely play through to the half.
CBS will be broadcasting this game nationally, so those of you who can't make it and are out of WXIA 11 Alive's viewing area can see it on your local CBS affiliate.
Of course, Wes and Arch will be calling the game for the many affiliates of the Falcons Radio Network. My suggestion: mute your TV and blast Durham. He's the best voice in the biz and makes all the TV guys seem inadequate.

Much more info is available at the official site's game page.

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You going to the game?

Yup

35 votes

Nope

66 votes

What game? This is the preseason!

21 votes

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Yep

I dont plan on missing any games. Never do unless I am forced to go out of town for work.

Section 350
Row 4
Seats 1 and 2

I will be with my son for this one. No partying but maybe a beer or two.

Due to the Ga Domes restrictions on not being able to be on any other level than what your ticket states I cannot promise to meet up with anyone unless they are in the upper level. If you want to meet before the game for a beer at CNN center though that would be cool. Just let me know.

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Aug 27, 2009 8:32 AM EDT reply actions

it's cheap and easy

and the starters are playing into the beginning of the third quarter.

definitely going this week with my dad and brothers, but i haven’t seen the tickets yet.

can’ttt wait!!!11one

by dirtyburs on Aug 27, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

I'll be there

A friend of mine ended up with Sideline passes for Pregame warmups so I’ll be there early.

Section: 206
Row: 2
Seats: 1 and 2

I’ve got to drive back to SC on Sunday so no partying for this kid. I’m down for meeting up somewhere at halftime. Just name the place.

"There were far too many penalties on both sides of the football," said Coach Smith. "Some things that we'll have to address and I can assure you we will."

by Pregame with Pabst on Aug 27, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions

oh yeah

got club level seats and orange lot parking

by gritzblitz on Aug 27, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

Watcin the Jags @ Eagles

And I gotta say I really like how the Eagles are using Vick. I think he is going to cause a lot of matchup problems this year

by FLA_Falcon on Aug 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I agree

He caused all sorts of matchup problems while he was here… Like matching up WR with catchable balls, or matching up a live ball with the ground. :-P

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 Aug 29, 2009 1:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

First Game Since The 99 Opening Game vs. the Vikes

Yep, its really been that long but UGA games have just taken over since I went to college. Got some good seats off ebay in section 123, row 18, seats 18-21. We are planning on tailgating at about 6ish but dont know where the good spots are. Any suggestions?

by Mayo Dawg on Aug 27, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

possible upcoming topic?

watching the bucs v. miami game tonight (amid rain delay), but the bucs, undoubtedly, don’t look decent to hang with the falcons, on both sides of the ball.
watched the saints last week against houston and they looked scarier than hell. vicious on defense now, with the same omnipotent offense.
haven’t seen the panthers yet, although i feel a slight edge over them going into the season due to their lack of depth related to Peppers’ big bucks.

my question is, can we discuss the strength of division we have this year; how we match up against each of our foes; personally the saints scare me shitless, but otherwise i think we excel. opinions?

by dirtyburs on Aug 27, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Great idea for a post

I may have to get my fellow NFC South bloggers in the mix.

One quick note: with the exception of game threads, we generally keep the cussin’ to a dull roar here. I’m going to edit your comment to say “shazless.” Hope that’s no big deal.

by Dave Choate on Aug 27, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Or rather, I would, but I can't

So there you go.

by Dave Choate on Aug 27, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

oops

shan’t happen again

by dirtyburs on Aug 28, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

can't go

I wish I could go, but me living in Norfolk, VA, really limits my possiblites of going to the game :(

by Chaos7 on Aug 28, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

You have a vehicle I presume...

Make the drive. you will enjoy it.

Life is a garden. Dig it!

by Hardcore Falcon on Aug 28, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Will be at the home regular season opener, but not this one

Don’t live in Atlanta, but will be there to see us Fry the Fish!

Quick side note, I was reading this AJC article about the Dome’s new video boards and came across this mind-blowing quote cleverly hidden within the article:

"What we can provide now is almost like being in a movie theater," said Roddy White, the Falcons’ Director of Event Marketing who has the same name as the receiver.

Our Director of Event Marketing is named Roddy White? Is this actually a separate person or did Roddy just take over this position during the offseason because he is Roddy White and he is a badass? Next thing we know we will get a quote from Jerious Norwood, Director of Media Relations.

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by BVaz on Aug 28, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions