Falcons

By Thomas Masci

November 30, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

I understand why they are doing it now, because the Falcons are at the peak of their good will and good feelings for the season. Hey, this is the NFL and they could lose the next 5 as much as win them. However, I think it is somewhat a slap in the face to us Season ticket holders that stuck it out, and I have been sticking it out since 1988. I liked having till March to but my deposit down and June to pay. Not very happy with it.

By stendec

November 30, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

I consider this a must-win game for the Falcons! Anyone else feel the same way? My son is in the Navy stationed in San Diego but he believes the Falcons should have the edge. He is rooting for the Atlanta guys! The Falcons are favored. Do not need a stumble like the one which occurred against Denver at home. Have checked schedule, See it like this at Saints (loss), Bucs (win), at Vikings (win) and Rams (win). Game in Minnesota could possibly be loss but I certainly hope not! Anyone concur? Violently disagree? Fill me in. GO FALCONS!

By ray

November 30, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Well, I don’t have season tickets, so I guess I don’t have much opinion to levy on the issue. Perhaps I’ll get them next year and then gripe alongside anybody else that has something to complain about.

Referring to the last blog, I’m glad that we extended our receivers. How nice it is to see a franchise doing what it should do, taking care of business and building the program. Dimitroff was a wonderful hire by Blank, and Smith was a wonderful hire by Dimitroff. We’re clearly headed in the right direction.

D. Orlando Ledbetter,

You know how any form of censorship, whether it is perceived or real, is viewed. It always raises a cry about freedom of speech and what not. Understandably so, yet people forget that freedom of speech is a heavily abused freedom. They also forget that freedom of speech is really only protection from government censorship. It doesn’t protect you from lawsuits, as many cases have proven. It doesn’t protect you from getting your a$$ beat when you sound off in the wrong way, to the wrong people, at the wrong time. But you see, that is the beauty of a blog. Pathetic cowards like the one you considered banning, can always come here and say what they feel, however brash, insulting, and downright wrong it may be. All with no more consequence than to be met with the same verbal vitriol that they spew.

And in doing your worst (banning him), all you may accomplish is martyring him. In the end, perhaps he changes his name and comes right back. What can you do about a crab-a$$ brotha on a blog? Not much. You’ll never hear of this kind of foolishness at a sports bar or at the stadium. The man would be afraid he couldn’t get back to his personal vehicle without being accosted by some of the more rabid Falcon fans. And you know what’s worse? He might actually get beaten down by none other than some other brothas. Funny how when one of us other blacks does not agree with him, suddenly he wants to call us white rednecks. Is if that strips the dark skin from our bodies. Give me a break. Nothing but another crab-a$$, bitter brotha with less than others. It’s painfully obvious. Anyway, just food for thought. I enjoy your blogs for the short amounts of time when we can actually talk about football and the Falcons. Keep doing your thing, man. And don’t let the crabs get to you. There will always be crabs, brothas trying like hell to make us all look like the very thing true racists say we are. Trying to drag down the whole race. But they won’t succeed. Keep your head up. It’s just a blog.

Meanwhile, I notice the Falcon haters have little to say about our victory against Carolina. In fact, I don’t hear a damn word. We won, and in fine fashion.

Brooking may be past his peak, but he still has value. Let’s not stick a fork in him just yet. Jamal Anderson and Jonathon Babineaux are improving daily, and coaching (and determination) has been the key. Those guys will be okay, I think. And if they aren’t….well, we know what school Mike Smith is from. The do-it-or-get-the-hell-out school. But he’s not a hater. He just demands the best. And he’ll get it. Thankfully, he erases all memories of Mora’s silly butt. Mora couldn’t separate the concept of players’ coach vs. players’ buddy. I’ll bet he knows better now.

So, we have San Diego today. I’m looking forward to this one, as it is another tough game, and another opportunity to learn how to win tough games on the road. We can do it, just like we did against Carolina. For once, this is an actual team, capable of winning on the basis of contributions from several areas. We’re not relying any one element to save us. And that is the beauty of watching a football team, not just a football player.

Anyway, what does anybody think is the big key for beating San Diego?

By ray

November 30, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Stendec,

Why do you see us losing to New Orleans? Is it because Reggie Bush will be back around? Just curious. We looked very steady against Carolina (although our defense got rattled a few times).

One thing to keep in mind: this team has far outlived most expectations for the year. Rookie head coach, rookie GM, rookie starting quarterback. While I now expect and certainly hope that we maintain a winning record, the worst we could do now is go 7-9, a record that is better than many picked us to have. Still, I don’t want to go 7-9, like we did when the “superstar” was here. No, we have to be better than that. We’ve shown we’re better than that.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter

November 30, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Pass defense is what I’m going with for the big key.

Also, not trying to censor anyone. Just would like it for folks to try to stay on topic and not to incite others into senseless banter.

By K Paulk

November 30, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

We’ve had season tickets for 10 years now and we’re going to let ours go because of this Dec. 30 deadline.

If we had until March, like previous years to decide, we would probably re-up. But right now, it’s a no-go.

By ray

November 30, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

D. Orlando Ledbetter,

I wasn’t accusing you of anything, I was just saying that was how it was taken by a lot of people. I figured you weren’t going to go down that path, but you know how people take things sometimes. And I agree on the senseless banter thing. It helps if people don’t reply, though (something I’ve been guilty of before).

I think pass defense is indeed a big key to this game. We’ll see how it goes. That, and a good, effective offense is a great help to the defense.

By stendec

November 30, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Hope Ryan mistake does not kill team! Overthrew receiver who was WIDE OPEN in Charger end zone. Now 3-0. Hate to settle for damn field goals! Usually only lead to letdowns and losses.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

REDZONE CHOKE CONTINUES

HOW DO YOU MISS AN OPEN RECEIVER ALL BY HIMSELF IN THE ENDZONE?

————-OH WAIT———————-

JENKINS RAN TOO SLOW

THAT’S INTELLIGENT, SMART & READING THE DEFENSE ALRIGHT

72-MILLION DOLLAR BUST

ELAM MVP 2008

By Bill

November 30, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

How in the hell does ryan miss on a pass to jenkins when he is 10 yards open. give me a breck ,its makes the game look rigged.should have been a td.

By Bill

November 30, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

How in the hell does ryan miss on a pass to jenkins when he is 10 yards open. give me a breck ,its makes the game look rigged.should have been a td.

By brewdawg

November 30, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

That one’s on Douglas.

By welikebaseball2

November 30, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Good to see Roddy make a couple of nice gains after catches. Especially after suddenly the Falcons “fans” have turned to calling for his head. Wow…LOL. As for the overthrow by Ryan, I hope everyone is reminded that he’s not the spotless savior some have touted him to be. He’s good, but not yet great. He doesn’t have enough games under his belt to tag him as great. He’ll bounce back in this game though. And if the Falcons pull this one out it’ll be a TEAM effort.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

ON NATIONAL TELEVISION

—————PATHETIC———————-

NO MORE

VS DETROIT

VS KANSAS CITY

VS OAKLAND

YOU ARE PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS NOW…..

———-AMERICA IS SEEING WHAT….——-

A 72-MILLION DOLLAR BUST LOOKS LIKE

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

ARM STRENGTH?

WHAT’S UP WITH THAT LOLLIPOP?

———RODDY WHITE————

WAY TO BAIL OUT THAT LEAF - AGAIN

By welikebaseball2

November 30, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Now, Roddy should have had that one. No excuse for a ball bouncing off your chest…unless the the QB “threw it too hard.” Oh yeah, dropped balls aren’t blamed on the current QB, but APPROPRIATELY on the WR. Roddy should have pulled that one in!

By butterfingersroddy

November 30, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Roddy drops another one.

By Bill

November 30, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Well fans looks like a long day if we can’t pass the ball. with all the drops and over and under thron pass’es.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

ANOTER REDZONE CHOKE

————-ELAM MVP——————

THESE ARE GAMES THAT “INTELLIGENT” QUARTERBACKS WIN…..WELL CAROLINA & TAMPA HAVE WON

ANOTHER CHOKE ON THE ROAD

By welikebaseball2

November 30, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Good bail out Douglas…you might be a keeper!

By welikebaseball2

November 30, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

Great throw #2! Great catch #87!

By brewdawg

November 30, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Perfect throw Matt! Way to atone for the earlier overthrow.

By ron mexico

November 30, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

WAY TO BAIL OUT LEAF AGAIN, JUSTIN PEELE (OH, VS2, I think Ryan already beat the Panthers, don’t worry buddy, I wont tell anyone!)

By welikebaseball2

November 30, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

Uh oh, looks like a #55 sighting! Going to be a looooooong day for the SD o-line…LOL.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

——-JOE FLACCO—————

ANOTHER PRO BOWL PERFORMANCE

——ONLY COSTED 30-MILLION———-

GO JOE!!!!!!

By welikebaseball2

November 30, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Way to pull down the high throw #12!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

WANTED RODDY WHITE OUT?

——BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR———

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

————4 GOAL LINE ATTEMPTS….AND——-

* S—-T—-U—-F—-F—-E—-D*

—-DAMN I NEED A RUNNING QB :)———

CHAMPIONS DON’T GET STUFFED ON 4-STRAIGHT PLAYS……

GUESS 72-MILLION DOLLARS CAN’T GET IT DONE:)

By bring vick back

November 30, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

vick best year 2006 ranked 20th passer rating; 22nd yards per pass; 22nd total yards; better receivers: same wide outs and Crumpler; the rook: passer rating 13th; yards per pass 8th; total yards: 11th; same wideouts and I can’t name his tight end and Ryan has upside; Vick peaked his sophomore year @ Va Tech;

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

BACK TO THE JENKINS OVER-THROW

I RECALL YOU CHUMPS SAYING MV7 COULDN’T HIT A BARN…..WELL LOOKS LIKE THAT BARN WAS MOVING ON THAT LEAF CHOKE IN THE ENDZONE……

FORGET READING DEFENSES, HE CAN’T EVEN READ HIS OFFENSE :)

By bring vick back

November 30, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

The witness said Vick and co-defendants Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips “thought it was funny to watch the pit bull dogs belonging to Bad Newz Kennels injure or kill the other dogs.”

By Firsty McFirst

November 30, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Run the ball 4 times in a row at the goal-line…

BRILLIANT!!!

USE THE TIGHT END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By ray

November 30, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

Uh, didn’t Ryan throw a touchdown today to Justin Peele?

Didn’t we beat Carolina last week 44-28?

Aren’t all the experts raving about Matt Ryan?

Does Vick have a championship ring?

What do all of these facts have in common? They’re all conveniently forgotten by those licking the windows in the front row seat of the short bus….

By ron mexico

November 30, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

You tell em VS2, -wait, I thought Turner was supposed to make Ryan look good? Im confused VS2, are we gonna start blaming all failed running attempts, defensive miscues, special team collapses on Ryan too now? OK, will do pal! just didnt get that memo in our weekly I-Hate-Ryan-despite-the-fact-that-he’s-doing-really-great meeting (oh, VS2, it seems that Matt “lucky” Ryan has better stats than Flacco and a defense not nearly as good as the Ravens —Hey, dont worry buddy, you know me, I won’t tell anybody!)

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

PANTHERS——GREAT WIN

——-4 GAMES LEFT———————

TAMPA & CAROLINA UP BY 2-GAMES

72-MILLION DOLLAR BUST

——-JOE FLACCO—————

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

42-MILLION LESS :)

By Red zone

November 30, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Carolina ain’t got shiznit to say right about now so I ain’t tryin to hear it either. San Diego and Phillip Rivers haven’t done anything but choke either so far, so stuff it VS2…

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

BAILED OUT BY THE REFS

THAT BALL WAS HEAVED AND IT ONLY WENT 40 YARDS———WAY UNDER THROWN….RODDY SHOULD HAVE HAD 6-POINTS IF AN NFL ARM WOULD HAVE BEEN THROWING THE BALL.

REDZONE CHOKE CONTINUES

By Scoop City

November 30, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

Word on the street is that Vick will QB for the Bills…

…the Toronto Bills that is!!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

LEAF——TO FINNERAN

——-DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN———-

WHAT A LOSER…HOW CAN YOU COUGH UP THE BALL IN THE HEAT OF THE PLAYOFF PUSH?

LIKE THE POSTERS SAID ABOUT WHITE——-TRADE HIM

——-BUST 2007———-

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

COMMENT BY COMMENTATORS

THEY QUOTED IN THE GAME THAT RYAN LEAF IS ONLY ALLOWED TO MAKE PLAYS ON HALF THE FIELD BECAUSE THEY DON’T WANT HIM TO BE CONFUSED….

WHAT’S UP WITH THAT

———-YOU TELL ME——————-

HE IS SO WORTHLESS THAT HE CAN’T READ THE WHOLE FIELD?

PATHETIC

By butterfingersroddy

November 30, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

Falcons choke today is only bettered by the UGA choke yesterday. Although it looks like the Falcons can surpass UGA in ineptitude.

By stendec

November 30, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

Hey son of a b+tch Mike Petrino: GO TO THE DAMN OUTSIDE! Trade fumbling Finneran. Do not give the damn game away! SH+T! Brooking is STILL worthless as sh+t!

By ron mexico

November 30, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

VICK GOT CONFUSED TRYING TO READ A STOP SIGN!! GREAT THROW MATT!!!

By preston

November 30, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Vick Supporter2….whats up dude? I was probaly a bigger fan of Mick Vick than you, but your posts are just as pointless as those that continually bash Vick here. Vick’s tenure with this team is over and he really has no one to blame but himself. I do hope that he gets another chance to play in the NFL though. Concerning Ryan….you cant tell me that this guy is a bust…..look at what we had last yr with Harrington, Leftwich, and the other guy that I cant remember now…..it could have been worse……and yes Flacco looks like he could have done just as good as Ryan here with the way that he has been playing, but The Falcons have them a good franchise qb in Ryan….I am sticking with him and rooting for this team.

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

WHAT A BORING TEAM

THIS LEAF GUY IS EVEN MORE BORING THAN CHRIS CHANDLER WAS……

——-PUT ELAM IN AND SAVE THE AGONY—-

THE REDZONE CHOKE CONTINUES

By ron mexico

November 30, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

GREAT THROW AND READ MATT!!! WAY TOO BAIL OUT THE FALCONS!!!!

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

GREAT PLAY DOUGLAS

——WAY TO BAIL OUT LEAF————

By VICK SUPPORTER 2

November 30, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

GREAT PLAY DOUGLAS

——WAY TO BAIL OUT LEAF————

By bring vick back

November 30, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

The witness said Vick and co-defendants Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips “thought it was funny to watch the pit bull dogs belonging to Bad Newz Kennels injure or kill the other dogs.”

By ron mexico

November 30, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

I SAID, GREAT THROW AND READ MATT!!!!

THATS HOW YOU DO IT IN THE REDZONE!!

By Koach Killa

November 30, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

Dang, that ref is making Mike Vick look like a genius. Well, maybe 78IQ, which is quite a hike from Mike’s 70 IQ.

Talk about not ready for prime time.

By Supes

November 30, 2008 6:36 PM | Link to this

VICK SUPPORTER FAN JOCKSNIFFER

How do you like those 2 TD passes you moron, your boy would have never MADE those passes, they require TOUCH throws, which Matt Ryan can do in his sleep!

FACE IT, Matt RYAN owns your SIMPLE MIND, you are infatuated with him…why, b/c he took the place of your FAILURE who now sits in the Federal Pen!

Matt Ryan OWNS Vick Supporter and his feeble minded CREW of drones who post with him!

VICK SUPPORTER, time to go to your Racist meeting you fraking RACIST. It kills you that a WHITE QB is leading the Falcons towards a WINNING Season!

By Ken Strickland

November 30, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

Hey, I’m still a retard, just changed my name to VICK SUPPORTER 2.

I STILL couldn’t poor p** out of a boot iF the directions were written on the heel.

By ron mexico

November 30, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

THAT WAS FUNNY!!!!

By Navigator

November 30, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

The Falcons receivers screw them again with dropped touchdowns and fumbles for a touchdown. The special teams aren’t special except for bad plays. The offensive coordinator refuses to accept the 7 man line that SD has thrown at them; 20 yards on 13 running plays and a fumble.

By preston

November 30, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

What is up with these refs???????? Two fumbles (which were not) to San Diego?

By mars

November 30, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

What is up with the officiating? What is up with the replay? Chargers obviously have 16 men on the field, and still can’t beat us.

By Navigator

November 30, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

Let me rephrase my last comments. The Falcons are stopped on two running plays for 1 yard. The offensive coordinator is an idiot! I don’t use that word loosely.

By Koach Killa

November 30, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Matt Ryan, QB rating of 130.2. 130.2

By vixgone

November 30, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

Not even the referees could win this for the Chargers. The Chargers have a huge folowing with no team in SoCal. You have to wander if this p** poor officiating is league approved to keep the fruits and nuts watching football on Sunday.

By ray

November 30, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Hey Ken, looks like we won again!

Matt Ryan throws for 2 touchdowns. Turner runs for 120 yards. The defense stops Phillip Rivers. You know, the guy who was supposed to burn us today. Can life get any better?

All I can say is 8-4, baby!

By boxer99

November 30, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

@Convick Supporter 2, you can do all the Falcon bashing you want, but it doesnt change two things 1) The Falccons and Matt Ryan are a legit team. 2) The ignorant monkey convick will never be a Falcon again. I love the fact that the Falcons have a good smart white QB instead of that monkey running around back there like he is in the jungle chasing zebras!

By mars

November 30, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this

You know, VS2’s comment are so incorrect that he doesn’t even incite outrage anymore. He’s kind of like the drunk, stupid guy that insists he should get another drink after hours because he didn’t hear last call. Sad, really. Really.

By Phi

November 30, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Not a pretty game but a win’s a win. 8-4! Go Falcons!

By mars

November 30, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

boxer99, every time someone proves the idiot Ryan bashers wrong, you manage to think of a way to make them feel like they were right all along. Please go play in traffic.

By The Grinch

November 30, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

I’m smellin’ 10-6. Washing losing today helps us out in the wild card race. Even when we look sloppy, we’re still winning. This was big. Nice to see Babineaux stepping up, too.

Anyone else notice Kroy Biermann’s already a better pass rusher than Anderson? JA should be cut and re-signed for a lot less, and I’ve been supporting him so far. But when Chauncey Davis steps in last week and plays 12 minutes and gets 2 sacks, and Biermann and Babs do it again today, you’ve got to start thinking it’s the player that’s failing, not the system. He should take over Davis’ role the last couple of seasons: rotational backup who’s solid against the run and nothing spectacular. But he doesn’t need top 10 money for that.

By GT beats UGA

November 30, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

This was ugly, but a great win nonetheless.

What a great weekend!

By The Grinch

November 30, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

That should read “Washington.”

By mars

November 30, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

What do you get when you cross a Vick Supporter 2 with a boxer99? (Hint: the racist moron gene will be prominent.)

By Marcus

November 30, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

I know this is too soon after the Falcons win vs. SD for D. Orlando to have a new blog, but I thought we played good today, esp keeping Rivers in check. LT doesnt seem the same, but I was worried nonetheless. That being said, we left too many points on the field.

Can’t do that next week in NO. They score too much and too fast.

By Preston

November 30, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

BOXER99 or whatever your name is……why don’t you just STFU!!!!!!!!

By mars

November 30, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

Marcus, we did play well today. We had to defeat both the Chargers and the Officials, and both put up a strong opposition.

By JJMB

November 30, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

Hello Grinchy! Good to read you, old buddy. I guess you boycotted O’Brien’s blog this year. Can’t say that I blame you.

I agree about JA, although he did tip that FG attempt. Can you believe this team? Talking about playoff possibilities. Amazing.

By Singletary

November 30, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

Ya know, it really seemed like the Chargers thought this was a grudge match against our Burner. There were several stops that looked like he was “jacked up,” with props to ESPN’s Tom Jackson. I think our coaches/ offense were trying to give him a TD on his former turf, but the only coaching decision I’d change was just the realization they were keying on Burner.

Against other teams with an aggressive offense, we can’t commit the turnovers. I still wish we could have a do-over on the Eagles game. But is this amazing or what?

By BB

November 30, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

Good win on the road today. EXCELLENT job by the entire Defense.

Getting back to the first question posed at the top of the blog, I have had season tix for over 20 years. That is now coming to an end due to “Gameplan 09”.

Mr. Blank and his marketing “geniuses” have out-greeded themselves for my money. In these times, with this economy-KNOWING that we will have to pay out money very soon for potential playoff tickets, they went and changed the plans and schedules that have been utilized for years. There was no warning that anything was about to change-just this little Thanksgiving surprise in the mailbox.

The ironic part of all this is, when the team was issuing statements earlier this year about how difficult filling the dome was expected to be after last year’s difficulties, they still had MY money. I supported the team with my actions.

Now, I feel like I have been stabbed in the back. Mr. Blank, you have forced me into choosing between tickets for next year or my kids having anything for Christmas this year.

Santa Claus wins.

Shame on your greed forcing me to make that choice.

By monkeymike

November 30, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

*Now, I feel like I have been stabbed in the back. Mr. Blank, you have forced me into choosing between tickets for next year or my kids having anything for Christmas this year.

Santa Claus wins.

Shame on your greed forcing me to make that choice.*

Blank is a jew. Jews don’t celebrate Christmas. They will, however, suck your blood dry.

By BB

November 30, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

I know Mr. Blank’s religious orientation. I will not stoop to joking about that. Stereotypes and those type jokes are one of the really offensive things on these blogs.

By Famuan

November 30, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

BWA HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!! Shouldn’t there be a waiting list of thousands at this point?? What’s the problem?? If you can’t renew by Dec 30th, then I just know there are many many “fans” just waiting in the wings for the much reduced ticket prices awaiting the 2009 season!! LMAO!! Looks like the Falcons front office have to figure out exactly HOW much more they need to reduce tickets since these corporations have already told them they are NOT buying up tickets in 2009! LOL

By monkeymike

November 30, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

Well, BB, I’m not on a UN mission of pretend happiness doctrine, either. I call them like I see them.

Here’s 50¢, go buy a backbone, and quit complaining about Mister Blank.

I think I’m going to tear up.

By Bill

November 30, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

8 down 4 to go with 2 good teams on deck. can the Falcons do it?

By Ken Strickland

November 30, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

RAY-have you noticed how certain extremely ignorant and stupid individuals hate everything and everyone that is most unlike them. That’s why they attack me and make negative comments using my name, for being knowledgable of and offering intelligent comments about football. These ignorant monkeys don’t realize a wise man can act a fool, but a fool cannot act a wise man. GOOD WIN FALCONS!!!!

We are now witnessing how excellent coaching, preparation, game planning and a solid well implimented OFF/DEF scheme can maximize the talent that’s available. Just imagine what next yrs team will be like with another draft, FA signings and a yr of experience under our new system. Tampa Bay had better be prepared to get their butts kicked in Atlanta by Atlanta. The current Falcons are a far superior team, both OFF and DEF, than the one they defeated earlier in the yr at Tampa Bay.

By roan st

November 30, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

Where’s jock sniffer at now? Seems like Matt Ryan is all in this boy’s head. He may end up in a mental institution if Ryan keeps progressing into the star he seems destined to be. Hey jock sniffer what are you going to do when Ryan wins rookie of the year? You’re folks better have a suicide watch out because I think you might just jump off a bridge. HINT.HINT.

By moutreeshithouse

November 30, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

s** f*** c** p** n**** a* a***** c** c******** n**** f*** f*** f*** hell hellbent jackoff p** p** s** s** s** titt tittfuck

By moutreeshithouse

November 30, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Strickland, you crack me up. Where have you been? Busy? Doing what?

By kevin

November 30, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

Is there a moderator here? Please delete these asinine Vick posts. They have nothing to do with the team and only evidence some racial bias the poster has against current Falcon players. Have some common sense and get rid of these posts.

Intent aside, anyone calling Ryan a bust is so ignorant of football they have no business even watching the game.

By Supes

December 1, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this

kevin

O.D. won’t ban the moron posting as Vick Supporter, etc. He/they have been around for a while now, attention seeking w******* with mental issues. Nothing more. It’s fun to come in and see them slither away after Matt Ryan lead the Falcons to another victory.

By John Madden

December 1, 2008 1:36 AM | Link to this

Would it be more appropriate to put NFL superstars such as Mike Vick, Plaxico Burress, Ray Lewis and Pacman Jones on the NFL’s All-THUG Team or the All-DUMBAZZ Team?

Aside from being professional football players, can you guess each of these “gentlemen” have in common?

By doc

December 1, 2008 2:08 AM | Link to this

JM, the same thing as matt jones of the jags?

By jarrodmon

December 1, 2008 3:38 AM | Link to this

Don’t worry, Vivk supporter. Your boy will be back next year causing some other team to lose since he can’t throw. ATL will take the QB they have, as he hits receivers in the chest, not ‘in the general vicinity’ as your hero does.

By Stay On Topic

December 1, 2008 5:18 AM | Link to this

DON’T YOU PEOPLE KNOW WHAT THE TOPIC IS? ITS ABOUT HOW ARTHUR BLANK IS TRYING TO FILL UP HIS DOME AND KNOW HE CAN’T. WHY WON’T YOU SUPPORTERS OF THE MIGHTY FALCONS BUY TICKETS? WHY DID CORPORATE SPONSORS HAVE TO BUY SO MANY AND NO MATTER HOW MANY DISCOUNTS, THE DOME STILL CAN’T GET FULL?? WHAT KIND OF “SUPPORT” IS THAT?? GUESS YOU REALLY ONLY SUPPORT IN SPIRIT! ROFLAMO

By Bumblebee Tuna!

December 1, 2008 7:15 AM | Link to this

Would it kill management to wait until AFTER Christmas, especially this year? Give hard-working folks a chance to buy their loved ones gifts AND renew their tickets.

By richbrave

December 1, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

ron mexico:

If FLACCO had ATLANTA’s coaching, I believe his stats would match or exceed those of RYAN. FALCONS could have used that first round DT they missed with the RYAN pick. Right KEN S.?

D.ORLANDO LEDBETTER:

Decided long ago SANTA would win out over EDWARD BENNETT WILLIAMS in the “my money” sweeps.

By H Wilson

December 1, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

The Atlanta Falcons organization cares nothing for its fans. Year in and year out I have supported them by being a season ticket holder and this is the thanks I get. You are going to raise my ticket price if I don’t renew by 12/30/2008. How is this a good thing?!! I liked having to pay in March and June. Now you want our money during the holiday season with no consideration for the tough economic times we face. Your greed is unbelieveable!!! Shame on you Mr. Blank!! You cut back on your giving because of the economy, yet you want the “average Joe” to continue to line your pockets and other millionaires. I hope you can sleep at night.

By ron mexico

December 1, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

Atlanta’s Coaching? Now, I’m not gonna say that the Falcons havent done in a really good job in the coaching department. but please!!!!! there’s a reason why every scouting service said that ryan had off-the-chart intangibles and an amazing work ethic and intelligence. Give credit to where credit’s due!! So it was the great job of the coachs that enabled Ryan to pick-up the 2-minute offense so well? Or why ryan has thrown half the interceptions that Flacco has? no offense to flacco, but I wouldnt trade what ryan is now or what he’ll be in two years for flacco AND dorsey! I’ve gotten to see the kid play at BC, and Ryan’s a true leader, clutch, and a winner. Plus, he’s a good, humble kid that can and is willing to be the best. That’s a rare thing when it comes to alot of athletes.

By Former STH

December 1, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Maybe now you people see that Arthur Blank could care less about you. While you’re praising him as some sort of poor feebele man who got had by the mean ole Petrino and bad Mike Vick, looks like he is telling you to your face that he could frankly care less. He wants to be PAID

By THE REAL Capt. Obvois

December 1, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Ken, you are indeed a self centered idiot

By THE REAL Capt. Obvois

December 1, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Ken, you are indeed a self centered idiot

By richbrave

December 1, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

ron mex:

NO, PLEASE excuse yourself. Being both a VT and U or R alumnus I’m see both RYAN at BC AND FLACCO at APP STATE. I know what I see.

By Sports Diva

December 1, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

The Falcons ‘09 ticket plan is disgusting. I have had season tickets since I moved to Atlanta 10 years ago and have supported the team through bad and good times and there have been a lot more bad than good.

I realize that the Falcons are a business but this is also a loyalty business. Long time season ticket holders should not be screwed over for short-term gain.

My husband and I are are opting out, I will not be strong armed by a the falcons Org. Considering that I renewed this season after the garbage that was last season, I would have expected better treatment.

By Big Daddy

December 2, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

i've been a S.Ticket holder since we've been in the dome,i guess since the Falcons don't qualify for a gov. bail-out for bad salary deals they are sticking it to the old heads and supports...as a firefighter in atlanta i can't afford another owner,ceo,mayor taking my anything esle that i worked hard to gain,,they don't care,,it's not about the fans or the enjoyment of the game,,it's about the MONEY....look at the Giants and Cowboys with there "right to own a ticket" fees,,i'd say 70% of the falcons fan base are working class folks...i guess blank would rather me take my pennies and go to the upper deck $1.00 section with the Braves...i'll miss defending the dome..i'll start practicing my Chop!! Come on Summer!!!OOOOOOOOHHH!!

By Big Daddy

December 2, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

Is Mike Hampton a BIOTCH or what?! after all this time with his ailing but!!! decides to leave!! Somebody needs to practice there shootgun swing!!! Straight back at the plate!!!

By cff

December 4, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Falcons have to increase prices to meet market demands. Getting early money now by incentivizing season tix holders to lock in at that lower price is a great compromise. It’s all about present value of money. Plus, their six month payment plan is easier on household budgets. Don’t have to dig deep for that lump sum in the Spring.