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January 2009
Who’s your Super Bowl pick?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you part of Team Cardinals or Team Steelers?
Here’s your opportunity to do a bit of trash talking before Sunday’s kickoff. Who do you think will walk away with the rings? Do you even care?
Go for it.
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PRR finish returns to Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Track Club officials have announced that the finish of this summer’s Peachtree Road Race will return to its old finish line on the edge of Piedmont Park.
Last year, the finish line was moved after the city restricted use of the park for large events in light of ongoing drought conditions. What are your thoughts now that the finish line has been moved back to the park?
Let us know what you think.
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Falcons GM Dimitroff honored
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has been named NFL Executive of the Year by The Sporting News.
In his first year with the organization, Dimitroff helped re-tool a franchise that eventually finished with an 11-5 record and a playoff berth.
So, what do you think about Dimitroff being recognized for his work and, more importantly, what should he and the organization focus on to reach the next level?
Let us know what you think.
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Which Brave tops your wish list?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Braves will host their AutographFest Saturday at Turner Field and the list of current, former and future Braves that will be available tomorrow is quite impressive.
Check out this lineup:
Current players: Brian McCann, Derek Lowe, Tim Hudson, Kelly Johnson, Jeff Francoeur, Casey Kotchman, Jeff Bennett, Matt Diaz, Greg Norton, Blaine Boyer, Peter Moylan, Buddy Carlyle and Josh Anderson.
Former players: Phil Niekro, Marquis Grissom, Pete Smith, Jay Howell and Brad Clontz.
Current prospects: Tommy Hanson and Jason Heyward.
So …. if you could pick one player that you would run to before any other, who would it be? Let us know which player you would choose and why.
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Braves working to bring Sutton back
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Braves have hired Jim Powell for their radio-broadcast team and are working to bring back Don Sutton to be his new partner.
The organization needed a pair of new announcers following the passing of long-time announcer Skip Caray last August and the retirement of Pete Van Wieren following the season. What are your thoughts as the organization has targeted Sutton, who worked 18 seasons as a Braves television broadcaster and is currently under contract with the Washington Nationals, to team with Powell next season?
Let us know what you think.
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Franceour ready for breakout season
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Braves outfielder Jeff Franceour admits that “last year was tough …. but at the same time, I think it’ll only help me in the long run.”
As he prepares for 2009, Franceour believes it’s time to “take it to the next level and be a franchise player.” You can read Carroll Rogers’ entire story on Franceour by clicking here.
So, do you think Franceour will show significant improvement in 2009? Let us know what you think.
For more Braves coverage, click here and view the AJC’s Braves page.
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A return for Andruw?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Dodgers released former Braves outfielder Andruw Jones Thursday, making him a free agent.
Jones was injured part of last season and was mostly ineffective otherwise, hitting only .158 with three home runs in 75 games with L.A.
Do you think the Braves should bring him back to Atlanta?
Or would you rather see the Braves play youngsters in left and center, or trade for, or sign, someone else instead of Jones?
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Falcons Fusspot: Ryan vs. Flacco - Who’s the best NFL rookie QB?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Which NFL rookie quarterback rules the pool — our own NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Atlanta’s Matt Ryan, or the Baltimore Ravens’ Joe Flacco, whose team takes the field Sunday against Pittsburgh for the AFC title and a shot at the Super Bowl?
Fusspot Fun Fact: Both guys have lame nicknames each team can use while dissing the other’s guy - “Matty Ice” (good luck, Team Ryan) and “Joe Cool” (what’s up with that, Team Flacco?).
Stir The Pot: You’ve fussed about it in the Falcons Vent. Now let’s stoke the fire and stir the Falcons Fusspot on the Best NFL Rookie QB question. And be sure to throw down for YOUR team — say if you’re Team Ryan or Team Flacco.
Team Ryan… Team Flacco… DOWN! SET! FUSS!
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UGA’s Reshad Jones may enter NFL draft
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia safety Reshad Jones is considering following three teammates - quarterback Matthew Stafford, tailback Knowshon Moreno and cornerback Asher Allen - into the NFL draft, but says he remains undecided. The clock is ticking, because this is the last day the NFL allows eligible underclassmen - those three years removed from high school — to enter the 2009 draft.
As a redshirt sophomore this past season, Jones led the Bulldogs with five interceptions. He was second on the team in tackles with 76. He was named second-team all-SEC by the Associated Press.
Tell us: What do you think of Jones’ NFL chances? And how would his departure affect UGA in 2009?
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Braves, Lowe agree to $60M deal
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with veteran pitcher Derek Lowe, 35, on a four-year, $60 million contract, a person familiar with negotiations said Jan. 13. In 2008 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lowe was 14-11 with a 3.24 ERA in 211 innings, including 6-1 with a 1.27 ERA in his last 10 starts.
What’s YOUR opinion on the Derek Lowe deal? Do you see him as the Braves’ next ace in the starting rotation or are you worried that, at age 35, his best years are likely behind him?
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Tebow returning to lead Gators
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow says he is returning for his senior season.
The Gators won the national title Thursday night. Does Tebow’s return make them a heavy favorite to repeat as champs? Can anybody beat Florida next season?
How do UGA fans feel about the news? The Bulldogs have lost their starting QB, Matthew Stafford, to the NFL and now find out their big rival will be keeping its former Heisman winner.
What’s the reaction from Florida and Georgia fans?
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2009 Georgia Tech Footbal Schedule
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
(Dates to be announced)
ACC Home Games: Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest
ACC Away Games: Florida State, Virginia, Miami, Duke
Non-conference Home Games: Jacksonville State, Georgia (Nov. 28)
Non-conference Away Games: Mississippi State, Vanderbilt
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Georgia’s 2009 Football Schedule
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sept. 5 at Oklahoma State
Sept. 12 vs. South Carolina
Sept. 19 at Arkansas
Sept. 26 vs. Arizona State
Oct. 3 vs. LSU
Oct. 10 at Tennessee
Oct. 17 at Vanderbilt
Oct. 31 vs. Florida (at Jacksonville, Fla.)
Nov. 7 vs. Tennessee Tech
Nov. 14 vs. Auburn
Nov. 21 vs. Kentucky
Nov. 28 at Georgia Tech
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