Atlanta Survives Mistakes To Overcome Chargers

They say the truly great teams find a way to win, sometimes inspite of themselves. Hopefully, the same can be said of teams that just hold on to win as well. There was some truly great plays, like Ryan's entire game and Jamaal Anderson's blocked kick. However, there was some sloppy play as well.

You can read the rather mundane recap here.

The match up of Tomlinson vs Turner was non-existent, or rather, LT was non-existent. Frankly, they just aren't giving him the rock enough. He still has the speed and quickness but I hardly saw his number called at all.

In any case, the Falcons won and that's all that matters. ... And to Steve, the UGA fan, God's team won again this week! (It's a joke folks!)

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A Tale of Two Halves - God's Team Won (GT vs UGA)

It might be a bit over the top but when you have a team led by Joshua, with a coach named Paul you know something has to be good right. Think about some other pieces such as Michael and Jonathan, and you know the team is heading right.

I think the final straw for me to even write about this was when it was revealed to me that Georgia Tech's mascot is in the Bible and of course, there is no "DAWG" in the Bible.

My take on the game is short and sweet. UGA got out coached. Mark Richt is the ONLY thing I like about Georgia. He seems like a great coach. However, when you go into the locker room at half time up by 16 points -- after playing one of your best halves of football EVER... you can't let the opposing team tie you in less than 5 minutes. Penalties, turnover and coaching cost the Dawgs the game.

Oh, and I think they might have had some extra blessings!

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Great Recap Article On Matty "ICE"

ESPN rehashes a lot of stuff us locals here in the ATL have all heard about our new star, but it's still a great read.

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Hawks Pierced In Boston

I'm not even going to mention last season's playoff run. That was then and this is now. What I will say, is that the Hawks are so much more fun to watch this year. They had the Celtics on their backside for most of the game and it wasn't until the fourth quarter that the game even looked close.

ESPN probably had the best write up on the game, but too much emphasis on last year. Some things that are different, for those interested:

• No Josh Childress - The Hawks one and only bench player (sorry Zaza, you're just there for fouls).
• Flip Murray - An actual bench player that contributes
• Mo Evans - Another bench player that is contributing
• Marvin Williams shooting 3 pointers (went 4/4 over K.G.!)
• Mike Bibby (Let's face it folks, he was NOT there last season)

It's not a moral victory, it's a big ole loss in a long season. However, the Hawks did it all without JOSH SMITH... and THAT makes me want to HOOT!

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Horford A Beast Against Bulls

Al Horford proving to be the best pickup by the Hawks since, well, dare I say, 'Nique! Al Scores 27, with 17 Rebounds, 3 Assists oh and he messed around and blocked 6 shots! Yeah, that good!

He's not going to go off like this every night but getting a double double every night is pretty darn good!

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Adam Jennings: GONE

I'm not really cheering for someone to lose their job, but I'm very happy with this move.

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Deangelo Hall Waited in The Hall to Fight...

... and THIS could be the reason D. Hall will NEVER be a Falcon.

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Are The Hawks For Real? Opponents Don't Think So

For 4 straight games the Hawks have added a W in their column and for four straight games opponents have said they are off their game.

“There was just nothing we could do to stop them,” said Raptors coach Sam Mitchell. “We just couldn’t guard them tonight. Almost everybody was off. It happens.”

“They were more aggressive, more physical,” Hornets coach Byron Scott said. “They took liberties against us and we took a step back because we accepted it.”

“The way we finished the game was really disappointing,” 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks said.

“Atlanta played a lot harder,” Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy said. “They played like they really, really wanted to win it. We just showed up, I guess just thinking it would happen if we walked out there.”

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No D. Hall in the ATL

It's official. I'm not sure with Atlanta's return game and an open spot (Jennings) on the roster. He's a Cancer, but Smith is a leader so....

Of course, where did D. Hall land... the other team that has an owner like Al Davis... The Redskins. Of course, they are winning now, so it's not quite as talked about.

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Meangelo Hall Coming Back to the ATL?

What a whirlwind for what is most likely the most and least confident guy in America. Deangelo Hall, the NFL's fastest man (supposedly) was just put on waivers by the Raiders.... yes, by the Raiders. Apparently, he doesn't fit their scheme and although he was traded last year for a first round pick (SAM BAKER) paying him up to 16 million is worse than trying to get value for him.

So the question remains... should he come to Atlanta. I think the circumstances are right that he may end up back here.... hmmm.

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McCain a Raiders Fan?! There goes the election

Ya-hoo sports reports that there was a banner about McCain being a Raiders fan. Say it ain't so Joe!

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Georgia Beats Florida!

... and by Georgia, I mean Georgia Tech and by Florida, I mean FSU. If you watched any college football this weekend and if you live in the south you can't help but have seen that Georgia Got Whooped and Georgia Tech played in a thriller of a game that "looked" closer than it needed to be.

Wow! Georgia Tech can actually talk about an ACC Championship right now. If it weren't for that Chan Gailey-like loss to Virginia, we'd be out ahead a bit.

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