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Archive for September, 2007

Falcons Hope Fourth Time Is The Charm

The Falcons will try again to get off the schnide and capture their first win of 2007 when they host the Houston Texans at the Georgia Dome on Sunday.  The Falcons fell to 0-and-3 in the post-Michael Vick era, dropping a 27-20 decision to the Carolina Panthers in Week Three.  The loss came despite Joey […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 28 2007

Reaction To Latest Vick Troubles

Michael Vick is confined to his Virginia residence and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device after testing positive for marijuana.  The latest bail restrictions come in light of a September 13th urine sample that came back positive for the illegal substance.  Vick will be restricted to his home daily between 10 p.m. and 6 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 27 2007

Hall Fined For Sideline, On-Field Tirade On Sunday

Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall says he may be suspended for at least the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans in addition to a 100-thousand dollar fine he’s received for Sunday’s on-field tirade.  The meltdown led to penalties allowing Carolina to tie Sunday’s game on the way to a 27-10 loss for the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 27 2007

Vick Sued By Canadian Bank

The Royal Bank of Canada is suing suspended Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for defaulting on a two-point-five-million-dollar line of credit he took out earlier this year.  The lawsuit says Vick is in default for numerous reasons, including that he failed to promptly provide a semi-annual personal financial statement and disclosure of his liquid assets as required […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 26 2007

Petrino honeymoon is over

So much for the Bobby Petrino honeymoon.  The Atlanta Falcons, by possessing a 0-3 record, made that possible.  Petrino, by his own admission, has said that he has never lost three consecutive games in his coaching career.  A couple incidents made this happen, unfortunately.
Firstly, and probably the incident which magnifies this mess, is the DeAngelo […]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Sep 26 2007

Falcons Lose To Panthers 27-20

The Falcons are now 0-and-3 after losing to the Carolina Panthers 27-20 at the Georgia Dome.  Quarterback Joey Harrington was 31-of-44 for 361 yards and two touchdowns in defeat.  Roddy White had seven receptions for 127 yards and a score.  The Falcons will host the Houston Texans at the Georgia Dome this Sunday.  Kickoff is set […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 24 2007

Falcons IMPORTANT GAME DAY BULLETIN

From Falcons.com
Security Enhancements
The NFL, your Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Dome are dedicated to providing a great and safe game day experience.  To ensure fan safety, the National Football League has implemented programs throughout the league to maximize the security of its patrons and facilities on game day. 
A vital part of […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 22 2007

April Murder May Link to Vick Dogfighting Ring

As if already going to prision is not enough, Falcons QB Michael Vick’s “Bad Newz Kennels” dogfighting operation is now being linked to the murder of a breeder in North Carolina.  38-year-old Roy Thomas Melton was found murdered by a friend in mid-April, and now after finding a large amoun of money and drugs, authrorites […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 21 2007

Falcons Sign 47-Year Old Morten Anderson

Morten Andersen is returning to the Falcons.  The 47-year-old Andersen is the NFL’s all-time leading scorer with 2,445 career points.  Andersen is signing up for his third stint with the Falcons and is entering his 25th season in the league.  The club also waived kicker Matt Prater, who connected on only one of his four field […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 18 2007

Note, Supposedly Used In Vick’s Apology, Sells For More Than 10-K

A handwritten note, supposedly used by disgraced NFL quarterback Michael Vick during his apology last month, has sold for $10,200 dollars on eBay.  The “Daily Press” of Newport News, Virginia reports television writer Carol Leifer, who is also a co-executive producer of the sitcom “Rules of Engagement” on CBS purchased the note.  The note, which […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 18 2007