Smitty makes plea for fans to be on time, loud for Packers
Falcons coach Mike Smith has asked for some help from the fans to beat the Packers. (Curtis Compton/ Ccompton@ajc.com)
FLOWERY BRANCH – Tell your preacher to let you out of Sunday service early.
Take the MARTA if traffic is your issue.
Cut the tailgate off a little bit earlier.
Basically, as Kim Zolciak sings, “Don’t be Tardy for the Party!”
Falcons coach Mike Smith, who is 18-3 in the Georgia Dome in three seasons, is asking the fans to be on time and loud for Sunday’s 1 p.m. game against the Green Bay Packers.
“I just want to talk a little bit about the upcoming game and how important it is for our fans to get out there,” Smith said. “We want it to be like Thursday night (against the Baltimore Ravens). That was a big advantage for us as a football team to have the fans in the stands, rocking and rolling.”
The Falcons are 8-2 and have the best record in the NFC. Green Bay is 7-3.
“It should be a good game,” Smith said. “The Green Bay Packers are on a roll. They are playing good football. It ought to be an exciting afternoon. We are hoping that everyone will come and help us win the game.”
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PackersSuperbowl2011
November 23rd, 2010
3:05 pm
Ya might be a redneck…..if ya say stupid things on a regular basis…..
Wanda
November 23rd, 2010
3:05 pm
If somebody has tickets and doesn’t want to go let me know. I need 2 tickets.!!!!
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:07 pm
Well, PackersSuperBowelnever,
Yea, F-wad, I did think it was kind of funny. And you know what, yankee, The Redn~~~ word is tantamount to using the “N” word, genius. Are you an “N?”
At least in Atlanta we are not dicks, like you PECKERS.
PackersSuperbowl2011
November 23rd, 2010
3:14 pm
The Packers, for what it’s worth, look like the best team in the league to me after 10 games for a couple of reasons. The defense has gotten early instability settled; coordinator Dom Capers has figured out the right personnel combinations, and the corner combo or Tramon Williams and Charles Woodson — who has turned into the kind of leader a head coach dreams of — is playing as well as any corner tandem in the league. Green Bay’s allowed 10 points in the past 12 quarters. The Packers shut out the Jets at the Meadowlands. In the past two weeks, they didn’t let two bad teams breathe.
Offensively, it’s been about Rodgers’ dominance — 75-percent passing, seven touchdowns, no picks in the past two weeks — and about the rediscovery of Greg Jennings. A few weeks ago, coach Mike McCarthy saw how Jennings, a legit number one receiver, was being overlooked in the offense week to week, and he began to emphasize more plays for Jennings, more shots for him as the primary target. And he’s exploded since then. Check out the difference in Jennings’ first five games and his second five:
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/peter_king/11/21/monday-morning-qb-week-11/index.html#ixzz168eHAXIL
PackersSuperbowl2011
November 23rd, 2010
3:15 pm
Hey moron, I live in the land of rednecks here in Miami so what was your point anyway?
PackersSuperbowl2011
November 23rd, 2010
3:16 pm
I should just fly up there for the game….it will be fun….
PackersSuperbowl2011
November 23rd, 2010
3:17 pm
I’m so sorry you never have and never will win a Superbowl…my sympathy to you and yours….
PackersSuperbowl2011
November 23rd, 2010
3:19 pm
Anyway, don’t bother ranting at me now….I am leaving to do much more important things. Check back with me on Monday ok? Peace out…
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
3:20 pm
…play nice boys…
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:21 pm
He called me a maroon ! ! A MAROON. Are y’all gonna stand for that? And he called everyone here a “R” word. Are y’all gonna stand for that? NO< NO< NO. GIT him. Beat his A$$ ! ! !
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:23 pm
SUPERBOWELNEVER,
Just have the GUTS to come on here after the game. Betcha don’t ! !
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:25 pm
And, oh, I forgot……………..”DICK!”
Frozen Rope
November 23rd, 2010
3:25 pm
Jim!! your such a redneck!! bahahaha,, Personally I like to be called a Hillbilly,,, has a little more class to it.
Randy
November 23rd, 2010
3:27 pm
You guys don’t seriously think the Falcons are going to win, do you? The Packers have given up 10 pts in the last 3 games….Matty Ice meet Mr Matthews…have a nice day
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:27 pm
Rope, my man……………….I’ve been having fun. Finally got the Peckers fans riled up.
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:27 pm
Randy, shut up and play the dam game.
Frozen Rope
November 23rd, 2010
3:27 pm
Randy,, ah yes,, we seriously do,, have a nice day
wayne
November 23rd, 2010
3:29 pm
The Packers just LUV making loud domes fall silent, until during the 4th quarter, all one hears is “GO PACK, GO”!!!!!! Just ask the Vikings!
Frozen Rope
November 23rd, 2010
3:29 pm
I see that Jim,, good job buddy!!
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:30 pm
My momma was from West Virginia,she always said she was a hillbilly. Guess that makes me one. But don’t call me the “R” word……………..and do not throw me in the brier patch.
Sarah B
November 23rd, 2010
3:34 pm
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings?GT1=39002
FOX Sports disagrees’ with Mr King.
Sarah B
November 23rd, 2010
3:37 pm
So does ESPN: http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2010/week/12
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:39 pm
Thanks Sarah. Check out ESPN:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:43 pm
Sorry Sarah, you slipped in before me but before I could see it. Just two great minds on the same wave-link.
Frozen Rope
November 23rd, 2010
3:45 pm
I always thought San Fran should have been called the Packers,,
Randy
November 23rd, 2010
3:46 pm
We beat philly…you…oh yeah..you lost. I realize ya’ll play well at home, but the packers are 10-3 in domes under the current regime..we shall see
UW-1975
November 23rd, 2010
3:48 pm
They have to ask you to be on time for a big game? Pathetic.
Love,
Harmon Wages
Frozen Rope
November 23rd, 2010
3:48 pm
Thats all well and good Randy,, but I believe Matt Ryan is 18 and 1 in the Georgia Dome,,
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
3:49 pm
…it’s all good fun here Falcon Jim…
We came here for the knowledge; hope you have time to check out the Packer sites I posted a while ago.
Nobody’s dissing the Falcons up here in God’s country…it’s one game at a time…the only thing that matters is “how we play, not who we play”.
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
3:50 pm
Nice call “UW75″…harmon wages…lol, you crack me up…
Pack fan
November 23rd, 2010
3:53 pm
Interesting. The Packers don’t have to make such pleas. I wonder what’s wrong with the Falcon fans?
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
3:54 pm
#5 wasn’t he?
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:54 pm
Quick,
It’s all good and,seriously, I hope y’all get great Southern hospitality (except for the score.)
I simply ask not to come here and throw around the “R” word. IT IS BIGOTED.
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
3:56 pm
…the only thing wrong with falcons fans is…they’re not Packers fans!
Let’s take the high road Pack fans…represent with class and sportsmanship.
We can act like fools in our own home (and I often do during the games), in front of our own family but not in public…and not here.
Stay classy Green Bay!
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
3:57 pm
Yup, number 5, “Charmin Harmon.” 1968-1973.
If memory serves, for a while he held the Falcon record for longest pass reception, even though he was a running back.
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
3:59 pm
I’m gonna speak with “packersuperbowl2011″ when he returns.
He’s obviously a transplant and no longer living the life in God’s country.
But for the most part, most of us are harmless…(packerfans)…and good sports.
I’m retired Navy and have been to Atlanta multiple times (down south in general)…I’m sure your hospitality will be great, as usual.
It’s gonna be an exciting game…that’s for sure. Good luck.
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:02 pm
I brought my best bud to Lambeau last year for the Pack v Bears season opener. He was scared to death driving up there (I kept telling him that packer fans are a good bunch) wondering if, when we parked, he was gonna get f***** with during the tailgating portion. I told him not to worry.
We parked amongst equal portions of bear fans and packer fans; no drama but lot’s of bratwurst and beer. He had a great time. Not the case if you wear your Packer jersey at Soldier Field. Ass***** down there!
Frozen Rope
November 23rd, 2010
4:03 pm
You will have to excuse us if we seem a little touchy Packers Fans,, we’re used to talking smack with No Class Saints Fans,,
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
4:04 pm
Quick,
The Pack is probably my second favorite NFL team., but I’ve been a Falcon Fan since day one, 1966 (I was eleven.) But I loved the old Lombardi teams. Read “Instant Replay” when I was twelve, or whatever. I have a little clip of the “Ice Bowl” on the old 8mm. And my cousin, once removed (my Dad’s cousin) was Ray Scott.
Sarah B
November 23rd, 2010
4:04 pm
There is more to do here then put Cheese on our heads and eat Brats. Plus, I’m never ever late to my seat. In my mind if your not at your seat for the National Anthem you’re late. And missing the N.A. is worse than skipping Church. Trust me a lot of praying goes on in the Dome as it is.
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:05 pm
…actually there’s nothing worse than “stupid” packer fan; I’ve lived in Wisconsin (except for service time) my whole life and believe me…there’s some stupid asses up here too.
I’m a Packers fan, I educate myself and of course, played the game in school as well; not a stupid ass.
Good luck guys…I’ll check in later this week when the suspense gets amped up more.
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
4:07 pm
Yea, the Taints fans are, well, just odd. They hang here all season long and make us miserable. I believe we are jaded by them. Actually, from my experience, mid-westerners and Southerners are very much alike (just not the Chicago types.)
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:09 pm
Sarah,
…Wisconsin is the Green Bay Packers; silly as it sounds…it’s true.
There is more to do there than just eat brat’s and wear cheddarheads… we also hunt!
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:10 pm
…nothing wrong with the bears; I often pull for them when not playing the Pack.
Problem with the bears is their media and fans.
Obnoxious sorts.
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:14 pm
…”matty-ice” is class.
Michael Turner is from North Chicago High School (I work in Great Lakes, IL at the Navy base)…2 minutes away.
He’s a local hero and I pull for him cuz he’s local; nice running back, would hate to have to tackle him though…huge thighs.
True Falcon Fan
November 23rd, 2010
4:15 pm
Me too FALCONS FAN since day 1 – 1972 moved from ATL to Miami to be repo man for a Bank group – now in Texas. Cheeseheads always were pretty decent folks during the early days when they came to the games at the old stadium. Also the Packers usually during the old days back then kick our a$$ on a regular bases. This time around I beleive you’ll find a formidable oponent, Falcons should more than cover!!! Don’t mis-understand barring no serious turnovers, on either bench, straight-up the birds should handle this game “NO PROBLEMS”!
GO FALCONS
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:15 pm
Ray Scott huh?
Nice!
Sarah B
November 23rd, 2010
4:22 pm
Q80 – don’t forget you also shovel snow!!! Naw… I was just joining in the fun as well. From Detroit myself but been gone since ‘85 and trust me it was not hard for me to switch teams.
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:22 pm
8 AND 2 SPEAKS FOR ITSELF!
This will be a good game for sure.
Turnovers, as usual, will play an important part, I’m certain.
Enjoy “True Falcon Fan”…
True Falcon Fan
November 23rd, 2010
4:23 pm
RANDY – 10-4 – LOOKS GOOD TO ME