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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QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:25 pm
Sarah,
….Detroit huh? Nice.
Yeah, we shovel (I snowblow) that’s for sure and it’s coming; December is next week. Ugggggh. I wanna move south too.
As soon as #3 son (now 17 and a senior) graduates next summer, I’m rockin (hopefully) to Florida with the Veterans Administration (xfer).
cheeseheadinGA
November 23rd, 2010
4:28 pm
This game will be a blast…I want both teams to win…but, gonna be true to my MIDWESTERN roots, lol…that’s right, Packer fans are MIDWESTERNERS not YANKEES!!!
True Falcon Fan
November 23rd, 2010
4:33 pm
Hey “Randy” you still there? Your real call sign should be “Rubber Duck” – 10-4 “GOOD BUDDY” – 10-4 is not a bad dome record to brag about BACK IN GOOD OLE GB, WIS…………………
GO FALCONS
QUICK80
November 23rd, 2010
4:37 pm
…talk to you falcons tomorrow…
jj
November 23rd, 2010
4:58 pm
there will be alot of packer fans there yelling go pack go…sorry falcons stick to being a college town
Kurt
November 23rd, 2010
5:42 pm
Um, if you are 8-2 and playing a game that could determine home field advantage and you need to tell your fans to show up and be loud you have a pathetic fan base.
Packers 31 – Falcons 17
Redoubt
November 23rd, 2010
5:44 pm
Uh oh… AJC censoring comments now???
Redoubt
November 23rd, 2010
5:46 pm
Missing comment: I used the term ESPN twice, the words God and Hell… let’s see which one is banned…
Ueeediot
November 23rd, 2010
6:17 pm
Kurt, are you saying the Jets have a pathetic fan base?
The Dogkiller Returns
November 23rd, 2010
6:29 pm
If your CHURCH makes you late for your LIFE, it’s time to reevaluate both.
Kurt
November 23rd, 2010
6:33 pm
Ueeediot good point and yes I would say universally if a coach has to demand that the teams fan show up and cheer there is something missing from the fan base. This is a huge game, can’t imagine why a Falcons fan w/ tix to this game wouldn’t be jacked up, loud and in their seats by kickoff. Maybe I’m just too used to tailgating hours before the game and not battling ATL traffic to get to the stadium but still…
Lastly, I reacll during the Packers defeat of the Jets in NY most of their fans left in the 4th before the game was over. At that point all that could be heard in the stadium were Packer fans chanting “Go Pack Go”. I have a feeling this same type of situation is going to occur this Sunday afternoon in Atlanta…
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
6:47 pm
Kurt,
We have a stupid downtown stadium. As much as I would like something else, this is what we have. So, yea, I would like a stadium “out in the country,” where folks could leisurely come in and tailgate and make it for kick-off. BUT WE ARE IN A MAJOR METROPOLITAN CITY, and it is just different. It is “studio” football. Networks love it. So folks have a hard time on Sunday morning.
Doesn’t make the team any worse, and gives no rise to discouraging our coach for pepping up the fans. Jeez, did you go to high school?
Just come back after the game, if you can “man-up” to it.
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
6:54 pm
Dogkiller,
Sounds like reevaluation would be real good…………………
Good luck. It’s a long ride.
Meredith in MN
November 23rd, 2010
7:14 pm
As a Packers season ticket holder and St. Paul resident, I represented Sunday at the Metrodome. Atlanta Packer fans, it is your turn this weekend – be loud and proud! I haven’t seen many Falcon games this year but from the little I’ve seen and from what I’ve read, it sounds like you have a terrific team. I’ve been to Georgia a few times (family cabin in Blue Ridge) and have always been the recipient of your Southern hospitality. Thanks for that and GO PACK – turn the Dome Green and Gold!!! By the way, Fudge Packers, GB Peckers – very clever, creative and adult of you.
The Dogkiller Returns
November 23rd, 2010
7:16 pm
Ron D. @2:46pm
“The tailgaters can oblige but the church going folks will get there as soon as possible. Can’t cut out early for church just to make some noise for the Falcons.”
Why the hell not??
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:20 pm
Meredith,
I apologize for my crudeness. All of you, except for one, have been very gracious on our blog.
We have been turned bad by the Saints bloggers that have “tainted” us by their……….oddness.
Atlanta fans are usually better, and we welcome you in for a great game.
The Dogkiller Returns
November 23rd, 2010
7:28 pm
The God I believe in is a football fan, and he’s never late to the game.
Enough excuses. We finally have a great Falcons team, and people can’t even get in their seats on time. Welcome to Atlanta.
Meredith in MN
November 23rd, 2010
7:33 pm
Thanks for the welcome, Falcon Jim. Considering there isn’t an historic or even recent rivalry between our teams, I expect and hope for a more friendly, respectful banter. I understand your rivalry with the Saints and expect the Packers rivalry with the Vikings is similar (and sometimes distasteful). It should be a fun and well-played game between two good teams. I will always, ALWAYS have a soft spot for the Falcons for beating the Vikings in the 1998 NFC Championship Game. : )
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:41 pm
Huh……….why?
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:46 pm
aosjnc
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:48 pm
O.K. now you cannot post the name of that QB that used to play for the flacons and now with filly that spent time behind bars. Gee, can you figure out who I’m talking about?
The Dogkiller Returns
November 23rd, 2010
7:49 pm
Good, it’s about time they banned that name!
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:51 pm
Anyway, I was just trying to say that this guy who’s name cannot be mentioned was the QB a few years ago when the Falcons beat G.B. for the first time ever at Lambough in a playoff game. Just trying to stir a little friendly rivalry.
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:53 pm
Man, jeez, unbelievable. I’m tired of too much talk about HIM too. But he is very relevant in football talk theses days.
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:55 pm
Yup. Put that name in and see if it will post. Unbelievable.
Meck Veck.
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
7:55 pm
HA HA HA , HOW STUPID.
'SeenThisB4'
November 23rd, 2010
7:58 pm
Just a matter of time……!
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
SawThat1nce
November 23rd, 2010
8:02 pm
Thanks DLED, for banning his name on your blog.
GEAUX FALCONS!!! OUR TIME!!!
'SeenThisB4'
November 23rd, 2010
8:10 pm
Yeah he did ban me! LOL! That’s alright though, I’ve been banned at other sites before! They’re like badges of honor to me! I bet you guys missed me though! I also think he blocked some others too!
I see the packer fans have done quite well today!
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick,…….
GEAUX SAINTS! OURTIME!!
SawThat1nce
November 23rd, 2010
8:27 pm
@8:10……..I wasn’t talking about you codsack. I was referring to the former Falcon’s QB, that now plays for the Eagles.
I could care less if DOL bans you or not. At any rate, we have been reading your comments, under your other names that you use on these AJC sites.
Tick, tick, tick,….time running out for the saints.
GEAUX FALCONS!!! OUR TIME!!!
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
8:35 pm
Really. Seen, me thinks you give yourself too much credit. Gosh, what a pom-pass ass you think you are ! !
I hope you are not “BAND.” Just all your incarnations………….Joe Tess, Tea Party, Camaro Bob, Cheese Steak………….oh man there are about eight more.
SawThat1nce
November 23rd, 2010
8:47 pm
Final thought, listen to the preaching on the radio, on your way to the game, it’s almost as good as going to a formal church service, and I really believe that The Good LORD will give you credit for it.
falcon
November 23rd, 2010
8:48 pm
As great as the Packers are……how did they manage to lose to Chicago, Washington and Miami?
SawThat1nce
November 23rd, 2010
8:55 pm
@8:10…….”like badges of honor to me”, yeah, and you’re probably a person, that when people that know you, see you walking towards them, duck out of the way, to avoid having contact with you, that is, whenever you crawl out of yo mama’s basement into the real world.
'SeenThisB4'
November 23rd, 2010
8:57 pm
I don’t post under other names! Banned or not! Although Jim, you have admitted to doing just that! I may be pompous, but at least I’m not two-faced.
Anyway, you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving. See ya’ll next weeK.
GEAUX SAINTS! OUR TIME!!
'SeenThisB4'
November 23rd, 2010
8:59 pm
@8:55 Yawn.
Reality Check
November 23rd, 2010
9:34 pm
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Reality Check
November 23rd, 2010
9:35 pm
As long as the Falcons continue to lay an egg against the Eagles, what does it matter making the playoffs?
JBFALCON
November 23rd, 2010
9:41 pm
It’s been fun reading all of this bantering (B.S.) from both sides.I’m glad to see that some Packer fans joined in. Welcome and play nice. I moved up north once and know that the Packers have a waiting list for season tickets about 10 miles long and they are didicated fans. We, however, are enjoying the best team we have had since 1066, when we started. Our fans are so tired of hearing “wait until next year” so you will have to understand that, yes, we are excited to now have a team that can beat any team out there. Unfortunately, Green Bay, you’re next.
JBFALCON
November 23rd, 2010
9:42 pm
That’s 1966, thought I changed that.
Falcon Jim
November 23rd, 2010
9:52 pm
Seen, my buddy. I at least I said I’ve done it. So, I don’t think THAT is two faced.
Anyway, good luck…………er, that’s an awkward word for you, ……………ugh, hope for your best Thursday……………………..you will need it.
Blake
November 24th, 2010
12:36 am
Lets line seen up with Spoon and let seen call him a fat a$$ and see what happens!
Matt
November 24th, 2010
8:33 am
“As great as the Packers are……how did they manage to lose to Chicago, Washington and Miami?”
Chicago- 18 penalties, Washington, Miami- No Clay Matthews and still learning to cope with other injuries…
Jason
November 24th, 2010
9:18 am
The dome is going to to filled with cheeseheads, wouldn’t be surprised if there are 10,000 Packer fans there. I know I will be one of them.
GoPackGO
November 24th, 2010
9:20 am
I’m not sure about Falcon fans showing up but I do know we Packer fans will be there……
There are 12 Packer fans coming down from Nashville with tickets ready to invade the ATL that day……..can’t wait!
Go Pack Go
True Falcon Fan
November 24th, 2010
9:31 am
Some “WhoddHead” said something about the Packers having a 10-3 record in domes. Sunday afternoon you will still have a good record in domes at 10-4!!!!!!!!! Ya’ll have a safe travels back home.
GO FALCONS
True Falcon Fan
November 24th, 2010
9:38 am
You “little” Rubber Duckies ya hire
Frozen Rope
November 24th, 2010
9:44 am
Guess we’ll have to start calling him Vichael Mick
True Falcon Fan
November 24th, 2010
9:57 am
Hey string – who cares about a “Thug, dog fighter & killer, Xcon – you must be a fisherman and a very poor one at that!
GO FALCONS
Frozen Rope
November 24th, 2010
10:03 am
Kinda jumping to conclusions there arent ya buddy,, Actually its about da– time they blocked that name,,, too little too late if you ask me,,