Falcons win, Dogs win and Fox is playing human ‘Frogger’
Hello, and welcome back to the world of football, or as Tucker Carlson likes to call it, “Nothing But A League of Thugs and Degenerates and Serial Killers Who Should All Should All Be Thrown Into a Vat Of Face-Melting Acid, Like When Jack Napier Turned Into The Joker On Batman. Except For The Short White Kickers, I Like Those Guys.”
If you missed it, Carlson — fighting for relevancy in the growing mutant world of psychotic political commentators — called for the execution of Michael Vick this week for crimes against past Labradors, never mind the 23 months he already spent in prison and the loss of 27 gazillion dollars. I think it pretty much confirms Vick is not on Carlson’s Fantasy League team.
Personally, I believe Carlson should be sentenced to one game of human “Frogger.” That’s the other unbelievably true story this week: a Clemson man (not Dabo Swinney) thought it would be
For final NFC South standings, start in upper-left and go clockwise.
fun to mimic the video game “Frogger” and try to run across a busy highway without getting tenderized. Seriously, this guy actually yelled, “Go!” and then took off.
It was a short game. He got smacked by an SUV. Somehow, he lived. Obviously he didn’t suffer any brain damage since he already was at base level.
I’m thinking John Fox feels like the frog about now. The Carolina coach knows he’s toast after losing to the Falcons on Sunday. Asked about speculation on his firing, he said: “This is not new news. It’s a finishing. It’s kind of been knowledgeable for a couple years.” Nice to have a two-year warning. Most are lucky to get two weeks.
This week, the Falcons face Fox’s Panthers, who are one bad quarterback short of qualifying for aid from FEMA. The Falcons are trying to close out the NFC South Division title and home field through the playoffs. If they can’t beat this bunch, they should be forced to watch Tucker Carlson diatribes on an endless loop. (OK, maybe not. That would violate the Geneva Convention.)
The line is 14 points. That’s a lot. But there’s pent up anger from the loss to New Orleans. I say: Go! Falcons win and cover.
Here’s John Fox’s video resume the last two years
And just because it’s even more unbelievable the second time, Carlson on Vick
Bowl Parade (Chronologically but Illogically)
(Repeating Liberty and Chick-fil-A picks from a week ago because I had my days off, or maybe my brain.)
The Caleb King: The legend, the myth.
Liberty: Georgia-Central Florida: The Dogs will be without Caleb King, who is academically ineligible, which is a change from him being arrested or suspended or injured (or thinking he’s injured). Dude: When does the light bulb go on? Enjoy four quarters of A.J. Green. Then say goodbye. His jersey hits eBay at about 7 p.m. Friday. Dogs cover 6 ½.
Chick-fil-A: South Carolina-Florida State: Steve Spurrier accepted this bowl bid only after assurances that Cam Newton wouldn’t be in the Dome again. He won’t, but Cecil Newton will be in the parking lot selling Cam’s old shoes. Roosters cover 3.
Outback: Florida-Penn State: I’m less amazed that Joe Paterno, at the age of 84, can still coach 18-year-olds than I am that Hugh Hefner, at the age of 84, can coach 24-year-olds. Say hello to the new Mrs. Hefner: Crystal Harris, Miss December 2009, 34D-25-35-56 (breasts-waist-hips-IQ). Does Paterno take blue pills, too. And speaking of pills, this is Urban Meyer’s last game. Gators win but take Penn State and 7 ½.
Capital One: Alabama-Michigan State: Nick Saban goes from having the best team in the country to the second best team in the state, although I might be shortchanging Troy (which had a better conference record). Tide covers 10.
Hugh surprised Crystal with a ring and 34Ds.
Gator: Mississippi State-Michigan: Dan Mullen leads Mississippi State to the school’s 15th bowl game in 116 years. That should make a dandy final entry on the resume. By the way, how are housing prices in Athens? Other Dogs cover 5.
Orange: Stanford-Virginia Tech: Frank Beamer just won the inaugural Joe Paterno Coach Of The Year Award because there’s no rule prohibiting the winner from losing to James Madison. Take the 3½ but VaTech wins this straight up.
Sugar: Ohio State-Arkansas: Sugar Bowl CEO Paul Hoolahan admits he asked Ohio State not to suspend six players for the bowl game for selling memorabilia because he wanted to “preserve the integrity” of the game.” Integrity? Somebody get that man a dictionary. Take the 3 ½ and Piggies win straight up.
BCS Mondo Enchilada Bowl: Auburn-Oregon: Have you ever seen an Arena League game? Yeah, me neither. But it’ll be kinda like that. The first team to punt loses. And Cam Newton isn’t losing to anybody, let alone to a team called the Ducks. Looking at something like 42-37. Tigers win it all (and cover 3).
NFL Snack Pack
Cowboys at Eagles: Michael Vick lost to Minnesota, which is Latin for, “Take the MVP, Tom Brady, it’s yours.” Eagles cover 6 ½.
Vikings at Lions: If Brett Favre thinks a $50,000 fine for sexting pictures of “Little Brett” to Jenn Sterger is steep, just wait until he gets the bill from his (ex-)wife, Deanna. Detroit covers 3.
Giants at Redskins: Tom Coughlin had his car towed this week after he parked in Bill Cowher’s space. Giants win, but take Washington and 4.
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The Toteboard
“In any bet, there is a fool and a thief.” — Proverb
Last week (dreadful): 2-6 straight up, 2-6 against the line.
Bottom line (not dreadful): 134-50 straight up, 96-85-3 against the line.
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567 comments Add your comment
Vick worshipers are angrah!!!!
December 30th, 2010
11:26 am
Guys, CHOKE is a flamer that only hates Ryan for non-football reasons. To say Ryan was responsible for the failed hiking of the ball that led to the Saints first TD, or that Ryan is to blame for Turner’s fumble at the 1 that would have been a surefire TD is beyond absurd.
Don’t feed the troll.
5150 P.O.A.D.
December 30th, 2010
11:27 am
That is the VALUE of the services, but the NCAA has said no MONEY was exchanges and that is why they will play the bowl games. I am just repeating the NCAA statement on their ruling.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
11:28 am
Mr Charlie
December 30th, 2010
10:59 am
Who cares what this idiot says. Vick did his time, paid a huge price, and worked his way back. I do wonder what Obama will say if Vick screws up again. Regardless, Vick is the same QB he has always been, a tremendous talent who can dominate a game,
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History and fate cannot be avoided, that’s why in the pro bowl, CHOKE will be holding Vick’s clip board – his destiny
Vick worshipers are angrah!!!!
December 30th, 2010
11:29 am
Shultz is a lib. Everyone knows that. He refuses to talk about things that Democrats say related to sports. Best example is the PA Gov’s comments about the nation as a whole in relation to sports. Or the fact that our lameduck President is spending all his time on vacation, playing games, going on dates, parties and calling football coaches instead of correcting the mess he created.
Wake up people, seriously…..
what a moron
December 30th, 2010
11:30 am
Wrong again. The NCAA is saying they are playing because in the bylaws they stipulate in situations like these players can participate in bowl and championship games.
Vick worshipers are angrah!!!!
December 30th, 2010
11:32 am
You know you don’t have an argument when you think an exhibition game proves your point. LOL!!! Classic!!! You gotta love Vick worshipers.
Joe Tess Fish House
December 30th, 2010
11:32 am
Why ever one worryied about Vick? Even thou the Flacons screwd up and let him get a way, they need to worry about the team full of busts they have now.
Perrier Jerry. Is he still on the rooster? I never here his name caled.
Sean Witherspoon. He is injruy prune or maybe he fake it so he dont have to play.
Michale Jenkins. Flacons could of had TO or Randy Moss yet they stick with Jenkins. Sad.
Joke pro bowel picks
Matt Ryan. He looked aweful monday nite.
Michale Turner. He fumbeled ball that caused them the game.
Roddy White. The guy fumbles 2 much
Ovie Mugiligoglie. Why?
Eric “2 many fare catches” Weems. Name sez it all
Falcons need 2 wory about the a bove not Vick
Paul in RDU
December 30th, 2010
11:36 am
Do any of the defenders of Carlson Tucker understand the stupidity of a statement that begins
“I am a Christian….” and ends “…he should have been executed”?
always high
December 30th, 2010
11:37 am
Who cares if Remi Ayodele peed on our logo? Have you ever walked down Bourbon St. in the morning? It’s the norm for some of those folks.
JDawg
December 30th, 2010
11:37 am
So, POAD, . . . was it silly for UGA to sit AJ before the NCAA ruled? Was UGA in jepardy of forfeiting games?
That was really my question.
Go Dawgs, and Hogs!
JDawg
December 30th, 2010
11:41 am
Come on, CHOKE, do you really think Ryan is playing for the chance to go to Hawaii? He and Vick (now) both are team players and they want to take their teams to the Big Game, not the Pro Bowl.
JDawg
December 30th, 2010
11:42 am
Fish House, the Falcons “let Vick get away?”
Jeez . . .
The Emperor's New Clothes
December 30th, 2010
11:43 am
@ “Matt ‘Choke’ Ryan”
“…CHOKE will be holding Vick’s clip board – his destiny.”
Wrong! Ryan won’t be at the Pro Bowl, but Vick will. See, Ryan will be in the Super Bowl, and Super Bowl players won’t play in the Pro Bowl this year. (Smiley Face!)
5150 P.O.A.D.
December 30th, 2010
11:43 am
Having intregrity is a good thing and yes AJ should have sat, but so should the OSU players. Most of the OSU players will not be back next year anyway. It is a Joke. I guess RULES were made to be Broken, but that is a HUGE problem with our society these days. No Intregrity or Accoundability at the highest levels makes it even easier for people to think it is an Anything Goes World.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
11:44 am
The Falcons Are 12-3 But They Can’t Draw As Many Fans Without Mike Vick
Adam Fusfeld | Dec. 29, 2010, 10:18 AM | 99 |
The Atlanta Falcons haven’t suffered a local TV blackout in an NFL season full of them, so that alone qualifies as a success at the gate.
But considering their 12-3 record, the Falcons rank a paltry 18th in attendance and have plummeted in value over the last 16 months. Owner Arthur Blank has to be discouraged with his team’s problems at the box office, and on the balance sheet, despite its on-field success. What more can he do?
Over at Forbes, Mike Ozanian has an answer – bring back Mike Vick. He doesn’t actually call for a trade, but does point out that even though the Falcons were worse in the standings during Vick’s tenure, they sold more tickets.
During Vick’s six years the team went 38-28 and filled the Georgia Dome to 96 percent of its capacity. Matt Ryan is 32-15 in two-plus years but Atlanta has filled just 94 percent of the seats. Those unsold seats cost millions of dollars in ticket, parking, concession, and merchandise revenue, according to the story.
But Forbes fails to mention that in between the Falcons’ quarterback transition NFL attendance took a major hit. Leaguewide attendance dropped 2 percent between 2007 and 2010 (projections), from 68,702 to 67,313. That, of course, is a much better explanation for why the Falcons have filled 2 percent less of their stadium, than any disdain for Matt Ryan.
Compared to leaguewide numbers, the Falcons attendance has remained steady. Sure, Matt Ryan isn’t as exciting as Mike Vick, but Atlanta can embrace a winner just as well as it once embraced a highlight-reel quarterback.
Dog Gone It
December 30th, 2010
11:47 am
Ya’ll don’t upset Choke. Beavis does his typing.
English Teacher
December 30th, 2010
11:48 am
Joe Tess Fish House,
You will stay after school today to work on your atrocious spelling!
worryied?
screwd?
a way?
rooster?
caled?
injruy prune?
Michale?
Flacons?
pro bowel?
aweful?
fumbeled?
fare catches?
a bove?
Paul in RDU
December 30th, 2010
11:49 am
JDawg – UGA did the right thing sitting out AJ while they waited for a ruling from the NCAA on his eligibility. OSU (and the Sugar Bowl committee) obviously have taken a different approach.
Even taking the timeline as proposed by OSU and the NCAA at face value, the OSU players knew in November 2009 that they had committed violations by selling memorabilia and they managed to keep it quiet until the end of the 2010 season.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
11:52 am
Rookie qbs to lead team to championship games – which one does not belong:
- Joe Flacco
- Mark Sanchez
- CHOKE
English Teacher
December 30th, 2010
11:53 am
“During Vick’s six years the team went 38-28 and filled the Georgia Dome to 96 percent of its capacity”
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CHOKE, maybe the Braves should sign Vick up . . .
Reid Adair
December 30th, 2010
11:55 am
Wow, Jeff. You were just overloaded with potential stuff this week – Tucker Carlson’s stupidity, the Clemson guy’s stupidity and another Viagra success story for Hugh Hefner.
Great stuff.
o'leary
December 30th, 2010
11:55 am
sounds like George O’Leary will be the next head coach at GT after PJ is fired after another 6-7 season. I would love to George Back.
As a conservative I am ashamed of Carlson and Fox. I now hate both. I thought that was a liberal commentator at first that made that comment.
Tucker and Faux- hilarious
December 30th, 2010
11:56 am
Tucker Carlson and Faux News- wow what a perfect storm. I would pay good money to watch Tucker Carlson get his butt kicked in any fist fight- man or woman. He is another of those extreme right wing know it alls(Sean, Rush and Neal Buutz) that have never had to do a lick of work and always talk tough about sending someone else’s son to war. And Faux news??? Don’t get me started about that joke squad.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
11:57 am
December 28, 2010
Defense ices Matt Ryan as Brees recovers from mistakes to win, 17-14
The Saints clinched a playoff spot with a gutsy, hard-fought win over the Falcons on Monday Night Football. Gregg Williams’ defense provided an excellent performance, coming up with two absolutely crucial turnovers and keeping the Saints in the game despite a disastrous late-game turn.
The Saints pitched a second half shutout of the Falcons at home.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
12:02 pm
“DID YOU KNOW”?
Matt Ryan completed 15-of-29 passes for 148 yards and one touchdown in Monday’s Week 16 loss to the Saints, 17-14.
Ryan avoided turnovers but couldn’t lead the Falcons anywhere close to field goal range at the end of the game, throwing five straight incompletions over the final two drives. His touchdown came in the second quarter to a wide open Roddy White from seven yards out. Ryan did have 50 yards and a potential touchdown “taken away” by pass interference penalties. Atlanta’s momentum took a big hit with the loss.
1911A1
December 30th, 2010
12:04 pm
Don’t take it personally English Teacher; the spelling is part of Fish Head’s shtick.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
12:05 pm
Ryan, Falcons bow to Saints
Matt Ryan completed 15-of-29 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown in Monday’s 17-14 loss to the Saints.
Our View: He managed the game and didn’t turn the ball over, but his performance tonight left a bad taste in the mouths of his fantasy owners. Ryan has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three of his past four games.
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That is just plain S-O-R-R-Y
JDawg
December 30th, 2010
12:05 pm
Not nearly as “perfect storm” as you and a computer keyboard, hilarious . . .
The Emperor's New Clothes
December 30th, 2010
12:11 pm
@”Choke” — Gotta give you props for consistency. On a FALCONS blog, you are a relentless one-man poster child for the Mike Vick fan club. I once rooted for Vick too — when he was a Falcon. I similarly supported Bartkowski, Chandler, Archer — even Jeff George, when he was a Falcon. Now I support Ryan because he is a Falcon. See, football is a TEAM sport to some. To others, it is idol worship. It warms my heart to know a man can love another man so much. (Stupid smiley face!)
Dawg A
December 30th, 2010
12:29 pm
Jeff…. why do you insist on putting political things on a sports blog and not expect these responses? I know he mentioned Vick and in some eyes that makes it a sports subject! But let’s reserve these blogs for REAL sports topics and not ones that will simply get you more responses!!! And why do you have to be so sarcastic in your responses back to people?
heartofdarkness
December 30th, 2010
12:43 pm
I am moved to wonder how many Georgians refuse to fly on airplanes with left wings.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
12:53 pm
The Emperor’s New Clothes
December 30th, 2010
12:11 pm
@”Choke” — Gotta give you props for consistency. On a FALCONS blog, you are a relentless one-man poster child for the Mike Vick fan club. I once rooted for Vick too — when he was a Falcon. I similarly supported Bartkowski, Chandler, Archer — even Jeff George, when he was a Falcon. Now I support Ryan because he is a Falcon. See, football is a TEAM sport to some. To others, it is idol worship. It warms my heart to know a man can love another man so much. (Stupid smiley face!)
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You assume I am male – why?
Tucker and Faux- hilarious
December 30th, 2010
12:53 pm
There is a good chance that there are many who would not fly those planes. After all we did elect Nathan Deal- the only person in Georgia that could be considered a worst choice than Purdue.
Matt "CHOKE" Ryan
December 30th, 2010
12:54 pm
Besides, “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” has been repealed
5150 P.O.A.D.
December 30th, 2010
1:00 pm
How about the Tech Fan raped by a Shreveport City official?
fetz
December 30th, 2010
1:03 pm
I find it humorous that all the lefties are trying to pretend to be outraged at Tucker Carlson’s ACCURATE comments, while their own beloved President and VP say some of the most stupid, incompetent and embarrassing statements imaginable.
No wonder your following is quickly eroding.
I wonder.....
December 30th, 2010
1:05 pm
Hey Matt “CHOKE” Ryan,
Was that you standing in front of the polling location in Philadelphia with a nightstick on election night in 2008? Just curious, you two sound exactly the same.
The Emperor's New Clothes
December 30th, 2010
1:07 pm
@”Choke” — so — you ARE a girl! That explains everything. I’ll bet you’re pretty! (Stupid smiley face!)
Halmes
December 30th, 2010
1:08 pm
Dawg A –
Because Jeff is a typical liberal. He wants to be allowed and free to say any off-the-wall lie or propaganda he wishes, but when he’s corrected or challenged that when freedom of speech becomes an issue.
These people are as predictable as predictability can get.
Tucker and Faux- hilarious
December 30th, 2010
1:11 pm
But you would have to have some semblance of intelligence to challenge Jeff or any other liberal on here for that matter. Pity.
5150 P.O.A.D.
December 30th, 2010
1:14 pm
“Choke” being a girl says A Lot about the choice of her Blog Name. “Choke” Ryan is getting married after the season. You will not have that chance to Choke with him ever.
Joe Tess Fish House
December 30th, 2010
1:14 pm
No 1 adresses the points I bring up. Unstead, they call me names and pick on my speeling. So what I cant speel ever word rite? I care more abut the Flacons poor play and all the first round busts they have.
jarvis
December 30th, 2010
1:15 pm
P.O.A.D. that is some crazy schlitz.
5150 P.O.A.D.
December 30th, 2010
1:16 pm
Can we agree to disagree about politics and leave them off the Sports Blog? Players, sports, and the personal lives and character of said players is open for discussion. Please no more politics.
fetz
December 30th, 2010
1:20 pm
The fact I can count to 10 without using my fingers already proves I’m more intelligent than any liberal, friend.
5150 P.O.A.D.
December 30th, 2010
1:21 pm
To the people of the ITP flavor please buy a hand gun. Learn to use it. There is now a new indoor shooting range ITP. If you are out at night and a person of a different race than you is folling you towards your door or car, then just shoot them. You will be safer and probably justified in doing so. When they checkout who you shot the person will probably be on probation, parole, or out on bond loking to do more harm than good. I suggest a Sigsaur P226 or P229.
McMichael
December 30th, 2010
1:22 pm
Debating politics with libs is like trying to talk football with a Tech fan. Both groups are completely oblivious to reality.
JSS
December 30th, 2010
1:22 pm
Vick worshipers are angrah!!!!
December 30th, 2010
11:26 am
“Don’t feed the troll.”
When you leaving?
and the winner is ...
December 30th, 2010
1:23 pm
Second chances was the Carlson topic. Osama … I mean Obama should be executed in his attempt to gain a second term. I say, I say, I say dat’s figertive language, boy.
I’m sure you, Jeff Shultz, would be out front and welcoming our dear old friend Patrino back as Falcons head coach. He deserves a second chance, right?
dann deeds
December 30th, 2010
1:24 pm
You know you are doomed when your big eared Marxist President is more concerned about the feelings of a criminal thug football player than he is about the other 310 million people that live here