Live from the Dome: I’m back, and so’s the Burner
Slept fast. Went to Mass. Now I’m back downtown, chatting again. Last night was great fun — fine game, unexpected (at least by me) result, much to discuss. Example: Why did Paul Johnson call four consecutive deep passes with the game on the line? We know his stylized offense doesn’t feature the short or intermediate pass, but what about the ol’ option toss? Did PJ bail out — mixed metaphor alert — on his bread and butter?
I wish I could say I had great hope for another great game here at the Dome, but I don’t. I figure the Falcons beat the Bucs by three touchdowns. I figure the Falcons need to beat the Bucs by three touchdowns just to remind themselves they can still be a playoff-caliber team, recent results notwithstanding.
Four losses in five games will have a chilling effect on a franchise and its fans, and traffic around the Dome seemed unusually light around 11:30. (And I was running late.) Can’t imagine there’ll be a full house today, but I’m bad at predictions. Example: Tech 42, Georgia 27.
Wrongheaded though I am, I hope we can make the most of whatever this day brings. The idea is to talk about the Falcons, but we can certainly accommodate the occasional Tech-UGA submission. So I ask once again: Join me, won’t you?
Oh, and this one actual snippet of news: Michael Turner is in uniform and seems to be moving expeditiously in warmups. He’ll play. And Jerious Norwood is no longer among the inactives. That makes for a full house in the backfield, which isn’t the same thing as a full-house backfield. But it’s a most welcome sign.
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BugKiller
November 29th, 2009
12:56 pm
Here’s a question for the Falcons:
With Jason Snelling playing well, and a game that should be an easy win, in YOUR building, WHY are you even thinking about letting a gimpy Michael Turner play this week?
What if he gets hurt, again?
Falcons should put Turner into a box until NEXT week, which is a MUST WIN game.
50 feet to your left
November 29th, 2009
12:57 pm
Nice to see Turner announced among the starting lineup for the offense today. One more thing to be thankful for this weekend: Falcons fans would never wear creamsicle orange to a football game.
Eric P.
November 29th, 2009
12:58 pm
Weems hits big today!
Cuz
November 29th, 2009
12:58 pm
Baylie has a way of making every outing a great time, ask Bill.
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
12:59 pm
Dick Stockton/Charles Davis/Laura Okmin broadcasting instead of Kenny Albert/Daryl Johnston/Tony Siragusa. Another plus to this extended weekend.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
12:59 pm
Went to the Chick Filet Bowl against VT. Game was great and atmosphere was even better.
Jsut my opinion though seems a little high, but the W last night carries some weight to it. Either way I’m going to Atlanta/Nashville/Birmingham……and probably Shreveport
Joe Cox
November 29th, 2009
12:59 pm
SHUT UP! You never played the game. I played the game. Not many games, and I wasn’t any good in the games I played, but I played the game, and none of you did. As for why I was better in the first few games and not in the last few games, it’s because I suck, and I’m overly sensitive, but none of you, and I repeat none of you could know that like I do, because none of you ever played QB like I have, thus none of you could ever know what it is like to be a bad QB like I do because you’ve never been a bad QB like I’ve been, so there is no way you could ever know what a bad QB is like I do. Now you go back to being a bad fan, and I’ll go back to being a bad QB.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:00 pm
Laura just scared my dog.
Mr Charlie
November 29th, 2009
1:00 pm
The best QB the Falcons ever had is about to work his craft.
Bat Masterson
November 29th, 2009
1:00 pm
Yeah it was a good game last night, but for the life of men I don’t get some of the late game strategy. 3rd and three late in the game Ga in very long field goal range. You have been running it down Tech’s throat all night, run it twice and if you can’t make 3 more yards, well damn.
The Falcons get well today. GO FALCONS!!
BugKiller
November 29th, 2009
1:00 pm
I like Rex Robinson’s succinct post over on roughingthekicker.com
I have a feeling St. Simons (where is that stupid Bug, anyway?) spent plenty of time over on Rex’s blog, too, based on Rex’s newest post.
Hehe. St. Simons.
(((((((((((30-26))))))))))) Hehehehehehehehehehehehe!
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:01 pm
And I had to put eye drops in.
mmgtfan
November 29th, 2009
1:01 pm
Mark, what do you think is going to happen power wise in the state of Georgia in the next 5 or so years?
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:01 pm
BugKiller – I agree, I would actually prefer holding the burner out one more week and running Snelling and Norwood, with Snelling carrying the load. Of course, I’m not an NFL coach, so I won’t claim to know more than ours do.
Sonny Clusters
November 29th, 2009
1:02 pm
How’s Elam looking in warmups? One more miss . . .
Frank Wren
November 29th, 2009
1:02 pm
Now that all is right in the universe again and the “premier” program in the state has once again taken their rightful place I can relax and watch the Falcons.
I wouldnt play Turner today. If you cant beat a 1-9 team at home without him you dont deserve to be in the playoff picture.
pilgrim
November 29th, 2009
1:02 pm
A tough night’s sleep for us Tech fans. But I’m glad the Dogs played well.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:02 pm
mmgfan: I’m thinking wind farm.
Bam Bam
November 29th, 2009
1:02 pm
Since you’re talking about steak and lobster and going to Tampa anyway you should have a steak at Berns. I know folks love Charley’s but Berns is hard to beat. That will at least make the trip worth while. BTW (((((((((((((((((((((30-24)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) bwahahahahaha! Go Dawgs!
Joe Cox
November 29th, 2009
1:03 pm
Yep, I beat Tech and S Carolina (who beat Clemson). Does that mean we play S Carolina for the ACC title?
John Abraham
November 29th, 2009
1:03 pm
Mapquest directions to the QB please! I’m lost, and can’t find the QB!
Joe Cox
November 29th, 2009
1:03 pm
((((30-24))) if you are going to do it, do it right.
Frank Wren
November 29th, 2009
1:04 pm
Sorry for all the dawg posts MB but you had to know there would be a hangover from the game in here.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:04 pm
Almost an INT on the first pass. Whoa.
MATTY SMALL NUTTS
November 29th, 2009
1:04 pm
Almost int already lol
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:04 pm
Not the best first pass.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:04 pm
Joe Cox-No by that logic it’s a 3 way tie between UGA/SC and TCU….my guess is neither wants any of the horned Frogs
Matt "Choke" Ryan
November 29th, 2009
1:04 pm
Falcons are going to beat the stank off the Buccaneers. NOODLE ARM RULES!
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:04 pm
Er Roddy… It’s a comeback route
mmgtfan
November 29th, 2009
1:05 pm
Jesus Matt. Not again
MATTY SMALL NUTTS
November 29th, 2009
1:05 pm
Now a timeout lol.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:05 pm
Believe it or not, the Falcons have aligned themselves in a full-house backfield. I’m a prophet! (But never for profit.)
It so confused the team that Ryan had to call timeout before the second snap.
Matt Ryan
November 29th, 2009
1:05 pm
Aw shucks, oh boy, golly gee, that was a horrendous pass I just threw. Now I need to burn a timeout within the first 10 seconds of the game. Next Peyton Manning, my arse!
Mr Charlie
November 29th, 2009
1:05 pm
Man, it took is 365 days, but proved that Tech, as well as the ACC, are inferior to SEC teams.
"Chef" Tim Dix
November 29th, 2009
1:05 pm
That’s attention to detail and being organized.
6-10
November 29th, 2009
1:05 pm
Yup, almost a pick and a TO one minute in. Wow!
Unbelievable.
MATTY SMALL NUTTS
November 29th, 2009
1:06 pm
Yea turner the real team MVP
La Jolla Dawg
November 29th, 2009
1:06 pm
Hi Mark, I enjoyed the blog last night. I ran into a fellow UGA fan in the parking lot of La Jolla supermarket this morning and we expressed our mutual glee over the win.
Do you happen to know whether or not any of the kickers the Falcons tried out last week were signed?
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:06 pm
1rst down. Keep it simple and get some points first
Cuz
November 29th, 2009
1:06 pm
Mark did the fans in the Dome participate in the blackout? This could be a bad omen.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:07 pm
Third down? Does Ryan lock in on Gonzalez?
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:07 pm
Double team on Gonzo……Jenkins time?
Cuz
November 29th, 2009
1:07 pm
Tech is not inferior, they are better than Miss State and Vandy. They would be tenth in the SEC.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:07 pm
All right Jenk
TMoney
November 29th, 2009
1:07 pm
Jenkins actually caught a ball?
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:07 pm
Nope. Jenkins. Who catches this and makes a first down.
mmgtfan
November 29th, 2009
1:08 pm
Good call Ellis
I'm Confused
November 29th, 2009
1:08 pm
Mark, can’t tell by watching the television. How many are in attendance today? Just worried about our fair weather fans.
Mark Bradley
November 29th, 2009
1:08 pm
Sparse crowd, by the way.
Bucs offside on that one, I believe.
No! Illegal formation. The Falcons are so confused they can’t even line up right.
D.Ellis
November 29th, 2009
1:08 pm
Dang thats 2 bad lineups……hope they wake up