Live from Philly: Waiting on Falcons, Eagles – and Sandy
Whoa, Nellie. The skies are ominous above Philadelphia and Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo by M. Bradley)
Philadelphia — Nobody in the press box is discussing the game. Which does, you’d have to admit, look like a pretty good one. But the weather has superseded all.
It’s not raining at the moment. It’s cloudy, though, and the wind is picking up. The real heavy stuff from Miss Sandy isn’t scheduled — this assumes hurricanes hew to a schedule — to arrive until late tonight. Tomorrow and Tuesday are supposed to be the really rough days, and by that I mean really rough.
The forecast calls for intermittent rain throughout the day, which I guess is good for the Eagles. They have LeSean McCoy to run the ball against a Falcons defense that has trouble against the run, and the Falcons’ own running game remains mostly a memory.
Then again, Michael Vick does have trouble holding the ball on dry fields, and we shudder to think what might happen on a wet track. But what do I know?
Anyway, I’m happy to report that Team AJC — Mr. Ledbetter and I — are in the stadium, and we’ll endeavor to keep you apprised of all developments, meteorological and otherwise. I’d appreciate if you’d ride along, and I thank you, as ever, in advance.
FURTHER READING: 3 observations on today’s tilt — the Falcons’ offense, their receivers and that Philly crowd.
By Mark Bradley
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Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:21 pm
Almost intercepted.
Thought the Falcons should have called time after the Rodgers play
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:22 pm
Terrible clock use and play calling…..
Booooooooooo!
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:22 pm
Ryan saves the sack, which is a big play. Sack would have made it a 50 yard
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:23 pm
Touchdown would have been the game ender IMO, but a FG is good too.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:23 pm
This could haunt us…..
Pathetic, stupid job there.
Boooooooo!
DeepDiver
October 28th, 2012
2:23 pm
WTH did we run a screen and then let :15 run off the clock???
dean
October 28th, 2012
2:23 pm
Is John Lynch on the Philly payroll?
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:23 pm
Falcons 24, Eagles 7.
Pretty impressive
2 > 7
October 28th, 2012
2:24 pm
OMG, they scored 3 instead of 7. What’s wrong with the offense??
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:24 pm
Phil are you ever satisfied? Goodness dude, we’re up 24-7 on a talented football team. Get over yourself.
The Mighty Quinn
October 28th, 2012
2:24 pm
I think we need to be giving the Falcons O-line some serious props here today!
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:24 pm
Exactly, DeepDiver……brain lock
Stupid, stupid, stupid.
But the FG is ok, I guess.
Michael
October 28th, 2012
2:24 pm
Wow, but don’t get comfortable.
Where's the D?
October 28th, 2012
2:25 pm
I agree Mark. I was predicting a tougher time scoring.
Big Crimson 75
October 28th, 2012
2:25 pm
That didn’t take 2 seconds??!!
Mableton Falcon fan
October 28th, 2012
2:25 pm
Let’s see if the halftime commentators get an early start on their helping of crow.
DeepDiver
October 28th, 2012
2:25 pm
Happy with the score but we took our foot off the gas there. Questionable playcalling and clock management with that 1st down screen = no timeout combo
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:25 pm
I want to win, Henry.
Not satisfied with sissy ball like you are after 40 yrs of losing.
Pat
October 28th, 2012
2:25 pm
Great use of the clock. Philly with only 3 poss is great. Hope we keep it up.
country boy
October 28th, 2012
2:26 pm
Nice first half Falcons. All business.
Big Crimson 75
October 28th, 2012
2:26 pm
There’s only 1 QB on the field today.
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:26 pm
Ryan is 17/20 for 197 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:26 pm
Mighty Quinn = Brady Quinn
A loser, in other words….
Where's the D?
October 28th, 2012
2:27 pm
I was wondering the same thing, Mighty Quinn.
Pat
October 28th, 2012
2:27 pm
I still still disappointed that vick has not fumbled yet
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:27 pm
Falcons and Mike Nolan’s defense will adjust at the half, and come out playing better on D. Even though we’ve only given up 7.
dawgnation1
October 28th, 2012
2:28 pm
Andy Reid might not be the coach after halftime. Jeffrey Laurie might fire him in the locker room right now
The Mighty Quinn
October 28th, 2012
2:29 pm
Yep, John Lynch must have money on the Eagles. Or he’s in love with Vick.
Mark
October 28th, 2012
2:30 pm
Falcons getting it done.
Feel bad for Andy Reid though when they showed him walking off the field. Job in doubt, team not playing with any urgency and worst of all the recent death of his son. My prayers go out to him that he find peace and happiness again!
DeepDiver
October 28th, 2012
2:33 pm
MCR??? MCR??? Where are you??!! You’ll need a new angle after this game, I think.
UGA = Yawn
October 28th, 2012
2:34 pm
Mark, why surprised? It’s called Karma and it is a b&%ch! Michael is getting his and it is great to hear his fans boo him. He is the lowest form of a human being and this is only the beginning of his downfall.
Henry
October 28th, 2012
2:35 pm
I think so too @ The Mighty Quinn. I think Phil is also Choke. He’s a hater. Obviously not a Falcon supporter or he’d be happy we’re up 24-7 at the half.
dean
October 28th, 2012
2:35 pm
Off topic, but I just don’t care about the WS this year.
Draggin Fly
October 28th, 2012
2:36 pm
Who’s in the WS?
stizz
October 28th, 2012
2:37 pm
Bye week very telling. Coaching staff so disappointed by Dent’s performance that they’ve been in the nickle for the majority of the game.
Mark
October 28th, 2012
2:37 pm
UGA = Yawn
I was speaking of Andy Reid not Michael.
dean
October 28th, 2012
2:37 pm
Not the infield fly rule victims
FalconFan
October 28th, 2012
2:38 pm
@Dean, funny thing, I feel the same way. And usually, I am at least vaguely interested…for some reason, not so much this year.
Skeeterleg
October 28th, 2012
2:39 pm
Is phil doing a bit or something, or is he really that stupid?
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:41 pm
T-Town Dawg must be a doof too…
I want to win, folks. Convincingly. I’m tired of blowing it EVERY YEAR in the post season.
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:42 pm
Add skeeterleg to the list of morons apparently….
Lol
dean
October 28th, 2012
2:42 pm
Phil doesn’t trust “Lucy” either
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:42 pm
Come on, D!!
dean
October 28th, 2012
2:42 pm
And neither do I.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:42 pm
Due to weather/travel issues, I’m going to have to do some writing this half. I’ll check back periodically.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:43 pm
But first I’ll note that DeSean Jackson just broke a tackle.
You believe now??
October 28th, 2012
2:43 pm
My only concern is stopping the run, otherwise, great game boys!
dean
October 28th, 2012
2:44 pm
Mark, think Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Mark Bradley
October 28th, 2012
2:44 pm
Vick fumble is ruled down by contact
phil
October 28th, 2012
2:44 pm
Boooooooooooo!