Matt Ryan is engaged
Matt Ryan clowns around with some of the kids attending the Topps Old Spice Matt Ryan Football Clinic at Centennial High School in Roswell over the summer. PHIL SKINNER /pskinner@ajc.com.
Aww. Here’s some happy news on the first day of work after Thanksgiving: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is engaged.
From a short ESPN piece announcing the item:
“Ryan said he and former Boston College basketball player Sarah Marshall, who have been dating for about seven years, are engaged. Ryan said he and Marshall will marry sometime in the offseason.”
ESPN credited WXIA for the initial report.
We have interviewed Ryan a couple of times, not about sports but about his philanthropic endeavors around town. Here’s a recent piece on his charity putt putt night with fellow Falcon Coy Wire.
As requested here is a photo of the happy couple. We found this one on http://www.sportsnipe.com.
The event benefited Make A Wish.
“Make-a-Wish is unique,” said Ryan. He told us during that interview that he has gotten to meet some of the kids for whom meeting him and seeing a Falcons game is a final wish when facing a terminal illness. “It’s an emotional experience. It’s bittersweet.”
Such a nice guy. Best wishes to him and his bride-to-be.
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123 comments Add your comment
Michael
November 29th, 2010
1:26 pm
Seven years? She is one patient woman. Hope he’s worth it.
C
November 29th, 2010
1:29 pm
Lets go Falcons!
GSU
November 29th, 2010
1:32 pm
Congratulations Ryan and Sarah, may you live in maritial bliss. Go Falcons!!!
lamar
November 29th, 2010
1:33 pm
@jeff and curt….why be so hard on people who don’t do what you think they should do..i don’t think know one is perfect,that includes you guys…There are alot of things wrong out there in this world,,starting with people who do what you do…etc…….show some love for your fellow man,with out knocking him are her down…I my self have flaws,just not on a national stage like these football stars and other stars..Im sure you guys are great guys,but not perfect…know one is a finished product..
MJ
November 29th, 2010
1:38 pm
You can’t have an article about anything dealing with the Falcons without bringing up Michael Vick. People act like they live with Matt Ryan or something! You only know what you see on t.v. and have no idea what goes on when the cameras aren’t around. Give it time. Let him have a losing season and you will have plenty of negative things to say about him too……Atlanta never fails at kicking a person when he or she is down, but the minute things are going well, it’s all good. Whatever!
Haters are Funny
November 29th, 2010
1:46 pm
MJ, you are a moron. If the site allowed I would use stronger language I’m sure you would understand better. That being said, you are a moron.
TPM
November 29th, 2010
1:51 pm
They are 2 great athletes and I’m sure they will have beautiful children someday. Good Luck!
Drew Breeze
November 29th, 2010
2:15 pm
I saw matt ryan at Magic City. wtf
Here We Go
November 29th, 2010
2:17 pm
@Steve 12:52 p.m.
Well said! Who do these people think they are kidding when they spew code words like “Thug” all over the place? I am sick of these yahoos and their use of “code” words to describe their stereotypical views of African Americans…get a life why don’t ya!
ShoNuff
November 29th, 2010
2:29 pm
Whoever raised this guy ought to write a book. Congrats Matt!!
PaulieOldSchool
November 29th, 2010
2:31 pm
All the best to Matt and Sarah. May they have long life, a happy marriage, a loving home, and may all their dreams come true. I like it that our QB gives back to the community.
nofreecheese
November 29th, 2010
2:35 pm
@ MJ: Do you still wear a #7 Falcons jersey?
Matt–like some already suggested–GET A PRE-NUP! If she catches you cheating (Chipper Jones, Tiger Woods) it will save you a lot of money and headache. You have to realistic–not idealistic.
Reed
November 29th, 2010
2:41 pm
Well Mel therein lies the problem. I knew 1950 and if you did too you would also prefer it to 2010 with some minor exceptions.
EMMA
November 29th, 2010
2:41 pm
@ Jeff: You know there was time in my life that I would have been really offended by your comments, but you know they say sometimes the truth hurts. You are absolutley correct and I couldn’t agree more. Sometimes people have to be brought back down to reality because we/people/humans get sooooooo off track when it comes to morals and values. Thanks!!!!
ATR
November 29th, 2010
2:48 pm
Congrats to Matt.
JUST A FAN OF SPORTS
November 29th, 2010
2:56 pm
First, Congrats to Matt Ryan, however Matt Ryan is not the first or last sports figure that will get engaged without having a child first and how do you know his bride-to-be is not expecting a baby now? Stop judging people….that does not make you have class because you chose to get married prior to having a baby. I know several people got married and had children later and now….Tiger Woods????Chipper Jones both got married before the children. Class has NOTHING to do with it.
puppydawg
November 29th, 2010
2:56 pm
Congratulations, Matt & Sarah. In March, my wife and I will celebrate wedding anniversary # 40! I tell her all the time that it has been 2 of the happiest years of my life!
ATR
November 29th, 2010
2:58 pm
Some of you people put too much importance on athletes. They are athletes….not gods. Mistakes will be made…..always have been….my question is can any of ou live up tot he standard you put other people on?? I highly doubt it.
Diego
November 29th, 2010
3:07 pm
Matt, keep your head in the game, wait until you win The SuperBowl in Jan to start thinking about a tux, flowers, in-laws, $$$ and such….
Mudcat
November 29th, 2010
3:14 pm
it is great to see all the dimwits – that never set any goals in life – offer such a variety of advice to a young man that is so clearly capable of reflective thoughtful actions and critical thinking – how about let Matt play quarterback and run his own life – you guys get back to work before you burn those hash browns!
coachx
November 29th, 2010
3:17 pm
Congrats to them both !
Oh and thanks for huge win yesterday !
Falc Junkie
November 29th, 2010
3:27 pm
It is sort of like the Pillsbury Dough Boy.
Kevin
November 29th, 2010
3:35 pm
She’s a doctor too! U lucky dog!!
JdawgT
November 29th, 2010
3:37 pm
Dating for 7yrs. ? You’ve been married and just didn’t know it. Good Luck !!!!!!!!!
Ray
November 29th, 2010
3:42 pm
Love all these holier-than-thou folks standing in judgment of pro athletes. Yes, Ryan is a good one, and so far seems to be a decent guy. But ALL of us have human foibles.
Judge not, lest ye be judged, my narrow-minded, judgmental friends.
BobbyDawg
November 29th, 2010
3:45 pm
I’m happy to know you’re not gay! LOL! A good woman in your life will definitly make you a happier man. She’s got a pretty bubbling over type smile and pretty eyes. You two will have some beautiful children. Congrats.
Not a Thug, I think..
November 29th, 2010
4:16 pm
Played in the NFL, on Super Bowl winning team (81 Raiders), married college sweetheart, still married to same said sweetheart, have great kids, not broke or fat……maybe I can be in Jet mag next month.
Please, folks act normal everyday. Good luck Matt.
Sage
November 29th, 2010
4:27 pm
Congrats @ Matty Ice and his wife to be.
Matty Ice has done well in his three seasons.Last year he made some bad passes but this year he has learned not to panic and throw the ball away and I so love his growth as a quarterback.I love having a quarterback that convey that he definitely KNOWS the playbook….Keep it up Matty Ice!
Jonathan Still
November 29th, 2010
4:31 pm
Dated for 7 years?Wow that”s great.But your whole life you have trained for this moment
please stay focused on your game.Your job may seem to be a fantasy but you know the hard work you have put into your career.You are a class act and a great leader for the Falcons
you know there is nothing wrong with a 7 year engagement.
Tripledart
glenn
November 29th, 2010
4:33 pm
If I was Matt Ryan I wouldn’t wear pants
grady baby
November 29th, 2010
4:43 pm
And don’t forget “Christian”… Takers, Enslavers, Murderers, all in the name of good Christian, Klansman, Politician!!!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
November 29th, 2010
4:44 pm
I have credited Matt for having sharp eyes and finding the open receiver–not any more
grady baby
November 29th, 2010
4:46 pm
Don’t forget Good ole Christians!!!!
Big C
November 29th, 2010
4:55 pm
Congratulations Mat and Sarah! May you be happy in your days ahead.
Now, to these fair-weathered, idiotic Atlanta fans with the Matty Ice comments. I wonder what you would be saying if the Falcons were 2-9?
And why does Michael Vick or anyone else have to brought up? This article is about Matt Ryan and his adventure into engagement and the happiness that marriage can bring. What a bunch of miserable idiots you all can be!
Just a thought
November 29th, 2010
5:05 pm
The world would truly be a better place if we could all simply accept one another for who we are, with the understanding that not everyone will live up to your expectations and follow your beliefs. Idealistic? Yes. Impossible? That’s your choice.
NOLA
November 29th, 2010
5:06 pm
the waterboy aka bobby bouche found a woman to marry him? lord have mercy. the saints gonna beat his arse in the dome.
Who dat who dat who dat say gonna beat em saints?
NOLA
November 29th, 2010
5:08 pm
women are like cars, a trade in is necessary every month.
quack quack
GKC
November 29th, 2010
5:08 pm
Give hiim a few years if he is like these other athletes he will have 12 mistress’s
billcanoe
November 29th, 2010
5:21 pm
Matt – you are a class act and a great football player – the two CAN go together! Thanks for all you are doing for the Falcons and Atlanta. Best of luck for many wonderful years with Sarah,
BobbyDawg
November 29th, 2010
5:36 pm
We have been blessed with a great quarterback and I’m sitting here reading all this negative bull—-! Big C put it the best — “A bunch of miserable idiots.” Probably never have been sucessful at anything and can’t stand it when somebody else is!
Jeff is a clown
November 29th, 2010
5:42 pm
That fool Jeff went through all that just so he could post about the Falcons former QB. LMAO!! You idiots are so stupid. You really really LOVE talking about MV7 don’t you? LOL
Who cares
November 29th, 2010
5:49 pm
Who cares about his engagement. It will be over within five years or so. They have been dating to long to keep that going. Then the stupid divorce will play out in the “media” again for all of us to see.
So again, I say “Who cares”.
spider
November 29th, 2010
5:52 pm
did he go to JARED?
Diego
November 29th, 2010
6:30 pm
Prenup!!!!!!
Ellie
November 29th, 2010
6:33 pm
Congrats to Matt and his beuatiful bride-to-be.
Thanks for the great games so far this year Matt, you sure are alot of fun to watch in the Dome!!!!!
Ellie
November 29th, 2010
6:33 pm
Make that “beautiful”
dawghuff
November 29th, 2010
6:45 pm
Congradulations Matt, good luck to you both.
NOLA
November 29th, 2010
7:02 pm
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
November 29th, 2010
4:44 pm
I have credited Matt for having sharp eyes and finding the open receiver–not any more
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she’s average but that’s how 90% of women look without make up.
he met her before he hit the lotto. This is probably the only woman he has ever been with.
oh well bobby bouche, you finaly scored.
beauty is overrated, she is not yet fat so I am sure she can still get him excited when she is naked.
midtownguy
November 29th, 2010
7:05 pm
With his salary, he better have gone to Tiffany’s.
chris
November 29th, 2010
7:17 pm
Congrats Matty, you’ve been a tremendous breath of fresh air and class for this franchise and we as fans appreciate your work ethic, your humility to not ever believe you can never improve and just the contributions off the field to the community of Atlanta. I hope not only a wonderful marriage that lasts forever is in your future but a Super Bowl ring too to go along with that engagement ring you gave Sarah. Kudos and God’s blessings on you both