Monday, February 18, 2013
The NFL team has opened the door to a new stadium in the suburbs. Share your thoughts.
An Atlanta Falcons stadium in Gwinnett County? Well ... The NFL team, of course, has been in discussion with City of Atlanta officials about building a new stadium to replace the Georgia Dome, which opened in 1992. The cost would be about $1 billion. Atlanta supposedly would cover its $200 million share by issuing bonds that would be backed by hotel-motel tax funds. However, according to media reports, Falcons president Rich McKay said last week that if a deal cannot be reached with Atlanta, that the team would be forced to look for a better deal elsewhere in the metro area. McKay said it was not a threat. But with the Falcons’ lease for the Georgia Dome set to end in 2017, the team does not want to stay in the building beyond that point…
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Hanchey, a Suwanee resident, watched Falcons almost make the NFL title game -- on the job.
Tim Hanchey was back in church Sunday in Suwanee, but he had mixed emotions about it. Resuming his worship routine meant that he was not with the Atlanta Falcons in the 2013 Super Bowl. Hanchey is the Georgia Dome announcer for the Atlanta Falcons, which meant he, like the team and organization, came very close to a Super Bowl trip. The Falcons' last minute 28-24 loss to San Francisco two weeks ago meant that the 49ers got to play Baltimore in Sunday's game. (Kickoff: 6:30 p.m., CBS). Hanchey has been doing Falcons games in the Georgia Dome since 2006, before the current regime of Head Coach Mike Smith and GM Thomas Dimitroff took over. And Hanchey noted that there was a "different energy" for Falcons games this season, though the Super …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Atlanta's mayor and council discuss the matter, as well as with Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
The latest NFL team to be mentioned in buzz about possibly moving to Los Angeles is the Atlanta Falcons, who just happen to be involved in stadium discussions in Atlanta. Fox5 Atlanta has reported that Falcons owner Arthur Blank has "shared information" with Atlanta officials that business interests in Los Angeles are interested in moving the team to the West Coast. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has been calling in City Council members individually to tell them that that the city needs to take a more aggressive lead in the public financing portion of the proposed stadium, according to the report. The Los Angeles area has been without an NFL team since after the 1994 season, when the Raiders moved back to Oakland and the Rams, who played in …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Atlanta is again at a crossroads after a heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship game. Share your thoughts.
Updated 10:10 a.m., January 22 --- The 2013 Super Bowl will be Sunday, February 3, in New Orleans. Game time is 6:30 p.m., CBS. --- The Atlanta Falcons went farther in the playoffs in 2013 than in any year since the 1998 season. Yet, there's still the taste of defeat. And that makes many Falcons fans wonder, "What does it take?" Sunday's 28-24 loss to San Francisco at the Georgia Dome was tough for Atlanta in that the Falcons, who were the top-seeded NFC playoff team, had a 17-0 lead in the first half. According to media reports, that made it the largest comeback in the history of the NFC Championship. That shows the Falcons' chief weaknesses -- defense, and a championship tradition. And those should be the team's top priorities to keep …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
The Georgia Dome is hosting the NFC Championship Game for the first time Sunday. Share your thoughts.
If ever there was a time to "rise up." The Atlanta Falcons are a win away from the Super Bowl. And it will be determined Sunday (January 20) in the Georgia Dome, the first time Atlanta has ever hosted the NFC Championship Game. The visitors are the San Francisco 49ers. (Game time, 3 p.m., FOX) This is only the second time Atlanta has gone this far in the playoffs. The previous time was after the 1998 season, when the Falcons, under coach Dan Reeves, had to travel to Minnesota to play for the Super Bowl slot. And in that game, the Falcons pulled off a memorable upset to reach their only Super Bowl. -- Will the Falcons win Sunday to reach the Super Bowl? If so, will they play New England or Baltimore? Share your predictions in the comments …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
The team is seeking to change its fortunes vs. Seattle. Share your thoughts.
Updated 8:05 a.m., January 13 -- An Atlanta Falcons win Sunday means the Falcons would host San Francisco on January 20 in the NFC Championship Game. -- Now, the football attention in these parts turns to the Atlanta Falcons, who host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in the Georgia Dome in the NFL playoffs. (Game time: 1 p.m., FOX). The Falcons won the NFL South division in 2012 and have home-field advantage throughout the NFL playoffs. However, the team has not fared well in the postseason in recent years. In Mike Smith's five seasons as head coach, the Falcons have gone 0-4 in the playoffs. In fact, the team has not won a playoff game since Michael Vick was at quarterback, after the 2004 season. -- Do you think the Falcons will break …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Atlanta is having another good regular season, but seek to end playoff disappointments.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Detroit on Saturday (December 22) to take on the Lions, in a game with strong 2012 playoff implications. Atlanta already has clinched the NFC South title with a 12-2 record, and beating the Lions would secure home-field advantage through the playoffs. It's a similar scenario to 2010, when the Falcons won the division. However, Atlanta was humbled in the playoffs then by eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay. And the fact is, Atlanta has not won a playoff game since the 2004 season, when Michael Vick was the starting QB. Atlanta still has another game remaining, hosting Tampa Bay on December 30. But a victory over Detroit is the goal. Coach Mike Smith told The Sporting News, "I think over the last two …
Monday, October 8, 2012
Many of the local college and pro teams came up empty in crucial games, but the Falcons are unbeaten. Share your thoughts.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
As sports weekends go, it was a rough one for Atlanta-area sports fans. The Georgia Bulldogs, the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets all lost -- and in some cases, it was not just another loss. Triple ouch. Do you think Georgia will rebound and win the SEC East? After all, UGA won the East in 2011 despite losing to Spurrier and the Gamecocks. Do you think the Falcons will finally win a playoff game? Tell us in the comments below. -- So now we ask, do you think Georgia will rebound and win the SEC East? After all, UGA won the East in 2011 despite losing to Spurrier and the Gamecocks. Do you think the Falcons will finally win a playoff game? Tell us in the comments below.
Monday, October 1, 2012
The Dallas Cowboys, the NFL's most valuable team, to feature the female-oriented merchandise.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Anyone shopping for T-shirts, tank tops and, uh, underwear? You might want to check out Cowboys Stadium in Dallas beginning Monday (Oct. 1). Victoria's Secret, the retailer known for lingere and trendy female attire, is about to have a new outlet for its apparel. The Cowboys have announced that a Victoria's Secret "Pink" store will open at their stadium in time for Monday's home game with Chicago. -- Would you like to see a Victoria's Secret store in the Georgia Dome? In college stadiums such as Georgia's and Georgia Tech's? Tell us in the comments below. A ribbon ceremony will be held Monday and will be attended by executives from the Dallas Cowboys as well as some Victoria's Secret models. "Well, we've got some beautiful places out at …
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
ESPN has reported that the lockout -- and use of replacement referees -- could end for Sunday's games.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The NFL's use of replacement referees -- and the controversy that it has created in just three weeks of the 2012 season -- could end soon. ESPN has reported that talks progressed enough Tuesday that regular officials could be back in time for games of Sunday (Sept. 30). An agreement in principle is at hand, according to one source familiar with the talks. The NFL Referees Association reportedly says its 121 referees have been trained on the new rules implemented last season, and have passed physicals or are prepared to pass physicals immediately. The league's use of replacement referees has caused many to question the league's integrity. The furor peaked in Monday night's Green Bay-Seattle game, in which Seattle was awarded a game-winning …
Steve Burns
10:19 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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