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Archive for the ‘Atlanta Falcons’ Category

December 10th, 2007

Michael Vick Sentenced to 23 Months, Deception Added to the Punishment

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Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison today. That’s longer than two co-defendants because he lied about his involvement when he was supposed to be coming clean to the judge who would decide his fate. He received a harsher sentence than the others in the federal […]

By David Kindervater -- 0 comments

November 23rd, 2007

Warrick Dunn Hits 10,000 Rushing Yards

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It went virtually unnoticed by the mainstream media, but Atlanta Falcons RB Warrick Dunn passed the 10,000-yard milestone in the team’s 31-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts yesterday. Warrick was only the 22nd player to rush for 10,000 career yards. Earlier this season, Jax RB Fred Taylor was the 21st.
It’s […]

By David Kindervater -- 0 comments

November 20th, 2007

Michael Vick Begins Serving Time

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In an apparent attempt to speed his return to football, Michael Vick began serving time in prison yesterday, more than three weeks before he is scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to federal dogfighting charges. He will spend Thanksgiving at the Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, […]

By David Kindervater -- 0 comments

October 12th, 2007

BPR76 Ovie Mughelli

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL
With a preseason full of off-the-field turmoil surrounding superstar QB Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons stumbled into the 2007 NFL season with a 1-4 start. But new head coach Bobby Petrino and the rest of the Falcons are determined to push through the hard times and get things […]

 
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By David Kindervater -- 3 comments

September 26th, 2007

DeAngelo Hall Fined $100,000 for Meltdown

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Atlanta Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall was fined $100,000 today for his on-the-field penalties and off-the-field tirades this past Sunday in a game the Falcons lost almost directly as a result. I mentioned a couple days ago that DeAngelo would be fined. I just didn’t expect this much of […]

By David Kindervater -- 1 comment

September 24th, 2007

DeAngelo Hall Faces Discipline for Penalties

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Atlanta Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall faces some substantial discipline following his on-field and sideline meltdown yesterday in a loss to the Carolina Panthers. DeAngelo was flagged three times for 67 yards on Carolina’s game-tying third quarter drive. The Panthers would go on to win the game 27-20. This […]

By David Kindervater -- 1 comment

September 18th, 2007

Byron Leftwich Signs With Atlanta Falcons

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Since being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars a couple weeks ago, Byron Leftwich has been job hunting. His search is over as the Atlanta Falcons signed him to a two-year, $7 million deal today. While Byron didn’t impress the Jags enough during their training camp and preseason to […]

By David Kindervater -- 0 comments

August 28th, 2007

Can Joey Harrington Replace Michael Vick?

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I’m tired of posting news on Michael Vick’s legal troubles. It’s time to start talking about the Atlanta Falcons and what they are going to do this season. ATL fans, do not worry. Preseason indications from QB Joey Harrington are pretty good, but I think everyone is wondering […]

By David Kindervater -- 0 comments

August 27th, 2007

Michael Vick Pleads Guilty, Apologizes

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Michael Vick officially pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges today and then apologized for his actions in a press conference. Here is the transcript of that apology:
“You know, I understand it’s — it’s important or not important, you know, as far as what you say but how you […]

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July 19th, 2007

Atlanta Falcons Owner Addresses Fans

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Atlanta Falcons owner and CEO Arthur M. Blank composed this letter to Atlanta Falcons fans today:
“We know you’re anxious to hear more from us regarding the indictment of Michael Vick and its implications to the Falcons. Please be assured that we are working diligently on exploring our options […]

By David Kindervater -- 1 comment

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