Falcons, Dawgs, & Jackets...oh my!

Falcons - 41, Steelbergers - 38
Michael Vick took to the air and had a career day with 4 TDs passing. On the receiving end of 3 of those TDs was Algae Crumpler. All I've got to say is it's about time. Now, if we can get Coleman and Abraham back healthy then our defense should start to find it's rhythm. With a healthy Ed Hartwell, the run defense shut down Willie Parker and the Steelers ground game, however, this certainly opened up the pass and for lots and lots of yards for Batch and Benny-boy. In the end, the Falcons found a way to win where as in previous years they probably would have lost this one. Great game by Vick and the recievers. Another tough test next week as they travel to chilly Cincinnati. I'm looking forward to the Chad Johnson vs Deangelo Hall matchup in particular.

Source: AP Photo/John Amis



Dawgs - 27, Puppies - 24
Whew....this one was much closer than I thought. Although it's important to note that Kenny did predict that this one would be a close game. For the 1st time all year, Coach Richt used one QB for the entire game and it sorta paid off as Stafford found some rhythm for 267 yds thru the air. The bad news is that he also found the State DBs for 3 of his passes and the Dawg WRs were in a generous mood by putting 2 balls on the ground. The defense played ok, not great, but just ok. It was good to see the DE make some plays and get to the QB. The entire team will need to be on it's game for next week's big showdown. If they play as they did against UT in the 1st half then they'll have a shot. If it's anything like we've seen against Miss St, Colorado, Ole Miss, 2nd half vs UT, & Vandy then it might be a long game. I think they have a shot but like I said it'll take an all-around team effort.

Source: Image: Jim Hipple

Purple Tigers - 31, Techsters -7
No Calvin Johnson means no chance for Tech. For the 1st time in his college career he didn't record a reception. Clemson showcased their snazzy purple uniforms which didn't look all that bad but their offense looked spectacular, C.J. Spiller in particular. In fact, the duo of James Davis and C.J. Spiller ran all over the Tech defense. They looked like the best RB duo in the nation bar none! This was a close game no matter the score. It was 17-7 in the 4th qtr before a couple of late Tiger scores put the game away. I thought Tech had a chance in this game but with no CJ they didn't have a chance. Things are not all that bad for Tech as they still control their own destiny in the ACC Coastal Division. Beat Miami on Saturday and all that's left is NC State, UNC, & the Dukies. Beat Miami and they can go ahead and book their flight to Jacksonville for the ACC championship game...

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Next to Last Word - Game ball to Matt Bryant of Tampa Bay with a 62 yard field goal to beat Philly....2 words - Freakin unbelievable!

Source: AP Photo/Chris O'Meara



Final Thought- What was on Kenny Rogers' hand? Dirt or Pine Tar. My guess is the latter.

Source: US Newswire