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2012-2013 SportsFullCircle NFL playoff predictions: Conference Championship round

2012-2013 SportsFullCircle NFL playoff predictions: Conference Championship round

The SFC staff picks the NFL Conference Championship games!

by Jon Alba on January 20th, 2013 1 Comments »

Fantasy in Five: NFL surprises

Fantasy in Five: NFL surprises

What an interesting first week of the NFL season. The New York Jets actually know how to score touchdowns, CJ2K became CJ04, and after missing a whole season with a neck injury, Peyton Manning still looks like Peyton Manning. But what can we take out of some shockers in fantasy terms? In this issue of Fantasy in Five, I’ll analyze …

by Giovanni Mio on September 11th, 2012 1 Comments »

Redman Conquers Red Zone in Win Over Chargers

Redman Conquers Red Zone in Win Over Chargers

Facing 4th-and-goal from the San Diego 5-yard line, Chris Redman faced a Charger blitz, but managed to find Eric Weems for an Atlanta touchdown with 9 seconds left in regulation. Redman, who also scored a touchdown on a ten-yard run, finished the game completing 15 of 19 passes for 134 yards and the one touchdown to Weems. Earlier in the …

by Derek Johnson on August 29th, 2009 Leave a comment »

NFL Preseason Recap: August 21

NFL Preseason Recap: August 21

Dallas Cowboys 30 Tennessee Titans 10- The Dallas Cowboys won their first preseason game in the first football game at the new $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium. Tony Romo completed 18 of 24 passes for 192 yards. Marion Barber and Felix Jones scored both first-half touchdowns for Dallas on one-yard runs. Backup quarterback Jon Kitna completed 9 of 12 passes for …

by Derek Johnson on August 22nd, 2009 Leave a comment »

A look into the NFC South

A look into the NFC South

New York, New York. April 25th 2009 will be the day in which I blow a fuse because it’s the day of glory, the day in which scouts shine and owners fall under the pressure and end up spending there first round pick on a player that will get 2 starts in his whole NFL career. Well ladies and gentleman …

by Jon Alba on February 9th, 2009 5 Comments »

Mike Smith named AP NFL Coach of the Year

Mike Smith named AP NFL Coach of the Year

Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith was named Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Sunday, a day after the Falcons were knocked out of the playoffs by the Arizona Cardinals. In 2007, the Falcons only had a measly 4 wins, and the 3rd worst record in the NFL. But in 2008, Mike Smith took over as Head Coach. Smith …

by Carmine Caruso on January 4th, 2009 Leave a comment »

Matt Ryan wins Offensive Rookie of the Year

Matt Ryan wins Offensive Rookie of the Year

In a move that comes as little surprise to many, Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan has been named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.  Ryan, who was selected third overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, edged out Ravens QB Joe Flacco and Bears RB Matt Forte for the honor. Ryan passed for 3440 yards with 16 TD’s and 11 INT’s …

by Jon Alba on December 30th, 2008 Leave a comment »

Ryan the Rookie to Start in Atlanta

Ryan the Rookie to Start in Atlanta

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons decided to start former Boston College QB Matt Ryan for the September 7 season opener against the Detroit Lions. First-year Falcons coach MIke Smith said that the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft outperformed Chris Redman, Joey Harrington, and D.J. Shockley not only on the football field, but also in the classroom. Matt …

by Derek Johnson on August 25th, 2008 Leave a comment »