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Matt Ryan Has Won Some of the Black Vote in Atlanta [NFL]
Matt Ryan Has Won Some of the Black Vote in Atlanta [NFL]
Interesting story in the New York Times today about Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan and how he's slowly winning over the large percentage of African-American Falcons' fans , many of whom were decidedly pro-Mike Vick. The timing is excellent too, given that Vick might be coming to a football ...
The UFL still wants Michael Vick
The UFL still wants Michael Vick
sports.yahoo.com — The fellow inmates in Leavenworth with whom Michael Vick shares the group shower aren't the only ones... who think Vick is still a prime-looking piece of beef. Michael Huyghue, commissioner of the soon-to-exist United Football League , still thinks ... (more) The UFL still wants Michael Vick
Falcons give Michael Jenkins, Babineaux new deals
ajc.com — With this season humming right along at 7-4, the Falcons are beginning to build toward the future.... Tuesday they announced extending the contracts of receiver Michael Jenkins and defensive tackle Jonathon Babineaux. Jenkins signed a four-year, $20 ... (more) Falcons give Michael Jenkins, Babineaux new deals
VICK PLEADS GUILTY TO VIRGINIA CHARGES
profootballtalk.com — As expected, Falcons quarterback Mike Vick pleaded guilty in Virginia on Tuesday to one count of promoting... dogfighting, in exchange for probation and a suspended sentence, per Kally Naqi of ESPN. The presiding judge approved the deal, which included ... (more) VICK PLEADS GUILTY TO VIRGINIA CHARGES
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Matt Ryan, Falcons Still Winning Over Some Fans
The FalcoholicMatt Ryan, Falcons Still Winning Over Some Fans It is inconceivable to me that some fans are not supporting the team's quarterback and the team when they're doing as well as they are. Anyone--no matter what their race, religion, or background--who would rather ...

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Wide receiver Michael Jenkins and defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux of the Atlanta Falcons received multiyear contract extensions on Tuesday. Jenkins, a first-round pick in 2004, was given a four-year extension. Babineaux, a second-round pick in ...
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