ajc.com - 12/30/2008
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Flowery Branch Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has a new nickname.“I have to tell him congrats and that his new name is ROY,” veteran defensive end John Abraham said. That’s ROY as in Rookie of the Year. Ryan, who helped guide the Falcons to an improbable second-place finish in the NFC South and a ...
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2 days ago NEW YORK (AP) Matt Ryan
found a quick way to make Falcons fans forget...
Michael Vick, Bobby Petrino and all the ugliness of Atlanta football. The quarterback led a sensational turnaround from laughingstock franchise to Super Bowl contender, ...
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The Associated Press: Ryan wins Offensive Rookie award
totalprosports.com - 1/3/2009
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NFL Betting Preview: Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to continue their...
improbable run on Saturday when they take on the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in a Wild-Card Round matchup. Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons ...
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NFL Playoff Preview: Falcons vs. Cardinals
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MATTY ICE BEATS OUT FLACCO FOR OFFENSIVE ROY
ProFootballTalk.com —
Matt Ryan was named offensive rookie of the year , beating out Joe Flacco, another rookie QB who led his team to a playoff berth with an 11-5 record. Ryan, the third overall pick from this year’s draft, benefited from posting slightly better numbers than Flacco, who went at pick 18. Ryan threw for 3,440 yards, with 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while Flacco threw for 2,971 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Voters likely also gave Ryan credit for playing in a tougher division than the Ravens QB. Ryan and Flacco joined Rick Mirer, Peyton Manning and David Carr as ...
ANY GIVEN FRIDAY: Re-seeding the Lower 8
Niners Nation —
... THE ROOKIE: Since QB Matt Ryan's first pass went for a 62-yard TD to Michael Jenkins, he's taken to the NFL like a 10-year vet. To no one’s surprise, Ryan was named NFL Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press this week. He also set the record for the least INT’s for a rookie QB starting 16 games. The previous record was Rick Mirer with 17. This year, Ryan finished with 11, and fellow rookie Joe Flacco had 12. ...
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ajc.com 10/31/2008 — Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named NFC Rookie of the Month on Thursday, becoming the first player in franchise history to earn the honor. In three October games, Ryan led the Falcons to a 2-1 record. He completed 61-of-100 passes for 772 yards ...
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Matt Ryan is more than the face of the sensational turnaround by the Atlanta Falcons. He also is the best member of a superb rookie crop, earning The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Tuesday.
