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“We're going to continue working with him running the ball after the catch and on his speed. He needs to be more of a threat downfield. We've got to utilize him down the field.”

Mostly it seems the spring football game gets forgotten as quickly as it's played. via Northwest Arkansas Times

“I was too happy to see them on the TV screen”

Just hours Saturday after former Razorback teammates Darren McFadden and Felix Jones became official No. via Northwest Arkansas Times

Posted at 6:08:22 PM by Chris Bahn 0 comments RED 24, WHITE 14 Arkansas announced the crowd at 40,200, but it's starting to clear out at halftime. via ArkansasBusiness.com

John Pelphrey announced that Daniel Payne, one of his 2008 [] 2. BlindHog April 27th, 2008 at 8:50 am It is a great new day in Arkansas Football. via RazorBloggers Network

“I'm glad both of them got in the first round”

Hogs end spring with Red-White Game By NOAH TRISTER FAYETTEVILLE Hours after Darren McFadden was picked in the NFL draft, the Arkansas Razorbacks offered a glimpse of their future under new coach Bobby Petrino. via Log Cabin Democrat

The game, played in front of a crowd of 40,200, featured the first team offense and defense on the Red squad with the second and third teams on the White. via WPTY

“It's a privilege to coach football for a living. I love it out here.”

Brian VanGorder might spend several seasons as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

“It's not new to me. I think this is eight head coaches in seven years. I've had a lot of early minicamps.”

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Mike Smith's first post-practice news conference on Monday lasted 10 minutes and didn't include any questions about Michael Vick. via WTLV

“They do a good job of blocking on the edge and running with the ball after the catch. It was nice to see those guys get come catches and perform well.”

Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino wants to see just how much his pupils can take. via Northwest Arkansas Times

Fayetteville, AR New Razorback coach Bobby Petrino says some of his players on offense have responded well to the pressure of an intense - and long - scrimmage. via KATV Little Rock

“I'll probably have a bruised forehead and some headaches later on today, but that's part of the game.&#8221 Defensive coordinator Willy Robinson gave his group mixed reviews. "We kind of figured the contact was going to be questionable and suspect”

Published: Sunday, April 06, 2008 PRINT E-MAIL Perfect weather for hitting FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas' football team finally got to work outdoors Saturday during its third practice of the spring. via Benton County Daily Record

“In terms of us being able to run the football, that's what we want to do offensively first and foremost”

Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long opened the NFL scouting combine late last week bench pressing 225 pounds 38 times. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“I don't think one person will be the cause of the change down there, but I certainly think that I could help”

After a calendar year spent dodging fast moving boulders, from the mistakes of Michael Vick to the misdirection play of Bobby Petrino, the Atlanta Falcons finally had a piece of good fortune roll to a stop at their feet.

One coin, tails side up, on the floor of a hotel ballroom in Indianapolis could prove to be their version of a lucky penny.

General manager Thomas Dimitroff called it right, which indicates he might have actually been the proper hire after all.

The landing of that 2008 Super Bowl coin, which decided an NFL draft tie-breaker between three 4-12 teams, guaranteed the Falcons the third overall pick in April and will soon be bound for a place of honor in the franchise's museum. Read more

“We did win it on hard work and preparation. If any information was (obtained), we weren't passed that information at all”

Former Patriots safety Lawyer Milloy doesn't know Thomas Dimitroff personally, but if his Falcons bringing in Dimitroff as general manager translates into wins, he's all for it. via Providence Journal

“As a football coach it is never easy to cut any player, especially veteran players who have been valuable members of the organization”

The Atlanta Falcons released four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler and six other players Friday in the first step of a major rebuilding job in the post-Michael Vick era.

The Falcons also cut quarterback Byron Leftwich, defensive tackle Rod Coleman, offensive tackle Wayne Gandy, cornerback Lewis Sanders, wide receiver Jamin Elliott and linebacker Marcus Wilkins.

"This is a difficult day for the entire organization," said Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons' new general manager. "A number of these players have contributed to this organization on and off the field at a high level, and we greatly appreciate their efforts." Read more

Let's not mince words, the Falcons had a disastrous 2007 campaign. Sloppy play wasn't the only problem. via Fox Sports

The Falcons have agreed to hire Tom Dimitroff, New England's director of college scouting, as their new general manager. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Coach Thomas and Chris Redman helped us kind of keep our feet back on the ground and regain some respect in ourselves”

The Atlanta Falcons began training camp with Michael Vick's federal indictment for dogfighting hanging over their heads. via Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

This will be the most important forthcoming personnel decision, by far. Will Atlanta try and trade for Donovan McNabb or J.P. Losman? Will it draft and build around Brian Brohm or Matt Ryan? Veteran Chris ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“But I know I was just holding this seat, keeping it warm until they find their guy. Hopefully we can get them ready to play this weekend and have a good ballgame.”

Rap music gave Atlanta a chart-topping identity as "The ATL." Not so for the city's pro football team, which is off the charts in a negative way. via Seattle Times