The Falcons are off to a winless start through 3 games on their NFL-schedule. Yesterday’s home opener was a 27-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers inside the Georgia Dome. After the Falcons took a 17-10 lead in the 3rd quarter, momentum changed to the visitors, as defensive back DeAngelo Hall was called for 3 straight penalties—the first a hurtful interference call. Falcons' quarterback Joey Harrington had a good day for the offense, throwing for 361 yards and 2 touchdowns, but not enough in the end.
From baseball, the Braves wrapped up their home schedule for 2007 with a 7-4 comeback win over the Brewers, winning 3-of-4 in the series. Down 4-1, the Braves turned the game with 4 runs scored in the 7th inning. In the big picture, the Braves have a very faint heartbeat concerning the chance to reach the postseason, but alive nonetheless. With 6 games remaining, Atlanta is 5-and-a-half games behind the Mets for the top of the NL-East division. They are closer in the wild card race, only 3-and-a-half off the top there. The Braves have won 7 of their last 8 games. They start the final week of the season Tuesday on the road at Philidelphia.
Wrapping up the college football weekend in Georgia: The Georgia Bulldogs posted the exciting 26-23 overtime win at Alabama Saturday night. The winner was QB Matthew Stafford to Mikey Henderson on a 25-yard pass connection. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets lost their 2nd-straight game, falling at Virginia 28-23. Georgia Southern's Eagles were losers at home in Statesboro in overtime, 45-38 to Chattanooga. For the Valdosta State Blazers, they've improved their record to 3-0, after winning on the road at Arkansas State, 28-27.
From baseball, the Braves wrapped up their home schedule for 2007 with a 7-4 comeback win over the Brewers, winning 3-of-4 in the series. Down 4-1, the Braves turned the game with 4 runs scored in the 7th inning. In the big picture, the Braves have a very faint heartbeat concerning the chance to reach the postseason, but alive nonetheless. With 6 games remaining, Atlanta is 5-and-a-half games behind the Mets for the top of the NL-East division. They are closer in the wild card race, only 3-and-a-half off the top there. The Braves have won 7 of their last 8 games. They start the final week of the season Tuesday on the road at Philidelphia.
Wrapping up the college football weekend in Georgia: The Georgia Bulldogs posted the exciting 26-23 overtime win at Alabama Saturday night. The winner was QB Matthew Stafford to Mikey Henderson on a 25-yard pass connection. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets lost their 2nd-straight game, falling at Virginia 28-23. Georgia Southern's Eagles were losers at home in Statesboro in overtime, 45-38 to Chattanooga. For the Valdosta State Blazers, they've improved their record to 3-0, after winning on the road at Arkansas State, 28-27.
