There is absolutely nothing better in this world than doing what you love. What a privilege to be your
@ATLHawks
In-Game Analyst. Whole squad was ready tonight to get the 113-87 win over
#Mavericks
in the season opener. I’m here for all of it. All.Season.Long!
#TrueToAtlanta
The Benz absolutely exploded on that Bijan score. And,
#Falcons
fans tore the roof off after the 2-point conversion too (although it was already open 🤣)!
Travis Schlenk said Lou Williams was great for Atlanta both on and off the court during this run. Said
#Hawks
would be "extremely open" to talking to Williams and his people about a return to the team next season.
Assistant Head Coach/Defense Jerry Gray gives me his thoughts on working with former 1st-rounders AJ Terrell and Jeff Okudah and how to get a new-look
#Falcons
secondary on the same page.
#DirtyBirds
Thanks so much for this
@GAFollowers
. I told my brother
@Bighugh53
the whole city is sending him major love, light, thoughts, and prayers. Make that the whole state of Georgia. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I can't thank God or my squad enough for manifesting this opportunity with
@ATLHawks
! This was my 1st sports beat and my 1st love. Humbled to be part of bringing you the in-game experience this upcoming season. Thanks for rockin' with me and
#GoHawks
!
#TrueToAtlanta
#WeMove
𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝: We have expanded our partnership with
@Audacy
this season.
@BigTiggerShow
will be the PA Announcer and
@tenitrabatiste
will be the in-game Sports Analyst.
🔗:
I can hear
#BravesCountry
from Truist Park all the way to my house deep in Smyrna. That defense is what carried this team through to this moment! For those of us who had to work hard to get to "here", tip your cap to Brian Snitker for this one!
#ForTheA
#BattleATL
When legends are in the building like
#PamOliver
and
@sportsandra
- you bet I’m gettin these flicks (in my Beyoncé voice)! Love me some them for all the mentoring they’ve done for me and so many of us in the business…and just who they are! 👸🏽🫅💐
Caught up with
@kylepitts__
at
@ATLHawks
game. Pitts said it was a great experience playing in
#ProBowl
. And his grind does not stop! The rook is already working on getting his body right for his 2nd season with
@AtlantaFalcons
. See you at OTA’s!
#RiseUp
And before I shut down for the night, can’t forget to give Nate McMillan his flowers for scheming this game to perfection. Saying
#WholeSquadReady
is an understatement when you look at rotations. Don’t underestimate the importance of that in
#Hawks
win over
#Bucks
.
Just wondering if someone can inform me as to why the fat guy at the gym is telling me how to work out? I think he has plenty to focus on...over there!😡
Final day at the office. Always enjoy my work. But
@ATLHawks
made this season something special to be part of as a reporter, pregame analyst, and host leading up to Hawks broadcasts on
@929TheGame
. Until next year.
#WholeSquadReady
for another run at a title.
#TrueToAtlanta
Day 2 of
#Falcons
Rookie Minicamp is a wrap! And, Desmond Ridder told
@jarvisd90
@LockedOnATL
and me about his course corrects from day 1 to day 2 and how he balances the fine line between showing respect for the competition and being fueled by the competition for QB1.
Although we’re all a little bummed about this security setback for
#HawksVsHeat
, always makes my soul smile when I catch up with
@McNuttMonica
! ☺️
And, you can't say enough about John Collins coming up big. 23 points on 11 of 16 shooting and 15 rebounds to help
#Hawks
to improve to 6-2 on the road in
#NBAPlayoffs2021
.
Travis Schlenk on Nate McMillan being the guy, as told to
@JohnFricke
@Bighugh53
: "I approached him...toward the end of this season...and said...it'd be pretty foolish to go out there and have a coach's search. If you'd like to be head coach, the job's yours."
When asked directly if Matt Ryan would be
#Falcons
QB next season: "Matt knows how we feel about him. But you're not going to get a hot take from me today to back ourselves into a corner...we do a fair evaluation top to bottom."
Arthur Smith responds to
@mikerothstein
on if
#Falcons
have a “type” for the WR/TE room. Coach is careful with the reply because…well…no “Cancel Culture” for him! 🤷🏽♀️
While the veteran presence, leadership, and community contributions are great, it's the 5.5 sacks from last season for me on why this is an exciting move for
#Falcons
.
#CalaisCampbell
Sources: The
#Falcons
are making another splash, as former
#Ravens
star Calais Campbell intends to sign a 1-year deal with them. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the year will lend leadership to a young team he believes in. And Atlanta adds — again — on defense.
Tough go for
@dream
today. But, they fought hard in their return home before falling to
@PhoenixMercury
, 84-69. But, this team has always been about the court and the community. So, they still paused at halftime to recognize
@ReverendWarnock
with a jersey.
#DoItForTheDream
I caught up with Jalen Johnson today to talk about his Summer League experience, elevating his game ahead of
@ATLHawks
2021-2022 campaign, and……flats or drums?
#TrueToAtlanta
I asked Arthur Smith about his thoughts on Arnold Ebiketie and he spoken on AK and spoke on Jalen Dalton…channeling my next question. Love it!
#DirtyBirds
#RiseUp
#FalconsOpenPractice
Yep.
@samcrenshaw23
and I can finally breathe again after that
#Hawks
heart stopper. But, real talk - with 49.6 seconds left, we said the team from the 2nd half of the regular season would show up and close out. And they did.
#BelieveAtlanta
#TrueToAtlanta
#WeMove
Travis Sclenk said that
#Hawks
have an agreement in place in principle for Nate McMillan to officially become head coach. Said he spoke with McMillan’s agents yesterday and came to deal this morning.
#TrueToAtlanta
"We made the decision last year...to run the same group back...We probably should've tried to upgrade as opposed to stay status quo...The way the season played out, we're certainly going to try to upgrade the roster moving forward into next season."-Travis Schlenk to
@929TheGame
Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith said they're sticking with the philosophy of taking the best player available in the upcoming
#NFLDraft
(vs drafting just for need). Fontenot said when you reach, that's "how you make mistakes."
#Falcons
All eyes are on ATL to see if
#ArthurSmith
officially takes
#Falcons
head coach opening. Smith's offense with
#Titans
ranked 1st in red zone efficiency, 2nd in yards per play, 3rd in drive success for getting 1st downs and/or TD's, and 4th in scoring in
#NFL
#Falcons
GM Terry Fontenot addresses fans for the first time. He and HC Arthur Smith thanked them for the support and emphasized what it’ll mean to have them back in the stands at The Benz.
#RiseUpATL
Hawks are naming their media workroom after Sekou Smith.
They've also created the Sekou Smith Award, and will launch an internship in his name that will be awarded to a student from
#SWAC
. That's a good luck
@ATLHawks
.
#truetoatlanta
Here’s what Coach Arthur Smith had to say when I asked for his thoughts on if Elijah Wilkinson has command/control at LG (traits he mentioned he was looking for in started on the O-Line and QB).
#RiseUp
#DirtyBirds
I asked Raheem Morris, and he spoke candidly about his experience coaching on the offensive side of the ball for three seasons with
#Falcons
that rounds out his deep experience on the defensive side. He knows what winning looks like. Flowery Branch is about to find out again too.
.
@SCState_Fb
Coach Buddy Pough's Opening Statement: "Everybody knows Jackson (State) is the favorite and they have Deion (Sanders) with his 'high-falutin-ness'. It's been a fun run watching him rise to the top. And, it’s done some good for us all."
#FearTheBite
Grady Jarrett said that although it’s the third straight year that
#Falcons
lost the season opener, it’s a new team, new year, new story and he’s excited to get at it next week.
Arthur Smith said the worst thing you can do is hire a bunch of “yes men.” Smith also said you need creative assistants to help sustain success.
#Falcons
Arthur Smith said young guys got a lot of reps and he was pleased with a lot of their effort in the
#Falcons
practice in front of fans at The Benz today.
#RiseUpATL
Matt Ryan said the late notice that Calvin Ridley wouldn't be a go is no different than game-time decisions, for example, when a guy is a late scratch due to injury.
#Falcons
Owner Arthur Blank said it bothered him that Julio Jones wanted to be traded. Said they had a good relationship. Blank also said at the end of the day he wants players that want to be here. He has not spoken to Julio since the trade.
#RiseUpATL
#NFLTrainingCamp2021
About last night…just reminiscing on a night for the ages with
#ATLSportsChicks
! Blessed your Twitter feed, right? Thanks
@AlisonWSB
for bringing a two-year convo to fruition!
.
@ATLHawks
kick off training camp this week. And, John Collins is relieved to have the bag secured so he can focus on helping the team pick up where they left off last season vying for a title.
#TrueToAtlanta
#NBA2021Season
Ran into
@BamaStateFB
@CoachJames44
at the airport. He’s headed to
@HBCULegacyBowl
where 3
#Hornets
players will take the stage. We talked about the focus this season, how Coach Eddie Robinson is changing the culture, and the desire to see players graduate and grow.
#SwarmAS1