The latest news from FalconInsider.com. FalconInsider.com is your home for the Atlanta Falcons. http://atl.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://atl.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 FalconInsider.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. doug@marsbonfire.com info@scout.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:17:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 Last week we took a look at some of the top individual matchups and this week we’ll continue our focus on some of the top pro prospects and the challenges they may face this weekend. The top game on the schedule is usually the Ohio State – Michigan battle, known as “The Big Game”, but this year it’s lost some of its luster due to the Wolverines’ woeful record… http://atl.scout.com/2/921732.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/921732.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl Every week since the start of the college football season, we've taken a look at the top game as well as two others and listed some of the players NFL scouts have their eyes on. This week we're going to change things up a bit and take a look at several individual matchups and players to watch in games throughout the weekend. Read on to find out more... http://atl.scout.com/2/919301.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/919301.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:19:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl There might be some different games that have a higher priority toward the national rankings, but back in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, the rivalry between Oklahoma and Nebraska was one of the most heated in the country. This year the stakes aren’t as high, but both teams feature several players who will be dotting NFL rosters next year… http://atl.scout.com/2/916875.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/916875.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl A couple of moves were made by the Falcons on Thursday as they continue to prepare for their game this weekend against Washington. http://atl.scout.com/2/916568.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/916568.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:08:00 GMT 1 122 Atlanta atl In a battle of top 10 teams, the Oregon Ducks will do their best to loosen USC’s seven-year stranglehold on the Pac 10 title. While this game will be loaded with talented players who have NFL futures, there are several more contests that are intriguing this week as well… http://atl.scout.com/2/914566.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/914566.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:52:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl We head to the Big 10 this week for our Saturday Spotlight as Penn State travels to Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines. Both teams have plenty of players on their rosters that will be playing on Sundays so here’s a look at some of the top players on each roster to keep an eye on as well as a couple other matchups with some talented prospects as well… http://atl.scout.com/2/912291.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/912291.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:03:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl We head to the Big 12 this week, more specifically, the Cotton Bowl to watch the Red River Rivalry game between Oklahoma and Texas and there will be a ton of top end NFL prospects on the field. http://atl.scout.com/2/909910.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/909910.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:47:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl This week we, yet again, focus on the SEC which has two big-time matchups on Saturday. With all the NFL-caliber talent on the field in Baton Rouge, the Florida/LSU matchup trumps the Alabama/Ole Miss tilt, but not by much… http://atl.scout.com/2/907460.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/907460.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:24:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl Last week the featured matchup was a slosh-fest that was won by Virginia Tech. This week we try it again and should get a better performance from the Miami Hurricanes who host the Oklahoma Sooners in a highly-anticipated matchup. http://atl.scout.com/2/905138.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/905138.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl Three weeks into the college football season and things are up in the air as far as the top 10 is concerned. USC lost last week and Mississippi has already fallen this week (losing last night to South Carolina), so the question becomes…who’s next? Miami and Virginia Tech are the two teams in the big matchup this week, but there are several more games to keep an eye on… http://atl.scout.com/2/902911.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/902911.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:48:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl Week three of the college football season features a matchup of heated rivals and two coaches who don’t like each other very much. Tennessee travels to “The Swamp” to take on Florida and Vols coach Lane Kiffin will have to take whatever punishment Urban Meyer and his Gators have in store... http://atl.scout.com/2/900411.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/900411.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:04:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl The Atlanta Falcons open up the 2009 regular season at home against the Miami Dolphins. http://atl.scout.com/2/898328.html Brian McIntyre http://atl.scout.com/2/898328.html Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:15:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl The college football season got off to a rousing start last week with several big games, but this week’s tilt in Columbus, Ohio with USC visiting Ohio State is the game of the year and will go a long way in determining who is a pretender and who is a contender for the national title. This game also promises to feature a multitude of NFL prospects, so read on to find out more… http://atl.scout.com/2/897946.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/897946.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:23:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl In part two of a two-part series, Alain Poupart of DolphinDigest.com turns the tables and asks a baker's dozen worth of questions about the Falcons to FalconInsider.com's Brian McIntyre. http://atl.scout.com/2/897466.html Brian McIntyre http://atl.scout.com/2/897466.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:14:00 GMT 1 122 Atlanta atl In Part One of a two-part series, DolphinDigest.com Associate Editor Alain Poupart answers twelve questions from FalconInsider.com's Brian McIntyre about the Miami Dolphins. http://atl.scout.com/2/897049.html Alain Poupart http://atl.scout.com/2/897049.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:14:00 GMT 1 122 Atlanta atl Brian McIntyre of FalconInsider.com takes you inside the rookie contracts signed by the Atlanta Falcons 2009 draft class. http://atl.scout.com/2/896918.html Brian McIntyre http://atl.scout.com/2/896918.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:57:00 GMT 1 122 Atlanta atl It’s finally upon us football fans. Last night the college football season kicked off and Saturday has several good matchups that feature a bunch of talented players who NFL scouts will be keeping an eye on this fall. AFI Draft Editor Scott Eklund takes a look at one of the top games, the players involved and previews several other players for fans to watch… http://atl.scout.com/2/895308.html Scott Eklund http://atl.scout.com/2/895308.html Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:31:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl On the day after the preseason finale, and one day before they have to trim their roster down to 53, the Atlanta Falcons release seven players. http://atl.scout.com/2/895295.html Brian McIntyre http://atl.scout.com/2/895295.html Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:48:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl After acquiring former first-round cornerback Tye Hill, the Falcons release three players, including 2008 free agent additions Von Hutchins and Ben Hartsock. http://atl.scout.com/2/894087.html Brian McIntyre http://atl.scout.com/2/894087.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:06:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reports that the Atlanta Falcons have acquired former 1st round CB Tye Hill from the St. Louis Rams. http://atl.scout.com/2/894009.html FalconInsider.com http://atl.scout.com/2/894009.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:15:00 GMT 0 122 Atlanta atl