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How Patience Has Become The Hawks’ Trademark Formula For Success
Posted: 21st April 2010 by Mike Foster in NBA
Six years ago Mike Woodson took over the Atlanta Hawks franchise. The Hawks were coming off a 28-54 season under Terry Stotts, who lasted just two years as the team's head coach.
Under Woodson's first year, Atlanta declined, winning just 13 games. The New Jersey Nets, who some argue was one of the worst NBA teams ever in 2009-2010, won just one-less game than those 2004 Hawks.
But, Mike Woodson stayed in ...
Are the Atlanta Hawks Still Facing an Identity Crisis?
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Mike Foster in NBA
With the playoffs lurking, Hawks fans are going to learn a lot about the team in the next few weeks.
On Wednesday the Hawks face off in the "highlight factory" versus the Lakers, followed by a game in Cleveland on Friday.
The Birds are on an eight-game home winning streak, however their recent road losses have come against the Knicks, Raptors, Bucks, and 76ers.
It's hard to try to critique this team with ...
The Falcons 31-17 victory of Washington this weekend capped of their first half of the regular season with a 5-3 record. In any given year in Falcons history, we would probably be ecstatic, however I feel like this team has room for improvement.
And that might not be a bad thing. I see a lot of potential in this year's team. All of that "process" junk Mike Smith has been preaching ...
Recently I have gotten some pretty good feedback from readers of my random articles pertaining to uniforms. With all of the throwback business going around in the NFL and NBA these days, I have recently been inspired to venture off out of the confines of stat crunching and criticizing my favorite teams.
Result? My recent infatuation with the development of pro sports attire. It is so interesting to see how team ...
The end of the decade is almost here. With the past 10 year span coming to an end, it is time to look back and reflect.
In this case, it is time to look back and reflect on the Atlanta Falcon's All-Decade team.
The Falcons have not had a very bright history, but the past decade has supplied many bright spots, including many marquee players.Begin Slideshow
If you readers have not already noticed, this season marks the 50th anniverssary of the AFL. Nearly every NFL has or will wear a throwback uniform this season. With all of these throwback uniform appearances, the exposure has gotten me curious. I did some browsing to try to figure out what's behind all of these silly looks.
Denver's Ice Cream Sandwich uniforms from Monday Night really did me in. During ...
Atlanta Falcons Week 1-2 Mid Week Report: Kickin’ It Old School
Posted: 16th September 2009 by Mike Foster in NFL
The Atlanta Falcons are in the process or preparing for the division rival Carolina Panthers on Sunday, following the team's impressive 19-7 victory of the Miami Dolphins this past weekend.
Atlanta will debut fresh throwback uniforms for the occasion.
Speaking of throwback, nothing settled Atlanta fans stomachs last week more than some good ole hard-nosed defense.
Mike Peterson, John Abraham, and rising standout Kroy Biermann gave the Fin's hyped "Wild-Cat" offense serious problems ...