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| Quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons (Courtesy of http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/41286/is-this-real-your-6-0-atlanta-falcons)
I recently read an article titled "Is This
Real? Your 7-0 Atlanta Falcons", by Bill Barnwell. In the article,
Barnwell talks about the Atlanta Falcons and their current undefeated record in
the NFL. This is an overall well written article, that I enjoyed reading.
Barnwell does a great job of pointing out some minute details that people do
not think about when you talk about a team winning football games. However,
this article is missing a very important element; the Falcons are simply injury
free. This is a major part of their ability to win games and stay on this
winning streak. Other teams that have lost a game or more have all had key
players go down. The reason why Atlanta is able to compete at such a high level
each game is because they always have their best players on the field. This has
a major role in the Falcons ability to win close games. Another point that
Barnwell does not mention is how long the team has been playing together. For
the Falcons, the core of the team has all played together for a number of
years. This also helps the team to win games; the chemistry between these
players also helps them win. Overall, Barnwell made many valid points on why
the Falcons have started 7-0. However, I wish he would have included some nonfactual
arguments.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The Quest to Remain Unbeaten
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I find think you are exactly right, stating that Barnwell left out some important facts in this article. It is really exciting the Falcons are 7-0. However, I believe you point out two good facts to why the Falcons are on this winning streak. I think the things you stated like the Falcons being injury free and the experience they have playing together. I think you hit it right on the head, saying the author should have included these important facts too.
ReplyDeleteI know from being on a team and after playing with the same girls for 4 years, by my senior year we knew exactly where everyone was going to be and what they were going to do. It makes a huge difference when you have team chemistry and I think you raised a really important point. Injuries as well are a very important factor on a competitive team. I think you really dove into this article and made very good points!
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