Falcons: Remember that Sal Alosi thing? New York Jets strength coach who came up with the idea all by himself -- with no input from any of his bosses ;) ;) ;) -- to have some associates join him in forming a sideline wall so they could impede Miami Dolphins special teamers? Turns out the Carolina Panthers go for more of a free-form approach. Here's video of Carolina's Tyler Brayton running from the bench to the sideline in time to clock Atlanta Falcons CB Christopher Owens in the side of the helmet.
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Thrashers: Two sides of the Atlanta Thrashers 7-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils the other night: via Bird Watchers Anonymous, our Thrashers community, and via In Lou We Trust, our Devils community. Can you spot the differences?
↵Dawgs: Get The Picture explains why Georgia Bulldogs offensive coordinator Mike Bobo will be retained for the 2011 football season. There's more to the job than calling plays you like -- none of it more important than quarterback development, and it would be hard to say Aaron Murray isn't coming along just fine.