Jeff Schultz
@jeffschultzatl.bsky.social
Wrote a bunch of words. Spelled most of them correctly. Exit ramp: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5162555/2023/12/27/atlanta-braves-falcons-hawks-georgia-jeff-schultz/ Practicing radical empathy. Board member: WilliamsHouse.org, FamiliesAnonymous.org
I tend to agree. I don't think it would be a bonanza trade return. But anything is something and it's still a better option than a lucrative extension. Offseason trade (sign and trade) seems more likely than deadline deal.
I question what the market looks like for him. Zach Lowe was also pessimistic about his trade market.
Its going to take Sacramento Sacramento. Are we that lucky?
The next best is the Pelicans…and bolstering New Orleans hurts your 1st of theirs you own.
Ja Morant could not survive ATL nightlife.
Its going to take Sacramento Sacramento. Are we that lucky?
The next best is the Pelicans…and bolstering New Orleans hurts your 1st of theirs you own.
Ja Morant could not survive ATL nightlife.
December 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I tend to agree. I don't think it would be a bonanza trade return. But anything is something and it's still a better option than a lucrative extension. Offseason trade (sign and trade) seems more likely than deadline deal.
I would dispute that they've never made an attempt to build around him. Maybe they just didn't do it correctly.
I agree about the question being how much better does he make them/worth the contract he’d get? My biggest gripe is the “Trade Trae” refrain isn’t new & it’s been low-hanging fruit for Trae critics when outside of 2021, this is the 1st time they’ve made an effort to build around him, injuries, etc.
December 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I would dispute that they've never made an attempt to build around him. Maybe they just didn't do it correctly.
People who say, "But he's our best player," miss the point. Does Trae Young make the Hawks so much better that he's worth the money/cap space he occupies and negates what team could get in return in trade. It's time for Hawks to move on. Good read by @samamick.bsky.social
Pressure and patience don’t mix.
That’s an annual truth in the NBA this time of year. Does your team need to make a trade before the deadline?
Let’s start with Trae Young and the Hawks:
That’s an annual truth in the NBA this time of year. Does your team need to make a trade before the deadline?
Let’s start with Trae Young and the Hawks:
December 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
People who say, "But he's our best player," miss the point. Does Trae Young make the Hawks so much better that he's worth the money/cap space he occupies and negates what team could get in return in trade. It's time for Hawks to move on. Good read by @samamick.bsky.social
Saw a headline on @profootballtalk.bsky.social: "Where would Falcons have gone with Belichick?"
Well, for one thing, Bobby Petrino would be their offensive coordinator!
AAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!
Well, for one thing, Bobby Petrino would be their offensive coordinator!
AAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Saw a headline on @profootballtalk.bsky.social: "Where would Falcons have gone with Belichick?"
Well, for one thing, Bobby Petrino would be their offensive coordinator!
AAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!
Well, for one thing, Bobby Petrino would be their offensive coordinator!
AAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!
Yep. We can't know for sure.
He dropped 6.2% from pre-results public ballots (72.4%) to final result (66.2%) last year. Looks like it might be a nail biter.
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Yep. We can't know for sure.
Exit polling suggests Andruw Jones is getting into the Hall of Fame. This is his ninth year on the ballot. The voting threshold is 75 percent.
With 92 ballots revealed/~21.5% total vote known:
Beltrán 85.9%
Andruw 80.4%
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Utley 62.0%
Félix 60.9%
Pettitte 57.6%
A-Rod 51.1%
Manny 44.6%
Abreu 41.3%
Hamels 33.7%
Rollins 27.2%
Buehrle 26.1%
Pedroia 25.0%
Wright 16.3%
K-Rod 15.2%
Vizquel 13.0%
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Braun 4.3%
Choo/EE/Torii/Pence 1.1%
tracker.fyi
Beltrán 85.9%
Andruw 80.4%
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Utley 62.0%
Félix 60.9%
Pettitte 57.6%
A-Rod 51.1%
Manny 44.6%
Abreu 41.3%
Hamels 33.7%
Rollins 27.2%
Buehrle 26.1%
Pedroia 25.0%
Wright 16.3%
K-Rod 15.2%
Vizquel 13.0%
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Braun 4.3%
Choo/EE/Torii/Pence 1.1%
tracker.fyi
December 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Exit polling suggests Andruw Jones is getting into the Hall of Fame. This is his ninth year on the ballot. The voting threshold is 75 percent.
Perfect.
the 49-year Falcons-Saints rivalry has all been leading to the moment Sunday when it decides an NFC South title that neither team can win
December 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Perfect.
Reposted by Jeff Schultz
perfection
that's my football team
that's my football team
Since 2018, the Atlanta Falcons are 53-78 (.405) in games played with playoff eligibility, and 11-4 (.733) in games played after being mathematically eliminated.
HOW DID THIS TEAM LOSE TO THE JETS
December 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
perfection
that's my football team
that's my football team
""... When his son Drew threw a successful fake punt pass in last year’s SEC championship, his father cracked: “Glad he executed and didn’t screw it up. Then we’d have two Bobos everybody could yell at.” ..."
On the love-hate relationship Georgia fans have with Mike Bobo - one of their own, who is well aware of the criticism.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
Georgia’s longtime OC is often the focus of fan ire — and Mike Bobo himself is well aware
Mike Bobo's run at Georgia has inspired memes and social media consternation. But his offense has the Bulldogs in contention to win a title.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
""... When his son Drew threw a successful fake punt pass in last year’s SEC championship, his father cracked: “Glad he executed and didn’t screw it up. Then we’d have two Bobos everybody could yell at.” ..."
Logical that there would be interest on both sides. Don't know that Ryan would want an all-in, 24/7 kind of job but who knows.
Via Jay Glazer, the Falcons are talking to Matt Ryan about a "significant" front-office role.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Report: Falcons have had conversations with Matt Ryan about a front-office role
As the Falcons finish their eighth straight season without a playoff appearance, they may be bringing back a guy who took them to the postseason six times in 14 years.
www.nbcsports.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Logical that there would be interest on both sides. Don't know that Ryan would want an all-in, 24/7 kind of job but who knows.
The defensive lapses cited in here. Yikes. @johnhollinger.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
After six straight losses and a players-only meeting, where do the Hawks go from here?
Atlanta is now 15-18 and in 10th place in the East, and its upcoming schedule offers few reprieves.
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The defensive lapses cited in here. Yikes. @johnhollinger.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
I love this Pop Tarts Bowl.
December 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I love this Pop Tarts Bowl.
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New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I discuss the disturbing details of Sherrone Moore's behavior leading up to his firing & the epic dysfunction inside the Michigan program. Who's to blame for ending ND-USC; and why Belichick+Petrino is must-see: m.youtube.com/watch?v=KyjQ...
New Details on Moore + Petrino to UNC
YouTube video by The Audible
m.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I discuss the disturbing details of Sherrone Moore's behavior leading up to his firing & the epic dysfunction inside the Michigan program. Who's to blame for ending ND-USC; and why Belichick+Petrino is must-see: m.youtube.com/watch?v=KyjQ...
The Braves and Hawks are among the 29 teams impacted. From @evandrellich.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
FanDuel SN channels could be sold as broadcaster scrambles for funds
If a sale falls through, Main Street Sports Group could ultimately be shut down following the current NBA and NHL seasons.
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Braves and Hawks are among the 29 teams impacted. From @evandrellich.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
I don't know if everyone is lying or everyone is telling the truth, or if both sides are telling half lies/half truths (most likely scenario). But this is will not be the last major lawsuit between an athlete and a collective. College football made this mess. They're going to have to deal with it.
Damon Wilson answers Georgia damages arbitration request by suing Georgia and its collective, setting up potential landmark NIL legal battle:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Missouri DE Damon Wilson II sues Georgia, setting up landmark player vs. school NIL legal battle
Wilson’s attorneys allege the Bulldogs tried to 'punish Wilson for entering the portal' by lying about the former five-star’s NIL buyout.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I don't know if everyone is lying or everyone is telling the truth, or if both sides are telling half lies/half truths (most likely scenario). But this is will not be the last major lawsuit between an athlete and a collective. College football made this mess. They're going to have to deal with it.
""...(Scott) Pelley said that if Ms. Weiss planned to be more involved with editing “60 Minutes” stories, she should attend the early screenings and communicate directly with correspondents. “She needs to take her job a little bit more seriously,” he said. ...""
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
""...(Scott) Pelley said that if Ms. Weiss planned to be more involved with editing “60 Minutes” stories, she should attend the early screenings and communicate directly with correspondents. “She needs to take her job a little bit more seriously,” he said. ...""
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
I'll say this for Belichick and Petrino. Their dating tendencies do align.
In the history of college and professional sports, is there a coaching tandem that anybody wanted to see implode more than Belichick-Petrino?
New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I discuss the disturbing details of Sherrone Moore's behavior leading up to his firing & the epic dysfunction inside the Michigan program. Who's to blame for ending ND-USC; and why Belichick+Petrino is must-see: m.youtube.com/watch?v=KyjQ...
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I'll say this for Belichick and Petrino. Their dating tendencies do align.
In the history of college and professional sports, is there a coaching tandem that anybody wanted to see implode more than Belichick-Petrino?
New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I discuss the disturbing details of Sherrone Moore's behavior leading up to his firing & the epic dysfunction inside the Michigan program. Who's to blame for ending ND-USC; and why Belichick+Petrino is must-see: m.youtube.com/watch?v=KyjQ...
New Details on Moore + Petrino to UNC
YouTube video by The Audible
m.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In the history of college and professional sports, is there a coaching tandem that anybody wanted to see implode more than Belichick-Petrino?
I thought I was numb to everything. And then I saw Bill Belichick hire Bobby Petrino as his offensive coordinator.
December 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I thought I was numb to everything. And then I saw Bill Belichick hire Bobby Petrino as his offensive coordinator.
Reposted by Jeff Schultz
A source close to Metcalf says the fan, who identified himself to the @freep.com as Ryan Kennedy, called Metcalf’s mom a derogatory word and called Metcalf “something we both know you don’t call a black man.”
The fan claims Metcalf was upset about being called his full legal name.
The fan claims Metcalf was upset about being called his full legal name.
December 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A source close to Metcalf says the fan, who identified himself to the @freep.com as Ryan Kennedy, called Metcalf’s mom a derogatory word and called Metcalf “something we both know you don’t call a black man.”
The fan claims Metcalf was upset about being called his full legal name.
The fan claims Metcalf was upset about being called his full legal name.
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Journalism 101: If you give the principals a chance to respond, and they decline, then you've done the due diligence and can run the story. Holding until they respond would just result in principals knowing they can just run the clock out on you.
Suspect Bari Weiss knows this. Or maybe she doesn't.
Suspect Bari Weiss knows this. Or maybe she doesn't.
Bari Weiss this morning on the 60 Minutes segment: "We need to be able to get the principals on the record and on camera."
Of course, most journalists know that oftentimes people who are the subject of negative reporting don't want to speak on camera or on the record.
Of course, most journalists know that oftentimes people who are the subject of negative reporting don't want to speak on camera or on the record.
December 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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"Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now, after every rigorous internal check has been met, is not an editorial decision, it is a political one.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now, after every rigorous internal check has been met, is not an editorial decision, it is a political one.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
My NFL season highlight was watching my wife (from Pittsburgh) watching the finish to the Steelers-Lions game.
December 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
My NFL season highlight was watching my wife (from Pittsburgh) watching the finish to the Steelers-Lions game.