ImageImageImage

Hard Knocks Life

Moderator: HMFFL

DirtybirdGA
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,224
And1: 1,841
Joined: Mar 28, 2005
Location: Augusta
   

Hard Knocks Life 

Post#1 » by DirtybirdGA » Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:16 pm

Where the offseason has more buzz happens.
User avatar
Jamaaliver
Forum Mod - Hawks
Forum Mod - Hawks
Posts: 37,016
And1: 14,336
Joined: Sep 22, 2005
Location: Officially a citizen of the World...
Contact:
     

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#2 » by Jamaaliver » Tue Jul 8, 2014 5:33 pm

User avatar
ATL Boy
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 10,959
And1: 4,003
Joined: May 15, 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
       

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#3 » by ATL Boy » Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:48 pm

Will definitely be tuning in this year even if I'm not a big fan of the series. Hopefully we're as boring and professional as everyone's afraid of us being. :D
SichtingLives wrote:life hack:

When a man heaves a live chainsaw towards you from distance, stand still. No one has good accuracy throwing a chainsaw.
DirtybirdGA
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,224
And1: 1,841
Joined: Mar 28, 2005
Location: Augusta
   

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#4 » by DirtybirdGA » Wed Aug 6, 2014 1:34 pm

Don't have the network, so I'm trying to avoid some of the camp talk, if I wanna check it out later.
Where the offseason has more buzz happens.
User avatar
HMFFL
Global Mod
Global Mod
Posts: 49,735
And1: 7,893
Joined: Mar 10, 2004

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#5 » by HMFFL » Wed Aug 6, 2014 5:21 pm

It's on the DVR.
User avatar
ATL Boy
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 10,959
And1: 4,003
Joined: May 15, 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
       

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#6 » by ATL Boy » Thu Aug 7, 2014 12:19 am

First episode was great
SichtingLives wrote:life hack:

When a man heaves a live chainsaw towards you from distance, stand still. No one has good accuracy throwing a chainsaw.
User avatar
HMFFL
Global Mod
Global Mod
Posts: 49,735
And1: 7,893
Joined: Mar 10, 2004

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#7 » by HMFFL » Fri Aug 8, 2014 8:25 pm

Five Things We Learned on Hard Knocks: Ep. 1

1. What I Did On My Summer Vacation...: Bear Pascoe doing some calf-roping. Steven Jackson unveiling his new photography collection. Tyler Starr returning to South Dakota to spend time with his fiance and son. Harry Douglas cleaning. Hard Knocks showed a wide range of different activities from the time the team wrapped up veteran minicamp in June until camp kicked off just a week-and-a-half ago. There are some great personalities being highlighted so far.

2. Light on Jerry's Retirement: Defensive tackle Peria Jerry's retirement was featured on the premiere episode as he spoke with Smith about his decision. Smith seemed taken aback by it and impressed upon Jerry that he had to be sure about the decision because there's no going back. Jerry told Smith that his body wasn't responding the way he'd like it to in camp, and that he'd have to "figure out" what his next step is.

3. Before and Afters: We learned that the Falcons coaching staff asked players to take full-body photos at the end of last season and then again at the start of training camp. During a team meeting in camp, Smith showed the team some impressive side-by-sides. The most stark differences were in the photos of Peter Konz, Paul Worrilow, Joplo Bartu and Ryan Schraeder, who all put on some major muscle in the offseason.

4. Line Coaches Take the Spotlight: If you saw Tuesday's episode, you fell in love with offensive line coach Mike Tice and defensive line coach Bryan Cox. The two had some moments dedicated to the toughness aspect with some sound bytes I can't repeat here. The toughness and physicality mantras are being preached over and over by these two and it's clear that it's being taken seriously by the players under them. "They're gonna be tough, I can tell you that much," Tice is shown saying to Falcons owner & chairman Arthur Blank.

5. Facts and Tidbits: Defensive tackle Donte Rumph has earned the nickname "Cupcake" from Cox for what Cox thought was overreacting to a banged up elbow in OTAs. ... Steven Jackson in talking to Devonta Freeman before Friday Night Lights revealed that his first ever high school carry was a fumble. ... Matt Ryan and Steven Jackson are dormmates in Flowery Branch for camp. Ryan used to shack up with Tony Gonzalez. http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/arti ... b8059156d5
User avatar
ATL Boy
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 10,959
And1: 4,003
Joined: May 15, 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
       

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#8 » by ATL Boy » Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:04 pm

D-Line coach Bryan Cox has been Hard Knocks MVP so far.
SichtingLives wrote:life hack:

When a man heaves a live chainsaw towards you from distance, stand still. No one has good accuracy throwing a chainsaw.
atlantabbq99
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,742
And1: 1,600
Joined: Mar 28, 2013

Re: Hard Knocks Life 

Post#9 » by atlantabbq99 » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:44 am

During the draft, i really really wanted the Falcons to draft local product Stephon Tuitt or Jeremiah Attaochu in the 2nd round. I was disappointed when the Falcons ended up selecting Ra'Shede Hageman.......

After watching Hard Knocks, I am even more disappointed that the Falcons took Hageman.

Return to Atlanta Falcons