Birdseed: Nov. 7, 2008

The New Orleans Saints visit the Georgia Dome Sunday afternoon for the next chapter in one of the NFL's most historic rivalries.

More on that later. For now, the idea of a "rivalry" made me look to the college game for the Friday Pep Talk.

No, it's not "Dr. Lou."

Apologies to Georgia fans in the readership, but I need to keep this fair. Besides, this is a very good pregame speech that got results.

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Motorola Ask the Coach, AF.com
It's not always easy to get humor out of professional football players. I think we've succeeded with the 2008 version of "Ask the Coach."

Falcons won’t make move for DeAngelo Hall, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
End of D-Hall discussion? Maybe not since another NFC South team is mentioned among possible suitors.

Ryan, Smith put Falcons airborne, The (Biloxi, Miss.) Sun Herald
Don't underestimate the value of momentum and coaching in the NFL.

Falcons find Norwood is a weapon of many uses, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jerious Norwood reminds me of the guy in high school who was the MVP of every sport. You know, the guy that played every down, every minute of a basketball game and hit 20 home runs on the baseball team. Homecoming king with the cheerleader girlfriend.

Have soaring Falcons already reached their high point?, USA Today
The sky is the limit for this team. Am I the only one that really sees that?

Falcons tough to beat as brand for physical therapy centers, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Let's step away from football for a bit…

Sack differentials tell positive story, ESPN.com
Take one look at this stat and you find proof the NFC South is perhaps the league's best division in 2008.

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