Arthur Blank acknowledges Falcons cheated

[ThPantherFan]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12273929/arthur-blank-atlanta-falcons-owner-upset-circumstances-led-georgia-dome-crowd-noise-investigation?src=mobile&rand=ref~{%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carolinahuddle.com%2Fboards%2Ftopic%2F111497-falcons-guilty-as-charged%2F%22}

 

 

 

My money is on the Falcons losing a mid round draft pick over this matter in addition to a fine.

 

I absolutely noticed noise coming from the speakers this year in Atlanta on the field. It lasted well into the Panthers huddle. Of course, it went away later in the game when the score was out of reach and the Panthers fans had taken over the dome.

 

Credit Blank though for handling this quickly and like an owner who is actually upset. It presents a stark contrast to Robert Kraft,

 

Thanks, Jeremy.  You are great about bringing good information to this board.  Hopefully you will be taking pictures for us at next years Superbowl.

 

[Jeremy Igo]

Did you notice the speakers on the field at CLink? I took a picture of them on my phone but ended up deleting it. They were on the Seahawks sideline at either side of their bench. I was wondering what was coming out of those. 

 

Edit: I'm sure it was nothing which is why I deleted the photo. But.....maybe it wasn't

 

Yes I saw those. If you ask them, they will say it is for the cheerleaders to hear the music to dance to.

[Mr. Scot]

Yes, Blank did fess up. I wonder why he allowed that to happen? Kraft should do the same.

I wouldn't hold my breath on that

[Jeremy Igo]

In all fairness, I doubt Blank had any idea it was going on. Plenty of decisions are made daily that he doesn't know about.

[KendrickPanther]

I can appreciate the ownership. I always liked Blank even though his franchise is not impressive.

[Mr. Scot]

This might be just as funny...

Dimitroff: I have no problem with roster decision set up; I encouraged it

Yeah. I'm sure you did, Tom

[Peppers90 NC]

Yea I'm guilty, ashamed and I apologize. Now go back to talking about partially deflated footballs please.

[O-Ther]

I'm sure Blank's a swell guy, but I only know him as the Head Failcon in Charge. Therefore, I must loathe him.

 

The only thing I can applaud is his screwed up front office. He's done ok with the power structure flow chart, but he needs a few more guys in there to share decision making responsibilities with Pioli, Dimitroff, Quinn, and himself. Those types of decisions are too big for one man to handle, and everyone knows that the more people that are on the committee making the decision, the faster and more correct that decision will be.

 

So Arthur, take the final step to NFC South dominance and add a VP, senior VP, and President all in charge of the General Managerial Office. Just think how much better it will be having 7 people making roster and draft decisions instead of just 4.

[SCP]

I don't shop at Home Depot because of Arthur Blank and the Falcons

[WOW!!]

Has he acknowledged that he's a illegitimate son of Vincent Price. .

[TheSpecial1]

Damn cheaters

[PantherFanOne]

I have to give credit to Arthur Blank for admitting the guilt and saying he was sorry for the infraction by the team he owns.I totally detest the Falcons but it was good to see an NFL team owner show rremorse for his teams action.

[Mother Grabber]

kudos to Blank.  He may be creepy, but at least he seems to have integrity.  and we know that the pats spineless, cheating culture starts at the top. 

[CatMan72]

I have a hard time believing the owner can attend every home game for 2 years and not know they are pumping in crowd noise...