Jeff Schultz

Thank G-d for comic relief. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/u...

Surprising, given the pain he looked to be in after the game. But good news for the Falcons. www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...

An inexplicable, late-game meltdown by a Dan Quinn team. Where have we seen this before?

Seeing Kyle Pitts catch passes is like a Sasquatch sighting.

Two common problems in coaching circles: 1) head coaches too often hire their friends as opposed to the best assistant coaches: 2) great/proven coordinators won’t follow someone to another team unless they’re convinced the head coach is that good/will have security.

Where Kirby and Dabo diverged: When the ground changed underneath them starting in 2021, Smart's Georgia program and Swinney's Clemson program went different directions. Their approach on transfers was slightly different. But not the only reason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Can't wait to see what he does when Kalshi posts Acuna trade odds. www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

"I can't believe Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees have turned out to be better offensive coaches than Zac Robinson," said nobody. www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

After Phillies eliminated Braves in 2023, I wrote Alex Anthopoulos needed to change the core. Three years later I still think that. As for Acuna, team likely will exercise option on contract but they definitely should make him available in trade. Be objective. Don’t worry about his fanboys.

Yep, sums it up: From @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/767...

Trump: *says horrible thing* the media: he didn’t actually mean it Trump: no I definitely one hundred percent meant it

They weren’t expected to win the series but let’s be clear: They didn’t lose this series because of pitching. It’s generally been their offense that has failed them.

After Phillies eliminated Braves in 2023, I wrote Alex Anthopoulos needed to change the core. Three years later I still think that. As for Acuna, team likely will exercise option on contract but they definitely should make him available in trade. Be objective. Don’t worry about his fanboys.

Yes, those were boos you heard for Acuna right after that last ground out

The Braves need 2 or 3 more Michael Harrises

Unfortunately many players today don’t focus on things like contact and moving the runners over. They want to hit home runs. Too many strikeouts

Lead off double and you can’t even get the the guy to third, let alone score?

Michael Harris 1, Dodgers 0

"Stephen A. Smith embarrasses himself" should be a standing headline. Also, "Pat McAfee embarrasses himself." Also, "Barstool embarrasses itself." And get off my lawn.

This is not a new problem. www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Could Alabama-Georgia move, either game times or locations? And if it stays, what might it look like? Here's what we know right now about the approaching storm and how it may affect Alabama-Georgia: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Dodgers' fans: "The good news is Sale has thrown 42 pitches in two innings." Braves' fans: "Sale has six strikeouts in two innings."

Dodgers with runners in scoring position:

My heart dropped when I saw her in “North by Northwest.” RIP

The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️

“What do I think I’ve proven? That I’m healthy,” Penix said. “That’s it." www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

And Raheem not a great HC. Everybody wants him to be great because they view him as a good guy but he was a bad hire, and smart people outside of the organization and fanboy media people knew it.

Stay open, Bourbon Street. There's a wave of red jerseys heading your way.

Most of that coaching staff sucked.

Did the Falcons completely botch the whole Kirk Cousins/Miichael Penix thing? Yes. But is Penix legit (if healthy)? Hell yes. Reminder: This is only his second game back.

The Falcons have 31 points in the third quarter and are averaging 7.2 yards per play, and Atlanta views this as a wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary.

First 2 weeks of the seasons: Falcons 16, other teams 54 Six quarters since: Falcons 59, other teams 21

Drake London finally has a quarterback, and now you see how good he is.

Suddenly it’s the Dodgers who seem desperate.

“It’s so weird seeing Kirk Cousins complete passes.” — Atlanta

“Our squad’s just so dominant. Keelon’s Keelon. We’ve got a good O-line, we’ve got receivers, we’ve got everything, every piece. So excited for what we have in store.” Alabama is back? It sure looks like it - but we’ll have to see next week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...

Ignoring the video board is one of the best things about college football.

Tony Gonzalez basically trying to wipe the slate clean about everything we know about Deshaun Watson. But that grease stain ain't ever coming out, Sparky. And everybody on that Fox set is equally complicit, notably a woman. But no surprise there, either.

"After 3 straight first-round exits, Braves won a playoff series. Can they win another?" Good question. Oddsmakers: - Dodgers 2-1 faves in Game 1. - Dodgers 2-1 faves to win World Series. Braves are 8.5-1 (5th of 8 teams). www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...

Great column by Barry Svrluga in @theathletic.com The ugly Putin stain on Alex Ovechkin’s legacy www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

"No Baseball Stadium in Grand Teton, Now or Ever." www.npca.org/articles/115...