tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post1695462945850427297..comments2024-03-22T05:48:26.129-05:00Comments on Braves & Birds: We Have ConsensusMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365733949431139562noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-21576290425849034922007-10-19T15:34:00.000-05:002007-10-19T15:34:00.000-05:00I think the Thrashers do pretty well in the Atlant...I think the Thrashers do pretty well in the Atlanta marketplace actually, considering... <BR/><BR/>Among those you've listed, I'd throw in NASCAR, pro golf, and even ALTA tennis as far as other events vying for the sports fans' time and money. <BR/><BR/>We're obviously not a hockey town, but the Thrashers get at least decent support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-36106258376099674412007-10-19T13:44:00.000-05:002007-10-19T13:44:00.000-05:007th or 8th?Braves, Falcons, UGA, HS Football, Tech...7th or 8th?<BR/><BR/>Braves, Falcons, UGA, HS Football, Tech, Hawks, .. hmm yeah I guess you have a point.<BR/><BR/>7th for now, 8th after the new WNBA team tips off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-27347013106085543052007-10-19T11:23:00.000-05:002007-10-19T11:23:00.000-05:00All I can say is that Waddell is very lucky he pre...All I can say is that Waddell is very lucky he presides over a team in a market where the local pro-hockey team is distant 7th or 8th in terms of teams drumming up interest among fans. Also the fact ownership is a mess in addition to the fact none of those guys know jack about hockey either prolly plays a role. <BR/><BR/>Hartley got hosed. How Waddell continutes to keep this gig (not to mention preside over USA Hockey...wtf, is he really the best we can do?!?) is beyond me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com