falken Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Dear Arthur,When you bought this team I didn't know you from Adam's house cat. Sure, I've been to Home Depot, but I still had no idea who you were. When I heard you had paid over 500 million for the Falcons I was pretty sure you were just another eccentric billionaire with a flair for life and needed to find a tax write off suitable for an outlandish lifestyle. Well, I'm not too proud to admit, I was wrong.I'm 43 years old and I never remember not being a Falcons' fan. My older brother tried to sway me at an early age but somehow it just seemed wrong to not pull for the Falcons. Afterall, I was born and raised in Georgia. I was laying on the livingroom floor in the same exact spot for Big Ben I and II. When the Falcons lost to the Cowboys in the playoffs I was a 14 year old kid and I cried like someone cancelled Christmas. I've stuck to these Falcons through the lean years like hair on soap. My blood runs Falcons' red.Shortly after you bought this team you stood in front of a small Georgia Dome crowd and vowed to others and myself that you would not rest until you brought a championship to the city of Atlanta. I'm sure you would be the first to admit that it hasn't always been an easy road thus far. We have encountered our share of disappointment and anguish. Even though we have yet to reach that pinnacle it pleasures me that you have not quit in your quest. The expectations are high for this team and for good reason. The transformation this franchise has made in just over two years is beyond remarkable. I have never been more excited about an upcoming Falcons' season.What these Falcons have become goes well beyond football. You emphasize family and giving back to the community. The work that our players do off the field is a direct reflection of the values that you instill and demand. You evidently have a knack for making people believe that they can make a difference. You make people want to make a difference. Your passion for life and the beauty of sharing that with others is your greatest achievement among many.....even when we do eventually hoist that Lombardi trophy high in the air. The signature you have left on this team makes me proud to say, "I'm a Falcons' fan".Thanks,Ken Radcliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal Line D Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 c/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MashDaddy Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Very well written my friend...I would write this on paper and mail it in....Arthur would love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Nice. I feel the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobkowski Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Dear Arthur,When you bought this team I didn't know you from Adam's house cat. Sure, I've been to Home Depot, but I still had no idea who you were. When I heard you had paid over 500 million for the Falcons I was pretty sure you were just another eccentric billionaire with a flair for life and needed to find a tax write off suitable for an outlandish lifestyle. Well, I'm not too proud to admit, I was wrong.I'm 43 years old and I never remember not being a Falcons' fan. My older brother tried to sway me at an early age but somehow it just seemed wrong to not pull for the Falcons. Afterall, I was born and raised in Georgia. I was laying on the livingroom floor in the same exact spot for Big Ben I and II. When the Falcons lost to the Cowboys in the playoffs I was a 14 year old kid and I cried like someone cancelled Christmas. I've stuck to these Falcons through the lean years like hair on soap. My blood runs Falcons' red.Shorthly after you bought this team you stood in front of a small Georgia Dome crowd and vowed to me and others that you would not rest until you brought a championship to the city of Atlanta. I'm sure you would be the first to admit that it hasn't always been an easy road thus far. We have encountered our share of disappointment and anguish. Even though we have yet to reach that pinnacle it pleasures me that you have not quit in your quest. The expectations are high for this team and for good reason. The transformation this franchise has made in just over two years is beyond remarkable. I have never been more excited about an upcoming Falcons' season.What these Falcons have become goes well beyond football. You emphasize family and giving back to the community. The work that our players do off the field is a direct reflection of the values that you instill and demand. You evidently have a knack for making people believe that they can make a difference. You make people want to make a difference. Your passion for life and the beauty of sharing that with others is your greatest achievement among many.....even when we do eventually hoist that Lombardi trophy high in the air. The signature you have left on this team makes me proud to say, "I'm a Falcons' fan".Thanks,Ken Radcliff100% agreeI was at the Super Bowl when we performed a Big Ben against them in their own stadium and won. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Beautifully written Ken.....I think it nicely sums up how many of us feel about Mr. Blank and his goals for this franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zee Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Very well written Ken. Arthur Blank has changed who the Falcons are and what they stand for. Two thumbs up for Artie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 PRETTY GOOD ... PRETTY DARN GOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kibitzer Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 (edited) Man, when I saw the thread title, I thought, "Oh boy, here we go again..." There have been a few "Dear Arthur" posts on this board over the years that were not nearly so flattering, and as a matter of fact - accurate. Great job at capturing the majority of our sentiments here, Ken. There was a lot of misguided anger towards Arthur around 2007, and at various other times over the years. I think the guy has showed his mettle, though, and deserves every bit of the gratitude you're offering up here. Easy c/s. Edited July 4, 2010 by kibitzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR Falcon Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 very well said Ken, I'm a long time fan as well and I 100% agree and thanks Arthur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Thanks for putting into words what so many of us feel! All I can say is DITTO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drathdon Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Hear, hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKH5785 Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 without a doubt...ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Wow. Beautiful. Masterfully written Falken Ken! I am 42, and I am feeling the way you do. I honestly thought That the Falcons were going to be a whirlpool of suck forever. I just figured I was a glutton for punishment and my team was always going to be the laughing stock. But now I feel that when we walk on the field, there is a little pimp in our stride, there is a quiet confidence in the players that is seeping into the stands. We have a chance to win EVERY GAME. God, to even think that after all the years of tumult and tragedy and shenanigans, we are actually a football team that others are PREPARING for and know that a **** war is coming there way.Dude, your letter made me want to cry. As ridiculous as that sounds from a 42 year old man. But for the Love of God, I never thought that we would even DARE to raise our heads up and feel pride in our team. Not just support out of guilt.Go FALCONS!!!! Matty Ice, lead us to the Superbowl. We swear, we will be the sonic equivalent of a Tsunami at every game. WE ARE THE TWELFTH MAN AND WE ARE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Falcon Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Very well written falken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kibitzer Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Btw, w/this post, you should have no need for the rep upgrade thread in ABF anytime soon. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog River Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Excellent and I feel exactly the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg M Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Dear Arthur,When you bought this team I didn't know you from Adam's house cat. Sure, I've been to Home Depot, but I still had no idea who you were. When I heard you had paid over 500 million for the Falcons I was pretty sure you were just another eccentric billionaire with a flair for life and needed to find a tax write off suitable for an outlandish lifestyle. Well, I'm not too proud to admit, I was wrong.I'm 43 years old and I never remember not being a Falcons' fan. My older brother tried to sway me at an early age but somehow it just seemed wrong to not pull for the Falcons. Afterall, I was born and raised in Georgia. I was laying on the livingroom floor in the same exact spot for Big Ben I and II. When the Falcons lost to the Cowboys in the playoffs I was a 14 year old kid and I cried like someone cancelled Christmas. I've stuck to these Falcons through the lean years like hair on soap. My blood runs Falcons' red.Shorthly after you bought this team you stood in front of a small Georgia Dome crowd and vowed to others and myself that you would not rest until you brought a championship to the city of Atlanta. I'm sure you would be the first to admit that it hasn't always been an easy road thus far. We have encountered our share of disappointment and anguish. Even though we have yet to reach that pinnacle it pleasures me that you have not quit in your quest. The expectations are high for this team and for good reason. The transformation this franchise has made in just over two years is beyond remarkable. I have never been more excited about an upcoming Falcons' season.What these Falcons have become goes well beyond football. You emphasize family and giving back to the community. The work that our players do off the field is a direct reflection of the values that you instill and demand. You evidently have a knack for making people believe that they can make a difference. You make people want to make a difference. Your passion for life and the beauty of sharing that with others is your greatest achievement among many.....even when we do eventually hoist that Lombardi trophy high in the air. The signature you have left on this team makes me proud to say, "I'm a Falcons' fan".Thanks,Ken RadcliffMan you really should put pen to paper and mail this to Blank or take out an ad in the AJC and put it there. Maybe we could take up a collection for the ad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyDmx Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Well said friend. After we lost that game against the Cowboys I was devastated for over a week (I was 12 years old). I will never root for another NFL team (unless they can help us with a playoff berth) and will continue to bleed red, black, and white the rest of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconPio Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Great job.Man we Rising up.Its time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falken Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 Bumping for the best owner in pro sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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