It's true you don't know what you have until it's gone.

[Abe]

When Ovie went out it was painfully obvious how much we missed him. It's not just him opening lanes for our rushing attack that I'm talking about. He is one of our most solid and professional players. He is also Matt's body guard.

Turner had a decent game, but Ovie was missed. Not every team leans on their fullback like we do. He is a huge part of our offense. When he went out I knew it was going to be tough. He is a force in run and pass blocking.

On the other side of the ball Babs was also a huge blow. Outside of Atlanta he doesn't get much recognition, but we know how valuable he is to our defense. He is probably our most consistent defender outside of Abraham.

I know it doesn't seem like those two guys would have meant much of a difference to the outcome of the game. I believe it did. Our inconsistency showed on both sides of the ball and maybe that little extra would have helped.

It's true that other players should have stepped up, but I feel like with as "off" as our team seemed to be, their presence was sorely missed.

Here is to their quick and healthy return!

Edited September 12, 2011 by Abe

[Miller2Rison]

harvey dahl is missed as well, we probably lost 1 of our best offensive players in dahl.

[Dharma Initiative]

We needed Muhhelli's support to backup out terrible two so badly today

[PokerSteve]

They both are valuable links in the chain, but the chain can't fall apart if they aren't out there. That's what back-ups are for; to step into the empty slot, pick up the slack and get the job done.

If our team can't do that, then they can't succeed.