The Other Rivalry Happening Sunday

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http://blog.atlantafalcons.com/jayadams/2012/10/24/battle-of-former-missouri-teammates-heats-up/

MISSOURI TEAMMATES HEATS UP

JAY ADAMS

Published October 24, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Oh, you didn’t know? William Moore is always ready.

William Moore’s phone lights up. A new text message appears.

On the other end is former Missouri teammate and current Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin.

The message on Moore’s phone is simple: “Y’all be ready.”

“You already know that I sent him the W.A.R text message —

,” Moore said Wednesday. “He already knows that, but J-Mac is a heck of an athlete. I know what he can do personally, but we’re prepared.”

This will be the third time the former Missouri Tigers have faced each other, along with linebacker Sean Weatherspoon. Maclin’s history against the Falcons is one the two defensive players would probably like to forget.

Last year, Maclin burned the Falcons to the tune of 13 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort at the Georgia Dome. The year before at Lincoln Financial Field, Maclin was good for seven catches for 159 yards and two scores.

“I think Jeremy has good size, good speed. He’s a real competitive guy,” Weatherspoon said. “I’ve known him for a while. He hates to lose. He really takes it personally, so I think that’s what makes him such a good player.”

Along with DeSean Jackson, Maclin provides a formidable offensive force the Falcons will have to contend with Sunday. Until then, the two former Missouri Tigers wearing black and red will have to contend with more of Maclin’s texts.

“I got a few texts. I don’t really want to really talk about it too much. It’s a personal game for me,” Weatherspoon said before carefully selecting his next words. “It’s a personal game. I look forward to going out there and competing.”

[Falcons_own_nfc_south]

Dang, Maclin had big games against us in the past.

[leftfield]

Someone is gonna get hurt - probably not just their pride either!

[SOI]

"Last year, Maclin burned the Falcons to the tune of 13 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort at the Georgia Dome. ""

That's not right......

[Danishfalcon]

Spoon is gonna RGIII him!

[Wise up]

Umm correct me if I'm wrong but we beat the eagles in the ga dome last year lol.

[Dem Birds]

Umm correct me if I'm wrong but we beat the eagles in the ga dome last year lol.

That's what it says.

[Dem Birds]

"Last year, Maclin burned the Falcons to the tune of 13 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort at the Georgia Dome. ""

That's not right......

Are you referring to the stats or are you misreading it as the writer saying we lost? It's saying the Eagles lost and his stats are correct, so the whole statement is correct. Unfortunately. At least in regards to Maclin's stats. No idea why he's so good against us.

[SOI]

Are you referring to the stats or are you misreading it as the writer saying we lost? It's saying the Eagles lost and his stats are correct, so the whole statement is correct. Unfortunately. At least in regards to Maclin's stats. No idea why he's so good against us.

Yeah....I misread it.

I've always thought Maclin was a Beast and wished the Falcons had him.

[TheFalconRises]

Better start digging your grave now Vick, Spoooooooooooon is comin for you!!!

[Ethos]

Need to knock Maclin out of the game and this time for good.

[Tallahassee]

That was a different team with a different defensive scheme and coordinator. This weekend will be much, much different....

[FalconFanForLife]

Yeah he has had some great games against us, and that whole team is filled with so much talent overall with good coaching to boot. I have been surprised by their struggles, but it all comes down to their turnover issues. We need our offense to get off to a good start like they did earlier in the season, win the turnover battle and head back to Atlanta with another road win.

Kinda sounds like there is some undercurrent of not so friendly rivalry in Weatherspoons comments there. Some BIG hits could be the key to the turnover battle like they were last season. If i was a receiver, I would be kinda cautious on the txts I sent to either Moore or Weatherspoon. Maybe Maclin didn't see what Sean did to RGIII.