FentayeJones Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Quote Don't dirty the bird: Falcons say stay off our logo Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer Editor's note: In the course of conducting interviews for this story, ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure stepped on the Falcons' logo Monday afternoon. The players immediately reprimanded him for breaking team rules. Cornerback Desmond Trufant said McClure would be subject to a fine. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Not even seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney could escape his teammates' wrath. Shortly after joining the Atlanta Falcons this preseason, the 36-year-old veteran found out about the newly implemented rule that coincided with a remodeled locker room: Don't step on the Falcons' logo. As a sign of unity, the Falcons have a new team rule: Don't step on the logo. Vaughn McClure/ESPN "The first day I walked in, I walked right over his nose, beak, and I got yelled at by every single guy in this locker room," Freeney said with a laugh. "Yeah, I got screamed on. But that's about protecting our stuff. It's something that symbolizes our team and what it's about. And that's just one of those rules. "It's like saying, 'Look, don't step all over us. That's the team right there. You wouldn't step on any teammates, so don't step on the Falcon.'" The freshly centered, red, black, and white Falcons' logo was part of a locker room facelift that was completed back in April. Coach Dan Quinn encouraged unity not only with respect for the logo, but also by sorting lockers differently so players are not necessarily next to each other based on position group, age or number. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, probably the most vocal guy around, said tight end Jacob Tamme is the enforcer designated to let younger and new players know not to step on the logo. "The new guys today, they've already been told," Weatherspoon said. "Jacob Tamme, he lays the law down around here. He let's everyone know what's going on." So did Weatherspoon give Freeney a hard time about his violation? "I didn't catch him, or else I would have taken him down to the ground," he said with a laugh. Weatherspoon always has been a strong advocate of team unity. This latest measure involving the logo is one he understands and appreciates. "It makes sense," Weatherspoon said. "It's obviously something that we hadn't done before, but it makes sense to not step on what your symbol is. I think it says a lot about us. It looks nice. We want to play nice. We want to keep that nice. We stay off of that, and we play some good football." http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/213159/dont-dirty-the-bird-falcons-say-stay-off-logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD dirtybird21 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I like it. It's silly but it also shows the players take pride in their organization and care about the team, not themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Brian Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) ^Agreed, may seem silly, but I am all about team-building. And **** Tamme Edited September 5, 2016 by A Dog Named Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Tear apart any Stains player standing on it after a game.......... I like it............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just ask the Eagirls what happens when you stand on the Logo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyjim Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I foresee TO style logo disrespect. We kind of said, "I dare you to knock this chip off my shoulder." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPITFIRE Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Reminds me of basic training, Airborne, and RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lubba Lubba© Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Glad to hear they remodeled the locker rooms just in time to be torn down next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROMERO Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mr. Lubba Lubba© said: Glad to hear they remodeled the locker rooms just in time to be torn down next year. they remodeled the locker room at the branch not the dome. Edited September 6, 2016 by TheDirtyBirdAttack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Jailbreak Blitz said: What happens when the ball is on the 50 yard line? They mean the logo in the LOCKERROOM. I see most of you missed that... Edited September 5, 2016 by Yo_Lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 That's good stuff....it's good to know we have a good locker room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLantaFalcon Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 If they're having to make rules to prevent the logo from being stepped on ... that's poor design, whoever thought of putting the logo on the floor must have been a Saints fan. Can you imagine if the whole locker room floor had a huge logo on it? They wouldn't be able to use it anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla1985 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I love it! I bleed Falcons Black and Red ( not to be confused with UGHEY hillbilly red and black). Glad our Birds are taking each other and the brand seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovie_Lover Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, TheDirtyBirdAttack said: they remolded the locker room at the branch not the dome. Sometime I think people post without thinking or reading, then I read their responses and I KNOW they post without thinking or reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Yo_Lover said: Sometime I think people post without thinking or reading, then I read their responses and I KNOW they post without thinking or reading. Yeah, I read the article, then, after a few posts in the thread, went back to check that it was indeed the locker room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coby1 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, HouseofEuphoria said: Just ask the Eagirls what happens when you stand on the Logo.. that was the funniest $hit I have ever seen, the ref threw the flag like 50ft in the air lol (getting early to the game pay's off sometimes) Edited September 6, 2016 by coby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 3 hours ago, HotLantaFalcon said: If they're having to make rules to prevent the logo from being stepped on ... that's poor design, whoever thought of putting the logo on the floor must have been a Saints fan. Can you imagine if the whole locker room floor had a huge logo on it? They wouldn't be able to use it anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast-N-Da-Sheetz Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I love it. It's the small things like this that unites a team. #ProtectDaBird# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast-N-Da-Sheetz Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 5 hours ago, HouseofEuphoria said: Just ask the Eagirls what happens when you stand on the Logo.. Mathis vs Trotter fight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks to this article, every opposing team that goes to the georgia dome will start dancing on top of the logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Manley Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 5 hours ago, HotLantaFalcon said: If they're having to make rules to prevent the logo from being stepped on ... that's poor design, whoever thought of putting the logo on the floor must have been a Saints fan. Can you imagine if the whole locker room floor had a huge logo on it? They wouldn't be able to use it anymore! Yeah! I mean, how can they even move in there without stepping on the massive logo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I love it!! I know Auburn has thing (my brain isn't working so I can't think of what it's called but you guys know what I'm talking about) around their logo to keep people off of it. It's a pride thing! I just absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citsalp Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) My high school had the same rule as did my frat, and my college. It's a no brainer, don't step on us. Edited September 6, 2016 by citsalp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 5 hours ago, Beast-N-Da-Sheetz said: Mathis vs Trotter fight? Man, i don't remember who started it....DeAngelo Hall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 11 hours ago, sonnyjim said: I foresee TO style logo disrespect. We kind of said, "I dare you to knock this chip off my shoulder." Why would opposing players be in the Falcons locker room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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