Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted June 12, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) The Atlanta Falcons will be featured on HBO Sports’ award-winning documentary series HARD KNOCKS, the club announced on Thursday. The Falcons, HBO Sports, and NFL Films will team up for an all-access, behind the scenes look at what it takes to make it in the National Football League when HARD KNOCKS: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons debuts on August 5. The sports-based reality series kicks off its ninth season, presented in HD on Tuesday, Aug. 5 (10 p.m. ET), exclusively on HBO. Subsequent hour-long episodes debut on Tuesdays at the same time, with an encore replay every Wednesday in August at 11:00 p.m., culminating in the Sept. 2 season finale. “We are excited about the opportunity to give our fans a behind the scenes look at what it takes to prepare an NFL team for the rigors of a 16-game regular season and beyond,” said Falcons Owner & Chairman Arthur M. Blank. “This marks the first time that our franchise will be featured on HARD KNOCKS and we look forward to showcasing our great players and coaches to football fans all across America.” The award-winning documentary will focus on the daily lives and routines of Falcons players and coaches and showcase the club as it prepares to do battle in the always competitive NFC South Division of the NFL. “We are thrilled that the ninth edition of the HARD KNOCKS series will spotlight the Atlanta Falcons,” said Ken Hershman, President of HBO Sports. “It’s exciting to feature a team, a franchise and a city for the first time on HARD KNOCKS. We are grateful to Head Coach Mike Smith and the entire organization for agreeing to participate and look forward to what we expect to be one of the few summertime programs that is truly appointment TV and we can’t wait for the premiere on August 5th.” Additionally, HBO will chronicle an intriguing mix of high-profile veterans, including Pro Bowlers QB Matt Ryan, WR Roddy White, WR Julio Jones, and S William Moore, along with free agents and rookie hopefuls throughout training camp and the preseason. Each week, players will experience drills, meetings and fun, while struggling to prove they have what it takes to make the team and make their mark in the NFL. Since 2008, the Falcons have recorded a .625 winning percentage and have qualified for the NFC playoffs four times (2008, 2010, 2011, and 2012). During the same time span, the Falcons posted a 13-3 record twice (2010 and 2012) and are one of the NFL’s most dominant teams at home, posting a winning percentage of .750 at the Georgia Dome (36-12). “We are looking forward to connecting with our fans across the country as the program chronicles our 2014 training camp,” said Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith. “The series will give fans a behind the scenes look at the competition between players as we build our roster and prepare for the season. We are looking forward to the start of camp in late July.” A 30-person NFL Films crew will be at the Falcons’ training camp at team headquarters in Flowery Branch, Ga., shooting more than 1,500 hours of video over the course of the five-week series. Camera and sound crews will be given unencumbered access to the players’ and coaches’ meeting rooms, training rooms, dormitories and practice fields. Two summers ago, HARD KNOCKS moved its premiere night to Tuesday and the results have been a resounding success. The five-part series on the playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals last August averaged 3.6 million viewers per episode. “We’re excited to work with the Atlanta Falcons and HBO Sports on HARD KNOCKS,” said Howard Katz, COO of NFL Films and NFL Senior Vice President of Broadcasting. “We want to thank Arthur Blank, Thomas Dimitroff, Mike Smith and the entire Falcons’ organization for the trust they have in NFL FILMS by allowing us unprecedented access into their training camp. The Falcons present numerous storylines with a veteran coaching staff, star players and newcomers all coming together to attempt to “Rise Up” back to the top of the NFC.” The Falcons begin the 2014 NFL regular season at home at the Georgia Dome on September 7, when they host NFC South Division rival the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is set for 1:00 pm. http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-to-be-2014-HBO-Hard-Knocks-Team/7ab3a3c2-6813-4e47-a5de-5a9932712a06 Edited June 12, 2014 by PSSSHHHRRR87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hell yeah! I can't wait for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jy23 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Falcons will be the featured team this year....how do y'all feel about it? I'm excited because I've never been able to attend a training camp, especially now that I live out of town, but I've always wanted that inside look. I love it but I know some will feel its a distraction but I'm not so sure about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jy23 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Never mind, already a thread up. Delete this one @Dolfan23...my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jy23 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I feel the same way, I'm excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkItus Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yeah this is going to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 I can tell ya from first hand experience with the Phins doing it 2 years ago that it's awesome. Makes the offseason even more fun seeing your team inside once a week. Good for the Falcons you guys will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnice Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 This is something else. They can call it "The Real NFLers of Atlanta" or something... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 This is something else. They can call it "The Real NFLers of Atlanta" or something... Shoot the best part of the Dolphins hard knocks a couple of years ago was Lauren Tannehill and Jackie Long (Jake's wife). The wives / girlfriends are some of the best parts of the show! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJHAWK Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Been through it twice with my Bengals. Its freakin awesome. HBO does a great job with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJHAWK Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Shoot the best part of the Dolphins hard knocks a couple of years ago was Lauren Tannehill and Jackie Long (Jake's wife). The wives / girlfriends are some of the best parts of the show! Those 2 have nothing on Pac Man Jones wife. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Those 2 have nothing on Pac Man Jones wife. lol I have no idea who she is but Lauren and Jackie are both very hot! That's not a modeling pic it's a screen cap from the TV on a humid night and they still look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJHAWK Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 I have no idea who she is but Lauren and Jackie are both very hot! That's not a modeling pic it's a screen cap from the TV on a humid night and they still look good. hahaha I was being sarcastic. You have to see the scene in Hard Knocks where Jones wife has to come get him and take him to practice because he ran out of gas a mile from the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 hahaha I was being sarcastic. You have to see the scene in Hard Knocks where Jones wife has to come get him and take him to practice because he ran out of gas a mile from the stadium. Oh really? She's not so hot then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Moderators Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Oh really? She's not so hot then?? One on the left: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 20, 2014 by PSSSHHHRRR87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 She's not bad but definitely not a hottie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrReality Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Great to hear. Will get lots of info on OL and DL development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Moderators Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Sneak preview of Hard Knocks that airs tonight at 10 pm. Bierman and Matthews get into a fight! This gonna be great to see our birds featured! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152602778396182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnice Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Now I'm a little more interested, lol. I might wanna stay away from the Falcons life board,for a while, if some of the stuff they talk about will be aired later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhillboy Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I despise reality TV, so I won't watch. The cloud of Goodell over the NFL has me not wanting to support anything associated with the league. Everything I hate about the new NFL has his filthy, soulless handprints on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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