June 30th, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The Hawks are potentially two wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals. Is that something we thought we’d say in 2021? The Hawks overcame the odds and brought their Eastern Conference Finals series to 2-2 with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 110-88 final is not one…… read more »
June 24, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As pen hits paper, the Braves are hovering around .500 and still in the National League East mix. The team has been what some of the old-timers call “treading water.” But the MLB Trade frenzy starts soon. What will the Braves do? Obviously, this team as constructed…… read more »
June 16, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – I’ve had a co-worker here at 680 The Fan who has brought up that extended College Football Playoff fields would have meant a different narrative for Kirby Smart. I’m not sure I completely agree with that. Yes, 12 teams would have seen the Dawgs in the playoff…… read more »
June 9, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Nick Saban isn’t stepping away from the field anytime soon. I’m good with that and Georgia fans should be too. Saban put his signature on a contract extension that keeps him at Alabama through the 2028 season. Some would say that’s bad news for everyone else in…… read more »
June 2, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The wish list coming out of spring practice was pretty simple and Georgia seemed to have gotten good favor with the transfer portal. Cornerback Derion Kendrick and tight end Arik Gilbert are Athens bound. You needed to get older in the secondary and you did that. You…… read more »
May 26, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – It appears that Julio Jones’ time with the Falcons has come to an end. I’m not sad, mad or disappointed. Julio clearly wants an opportunity to win a title before his career ends and he’s welcome to feel that way. It’s his career and he gets to…… read more »
May 24, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – That was fun to see Phil Mickelson walking up 18 with all the gallery around him on the way to his PGA Championship win. It was a sight that golf fans haven’t gotten in at least a couple of years. Phil is still one of the fan…… read more »
May 21, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – There is a college football commissioner: His name is Greg Sankey Ask and you shall receive college football fans. You wanted a college football commissioner for Power Five football and I’ve found them. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is the man for this fictitious job. He has proven…… read more »
May 20, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Kirby Smart is not afraid to use the transfer portal. This has been proven time and time again. I bring this up, after the Outkick.com article a few days ago that highlighted a Kirby Smart “loss” in the transfer portal, with former Tennessee linebacker Henry To’o To’o choosing…… read more »
