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Sarah Woodall: It's time for Falcons fans to start appreciating Matt Ryan
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Sarah Woodall
The Times
Updated: Oct 25, 2018, 2:14 AM
Published: Oct 25, 2018, 1:48 AM
Though he's set countless team passing records, won an MVP and led his team to a Super Bowl, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan still rarely gets the respect he deserves.
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Getting To Know: First-year Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown leading swift improvement in 2025
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Gainesville baseball coach Chan Brown looks on during the Red Elephants' game against Lanier on March 17, 2025 at Ivey-Watson Field in Gainesville. Photo by David Friedlander
David Friedlander
The Times
Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:31 AM
Published: Apr 5, 2025, 12:29 AM
Veteran coach reflects on the Red Elephants recent surge, the culture he is trying to instill in the program and other topics in a one-on-one interview with Times sports staff reporter David Friedlander.
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