Troy Freaking Andersen!

[TomCat88]

Seems like he’s going to be okay. But who knows? They said JJ McCarthy was going to be okay, too.

Saw this quote from his coach re: last game:

“The guy was flying around, making a bunch of plays, making a bunch of tackles,” Morris said Sunday. “He plays with tremendous speed. He plays with a tremendous violence that we love, and he got it done for us. It was awesome.”

We’ve all seen that before, but it’s always cool to hear others see it. Makes you proud to be a Montanan. He has the potential to go down as the greatest athlete from Montana. I think Dave McNally (Billings) is #1 and Pat Donavan (Helena) is #2. McNally two WS rings and two runners up; multi 20-game winner; multiple ASG appearances. Donovan one SB ring and two runners up; 4-time Pro Bowl; 4-time second team All-Pro. Andersen one-time NFC POW. LOL he has a ways to go though.

McNally is still the only pitcher in history to hit a grand slam to win his own game. It’s my understanding he still makes O’s fans’ list of favorite Orioles.

He also once held the record for most consecutive wins. The Orioles are one of the least talked about and least appreciated dynasties in sports. From 1966 to 1971 they went to the WS four times and were favored to win each time. They had the best team in baseball each of those years. Suffered a huge upset to the Mets in '69. Lost in 7 to Pittsburgh in '71. The core pitching staff was McNally, Palmer and Cuellar. Dobson and another guys who's name escapes me, we at the front and back of those years. C-Andy Etchebarren, 1B-Boog Powell, 2B-Davey Johnson, SS-Mark Belanger, 3B-Brooks Robinson, LF-Don Buford, CF-Paul Blair, RF-Frank Robinson. Mgr.-Earl Weaver. I've had that lineup memorized since I was 9 years old. The Twins are my team and the O's blasted them in the first two ALCS playoffs. They left their mark on me as you can see.

[TomCat88]

Anyway, sorry to get sidetracked.

Good to see Cousins come through in the clutch for a change. Would like to see Failclowns make the playoffs. With Troy on the field, of course.

[nanacat]

The Falcon defense is much better with a fully healthy Troy on the field. Fact.

Well, that was just a snapshot, but I tend to agree with you. I don't think Troy is at full Troy yet either. Hopefully, he can chase off the injury bug and get rolling.

I agree, but playing "violent" football likely means the injury bug will be hard to avoid. Still, wishing all the best for Troy!

[seataccat]

Seems like he’s going to be okay. But who knows? They said JJ McCarthy was going to be okay, too.

Saw this quote from his coach re: last game:

“The guy was flying around, making a bunch of plays, making a bunch of tackles,” Morris said Sunday. “He plays with tremendous speed. He plays with a tremendous violence that we love, and he got it done for us. It was awesome.”

We’ve all seen that before, but it’s always cool to hear others see it. Makes you proud to be a Montanan. He has the potential to go down as the greatest athlete from Montana. I think Dave McNally (Billings) is #1 and Pat Donavan (Helena) is #2. McNally two WS rings and two runners up; multi 20-game winner; multiple ASG appearances. Donovan one SB ring and two runners up; 4-time Pro Bowl; 4-time second team All-Pro. Andersen one-time NFC POW. LOL he has a ways to go though.

McNally is still the only pitcher in history to hit a grand slam to win his own game. It’s my understanding he still makes O’s fans’ list of favorite Orioles.

He also once held the record for most consecutive wins. The Orioles are one of the least talked about and least appreciated dynasties in sports. From 1966 to 1971 they went to the WS four times and were favored to win each time. They had the best team in baseball each of those years. Suffered a huge upset to the Mets in '69. Lost in 7 to Pittsburgh in '71. The core pitching staff was McNally, Palmer and Cuellar. Dobson and another guys who's name escapes me, we at the front and back of those years. C-Andy Etchebarren, 1B-Boog Powell, 2B-Davey Johnson, SS-Mark Belanger, 3B-Brooks Robinson, LF-Don Buford, CF-Paul Blair, RF-Frank Robinson. Mgr.-Earl Weaver. I've had that lineup memorized since I was 9 years old. The Twins are my team and the O's blasted them in the first two ALCS playoffs. They left their mark on me as you can see.

Who was the kid from West High that won 20 games for the Orioles in the 80's?

[TCcat 84]

Jeff Ballard

[BleedingBLue]

Jeff Ballard

And currently in charge of the legion programs in Billings I believe.

[coloradocat]

Why are people talking about old baseball players in the Troy Andersen thread?

[TomCat88]

Why are people talking about old baseball players in the Troy Andersen thread?

Because I f'k'd up and started talking about Troy being one of the best athletes to come out of Montana and potentially the best and compared him to two guys who I think are the best two and gave a quick synopsis on each to show what Troy might need to get on his resume to be that guy. Sorry.

[ilovethecats]

Why are people talking about old baseball players in the Troy Andersen thread?

Because they are all similar in that they are in pretty elite Montana company.

[AFCAT]

Troy in the background at last nights post game celebration.

[ClowderUp]

Troy in the background at last nights post game celebration.

That gives me some more faith in humanity right there. I didn't think an NFL team had those kind of feels in Week 5. Go Falcons!

[Cledus]

Seems like he’s going to be okay. But who knows? They said JJ McCarthy was going to be okay, too.

Saw this quote from his coach re: last game:

“The guy was flying around, making a bunch of plays, making a bunch of tackles,” Morris said Sunday. “He plays with tremendous speed. He plays with a tremendous violence that we love, and he got it done for us. It was awesome.”

We’ve all seen that before, but it’s always cool to hear others see it. Makes you proud to be a Montanan. He has the potential to go down as the greatest athlete from Montana. I think Dave McNally (Billings) is #1 and Pat Donavan (Helena) is #2. McNally two WS rings and two runners up; multi 20-game winner; multiple ASG appearances. Donovan one SB ring and two runners up; 4-time Pro Bowl; 4-time second team All-Pro. Andersen one-time NFC POW. LOL he has a ways to go though.

McNally is still the only pitcher in history to hit a grand slam to win his own game. It’s my understanding he still makes O’s fans’ list of favorite Orioles.

He also once held the record for most consecutive wins. The Orioles are one of the least talked about and least appreciated dynasties in sports. From 1966 to 1971 they went to the WS four times and were favored to win each time. They had the best team in baseball each of those years. Suffered a huge upset to the Mets in '69. Lost in 7 to Pittsburgh in '71. The core pitching staff was McNally, Palmer and Cuellar. Dobson and another guys who's name escapes me, we at the front and back of those years. C-Andy Etchebarren, 1B-Boog Powell, 2B-Davey Johnson, SS-Mark Belanger, 3B-Brooks Robinson, LF-Don Buford, CF-Paul Blair, RF-Frank Robinson. Mgr.-Earl Weaver. I've had that lineup memorized since I was 9 years old. The Twins are my team and the O's blasted them in the first two ALCS playoffs. They left their mark on me as you can see.

Who was the kid from West High that won 20 games for the Orioles in the 80's?

Jeff Ballard. He still lives in Billings.

[PapaG]

Jeff Ballard

And currently in charge of the legion programs in Billings I believe.

Yes he is. Great guy.

[nanacat]

Just saw this...
https://bvmsports.com/2024/10/07/atlant ... nebackers/

[catatac]

Just saw this...
https://bvmsports.com/2024/10/07/atlant ... nebackers/

Great news!!

[TomCat88]

Didn’t practice this week.

[coloradocat]

Officially ruled out for this week's game.

https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/fal ... thers-game

[coloradocat]

Still not practicing. Not a good sign for week 7.

https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/fal ... rep-begins

[coloradocat]

I'm really starting to hate injury report day for the Falcons.

[AFCAT]