House panel considers youth concussion law
Former Falcons kicker Matt Bryant can still remember taking a hit during an elementary school football game.
The sky turned yellow and he saw green dots. At 10 or 11, he didn't recognize the incident as a possible concussion.
Now a father of seven children, Bryant is pushing for legislation in Georgia that would help educate young players and their parents, coaches and others...
Via Fox Sports
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5 days ago
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AND THEN???
Delivery guy steals kicker's golf clubs
A Chinese food delivery guy walked into the garage and made off with Matt Bryant's $3,000 bag of clubs while dropping off some grub at the kicker's home.
Via Larry Brown Sports
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September 29, 2011
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September 29, 2011
Falcons to support concussion bill at State Capitol today
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) speaks with his son Tre Bryant, 5, before the first half. AP
Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and kicker Matt Bryant are set to speak at the Georgia Concussion Coalition hearing in support of House Bill 673 at 3 p.m. today at the State Capitol.
Also, offensive lineman Andrew Jackson and wide receiver Kevin Cone will be on hand to support...
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5 days ago
Falcons’ Matt Bryant earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for Week 12
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday for his performance against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12.
Bryant connected on both of his field goals against the Packers—including the game-winning 47-yard field goal with nine seconds left to give the Falcons a 20-17 lead. It was the third time this season Bryant kicked a field...
Via Falcons Central
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December 01, 2010
Andrew Jackson gives us some intel on Pat Hill
Feb. 8, 2012-ATLANTA: Atlanta Falcons from left to right; kicker Matt Bryant, wide receiver Kevin Cone, offensive lineman Andrew Jackson and former linebacker Buddy Curry listen before a hearing on House Bill 673 during the House Health & Human Services Committee meeting in the Coverdell Legislative Office Building Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., February 8, 2012. HB...
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4 days ago
Houston, We Have a Problem: Falcons Lose 10-17
The 7-4 Atlanta Falcons traveled to Texas today to take on the 8-3 Houston Texans in what turned out to be a defensive struggle. The Texans got on the board first in this one, as Neil Rackers’s 43-yard field goal attempt split the uprights to give Houston a slim 3-0 lead with 4:03 left in the first. Dropped passes by the Falcons allowed Houston to contain...
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December 04, 2011
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December 04, 2011
Falcons’ Matt Bryant Had His Golf Clubs Swiped by a Chinese Food Delivery Guy
I’m sure Falcons kicker Matt Bryant didn’t expect the Chinese food delivery person to make off with his $3,000 set of golf clubs when he ordered some grub on September 16. Then again, I’m sure the thief didn’t expect to see an NFL player’s garage door wide open and a set of expensive golf clubs just sitting there for the taking when he dropped off...
Via The Last Angry Fan
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September 29, 2011
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September 29, 2011
Twins for Matt Bryant and his wife
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kicks the game winning field goal that defeated the 49ers 16-14 on Sunday, Oct 3, 2010 inside the Georgia Dome. Johnny Crawford / jcrawford@ajc.com
By Chris Vivlamore
Three is more than a jersey number to the Bryant family.
Kicker Matt Bryant and his wife, Melissa, welcomed twins on Saturday (Sept. 3) with the birth of William Triton (four pounds,...
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September 06, 2011
Falcons K pushes for youth concussion changes
Matt Bryant is pushing for legislation in Georgia that would help educate young players and their parents, coaches and others about the dangers of concussions and the need to protect student athletes from serious brain injury.
Via ESPN
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5 days ago
Falcons Want To Re-Sign Free Agent K Bryant
According to ESPN.com, Falcons kicker Matt Bryant is frustrated that the lockout is lingering, it’s understandable because Bryant, who had a great 2010 season, long ago should have had a new contract. He should know where he’s going to have his family settled when a big event comes in the fall, but, like a lot of other players out there, Bryant has no clue what’s going on....
Via Falcons Gab
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June 02, 2011
Matt Bryant named NFC special teams player of the week
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kicks the game winning field goal that defeated the 49ers 16-14 on Sunday, Oct 3, 2010 inside the Georgia Dome. Johnny Crawford / jcrawford@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who made his 11th career game-winning field goal against San Francisco on Sunday, was named the NFC’s special teams player of the week on Wednesday.
He...
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October 06, 2010
Lets look at the bright side of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No, its not going to be a blank page! There were some bright spots for the Bucs this year, just not that many. But there are reasons to be optimistic for the future based on some things we saw this season.Kicking game is as solid as its ever been. Just as the Defense is the worst ever, the kicking game is the best ever! Connor Barth broke Steve Christie's record for 85% success...
Via Buc Stop
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
Matt Bryant's 40-yard FG is good
Falcons burn 4:42 off the clock on a drive that ends with a Matt Bryant field goal. Lions are down 23-16 with 8:41 left.
Via Lions Blog
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October 23, 2011
Falcons Kicker Matt Bryant Robbed By Chinese Delivery Guy Kristian Vail
Believe it or not, I have heard of this happening from time to time.
You should never ever let the delivery guy inside your home just for this specific reason. Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant found out why the hard way.
Kristian Vail, 22, of Flowery Branch, was arrested and charged with stealing the bag of clubs, valued at more than $3,000, from the open garage at Bryant’...
Via BlackSportsOnline
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September 29, 2011
Falcons officially announce 4-year deal for Bryant
The Atlanta Falcons have signed kicker Matt Bryant to a four-year contract.
The 10-year veteran made 28 of 31 field-goal attempts last season, including three game-winning kicks. He joined the Falcons late in the 2009 season after Jason Elam was released.
Atlanta also announced that three restricted free agents - Pro Bowl returner Eric Weems, backup defensive tackle Vance Walker...
Via Fox Sports
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July 30, 2011
Matt Bryant Had His $3,000 Golf Clubs Stolen By His Chinese Food Deliveryman
"'He went into the open garage, took the clubs, delivered the food and went on his way,' said Braselton Police Assistant Chief Lou Solis." [AJC, via Larry Brown Sports]More »
Via Deadspin
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September 29, 2011
Falcons Re-Sign Veteran PK Matt Bryant
Atlanta signed PK Matt Bryant to a four-year contract Saturday, bringing the veteran back for his third season with the Falcons. The 10-year veteran made 28 of 31 field-goal attempts last season, including three game-winning kicks. He joined the Falcons late in the 2009 season after Jason Elam was released. Bryant has played for five teams over his NFL career, and Atlanta expressed...
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
Bryant's 47-yarder leads Falcons over Pack 20-17
Matt Bryant kicked a 47-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining to give the NFC-leading Atlanta Falcons their fifth straight win, 20-17 over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Via Sign on San Diego
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November 28, 2010
VanderJacked Week 11
Matt Bryant is the winner of this weeks Vanderjacked award. He was able to go 3-3 in a critical win for the Atlanta Falcons. The team is now sitting at 6-4 and he is able to claim much of the credit. They are still in the hunt for the playoffs and as fans of football have seen (ie. Ok State, Oregon) that 3 points is sometimes all you need. Bryant is 18-19 on the season and looks...
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November 26, 2011
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November 26, 2011
Falcons Want To Re-Sign Free Agent K Matt Bryant
According to ESPN.com, Falcons kicker Matt Bryant is frustrated that the lockout is lingering, its understandable because Bryant, who had a great 2010 season, long ago should have had a new contract. He should know where hes going to have his family settled when a big event comes in the fall, but, like a lot of other players out there, Bryant has no clue whats going on. I...
Via GridironFans.com
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June 01, 2011
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June 01, 2011
Falcons' Bryant out to boot Giants on Sunday
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Bryant was trying to measure his words, recalling his days with the Giants. “It was . . .
Via NY Daily News
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January 06, 2012
Falcons focused on bigger goals after Bryant's FG seals win over Packers
The Falcons stayed atop the NFC when Matt Bryant kicked a 47-yard field goal
with 9 seconds remaining Sunday for a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers,
one of the teams trying to chase down Atlanta in the conference standings.
Via NFL.com
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November 28, 2010
Bryant, red-hot Falcons clip Packers with late FG
Matt Bryant kicked a 47-yard field goal with 9 seconds remaining to give the NFC-leading Atlanta Falcons their fifth straight win, 20-17 over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Via ESPN
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November 28, 2010
Falcons sign K Matt Bryant
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons have signed kicker Matt Bryant to a four-year contract.
The 10-year veteran made 28 of 31 field-goal attempts last season, including three game-winning kicks. He joined the Falcons late in the 2009 season after Jason Elam was released.
Atlanta also announced that three restricted free agents -- Pro Bowl returner Eric Weems, backup...
Via Fox Sports South
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July 30, 2011
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