Cover story: The Falcons saved a season on the brink of being lost, winning three games in a row to finish the season at 9-7 and erase one of the worst streaks in all of sports. Josh Bagriansky tells us what this means for the future of the franchise.
In this issue: In the Spin Cycle, Foster Lander supports a harsh punishment for Gilbert Arenas, and discusses the differences between Georgia Tech hoops coach Paul Hewitt and Georgia head man Mark Fox. … In his weekly column, I.J. Rosenberg talks about the tough Tuesday night for Tech fans, which included an Orange Bowl loss and a loss to UGA on the hardwood. … Jackets beat writer Ricky Dimon brings us his report from Miami, as he was in attendance for the the team’s first BCS bowl appearance. … Media columnist Fletcher Proctor criticizes 680 The Fan for its attempt to steal listeners by broadcasting the Orange Bowl on a local sister station.