The Georgia High School Association and the Atlanta Falcons announced Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host Georgia high school football championship games for at least the next three years.
Henry Ison has been cheering on the Atlanta Falcons since 1968 and knows everything about the team. This week he was surprised at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the news he's been named the NFL's Fan of the Year.
NFL notebook: Falcons name Fontenot GM, the first Black GM in team history
Terry Fontenot, who spent 18 seasons with New Orleans, replaces Thomas Dimitroff, who was fired after an 0-5 start this season.
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ATLANTA The Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday named Terry Fontenot the team’s first Black general manager, finding new leadership from within their division.
The 40-year-old Fontenot spent 18 seasons with NFC South rival New Orleans.
Fontenot helped build a consistent winner as the Saints’ vice president and assistant general manager in charge of pro personnel. The Falcons fired general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn following a 0-5 start this season, which led to a 4-12 finish, Atlanta’s third consecutive losing season.
NFL stages Careers in Football Forum for HBCU students
By The Associated PressDecember 11, 2020 GMT
This week, more than 150 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities attended the 2020 NFL HBCU Careers in Football Forum, the fifth of its kind.
The Forum has introduced more than 300 students and entry-level athletic department administrators to career opportunities in professional football. Participants hear from sports industry professionals and get networking opportunities. This year’s attendees represented 39 institutions.
“I’ve been honored to participate in the NFL HBCU Careers in Football Forum in person in the past and given the opportunity will continue to be involved for future years,” Falcons President Rich McKay said. “It is an amazing event that provides a great forum for brilliant individuals who bring bright and thorough questions. Not only is it a great professional development opportunity for attendees, it’s also a beneficial for our le