Please tune in tomorrow (Friday) morning on WQXI 11Alive for a small reunion of a few Dirty Birds. Joining me tomorrow will be none other than Jessie “Hammer” Tuggle, Chuck Smith & OJ Santiago!

We will be on SUPER early (around 6:15am) with Karyn Greer of 11Alive! Been awhile since we all shared the camera together, and I cannot wait. Topics of discussion will be our Super Bowl, the upcoming Super Bowl & of course the Falcons.

Tune in if you can!

Thanks!

I will be appearing on CNN’s “Starting Point” with Sanjay Gupta around 7:30am today. Soleded O’Brien is the host. We’ll be discussing the reported targeting of Kyle Williams by the New York Giants based on Williams concussion history.

Additionally, we will discus the NFL’s ongoing issues with concussions, in general. Please tune in if your able.

Thanks!

Dirty Bird

Legends, Icons, Leaders….Athletes!

Can you name them all? You should be able.

Jam

Since so many websites posted about this, I thought you should here my complete 32 cents about Hakeem Nicks, and the Dirty Bird. I can assure you one thing, I did not expect to see the Dirty Bird in the end zone on Sunday. Especially not from a Giant. I was watching the game with my Mom, who is rarely with me on such occasions, making this even crazier. Once I saw Hakeem Nicks start what I instantly recognized, I looked at my Mom and typed my reaction on twitter, which was beamed around the country. NO HE DIDN’T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (9 letters + 23 exclamation points)

A few things. To be clear, Nicks doing the Dirty Bird was a slap to the face of her the current Falcons playing. I know people thought I would be angry with Nicks, and frankly, seeing the Dirty Bird done against the Falcons isn’t something I enjoy. I do however recognize the fact, and I said as much, that Nicks had a bunch of people talking about a touchdown celebration I stared over a decade ago. A catch 32 if you will. Further, I wasn’t surprised Nicks knew the dance well. Nicks is from North Carolina, he has surely seen it many times in the end zone against the Panthers! Also can’t hurt to have a teammate who has done it, egging you on!

Now back to the current Falcons, who still call themselves, and are called the “Dirty Birds” by fans all over. Rightfully so, as me and my teammates are proud of have started a tradition. Another reason, a more likely one, an opponent may want to do the dance. The dance is linked to the name, but the Dirty Bird is more than a celebration. IT IS AN ATTITUDE of the way you play. The celebration just topping, if you will. Dirty South, Dirty Birds. Thing is, this is not a team that celebrates in the end zone. Outside of an Ovie effort earlier this year, none do any version of a Dirty Bird. I get tweets nearly every single day asking me to teach the current players the dance. I usually reply telling people it’s not up to me, nor does it bother me one bit the Dirty Bird isn’t done anymore. Not one bit. However, I like to think that the first person who does break it out consistently, in addition to stand out play, will have this cities heart. This is the ATL, Black Hollywood, housewifeville, and home to the Dirty Birds. Folks like substance with flash here.

Again, I don’t like seeing the Dirty Bird against the Falcons, but the lasting memory is respectful to this Dirty Birds career. As a friends email said to me. “Why don’t they do Deion’s dance? He’s Got a banner in the dome, and he’s clearly one of the best to ever play.” I guess you should aim higher guys, and leave my Dirty Bird celebration alone! Ha.

This is not the best version, but here you go….

Dirty Bird

Jam

Press conference prior to “Thriller in Manilla”.

That young man over Ali’s left shoulder is my father, James Anderson.

If you’d like to check it out, just click here, and enjoy!

Warning, adult content. No, it’s not my typical show, but I am the Dirty Bird. Ha!
All in good fun.

Jam

I was privilege to be invited by Adrienne Mulligan President, The Skate Foundation, to do the ribbon cutting of Gigi’s Playhouse! Gigi’s is a down syndrome awareness center, and a fantastic place for families to get together and share their experiences living with down syndrome.

I would encourage you all to take part in this wonderful place, especially those families who have a member with Trisomy 22!

For more information, please see the website!

Jam

*****UPDATE******

On Saturday, October 22, 2011 Please join us for a fundraising event for Gigi’s Playhouse at Sweetwater Brewery. Tickets are $38.00 in advance, via paypal

Tickets will also be sold at the door for $45.00, and Moe’s is catering the party! There will also be live music! Please the the attached flyer for more information. Please come if you can for a wonderful cause.

My son is playing football for the first time this year. He is 6 years old. Yes, I thought it was a early to start, but he’s grown so much, and he is having a ball.
If by chance you’re following me on twitter, or on my facebook account, none of this is news to you.

Now, about the picture. I started a pursuit drill for the boys at the end of practice. I line up at the 25 yard line and dart all over the field trying to reach the end zone. The kids job is to pursue, and try to stop me. Yesterday, per request, I broke out my Falcon helmet & Jersey. My youngest son wasn’t born when my career ended. It was the first time he’s ever seen me wear a Falcons uniform. I never really thought much about this until after this picture.

I did not make it easy on our boys, but we certainly had a blast. As I was cutting through trying to score, I felt two kids hanging on for dear life! Then there was one. I was dragging him into the end zone as I fell. I never realized it was MY SON who was last to hold on. This photo was taking about the same time. PRICELESS.

Jam

I am more than thrilled that we have this picture of my Dad, James Anderson, and Muhammad Ali. This picture was taken during the filming of the movie “The Greatest” as my Dad shot scenes playing George Foreman.

I was very pleased I could attend because Jarvis Green does a lot of work in the community, with an emphasis to help disadvantaged impoverished single mothers. Also in attendance, Kevin Faulk, Randall Gay, Kaleema from Dirty Money, Stefani Vara & Brandon Harris, to name a few.

To donate, please see Jarvis Green Foundation