Sports Page Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons have hired current Georgia Force head coach Doug Plank as an assistant coach.  Plank will be a coach assistant assigned to special projects.  He will be working with all parts of the team.

Plank will remain the Force coach as well.  He currently has a 47-25 record for the Force and his team has won 3 division titles.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank owns both the Falcons and the Force.

The Georgia Force has been eliminated from the Arena Football playoffs after losing to the Cleveland Gladitors 73-70 at home last night. 

It was the first playoff game for the Force at the Gwinnett Arena, but the fans did not leave home happy. 

The Southern Division champs led 42-40 at halftime, but were doomed by a 3rd quarter in which they were outscored 20-7.  The Force were also plagued by 3 lost fumbles and 10 penalties.

Quarterback Chris Greisen did a good job, completing 29 of 39 passes for 8 touchdowns.  Of the 8 touchdowns, 4 went to Troy Bergeron and 4 went to Tiger Jones.