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Archie Eversole tributes pour in after Atlanta rapper’s death

Tributes have poured in for Archie Eversole, following reviews the Atlanta rapper has handed away on the age of 37.
German-born, U.S.-raised Eversole was greatest recognized for his 2002 hit single “We Prepared,” that includes Bubba Sparxxx, which was adopted because the unofficial theme track for MLS staff Atlanta United. A reason behind loss of life is just not but recognized.
Paying tribute to the musician, Eversole’s nephew, Jordan Hughley, informed British newspaper The Solar: “He was an awesome and loving man. He was actually real and beloved everybody.”
Archie Eversole/Instagram
As information of Eversole’s passing circulated, quite a few followers took to social media to specific their shock and unhappiness, in addition to share heartfelt tributes.
A photograph of Eversole performing was shared on the verified Twitter account of Terminus Legion, the official supporters’ group of Atlanta United.
“This one hurts, fam. Rather a lot,” learn an accompanying caption. “Whether or not it was attending tailgates, his fixed presence at video games, or manning the capo stand, few Atlanta hip-hop stars embraced #ATLUTD as laborious as Archie had. #RestInPower King. We’ll keep prepared.”
This one hurts, fam. Rather a lot. — Terminus Legion (@TerminusLegion) April 13, 2022
Whether or not it was attending tailgates, his fixed presence at video games, or manning the capo stand, few Atlanta hip-hop stars embraced #ATLUTD as laborious as Archie had.#RestInPower King. We’ll keep prepared. pic.twitter.com/357RLzfDjW
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who beforehand performed for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, shared a clip of Eversole’s “We Prepared” music video as he paid tribute.
Describing the observe as “the best Recreation Day anthem ever,” Griffin wrote: “Relaxation In Peace Archie Eversole. Prayers as much as his household and family members.”
The person who gave us “We Prepared, the best Recreation Day anthem ever, has handed away at 37 years previous.
Relaxation In Peace Archie Eversole.
Prayers as much as his household and family members.
pic.twitter.com/Y4q55WzgWt— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 13, 2022
Brandon Caldwell, an affiliate editor at ESPN, additionally shared the clip of Eversole’s video as he wrote: “rip archie eversole, an brisk rapper who crafted a track and anthem which can outlive and nonetheless be wholly southern and atlanta.”
Larry Luk, inventive director for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, commented: “RIP Archie Eversole. We Prepared has been the soundtrack to my nights, weekends, and ATL UTD match days for years & was the primary track I performed for my son earlier than his first 5 Stripes expertise at MBS. His presence has had large impression on our metropolis/tradition. Condolences to his household.”
In the meantime, a fan shared footage of attendees of Wednesday’s NBA sport between the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets singing the observe “We Prepared” in unison.
Good tribute to Archie Eversole on the finish of the hawks sport right here. We have been prepared Atlanta. That was for you. Idk if espn broadcast confirmed it. pic.twitter.com/ANLgIoY3YB
— ??Kam (@Kam7810) April 14, 2022
Whereas Eversole was greatest recognized for his observe “We Prepared,” he was additionally famous for being a faithful supporter of MLS staff Atlanta United.
After the staff adopted Eversole’s greatest hit as its anthem, the musician finally recorded the only “United We Conquer,” which grew to become United’s official theme track.
Eversole’s profile images on his Twitter and Instagram accounts present the rapper posing in United Jerseys. He additionally added “United” to his title on each platforms.

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Atlanta's defensive success will be defined by more than stats
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Throughout the last three seasons, the New York Jets had a top defense. Their unit was the only one in the NFL to place among the top five in total yards allowed each year. In fact, it ranked No. 1 overall between 2022-24.
New York also ranked tops in the league in defensive EPA, according to TruMedia, had the second-best defensive success rate and tied for ninth in points allowed since 2022.
Now, in 2025, the man who led those Jets defenses to success — Jeff Ulbrich — is the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator.
Ulbrich was brought back to Atlanta to achieve a similar level of production. However, a repeat performance is the least of Ulbrich’s concerns. At least when it comes to those numbers, alone.
“Well, see, I get very twisted up sometimes with statistics because I really believe when you chase stats, you’re not chasing winning sometimes,” Ulbrich told AtlantaFalcons.com. “I know that sounds funny, and it sounds weird, but there’s some truth in it. I think, at the end of the day, you got to find a way to win every single game.”
The Jets, despite their strong defense, did not find enough ways to do that. Their best record during Ulbrich’s time with the team was 7-10.
That’s why Ulbrich was reluctant to answer when questioned about carrying over the Jets’ defensive success with the Falcons. Interestingly enough, Ulbrich referenced an old press conference of Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to further explain the reluctance.
When Morris was hired as the Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator in 2021, he entered a different yet similar situation. The Rams had the No. 1 defense in 2020. So, instead of fielding questions about implementing his own plan for success, Morris was asked about maintaining what was in place. His answer began with the strengths of the prior season’s defense but then turned to his goals for the upcoming season, which is what Ulbrich referenced.
“Ultimately, nobody’s really going to be happy with being the No. 1 defense,” Morris said. “We are here to win a championship. I wasn’t brought here to try to duplicate what they did last year. We were brought here to win, and we were brought here to win a championship.”
The Rams lost in the divisional round in 2020, when they had the top defense. They won the Super Bowl in 2021, with a 17th-ranked defense.
Morris’ point was made. Priorities were correct.
“I think there’s so much power in that,” Ulbrich said. “I thought it was such a poignant statement because we do live in a day and age where everybody knows the stats and the analytics and all the stuff with numbers. But we can’t lose focus that winning is the No. 1 thing we have to accomplish here.”
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Atlanta Hawks vs San Antonio Spurs: Starting Lineups

Atlanta and San Antonio are getting set to tip-off their game from State Farm Arena and both teams just announced their starting lineups.
Hawks:
G- Trae Young
G – Dyson Daniels
F – Zaccharie Risacher
F – De’Andre Hunter
C – Onyeka Okongwu
Spurs
G- De’Aaron Fox
G- Chris Paul
F- Devin Vassell
F- Harrison Barnes
C- Victor Wembanyama
A lot of eyes are going to be on the matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the San Antonio Spurs tonight. Not only are two of the games best players facing each other (Trae Young and Victor Wembanyama), but star point guard De’Aaron Fox is going to make his debut with the Spurs after the big trade earlier this week. Fox going to the Spurs was one of the biggest moves so far ahead of the deadline and how his debut goes is going to be fascinating.
On the Hawks’ side of things, they are looking for their second straight win after defeating the Detroit Pistons on the road Monday night. Atlanta snapped their eight-game losing streak on Monday night and is looking to stay in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Hawks are 9th in the NBA in PPG, 17th in FG%, 14th in 3PA, 25th in 3P%, 1st in FTA, 26th in turnovers, and 9th in rebounding. Per Cleaning the Glass, Atlanta is 20th in points per 100 possessions, 22nd in effective field goal percentage, 20th in turnover percentage, 12th in offensive rebounding percentage, and 4th in free throw rate.
Currently, the Hawks rank 28th in PPG allowed, 27th in field goal percentage allowed, 21st in three-point attempts allowed, and 26th in three-point percentage allowed. Per Cleaning the Glass, Atlanta is 17th in points allowed per 100 possessions and 27th in effective field goal percentage allowed.
The Spurs have a solid team profile on both ends of the court. San Antonio is 16th in PPG, 18th in FG%, 6th in 3PA, 22nd in 3P% 16th in FTA, 6th in rebounding, and 18th in turnovers. Per Cleaning the Glass, the Spurs are 18th in points per 100 possessions, 19th in effective field goal percentage, 17th in turnover percentage, 19th in offensive rebounding percentage, and 16th in free throw rate.
Defensively, the numbers are solid and that of course is in large part due to Victor Wembanyama, who is the current favorite for defensive player of the year. San Antonio is 19th in PPG allowed, 11th in FG% allowed, 18th in 3PA allowed, and 14th in 3P% allowed. Per Cleaning the Glass, the Spurs are 20th in points allowed per 100 possessions and 12th in effective field goal percentage.
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