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Super Bowl LI: Falcons QB Ryan has loyal fans in Boston from his college playing days
First-round pick in Atlanta played at Boston College
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan prepares to throw a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game Jan. 22 in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press
The enemies list is long in New England, and it grows with each tweet that dares to doubt Tom Brady’s supremacy or call coach Bill Belichick a cheater. But there’s one opponent who has escaped the fury of the Foxborough fans, and even has a considerable amount of goodwill in the heart of New England. In fact, it’s hard to find any kind of animosity toward Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who built his reputation — personally and professionally — at Boston College.
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