Archive for September, 2009

The Eagles are 1-1 behind Kevin Kolb and 2-1 heading into the very early bye week and the Phillies are headed down the stretch and to the eventual end of the regular season. Use this open thread to start up conversations regarding absolutely anything that’s on your mind. This is your opportunity to go...
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Unlike the previous weekend’s 48-22 meltdown against the Saints, Kevin Kolb and the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 34-14. Congratulations to Kevin Kolb who threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns – going 24-of-34 and running for a TD – in his second consecutive start in place of an injured Donovan McNabb. All...
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Philly SportsCast #198 – September 23, 2009 There are times when you just have to trust what your eyes see and what the brain knows. Right now in Philly Sports is one of those times… You saw Kevin Kolb play against the Saints and you know that Brad Lidge is incapable of closing for...
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Eagles head coach Andy Reid said today that quarterback Kevin Kolb will take all the first-team quarterback snaps in practice when the team resumes practice on Wednesday. Kolb, who had 391 yards passing with two touchdowns and three interceptions in the loss to the Saints, will start if McNabb cannot play. Share this link:...
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Philly SportsCast #197 – September 16, 2009 Kolb? Vick? Garcia?? Hamels? Lee? Pedro?? These are the questions we have tonight. Which one of these cats are going to step up and prove to this town that they have what it takes to take their respective teams to the promised land? Yeah, Cole we know....
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NBC Philadelphia caught up with the Monfortos. “I think she was startled by the reaction of the fans around us — there was a collective gasp,” said Monforto. “She was also startled by the look on my face. I just wanted to let her know it was OK — that she didn’t do anything...
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Donovan McNabb may still play for the Eagles against New Orleans Sunday. “He’s pretty sore,” head coach Andy Reid said today. “He’s going to try and battle through it. He’ll struggle to practice.” Kevin Kolb would start against the Saints if McNabb can’t play. Gasp! McNabb got hurt when he took a hard shot...
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Donovan McNabb has been diagnosed with cracked ribs after the Eagles destroyed the Carolina Panthers 38-10 today. While, Jake Delhomme’s atrocious five turnovers may have been the reason the Eagles were not challenged in this game, McNabb’s injury is the headline – as he was injured following a 3-yard touchdown run in the third...
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The Associated Press is reporting that we, the fans of the Phillies are set to wait out the Brad Lidge dilemma. Do you see this as well? Philadelphia’s passionate fans are notoriously tough on athletes, but Lidge’s incredible season may have earned him a lifetime pass. He’s needed it because he’s been downright awful...
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Comcast.net’s Lee Russakoff has the Eagles #9 in his final pre-season power rankings. While that may sound dubious to some of you, he may be well on point with this assessment… Why there’s hope: This is the best roster in the NFL. It’s true, just ask Joe Banner. DeSean Jackson looks like he’s ready...
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Philly SportsCast #196 – September 9, 2009 With the Eagles season approaching as well as a very uncertain bullpen for the Phillies, there comes a time when the best thing to do – at this very moment – is reflect on just how good we have it as Philadelphia sports fans. O.K. – Reflection...
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Charlie Manual has been in baseball a long time and certainly knows one thing when it comes to the game – winning is everything. And when your “closer” simply can not get the job done, there’s still a game that must be won. “When I say my closer, I don’t tell lies...
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This afternoon, the Eagles signed former New England Patriots tight end Alex Smith. Smith (6-foot-4, 258 pounds) will be a backup and see spot play behind starter Brent Celek, a third-year pro entering his first full season as the starter. He spent four seasons with Tampa Bay before being dealt to the Patriots in...
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Philly SportsCast #195 – September 1, 2009 Combine Cole Hamels’ pitching with the uncertainty of the Eagles upcoming season and you get a podcast that not only dwells on the potential of the Phillies repeating as champions, but wants to know just how many ads the Eagles can fit onto (not into) a preseason...
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