Archive for November, 2009

The Eagles opened yesterday’s game against the Redskins with an onside kick that backfired and, in the second-half, had four straight possessions that lasted just three plays. Not the way you want to play a division rival at home. The Birds then found themselves losing 24-16 when they got the ball at their own...
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It is understood that one of the Philly greats, Allen Iverson, is retired and is through with basketball after 13 full seasons in the NBA. However, that doesn’t seem to be good enough for Stephen A. Smith is is speculating that Iverson wants back in – just on his terms. Immediately after word came...
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Redskins owner Dan Snyder has no problem telling the team’s fans that he’s had enough with the team’s losing ways. However, he’s in no mood to say if coaching are imminent. After handing out turkeys at the team’s stadium on yesterday, he said, “We’re all very, very disappointed, and obviously I’m as disappointed as...
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Claude Giroux went at it with Marek Svatos last night. Yeah the Flyers lost, but this almost makes up for it. Almost. Share this link: Email
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With veteran running back Brian Westbrook recovering from a concussion, the Eagles are counting on two rising young players to assume more significant roles in the offense. Rookie running back LeSean McCoy and explosive second-year wide receiver DeSean Jackson showed Sunday night the swing of emotions that can generate. Both lost key fumbles, then...
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The Eagles finally won a close game – coming from behind to defeat the Bears 24-20. Donovan McNabb and the Eagles, who blew an early 10-point lead and were outplayed much of the game, took apart the Bears with an 11-play, 62-yard drive to take the lead for good as LeSean McCoy rumbled for...
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According this Fox Sports article, Mark DeRosa is heading to the Phillies… The Yankees are intrigued by DeRosa’s versatility and power, not to mention he’s homegrown (a New Jersey native). What the Bombers can’t offer, however, is a full-time job. The Phillies, on the other hand, are looking for an everyday third baseman, and...
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Philly SportsCast #206 – November 19, 2009 It’s a sad state of affairs in the basement as we ponder all that is wrong with Philly sports. While Dave and Emoney continue to assure me that the Flyers are doing well and should be celebrated, I keep bringing up the Eagles, Sixers, Andy Reid, Brian...
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An Onion Sports brief… SAN DIEGO—The Eagles were forced to settle for a field goal against the Chargers Sunday after sustaining a 260-yard, 64-play drive that featured six separate red-zone appearances and took 52 minutes off the game clock. “It’s disappointing not to score a touchdown when you keep a drive alive for more...
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The Flyers survived a lat game-period onslaught by the Los Angeles Kings to hold on for a 3-2 victory last night in L.A. “I didn’t think we had our ‘A game’ by any means, but good teams find a way to grind it out and get a win,” Flyers coach John Stevens said after...
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The Eagles are reporting this evening that Brian Westbrook was evaluated today at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center by UPMC sports concussion specialists Dr. Joseph Maroon and Dr. Michael (Micky) Collins and that he is expected to fully recover. Westbrook sustained a cerebral concussion on October 26th while playing against the Redskins. He...
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According to FoxSports, the Phillies are the top choice of where free agent utility-man Mark DeRosa wants to play. While this may be true, teams like the Yankees, Mariners, Nationals, Dodgers, and Giants will try to make a play for the 34 year old journeyman. DeRosa, who hit – .250/.319/.433 with 23 homers and...
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It’s a pretty cool scene seeing the Flyers of today get a kick out of watching a highlight reel of former player Dave “The Hammer” Schultz assuredly kicking the junk out of someone during his recent induction to the team’s Hall of Fame. Share this link: Email
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Not in Philadelphia, dickweeds. A victory by the Devils last night would have tied them with the 2006-07 Sabres for the best road start in NHL history. Buffalo opened that season 10-0 on the road and went on to the Eastern Conference Finals. However, Flyers goaltender Ray Emery, who registered 33 saves, was having...
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The Eagles could not put much together – either offensively or defensively and lost to the San Diego Chargers 31-23. It was a case of too-little-too-late for the Eagles as they lost their second straight. Poor clock management, poor play decisions and defensive ineptness lowlighted this one. Brian Westbrook, who was knocked out of...
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Philly SportsCast #205 – November 12, 2009 While no one in the basement needs an excuse to hit the bottle (or the can or the tap) this past week’s Eagles game certainly would drive even the kindest teetotaller to the bottle (or the can or the tap) – it was that bad. Also, speaking...
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