4th and 26 is leaving town to attend the Blue and White Game at University Park this weekend. Back with a report on Monday. In the meantime..
Eagles:
Since the NFC East was one of only two divisions to finish with all records at .500 or above, the Bird's 8-8 was only good enough for last place. I mention this because that means, in the schedule making, that the Eagles play three last place teams to complete the schedule. Playing against the 49ers, Rams and Falcons should provide us with three easy wins. This is especially important because our out of conference opponents, the AFC North (Pitt, Clev., Cinc., Balt.) are no slouches, and the aforementioned NFC East, with the Skins, Cowboys and Giants all making the playoffs, provide us with no gimme games. Throw in an away date in Seattle, and we're going to need those three wins.
Flyers:
Nothing like a good double overtime game to get the blood flowing. Mike Knuble's goal 6 minutes into the 5th period gave the Flyers a 4-3 game four victory. They have the Capitals by the throat- they just have to finish it off within the next two games. A loss in D.C. would give the Capitals the momentum, sure, but it would be overly dramatic to say that it would be crucial to win game five. I would be completely comfortable bringing it back to Philly for game 6. Flyers fans make the Wachovia Center electric; a series-clinching victory on home ice would invigorate the city.
Sixers:
The referees should be crucified for the travesty that occurred last week. In case you didn't see, the Sixers went up by one with a few seconds to go versus the Cavaliers. Devin Brown drove into the lane and may or may not have been fouled by Sammy Dalembert- that's not what makes this absolutely abhorrent. If they would have called a foul on the spot right there, yes, I'd be mad, but he did get a piece of his arm- it would have been okay. What incited the fans was that there was no foul called, no whistle, and the clock ran off and the Sixers celebrated an important victory and left to the locker room. But then the NBA realized that they forgot to give their star (Bron-Bron) special treatment, and CALLED THEM ALL BACK OUT TO GIVE BROWN TWO FREE THROWS. He hit them both. Sixers were cheated out of a win. I love basketball, and I love the Sixers, but I hate the NBA right now. Absolutely appalling. But I digress.
Phillies:
As for the Phillies first few weeks: Middling. That's all there is to say. There's been good (Pat the Bat) and bad (The Flyin' Hawaiian). Just remember there's plenty of baseball to be played. It's April- remember the Phillie's last April? Exactly. Never panic too early, never get too excited. Just enjoy the games for what they are. For example, Mets v. Phils, Santana v. Hamels tonight. You won't find a better rivalry or pitching matchup anywhere in the majors. Speaking of the Metropolitans, don't leave any small objects on the diamond at Citizen's Bank Park- the Amazin's have a propensity to choke.
Be back with a report on the Ageless Joe Paterno, Pat Devlin's development, Evan Royster (who is a MONSTER), D- Will and the gang, as well as the state of the defense now that we've lost our best player (Sean Lee) for the season.
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