Intro

    Jim Rome? Skip Bayless? Stephen A. Smith? Honestly? This is what "journalism" is today? This is what we've become? I'm not one for taking unnecessary jabs at individuals I don't personally know, but as a devoted sports fan, and as someone who follows quality journalism and sound thinking, these people do not cut it. They just don't. Maybe I didn't graduate from the Bill O'Reilly school of journalism, but yelling as loud as you can and making witty quips doesn't qualify you as an expert. That's why I'm not going to consider myself an expert. I consider myself someone who is going to look into his subject, research information, and make informed an informed analysis on whatever it is I'm writing about. However, that's not to say I'm going to make this a dry, bland site; There will be opinion, and it will be strong opinion. You may think I'm an idiot for what I say sometimes. But I have reasons behind my thinking. And I will do my best to convey them as efficiently as I can. That is the point of this site: to give the reader an informed viewpoint from a passionate fan.
    This site will be based primarily on Philadelphia sports. If you don't like that, then that's a damn shame. My apologies for being blunt, but I feel as though it's necessary to put that on the table first and foremost. Yes, Mets/Cowboys/Giants fans, I know the amount of championships we've won since 1983. Thank you for reminding me of my traumatic childhood. Hope you feel better about yourself.
    Hopefully the title will come. Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young are going to lead the Sixers to a bright future, but I don't think they're quite there yet. And despite 3 MVP candidates and an ace pitcher, the Phils got swept in the first round last year. But just maybe they can swing it to at least a pennant in October. The Flyers begin their run this week against Ovechkin and his boys. Most experts I read tell me they have no chance. I'm not listening.
     And that leaves my beloved Eagles. Asaunte Samuel was good for a week or two of bragging, but a highly-paid corner alone doesn't bring you a championship; ask Clements and the 49ers. But we've got the best running back in the league, a solid offensive line, decent (maybe) receivers, LJ back at TE, and our defense is looking MONSTROUS this year, with the D-Line and secondary receiving upgrades (not to mention the young, rabid linebacking core). I also believe that Donovan has a few good years left. With some help in special teams in the draft, I truly feel that the Eagles are going to return to contender status.
     And that's what sports are about. Sure, the stereotype Philly fan is a pessimistic loser who chucks snowballs at santa (50 YEARS AGO, PEOPLE! DROP IT!). But really, we're optimistic. No matter how bleak things look, no matter how much we supposedly hate our players, we show up every year. We always are there for our team. We're united in our hatred for the Cowboys. And most of all, we'd gladly fight for our team. So yes, I believe the Eagles will be packing their bags for Tampa come February. And no, I don't think I'm crazy. I am not taking any mind-altering drugs. I just believe in my team. Like a fan should.

Comments

[Paul Bohan]

Yeah go Eagles, maybe they'll grow enough "cajones" this year to kick to Devin Hester. I was pulling for that "Devin Hester Rule" too lol, but guess we can't win 'em all huh. And I must say, Phils impressed me last year, and this year too. Too bad the only thing "Flash" Gordon can save this year is a few bucks with a senior discount when the team goes out to eat. Tis a shame....I'm rooting for Alexander the Great.

[Andru Germanoski]

Hey man this is some good stuff. Although i would change one thing. There are two NFL teams in the great commonwealth of PA, but one always seems to make the other look like its kid brother... I think you know what im talkin about. Im just saying you should make this an all PA blog. Youd get more hits...trust me. I mean i hate the eagles...no jabs towards you, but i enjoy watching the sixers and phils since pittsburgh does not have an NBA or [real] MLB team. So what im getting at here is show a little love for your neighbor to the east (THE CHAMPS) and you can count me as one of your daily readers.

[Andru Germanoski]

Meant to say neighbor to the west but i think you figured out who i was talking about. And Hockey man, flyers are what 5th seed you should put something about their series with the caps and throw in something on pens and the senators. just some suggestions

[Mark Charleston]

Do not ruin a perfectly good web page by wasting peoples time with the riff raff in the western part of pennsylvania. Pittsburgh fans need to spend less time hating fans from other conferences and more time watching regular season games instead of just waiting until the playoffs to buy a jersey. Its like Astros fans hating Rangers fans because they play in the same state. Calling Shittsburgh our kid brother is incorrect. More like our annoying little cousin. I cannot respect a city where you only see a hockey jersey after their team is up 2 games to none in the first round of the playoffs. No offense to the true diehards in Pitt because there are many, but the massive amount of bandwagon jumpers is ridiculous.

[andru germanoski]

gee mark, you dont make anysense. anywhere you go you'll see more love for teams once they actually start winning again. and wait a minute what happened in philly, dont forget, last team in the NHL, criers fans were running for their moms. they do well again, have a deep run in the playoffs and what do you know, everyone and their mothers is sporting a briere jersy, just like pittsburgh with crosby. cant point at pittsburgh when its happening in filthadelphia (ha i can make fun of your cities name too). gotta love the jealousy of filthadelphia fans. wink wink

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