Matvei Michkov, the 19-year-old kid who has already become the face of the Flyers. PHOTO: ClutchPoints Michkov is a dynamic offensive player, and the dangles and dekes he makes in the offensive zone look like stuff you’d only see in a video game. He could be a perennial all-star if only Flyers head coach John Tortorella would allow him to play like this. Tortorella has not … [Read more...] about Matvei Michkov: The Future of the Flyers
A Linebacker Arrives. Not a Moment Too Soon
Just moments after the Eagles turned back the Green Bay Packers on the three yard line as the clock expired to win the 1960 NFL Championship at Franklin Field — Philadelphia fans stormed the field. As the endzone goalposts tipped over, the reputation of Eagles fans was already becoming something of lore. It would be the last time that the Eagles would make the playoffs until … [Read more...] about A Linebacker Arrives. Not a Moment Too Soon
Once Upon A Time In Brazil
A Season that Started In South America Begins It’s Final Push to the Super Bowl. On Sunday afternoon at sunset — the Eagles will begin the second chapter of what has been one of the finest seasons in team history. The team’s fourteen wins — tied for the best record in team history — has been an amazing ride for Philadelphia fans. But for the Eagles — it is not so much about the … [Read more...] about Once Upon A Time In Brazil
A Bad Guarantee Against Philly
It’s such a great Eagles story — we just have to tell it again. This weekend, the Eagles will begin what will hopefully be a deep run through the NFC Playoffs and an opportunity to advance to their third Super Bowl in seven seasons. The journey to another Lombardi Trophy may well see the #1 seeded Detroit Lions and the #2 Eagles face each other. Wildcard weekend has seen some … [Read more...] about A Bad Guarantee Against Philly
Eagles State of the Union: A Different Kind of Feeling
It’s official: the Philadelphia Eagles are in do-or-die mode. Their 14-3 record, tying their best in franchise history, was only good enough to clinch the NFC’s second seed. Still, it makes the Birds a top contender for the Super Bowl all the same. As the team prepares for its 4:30 p.m. showdown with the 11-6 Green Bay Packers on Sunday, let’s highlight how this playoff run is … [Read more...] about Eagles State of the Union: A Different Kind of Feeling