One Hundred Years Ago — Henry Homan Wasn’t Just a Hero. He Brought A Standard For Quarterbacks in Philly. On Monday night, just moments before the Eagles and Falcons kicked off amid a blustery, September wind blowing through Lincoln Financial Field — the Eagles honored a man who had given them everything. This quarterback wasn’t Ron Jaworski, Jalen Hurts, it wasn’t Donovan … [Read more...] about A Champion for the City
Ireland’s Philly Connection
For Jeff Ireland, Philly Isn’t Just An Opponent on the Schedule. It’s Goes Much Deeper Than That. No, this isn’t the story of a Philly kid who made it to great fame and fortune on the national stage. It isn’t a tale of rising from humble beginnings to athletic excellence in Philly’s batting cages, basketball courts, or dimly lit football fields at dusk. It isn’t the path of a … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Philly Connection
Showdown At the Superdome: A History of the Eagles and Saints
The Eagles of the Late 80s and Early 90s Had Done Amazing Things On the Field. Winning a Playoff Game Hadn’t Been One of Them. For today’s Eagles faithful, it’s hard to envision a time when the Birds couldn’t maintain a top-10 NFL offense and hadn’t won a playoff game in over a decade. But that will be the long-standing legacy of Buddy Ryan and Rich Kotite in … [Read more...] about Showdown At the Superdome: A History of the Eagles and Saints
The Young Guns
Braelon Allen is now in select company with a few other NFL Players, including an Eagle. Last week — Fond Du Lac’s 20-year-old Braelon Allen became the youngest player in NFL history to score a touchdown from scrimmage in an NFL game in 94 years and to do both in an NFL game — ever. He is now in the NFL record books with ageless former Green Bay Packers and New York Giants … [Read more...] about The Young Guns
Kamara’s Carousel
Kamara’s Carousel. Saint’s Running Back Alvin Kamara Was Almost An Eagle. Twice. Alvin Kamara isn’t just the linchpin of the New Orleans Saints offense. He’s going to carve up your defense. Speed on the parameter, a weapon out of the backfield, taking the ball between the tackles. It makes no difference — your defense is almost certainly going to get shredded. Just ask the … [Read more...] about Kamara’s Carousel