For Bryce Harper — 2024 Is A Postseason Chance to Etch His Name in the Record Books Among the Best of All-Time. In the third game of the 1932 World Series as the Yankees played the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field — the legendary Babe Ruth stepped to the plate with the game tied at 4–4 in the fourth inning. This was not the same Babe Ruth who took major league baseball by storm … [Read more...] about A Confident, Power Slugger
PREVIEW – Week 4: A Tattered Offense and Another Visit to Tampa Bay
The Eagles are headed south again to take on their 3rd straight NFC South opponent. With another similar environment to last season: playing in the rain. From the Seahawks and Patriots games in 2023 to hosting the Jaguars in a downpour, this Eagles team is familiar with playing in unfavorable conditions. Rain is just one concern to the much more pressing matters for the … [Read more...] about PREVIEW – Week 4: A Tattered Offense and Another Visit to Tampa Bay
Move Over, Cowboys
The Legacy of the Big Possession Receiver in the NFC — Belongs to the Eagles. No one really cares about Dez Bryant, Michael Irvin, Cee Dee Lamb or Drew Pearson, right? Not in Philadelphia, that’s for sure. If you think that Dallas is the preeminent team for big receivers — then you haven’t been an Eagles fan for very long. From Harold CarMichael to Terrell Owens to Alshon … [Read more...] about Move Over, Cowboys
Return to the Scene of the Crime
Since 2000, some of the Eagles Most Significant Games Have Come Against the Buccaneers. This Sunday Afternoon is No Exception. In October of 2009, a talented Eagles team under Andy Reid hosted a home game at Lincoln Financial Field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Eagles were 2–1 that season and were waiting for the combined talent of Donovan McNabb, DeSean Jackson, LeSean … [Read more...] about Return to the Scene of the Crime
Is it Too Late for Joel Embiid to Win? Not At All
No – It’s not too late for Embiid to win. Joel Embiid has recently signed a 3-year extension with the Sixers, which means he will be with the team until he turns 34. Embiid has never been past the second round in the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean the Sixers made a bad move by keeping him. Sometimes, in the NBA, you don’t win until you win. It sounds stupid, but it’s … [Read more...] about Is it Too Late for Joel Embiid to Win? Not At All