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How does Carson’s return impact the Eagles?

How does Carson’s return impact the Eagles?

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) The news we have all been waiting for has finally come and Eagles fans around the world are rejoicing!  Carson Wentz has been cleared to play and will be our starting Quarterback this Sunday. It seems as though all along the Eagles had been aiming for week three to bring…MORE

Fitzmagic takes down the Eagles

Fitzmagic takes down the Eagles

Did yesterday’s week two loss give you a sense of deja vu? This loss on the road was against a team who surprised many in their season opener. Did falling behind by double digits only to fight back and lose by one score ring a bell? The similarities between last year’s week two loss to…MORE

Will “FitzMagic” down the Eagles on Sunday?

Will “FitzMagic” down the Eagles on Sunday?

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) There is good Ryan Fitzpatrick, and there is bad Ryan Fitzpatrick. Good Ryan Fitzpatrick can look like a top five quarterback any given Sunday. On the other hand, bad Ryan Fitzpatrick looks like he doesn’t even belong in the league. He tends to be a streaky quarterback. So if last…MORE

I would like to thank the Phillies for one thing

I would like to thank the Phillies for one thing

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) The summer can be a lonely time for a sports fan. The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup both end in the beginning of June. The NFL and college football don’t start until the beginning of September. The only major U.S sport on the docket is baseball(although we get a major…MORE

NFL Week 1 observations

NFL Week 1 observations

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) The first week of the NFL season is in the books and you really couldn’t ask for much more. You had some surprises to go along with some memorable moments in an exciting opening week of play. Let’s start with the most impressive performance.   Rodgers brings back the Packers…MORE

A win is a win is a win

A win is a win is a win

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) What we watched last night, will probably be one of the uglier games we see the Eagles play all season. However, come November and December, we won’t remember how the Eagles won this game. The only thing we will see is the “W” in the win column. The games importance…MORE

An emotional night ahead for the Eagles and their fans

An emotional night ahead for the Eagles and their fans

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) I always look at sports as the ultimate escape from reality. For three hours, you can escape from reality and immerse yourself into your favorite teams game and try to forget the problems of your life. It is how I am able to get through my week. On Saturday morning,…MORE

Happy NFL opening night eve

Happy NFL opening night eve

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) For the first time ever, the Eagles will open the NFL season on a Thursday night as defending Super Bowl champions. In a game that will certainly feature a lot of emotion, it will be the Eagles looking to avoid the let down game, which the Patriots had opening night…MORE

Penn State’s season almost over before it began

Penn State’s season almost over before it began

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) By the end of Saturday night’s game, every Penn State fan across the country had a few extra gray hairs than they had before the game took place. It looked as though Penn State’s season would be over before it started when App State took a 38-31 lead in the…MORE

Sixers rookie curse strikes again

Sixers rookie curse strikes again

(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) Why can’t I go one Sixers season without watching the rookie they select have a normal rookie season? He wasn’t even the only rookie this year to suffer an injury. Fellow rookie, Landry Shemet suffered a severe high ankle sprain during the summer league.   Once is a chance, twice…MORE