The Adventures of a Fantasy Basketball Novice—Week 6 recap

Week 6 really proved my worth in both of my leagues. I was matched up against two of the top teams in my league and came away with an overall record above .500, a great sign that the moves I’m making and the lessons I’m learning are paying off. Lessons Learned Speaking of lessons, I [...]

Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Asante Samuel Ruled Out for Dallas Game on Sunday Night Football

For the third straight game, the Eagles will have to go without All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel. Samuel injured his knee against the Giants three weeks ago and missed the games against the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans. The Eagles split, losing 31-26 and winning 34-24. Samuel returned to practice this week but missed Thursday’s [...]

The Adventures of a Fantasy Basketball Novice—Week 5 recap

Week 5 in Fantasy Basketball was overall pretty kind to me. I won my matchup in each of my leagues against a tough opponent and clawed my way towards first place. Not there yet, obviously, but a step in the right direction, of course. Lessons Learned I didn’t make any mistakes this week. I was [...]

Philadelphia Eagles’ Cornerback Asante Samuel Leaves Practice Early; Still Questionable for Dallas Game on Sunday Night

Cornerback Asante Samuel was forced to leave Friday’s practice early with an ailing knee. According to Philly.com, he took mostly mental repetitions during the defensive installation period and left the indoor bubble soon after. He has missed the last two games with a knee injury, during which the Eagles’ defense has allowed six passing touchdowns, [...]

Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 14 Injury Update: Asante Samuel, Winston Justice & More

After participating in practice throughout this week, Asante Samuel missed practice Thursday with the same knee injury that kept him out for the previous two games. Head coach Andy Reid says Samuel could still play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but this can’t be viewed as a good sign. Joselio Hanson would start if [...]

Five Potential Game Changing Matchups in the Eagles-Bears Game: Michael Vick, Devin Hester, & More

1. Jay Cutler vs Eagles’ secondary. Jay Cutler is a turnover machine. He’s thrown 10 interceptions this season, along with eight fumbles. That’s 18 potential turnovers in nine games. That’s great news for the Eagles’ defense, which leads the NFL in takeaways with 29. The loss of Asante Samuel is a big blow for the [...]

Philadelphia Eagles’ Cornerback Asante Samuel Declared Inactive for Sunday’s Game Against Chicago Bears

Cornerback Asante Samuel has been ruled out for tomorrow afternoon’s game against the Chicago Bears. Samuel injured his knee in last Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. He intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble in the Eagles’ 27-17 victory. He currently leads the NFL with seven interceptions. This will be his first missed [...]

Philadelphia Eagles’ Cornerback Asante Samuel Appealing $40,000 Fine For Hit on Giants’ Receiver Derek Hagan; Guard Todd Herremans Fined $5000 For Chop Block

Cornerback Asante Samuel is appealing his $40,000 fine for a hit on Giants’ receiver Derek Hagan. The fine was originally $50,000 but head coach Andy Reid got a fifth of the fine taken away with a call to the league office. Left guard Todd Herremans was fined $5,000 for a chop block on Giants’ lineman [...]

My Conversation with an Eagles Blogger

I want to thank Thomas Jackson of www.eagleseyeblog.com for his time in doing a question and answer session concerning Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. We certainly see things differently, but it will give you some in-site into our football crazed minds. I especially love how he referred to this little blog as “controversial”. Makes me [...]

Philadelphia Eagles Week 12 Injury Update: Asante Samuel & More

Cornerback Asante Samuel missed practice for the second straight day with a knee sprain. Joselio Hanson has been taking most of the snaps at right cornerback. Rookie Trevard Lindley would take Hanson’s place as the nickel cornerback. Defensive end Juqua Parker sat out practice with a hip flexor injury. Defensive tackle Antonio Dixon left practice [...]

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