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An In-Depth Comparison Between the Three Greatest Quarters in the Andy Reid Era: 2008 Season Finale Against Dallas, 2010 Monday Night Shootout Against Washington, and 2010 Comeback Against Giants
December 23, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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In the last two seasons, Eagles fans have been truly blessed with three of the most memorable quarters in franchise history. The Eagles exploded in the second and third quarter against Dallas in the 2008 season finale. They dominated the Redskins in the first quarter of a Monday Night game in 2010. And they overcame [...]
Recapping the Last Time the Eagles Beat the Dallas Cowboys: The Sunday of Miracles
December 11, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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I like to make up names for events in history. I call this day the “Sunday of Miracles.” There will never again be a regular season that ends in such incredible fashion for the Philadelphia Eagles. With their backs against the wall in the NFC playoff hunt, the Eagles needed the Houston Texans to beat [...]
Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Asante Samuel Ruled Out for Dallas Game on Sunday Night Football
December 11, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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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 [...]
Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 14 Injury Update: Asante Samuel, Winston Justice & More
December 10, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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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 [...]
Week 12 Pregame Thoughts: Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears
November 28, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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- Andy Reid is 6-2 against the Chicago Bears since he became head coach. The Bears have scored 16, 9, 19, 13, 9, 19, 24, and 20 points in those eight games, an average of 16.1 points per game. The Bears are one of those teams that probably should scare me more, but just don’t. [...]
Philadelphia Eagles’ Cornerback Asante Samuel Declared Inactive for Sunday’s Game Against Chicago Bears
November 27, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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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 Week 12 Injury Update: Asante Samuel & More
November 26, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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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 [...]
Philadelphia Eagles’ Defense Succeeds With Game On the Line For Seventh Consecutive Time
November 22, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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Asante Samuel’s interception of Eli Manning and Darryl Tapp’s fumble recovery in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter marks the seventh time in the last 17 games that the Eagles’ defense essentially came through to win the game in the final few minutes. A quick recap… On November 22nd, 2009, the Eagles defeated [...]