The NFL, Roger Goodell have made the wrong decision on the Eagles-Vikings game once again
December 26, 2010 by Eric Schmidt
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This afternoon’s announcement that the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings game was going to be postponed because of “public safety concerns and snow emergency in Philly tonight” is complete crap. Under the rule of Roger Goodell…
Defenses can’t stop Eagles Michael Vick, but cold weather can
December 26, 2010 by Eric Schmidt
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Defenses in the NFL can’t stop Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick (just ask the New York Giants last week) but cold weather sure slows the rejuvenated quarterback down. This evening the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Minnesota Vikings in an a…
Complaints about the NFL playing tonight’s game between Eagles and Vikings
December 26, 2010 by Eric Schmidt
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Unless you have had your head in the sand the last 36 hours, there is a major storm heading up the East coast of the United States. Locations as far south as Atlanta and Greenville, South Carolina have already received snow. Several games today are goi…
My Interview with a New York Jets Blogger
December 24, 2010 by Jonathan
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I want to thank Jon Presser of our very own Rant Sports’ Jets Report for taking a New York minute to sit down with me and talk about this Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Jonathan: What do Jets fans think of Rex Ryan? Is he becoming a distraction? Do you think he’s involved with TripGate? [...]
DeSean Jackson’s Walkoff Punt Return Touchdown Nominated for FOXSports 2010 NFL Play of the Year
December 24, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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An online survey on FOXSports asks readers to vote for the NFL Play of the year for 2010. The winning play will be revealed on Sunday at 12 p.m. on FOX. The plays nominated for the NFL Plays of the Year are as follows: – Dan Connolly’s unlikely kick return vs Green Bay – Kroy [...]
Philadelphia Eagles Inside the Numbers: Week 15
December 24, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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- Michael Vick completed 21 of 35 passes for 242 yards, 3 touchdowns, and an interception. He also rushed 10 times for 130 yards and a touchdown, the fourth highest rushing total of his career. He became the third quarterback in NFL history to throw for 200 yards, rush for 100, and account for three [...]
How to Fix the Michael Vick & Tom Brady MVP Controversy
December 24, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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The race for Most Valuable Player is going to come down to two candidates: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. Brady is having a season for the ages. He’s led the Patriots to a 12-2 record, tied for the best in the NFL. He is directing the NFL’s highest [...]
Comparing the Philadelphia Eagles’ Three Miracles at the Meadowlands: 1978 vs 2003 vs 2010
December 24, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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On Sunday, the Eagles completed the greatest comeback in franchise history with an ending that this team has seen twice before: the miracle at the Meadowlands. The three plays will be forever etched in Philadelphia Eagles lore. They are so similar, in fact, that I must compare them to see which was the greatest. First [...]
DeSean Jackson’s Walkoff Punt Return Touchdown Should Have Been Called Back Because of an Eagles Penalty
December 24, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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I feel like we’ve learned something new about the Eagles-Giants game every day this week. Today I learned something that temporarily made my heart stop when I read it. DeSean Jackson’s walkoff punt return touchdown could have been called back because of a penalty. When Jackson cut across the field before heading into the goal [...]
Philadelphia Eagles Returner Jorrick Calvin Placed on IR; Who Will Return Kicks for the Rest of the Season?
December 24, 2010 by bryn.swartz
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Jorrick Calvin was placed on IR today with a back injury, officially ending his rookie season with two games remaining in the season. He didn’t play in three games this season: the first two games, against Green Bay and Detroit, and the first Giants game. Calvin was a sixth round draft pick by the Arizona [...]