Eagles ask Westbrook to go halfsies on medical bills
March 3, 2010 by Andy
One week after releasing two-time Pro Bowl runningback Brian Westbrook without so much as a phone call from team President Joe Banner or owner Jeffrey Lurie, the Eagles requested that Westbrook also go halfsies on his remaining medical bills. “What’s fair is fair,” Lurie said on Wednesday.... [Read more...]
DeSean Jackson now doing everything in sixty-yard bursts
December 14, 2009 by Andy
Having tied the NFL record for fifty-plus yard touchdowns in a season after adding two more long touchdowns yesterday, DeSean Jackson has begun to take the whole ‘big-play’ thing to extremes, and is compulsively doing everything in sixty yard bursts. “Did you see my explosiveness... [Read more...]
My freakishly swollen hand is fine, says Victorino
November 3, 2009 by Andy
After getting hit on the hand by an A.J. Burnett fastball in the first inning, many are wondering if Shane Victorino will be ready to play for the Phillies in Game 6. Victorino says that he will be ready to play, and that his freakishly swollen hand is fine. “My hand is completely fine,”... [Read more...]
Cautious Elton Brand guarding against injury
October 30, 2009 by Andy
Elton Brand has suffered some pretty serious injuries in the past couple years, an achilles tendon rupture in 2007-08 and a dislocated shoulder requiring surgery in 2008-09. This season, Brand is not taking any chances, and is utilizing every precaution to protect his body. “If people make fun... [Read more...]
Mets fan depressed by Yankees-Phillies series, being a Mets fan
October 26, 2009 by Andy
Garrett Brookston, a 36-year-old Mets fan from Tuckahoe, New York is taking the Yankees-Phillies World Series match-up pretty hard. But he says that pales in comparison to the depression that comes from being a Mets fan. “Yeah, it’s going to be pretty tough to have to watch the Mets’... [Read more...]
Reid diversifies pass-heavy offense with new, exciting short pass
October 23, 2009 by Andy
Eagles head coach Andy Reid is no stranger to criticism regarding the lack of diversity in his offense, which has a habit of being pass happy at times. Today, Reid announced that he is looking to diversify his pass happy offense, with a new, exciting short pass that he and offensive coordinator Marty... [Read more...]
Westbrook shows up for Monday MRI out of habit
Brian Westbrook, as well as Donovan McNabb, returned from injury yesterday and helped lead the Eagles to a 33-14 win over the Buccaneers. Both players avoided further injury, however Westbrook arrived for his typical Monday morning MRI, only to find that no MRI had been scheduled. “I thought I... [Read more...]
Jackson celebrates tooth brushing with backhand triple somersault
September 30, 2009 by Andy
DeSean Jackson is no stranger to celebrations. Last year he even celebrated a touchdown before he crossed the goal line. After his latest touchdown which involved a cartwheel into a split in the end zone, teammates even told him to cool it. But Jackson says he can’t help it, and celebrated his... [Read more...]
ESPN preparing feverishly for overanalysis of Vick
September 25, 2009 by Andy
Following the announcement by Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg that Michael Vick will play this weekend, ESPN has begun feverish preparations to overanalyze the 15 or so plays Vick will participate in. The network is planning a one hour special documenting Vick’s performance. “It’s... [Read more...]
Reid accuses Jets of tampering with his bag of potato chips
September 22, 2009 by Andy
First the 49ers accuse the Jets of tampering, claiming they spoke with Crabtree’s agent. Today, Andy Reid has jumped in the mix, claiming that the Jets tampered with his bag of potato chips. “I know I had a fresh bag of potato chips in my office,” said Reid. “Believe me, I’d... [Read more...]
