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Eagles Take Slim 16-14 Lead Over Vikes Into 2nd Half

Enrico CampitelliPosted Jan 4th 2009 6:32PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Eagles, Vikings

The Eagles take a 16-14 lead into the second half thanks in part to an Asante Samuel pick-six. The interception return was capped off by Eagles defensive lineman Chris Clemons pancaking Tarvaris Jackson, who made a weak attempt at trying to make up for a poor pass. Keep a look out for this hit on the weekly highlight reel.

While the Eagles hold a slim lead, the Vikings get the ball to start the second half and have had a good deal of success moving the ball against the Eagles defense. Adrian Peterson was right when he said earlier in the week that the Eagles can give up the big run play. AP broke a 40-yard run wide open and later plugged in a short three-yarder.

We've got a tight one in Minnesota and this game will likely come down to a battle of field position and who can win the turnover battle. With Jackson being banged up and AP's tendency to cough up the ball, we're betting on the Birds.

For live updates and hilarious banter check out the Eagles-Vikings Live Chat.

A Beaten Tony Romo Collapses in Shower

Enrico CampitelliPosted Dec 28th 2008 11:29PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Cowboys, Eagles, NFC East, NFL Injuries

Jim Johnson's defense brought the heat on Sunday and Tony Romo was the unhappy recipient of the Eagles' swarming blitzes and constant pressure. According to the Dallas News blog, Romo's back was causing him so much pain following the game that he collapsed in the shower and needed two people to help him down a single step.


As discussed ealier, Tony Romo once again came up very small in a big game. The Cowboys QB was often viewed as a savior for America's Team, but after failing to get Dallas into the playoffs once again, all is not well in Big D.

When asked how he deals with all of these tough defeats, Romo responded, "I wake up tomorrow and I keep living."

Albeit with a painfully sore back and vacation plans.

Romo's loud-mouthed receiver, Terrell Owens, called the game an "old-fashioned butt whipping." It's safe to say his quarterback would agree.

Eagles Rolling Into Playoffs After Embarrassing Cowboys 44-6

Enrico CampitelliPosted Dec 28th 2008 8:45PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Cowboys, Eagles, NFC East

In a game in which the winner would earn a spot in the playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles destroyed and embarrassed the Dallas Cowboys in South Philadelphia and extended their season at least another week.

Andy Reid, in his post-game press conference, thanked the fans first for showing up at the Linc to cheer on the Birds against their most hated rival. Not shortly after, Reid thanked the Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans for doing their part to put the Eagles in position to play next weekend. How 'bout them Oakland Raiders?!?

Finally, he acknowledged his players for bringing the thunder on the final day of the regular season and making the Dallas Cowboys look more like Monaco's Team than America's Team.

It was an all-out team showing by the Eagles, who put up impressive offensive drives ending in two McNabb touchdown passes and another QB sneak in the first half. After that, the Birds' defensive looked rabid against a lifeless Cowboys offense. Tony Romo came up extremely small, giving the ball away, in another big game in the lore of Romo.
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Eagles in Must-Win Situation On 40th Anniversary of Santa Claus Booing Incident

Enrico CampitelliPosted Dec 15th 2008 5:15PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Browns, Eagles, NFC East, NFL Fans

Forty years ago today -- December 15th, 1968 -- is a day that lives on in Philadelphia sports infamy. It was a cold day when a pathetic Eagles team, playing out the final days of the Joe Kuharich era, was getting beaten on their home turf at Franklin Field. And then a makeshift Santa, pulled out of the stands and trotted onto the soppy field, was showered with snowballs and boos.

The rest, as they say ... is written about by every sports journalist, blogger, and website commenter from Beantown to Hollywood and every other mediocre sports town in between.

Yes, Kornheiser, they do boo Santa Claus.

The football world will turn their eyes back towards the City of Brotherly Love this evening, as Monday Night Football comes to Philadelphia with the Cleveland Browns facing the Philadelphia Eagles at the friendly confines of Lincoln Financial Field.
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Eagles Fans Should Give Thanks for a Decade of Donovan McNabb

Enrico CampitelliPosted Nov 27th 2008 5:45PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: AZ Cardinals, Eagles, NFC East, NFC West

Donovan McNabb's play over the last few weeks was so bad that it allowed Andy Reid, a traditionally ardent supporter of his star player, to bench him in place of the young Kevin Kolb. The youngster's performance somehow actually managed to be worse than McNabb's and the Eagles limped to a pathetic defeat at the hands of the Ravens. Life has been rough for the Eagles coming into this Thanksgiving day.

And so it is for Eagles fans, that they find a team who was at the top of most experts' power rankings coming into the season, on the brink of a new football era in Philadelphia. Many believe the final six games of this season will be the last we see of Andy on the sideline and Donovan behind center in an Eagles uniform. As a huge McNabb fan in the past, I find it both sad but a necessary reality. Andy Reid has lost this team coupled with Donovan's gigantic cap number next season make a fresh start, and likely rebuilding period, that much easier to swallow. (a Phillies World Championship doesn't hurt either)

The strength of the Arizona Cardinals is in their impressive receiving corp so the absence of Eagles star corner in today's game could prove costly. This game is more about pride for the Eagles than reaching any playoff dream. The Eagles are coming home on Thanksgiving to play in front of a loyal fan base that has been embarrassed the past few weeks.

There's been a lot of speculation in Philly about the kind of reaction McNabb will receive on this chilly Thanksgiving evening following his mid-game benching last week. In my opinion, the McNabb era is coming to a close in Philadelphia, we all realize this, but instead of booing the man who has given us a decade of wonderful football memories in Philadelphia, I believe the faithful at Lincoln Financial Field should cheer and support the man and give thanks for a career in which he brought us "to the appetizer but didn't get [us] to the entree."

It was a pretty enjoyable appetizer.

Eagles Get Run Over at Home by Redskins

Enrico CampitelliPosted Oct 5th 2008 7:40PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Eagles, Redskins, NFC East

It was a pretty great day for the city of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, none of that greatness can be attributed to its football team. For the second straight week, the Eagles offense failed to convert on short yardage plays near the goal line and it cost them the game. The Washington Redskins ran all over the Eagles and simply played like the better team today.

During his post game press conference, Donovan McNabb said that he didn't feel like the Redskins are a better team than his Eagles. Comcast analyst and serious football guru, Ray Didinger, didn't exactly agree. To paraphrase Mr Diddy, "Who went down to Dallas and came away with a win? Not you. Who came into the Linc and beat you on your home field? Who made the playoffs last season? Not you. Who has won four straight games? Not you."

Yeah, things aren't going so well for the Eagles.
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Bears Shock Eagles with Huge 4th and Goal Stop to Seal Victory

Enrico CampitelliPosted Sep 29th 2008 12:03AM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Bears, Eagles, NFC East


In an absolutely ugly game from both teams involved, the Bears were able to stop the Eagles on four straight plays inside the five yard line to seal the upset. Andy Reid's decision to go for it on fourth and one while trailing by four points with under four minutes to play will clearly be the talk of the town in Philadelphia tomorrow.

I totally agree with Reid's decision to go four it on fourth down in that situation. If they plug it in there, the Bears are on their heals and the Eagles defense looked great in the second half.

Where I completely disagree was the play calling decision to run it four times in a row with a backfield sans Brian Westbrook. Seriously, if you're going to call four straight running plays, one of which was at the most six inches, why not use the biggest back you have -- Donovan McNabb.
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Eagles Drop Tough One in Dallas but All Is Not Lost

Enrico CampitelliPosted Sep 16th 2008 2:15PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Cowboys, Eagles, NFC East


The Eagles and Cowboys put on one heck of a show last night and entertained football lovers all across America. Dallas came away with the win but Philadelphia showed the country and the rest of the NFL that they're a team to be taken seriously. Terrell Owens and Tony Romo may have the early edge in the NFC East, but it's not the standings in September that matter.

The close game showed that both teams are legit playoff contenders and should surely battle each other as well as the Giants for the division. Winning in Dallas is always a challenge for the Eagles, but if you asked me today who will win their late December meeting in Philadelphia, I'd put my money on the home team. If both teams play through their schedule as most expect them to, last night's battle could set up a huge game in late December in Philadelphia.
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MNF Live Chat: Eagles vs. Cowboys

Enrico CampitelliPosted Sep 15th 2008 8:10PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Cowboys, Eagles, NFC East, NFL Fans


Alright, people, get your popcorn ready because it's the reunion show: Donovan and Terrell, Together Again. Apparently, they plan to renew their vows during a halftime ceremony. And we'll be live-blogging every loving moment.
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Tampa Bay Enacts Texting Security Measures to Prevent Rowdy Behavior

Enrico CampitelliPosted Sep 13th 2008 12:21PM by Enrico Campitelli (author feed)
Filed under: Buccaneers, NFL Fans

You know what makes going to a football game miserable? Beer-soakd, foul-mouthed fans. That's who. The upstanding folks down in Florida aren't going to take it anymore. They're doing something about the trouble makers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa (And so can you!).

The St. Petersburg Times reports about the new scheme to help fans be even more lazy. This season, the Bucs have a solution for those who don't want to confront unruly fans or miss any action: Text message for help.
On Sundays, fans dealing with abusive spectators can text (813) 277-6501 with their problem and location, and a security or law enforcement officer will arrive. "Sometimes people don't want to get up from their seat," said Barbara Casey, Tampa Sports Authority spokeswoman.
You know, you're right. (probably NSFW)
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