Normally right about now I'd be prepping for the 7th best holiday of the year (veterans reporting to Eagles' training camp) but I felt compelled to take a moment to address the changes to the draft announced by the NFL last week. In case you missed it, next spring the NFL will host the first round of the draft on a Thursday night, the second and third rounds on a Friday, and the later rounds on Saturday.
Let me reassure you that these changes won't hurt next year's Draftsgiving celebrations; In fact, I'll submit that it will make it even better, more exciting than 10 Super Bowls. Here's why:
1 -- It extends the celebration.
Sure, we'll still officially kick off the weekend on Saturday morning, cracking open the first beer before noon. But now Friday night is officially a warm-up act for the main event. And Thursday? That's just good practice.
2 -- The first round of the draft kinda sucks.
By round four all the big blowhards are off the air, and it's rapid-fire clips of fun folks you've never heard of. Who would you rather hear stories about, 1st round pick Jeremy Macklin or 5th round picks Macho Harris and Fenuki Tupou? At the very least, the names are much more fun.
3 -- There's less stress this way.
The last three years, the Eagles have managed to baffle and frustrate us with their first round picks. You know what they've done with their sixth rounders? Me either. Couldn't have been too stressful, though.
4 -- It'll let us focus more on the Phillies.
That's important, because by then the back-to-back MLB champions will deserve most of our love and devotion each day.
5 -- It'll help us focus on the true meaning of Draftsgiving.
Always remember the six tenets of the holiday: beer, steak, beer, camaraderie, beer, and Yuengling.
So don't worry about it; Just keep an eye on the counter up there in the right top of the website, and start getting ready for the sixth most important holiday of the year (the fantasy football draft.)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Eagles pre-season quiz
It's important to know the squad before we get into training camp. So here's your test to see how ready you are for the season -- can you distinguish the new Eagles players from the old Eagles cheerleaders?
D. Amendola -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
A. Bedford -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
P. Williams -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
E. Bright -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
T. Monroe -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
E. Buckley -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
M. Thigpen -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
A. Stephan -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
K. Parrish -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
K. Campbell -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
Just so you don't think I'm a stalker, I found all of the cheerleaders full names posted here. But I'm not ruling out stalking any fullbacks who can pick up a third and one.
D. Amendola -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
A. Bedford -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
P. Williams -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
E. Bright -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
T. Monroe -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
E. Buckley -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
M. Thigpen -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
A. Stephan -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
K. Parrish -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
K. Campbell -- Iggle or Cheergle?
** Answer **
Just so you don't think I'm a stalker, I found all of the cheerleaders full names posted here. But I'm not ruling out stalking any fullbacks who can pick up a third and one.
Monday, July 13, 2009
8 ways they'll ruin the HR Derby
MLB has already ruined the World Series (by giving home field to the All-Star game winner), the All-Star game (by introducing interleague play), and democracy (by introducing the Natinals to DC). So it's only a matter of time before they ruin the Home Run Derby too.
Here's how they'll do it:
1 -- They'll make it count.
Some front office idiot will decide they need to spice up the competition by using it to set the World Series DH rules or next year's salary cap or something ridiculous.
2 -- They'll add judges.
Why simply count dingers when you could judge their style and flair too? Bonus point for silly costumes, because that's what the fans really love. Just look at the slam dunk contest.
3 -- They'll let fans vote.
Why should MLB pick the top sluggers to participate? The fans know who'd really be exciting in the game: Melky Cabrera! And Tim Wakefield!
4 -- They'll add metal bats.
Better bats mean longer homers. Longer homers mean more awesomeness. Next up: rubber balls and jet packs.
5 -- They'll add a bunt contest.
Small-ball can be exciting too! Watch Ichiro try to leg out an infield single (best three out of five attempts) and listen to the announcers extol the virtues of baseball fundamentals.
6 -- They'll add Nickleback.
What the Derby has always lacked is a rocking soundtrack. Nothing would improve it more than hearing the chorus of "Centerfield" covered by Chad Kroeger after every launch.
7 -- They'll add an old timers game.
That way, we can all see whether Reggie Jackson and Yogi Berra still have what it takes to be a star. The fences will be moved in 200 feet, of course. And Barry Bonds will be invited.
8 -- They'll move it to new Cowboys Stadium.
Jerry Jones' dream is finally fulfilled: 100-yard homers and a per-football-season chance to show off his new shrine. MLB will call it "cross promotion."
Honestly, I'm not sure any of those are worse ideas than letting Chris Berman shriek through the event each year...
Here's how they'll do it:
1 -- They'll make it count.
Some front office idiot will decide they need to spice up the competition by using it to set the World Series DH rules or next year's salary cap or something ridiculous.
2 -- They'll add judges.
Why simply count dingers when you could judge their style and flair too? Bonus point for silly costumes, because that's what the fans really love. Just look at the slam dunk contest.
3 -- They'll let fans vote.
Why should MLB pick the top sluggers to participate? The fans know who'd really be exciting in the game: Melky Cabrera! And Tim Wakefield!
4 -- They'll add metal bats.
Better bats mean longer homers. Longer homers mean more awesomeness. Next up: rubber balls and jet packs.
5 -- They'll add a bunt contest.
Small-ball can be exciting too! Watch Ichiro try to leg out an infield single (best three out of five attempts) and listen to the announcers extol the virtues of baseball fundamentals.
6 -- They'll add Nickleback.
What the Derby has always lacked is a rocking soundtrack. Nothing would improve it more than hearing the chorus of "Centerfield" covered by Chad Kroeger after every launch.
7 -- They'll add an old timers game.
That way, we can all see whether Reggie Jackson and Yogi Berra still have what it takes to be a star. The fences will be moved in 200 feet, of course. And Barry Bonds will be invited.
8 -- They'll move it to new Cowboys Stadium.
Jerry Jones' dream is finally fulfilled: 100-yard homers and a per-football-season chance to show off his new shrine. MLB will call it "cross promotion."
Honestly, I'm not sure any of those are worse ideas than letting Chris Berman shriek through the event each year...
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Eagles season preview (according to Madden)
The folks behind Madden 2010 (now with 20 percent more Rothlesberginess) came out with their team and player ratings this week. The Eagles are listed overall at 88, one point lower than the Giants but still in the upper tiers of the game. Here's a closer look at how the video game gods view the team stacking up this year:
Best Player (95 rating):
CB Asante Samuel, and LT Jason Peters
Both men just barely beat out RB Brian Westbrook (94). It's worth noting that the game developers think the two best guys on the Iggles are someone who hasn't played a down for them yet and a guy who all of us thought was horribly overrated all last season.
Worst Player (51 rating):
QB A.J. Feeley
Awww, poor little Feeley. Keep trying there, buddy
Fastest Player (96 rating):
WR Jeremy Macklin
If the newly-drafted wideout is actually faster than Westbrook, WR DeSean Jackson and WR Kevin Curtis, the team's receiving corps is in better shape than any time since Freddie Barnett left.
Slowest Player (36 rating):
LG Max Jean-Gilles
At 355 pounds (the heaviest on the team) this comes as a complete shock to me.
Toughest Player (96 rating):
QB Donovan McNabb
If toughness means ability to come back for more punishment every year, this rating is dead-on. If it means one's ability to play football without puking...
Whimpiest Player (42 rating):
CB Jack Ikegwuono
He spent all of last year injured, but apparently instead of rehabbing he just ate ice cream and watched Lifetime movies.
Best Tackler (86 rating):
LB Stewart Bradley
Honestly, 86 is pretty low for a team's top tackler. And that means it's probably pretty accurate.
Worst Tackler (12 rating):
C Jamal Jackson
He comes in behind K David Akers (13), who can barely walk now, and WR Jeremy Macklin (20), who has never played a down in the NFL. That ain't good.
Strongest Player (99 rating):
RG Shawn Andrews
Coming in at #2? RT Stacey Andrews, his brother, at 97. How many arm wrestling matches do you think it'll take to settle this?
Weakest Player (44 rating):
WR DeSean Jackson
He's so weak he can't even carry a football across the goal line.
Easiest Call (Awareness, 97 rating):
RB Brian Westbrook
Telling me that Westbrook is the smartest player on the team is like telling me that Terrell Owens is an idiot. It's obvious, but it's still fun to see proof of it.
Most Shocking Call (Spin Move, 84 rating):
CB Macho Harris
Wait, we signed a corner named Macho Harris and I have yet to make fun of him? And his best skill is spinning?
Only 19 days until training camp, kids.
Best Player (95 rating):
CB Asante Samuel, and LT Jason Peters
Both men just barely beat out RB Brian Westbrook (94). It's worth noting that the game developers think the two best guys on the Iggles are someone who hasn't played a down for them yet and a guy who all of us thought was horribly overrated all last season.
Worst Player (51 rating):
QB A.J. Feeley
Awww, poor little Feeley. Keep trying there, buddy
Fastest Player (96 rating):
WR Jeremy Macklin
If the newly-drafted wideout is actually faster than Westbrook, WR DeSean Jackson and WR Kevin Curtis, the team's receiving corps is in better shape than any time since Freddie Barnett left.
Slowest Player (36 rating):
LG Max Jean-Gilles
At 355 pounds (the heaviest on the team) this comes as a complete shock to me.
Toughest Player (96 rating):
QB Donovan McNabb
If toughness means ability to come back for more punishment every year, this rating is dead-on. If it means one's ability to play football without puking...
Whimpiest Player (42 rating):
CB Jack Ikegwuono
He spent all of last year injured, but apparently instead of rehabbing he just ate ice cream and watched Lifetime movies.
Best Tackler (86 rating):
LB Stewart Bradley
Honestly, 86 is pretty low for a team's top tackler. And that means it's probably pretty accurate.
Worst Tackler (12 rating):
C Jamal Jackson
He comes in behind K David Akers (13), who can barely walk now, and WR Jeremy Macklin (20), who has never played a down in the NFL. That ain't good.
Strongest Player (99 rating):
RG Shawn Andrews
Coming in at #2? RT Stacey Andrews, his brother, at 97. How many arm wrestling matches do you think it'll take to settle this?
Weakest Player (44 rating):
WR DeSean Jackson
He's so weak he can't even carry a football across the goal line.
Easiest Call (Awareness, 97 rating):
RB Brian Westbrook
Telling me that Westbrook is the smartest player on the team is like telling me that Terrell Owens is an idiot. It's obvious, but it's still fun to see proof of it.
Most Shocking Call (Spin Move, 84 rating):
CB Macho Harris
Wait, we signed a corner named Macho Harris and I have yet to make fun of him? And his best skill is spinning?
Only 19 days until training camp, kids.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Mets are in third place!
Wait, there's something familiar about this...
Oh, that's right. Looks like everything is going according to plan.
Monday, June 22, 2009
My annual pilgrimage
Saturday was a chance to hang out at Citizen's Bank Park and see my annual Phillies' loss with Dad. And I remembered to bring my camera and its fancy zoom.
The full set is over here.
The full set is over here.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Leveraging new media
There's a new "decision making site" (no, not Bing -- every third answer there is a Microsoft web page) called Hunch that I stumbled across yesterday. So, to see how well it works, I thought I'd test it out in my quest to unshackle myself from the stinking Eagles and find a new (possibly Dawkins-laden?) team to root for.
Here's how it went.
Well, I'm looking for a new team based on a random web site's suggestion. I'm guessing it won't be a long-term commitment.
I'm very concerned about the environment.
The Phillies' starting pitchers and late-inning hitters have convinced me that defense is boring.
I said I was looking for a new team to root for, not looking for a way to become a Yankees fan.
I've got the Flyers, Sixers, Phillies and Soul (and soon to be the Philadelphia Union!) -- I think they're all human mascots. Better go with animals, just to be sure.
No way I'm watching most of my football on CBS. NFC it is.
Drumroll please ... and the results are ...
What? The Cardinals! I want a team that's going to be good in the short-term next year, not last year. What are my other options?
Eh, that's really more of a basketball area, isn't it? What's my guarantee that this team doesn't go all three-point field goals all the time on me? Next.
That's it, forget it. I'm done.
Here's how it went.
Well, I'm looking for a new team based on a random web site's suggestion. I'm guessing it won't be a long-term commitment.
I'm very concerned about the environment.
The Phillies' starting pitchers and late-inning hitters have convinced me that defense is boring.
I said I was looking for a new team to root for, not looking for a way to become a Yankees fan.
I've got the Flyers, Sixers, Phillies and Soul (and soon to be the Philadelphia Union!) -- I think they're all human mascots. Better go with animals, just to be sure.
No way I'm watching most of my football on CBS. NFC it is.Drumroll please ... and the results are ...
What? The Cardinals! I want a team that's going to be good in the short-term next year, not last year. What are my other options?
Eh, that's really more of a basketball area, isn't it? What's my guarantee that this team doesn't go all three-point field goals all the time on me? Next.
That's it, forget it. I'm done.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
My unbiased All-Star ballot
I think this is both fair and impartial.
In fact, I think it's so impartial that I've submitted it 60 times online so far.
In fact, I think it's so impartial that I've submitted it 60 times online so far.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Pursuit of history
The Washington Natinals are 13-36 through their first 49 games this year, putting them on pace for one of the worst seasons in major league baseball history. Here’s a quick look at some of the teams they’re chasing.
Team: 1899 Cleveland Spiders
Final record: 20-134 (.130)
Games out of first: 84
Through 49: 9-40
DC connection: Despite terrible play against nearly every opponent all year long, the Spiders did go an almost-respectable 4-10 against the Washington Senators.
Team: 1916 Philadelphia Athletics
Final record: 36-117 (.235)
Games out of first: 54.5
Through 49: 15-34
DC connection: The A’s highest scoring game of the year was a 10-9 win over the Washington Senators on Sept. 30, the final weekend of the season.
Team: 1962 New York Mets
Final record: 40-120-1 (.250)
Games out of first: 29
Through 49: 13-36
DC connection: Following the worst team year in modern baseball history, Mets backup 3B Don Zimmer (yep, that Don Zimmer) left the team and played for the Senators in 1963.
Team: 1904 Washington Senators
Final record: 38-113 (.252)
Games out of first: 55.5
Through 49: 9-37
DC connection: They were the Washington Senators. They played in Washington, D.C.
Team: 2003 Detroit Tigers
Final record: 43-119 (.265)
Games out of first: 47
Through 49: 13-36
DC connection: 1B Dimitri Young, an all-star for the Natinals in 2007, was the full time DH for the Tigers in 2003.
Team: 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates
Final record: 42-112-1 (.273)
Games out of first: 54.5
Through 49: 12-37
DC connection: P Don Carlsen (DC to his friends) finished with an 0-1 record and a 10.80 ERA on the year, in five appearances.
Team: 1942 Phillies
Final record: 42-109 (.278)
Games out of first: 62.5
Through 49: 16-33
DC connection: The Phillies at least had a better win percentage than the 2-9 Philadelphia Eagles that year, who lost twice to the Washington Racial Slurs that year.
Team: 1932 Red Sox
Final record: 43-111 (.279)
Games out of first: 64
Through 49: 9-40
DC connection: None. I just like making fun of the Red Sox.
Team: 1899 Cleveland Spiders
Final record: 20-134 (.130)
Games out of first: 84
Through 49: 9-40
DC connection: Despite terrible play against nearly every opponent all year long, the Spiders did go an almost-respectable 4-10 against the Washington Senators.
Team: 1916 Philadelphia Athletics
Final record: 36-117 (.235)
Games out of first: 54.5
Through 49: 15-34
DC connection: The A’s highest scoring game of the year was a 10-9 win over the Washington Senators on Sept. 30, the final weekend of the season.
Team: 1962 New York Mets
Final record: 40-120-1 (.250)
Games out of first: 29
Through 49: 13-36
DC connection: Following the worst team year in modern baseball history, Mets backup 3B Don Zimmer (yep, that Don Zimmer) left the team and played for the Senators in 1963.
Team: 1904 Washington Senators
Final record: 38-113 (.252)
Games out of first: 55.5
Through 49: 9-37
DC connection: They were the Washington Senators. They played in Washington, D.C.
Team: 2003 Detroit Tigers
Final record: 43-119 (.265)
Games out of first: 47
Through 49: 13-36
DC connection: 1B Dimitri Young, an all-star for the Natinals in 2007, was the full time DH for the Tigers in 2003.
Team: 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates
Final record: 42-112-1 (.273)
Games out of first: 54.5
Through 49: 12-37
DC connection: P Don Carlsen (DC to his friends) finished with an 0-1 record and a 10.80 ERA on the year, in five appearances.
Team: 1942 Phillies
Final record: 42-109 (.278)
Games out of first: 62.5
Through 49: 16-33
DC connection: The Phillies at least had a better win percentage than the 2-9 Philadelphia Eagles that year, who lost twice to the Washington Racial Slurs that year.
Team: 1932 Red Sox
Final record: 43-111 (.279)
Games out of first: 64
Through 49: 9-40
DC connection: None. I just like making fun of the Red Sox.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Actual Phils items for sale on Ebay
A case of 75 Reading Phillies souvenir programs
Cost: $49
Description: I'm all about sports memorabilia, and a minor league program with Ryan Howard on the front is an awesome keepsake. Two or three is even better. 75 is not.
Official Phillies billards table cover
Cost: $499
Description: For about $480 less, you can buy a red tablecloth and slap a Phils logo on there. I'm just saying.
16 tix to the June 13 game against Boston
Cost: $5,000
Description: To be fair, these sound like great seats. But it's still nearly $315 a person just for the chance to hang out with Boston fans for three hours. The beer costs alone to make that tolerable will run you another $90 easy.
A game-worn Ken Dowell jersey
Cost: $75
Description: Dowell appeared in 15 games for the Phillies in 1987, collecting five hits and one RBI. He had no other major league experience. Unless you're his mom, you shouldn't be bidding on this.
A set of Phillies children's bedroom furniture
Cost: $475
Description: Includes a toy chest, a rocking chair, director's chair, a step up, a table lamp, and a clothes tree. Too bad your kid will have to sleep on the non-Phillies rug because you can’t afford a bed.
A $1,250 Phillies watch
Cost: $1,250
Description: This watch, with Phillies logo displayed prominently on the front, costs 100 times more than what you should be paying for a gimmick watch.
A case of reusable Phils shopping bags from 1972
Cost: $90
Description: Again, one bag is an awesome souvenir. A case of them either makes you a packrat or someone who buys way too many groceries.
An Adam Eaton autographed baseball
Cost: $25
Description: Also available on Ebay -- P Adam Eaton, recently cut by the Orioles, available for just $20. Cash only, no refunds.
Monday, May 18, 2009
24, Day 7.1
We're through another day of Jack Bauer, and you know what that means: Time for tomorrow's front page.
Make sure to click on the picture to open up the whole front page. After it opens a new window, hold your mouse over the pic for a second and click on the little box on the bottom right.
Make sure to click on the picture to open up the whole front page. After it opens a new window, hold your mouse over the pic for a second and click on the little box on the bottom right.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Chapters from my upcoming book "Chicken soup for the Philadelphia Sports Fan's Soul"
Chapter 2
Unleashing your inner Flying Hawaiian
Chapter 4
Eagles greats divisible by 20
(Dawkins, #20; Brookshier, #40; Bednarik, #60)
Chapter 6
Acceptable times to use the Rocky theme outside of Philly
and other comical myths
Chapter 7
Cowboys anagrams: A scam? Wrong, ya S-O-B!
Chapter 9
Literary parallels:
Shakespeare's Richard III and the 2001 76ers
Chapter 12
Flyers fans: Fartsmells or Brindamorons?
Chapter 15
How to mispronounce athletes names
(including Brian Westerbrook!)
Chapter 16
Why I hate NFC championship games
Chapter 18
The Phillies still love you
Order your copy today!
Unleashing your inner Flying Hawaiian
Chapter 4
Eagles greats divisible by 20
(Dawkins, #20; Brookshier, #40; Bednarik, #60)
Chapter 6
Acceptable times to use the Rocky theme outside of Philly
and other comical myths
Chapter 7
Cowboys anagrams: A scam? Wrong, ya S-O-B!
Chapter 9
Literary parallels:
Shakespeare's Richard III and the 2001 76ers
Chapter 12
Flyers fans: Fartsmells or Brindamorons?
Chapter 15
How to mispronounce athletes names
(including Brian Westerbrook!)
Chapter 16
Why I hate NFC championship games
Chapter 18
The Phillies still love you
Order your copy today!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Fun with Phils stats
What have we learned so far?
We've learned the Phils have outscored their opponents in every inning this year. And you can miss the start of Phils' games, but not the last two innings.
We've learned the Phils have outscored their opponents in every inning this year. And you can miss the start of Phils' games, but not the last two innings.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
What happened today in the draft
For those of you who had trouble following all the trades today, here's a simple breakdown of just one of the Eagles' moves:
-- The Eagles start the day with a 3rd round pick (#91) and a 5th rounder (#141), among other picks.
-- They traded the 3rd to the Giants for a new 2009 3rd and a new 2009 5th.
-- They traded the Giants' 3rd to the Seahawks for a 2010 3rd, another 2009 5th and a new 2009 7th.
-- They traded the Seahawks 5th and that #141 pick to the Patriots for CB Ellis Hobbs.
-- They traded the Giants' 5th to the Saints for a 2010 5th and a new 2009 7th.
-- They traded that 2009 7th to the Colts for a 2010 6th.
-- They used the Seahawks' 7th to draft OG Paul Fanaika.
Or, to make it even clearer for you:
Don't know why folks had trouble understanding that.
Later on I'll cover the drafting of LB Jason Phillips, who was selected by the Ravens with the pick they got from the Patriots who got it from the Eagles who got it from the Seahawks who got it from the Lions. I predict he'll be traded to the Packers by June, and to the Lakers a week later.
-- The Eagles start the day with a 3rd round pick (#91) and a 5th rounder (#141), among other picks.
-- They traded the 3rd to the Giants for a new 2009 3rd and a new 2009 5th.
-- They traded the Giants' 3rd to the Seahawks for a 2010 3rd, another 2009 5th and a new 2009 7th.
-- They traded the Seahawks 5th and that #141 pick to the Patriots for CB Ellis Hobbs.
-- They traded the Giants' 5th to the Saints for a 2010 5th and a new 2009 7th.
-- They traded that 2009 7th to the Colts for a 2010 6th.
-- They used the Seahawks' 7th to draft OG Paul Fanaika.
Or, to make it even clearer for you:
Don't know why folks had trouble understanding that.
Later on I'll cover the drafting of LB Jason Phillips, who was selected by the Ravens with the pick they got from the Patriots who got it from the Eagles who got it from the Seahawks who got it from the Lions. I predict he'll be traded to the Packers by June, and to the Lakers a week later.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Proposed Draftsgiving TV schedule
All TV viewing is subject to change, depending on the whims of the crowd.
1200pm
TV1 -- ESPN: Draft preview (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN2: College FB All-Stars
100pm
TV1 -- CNP: Phils vs. Marlins (repeat)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN: Nuggets at Hornets (NBA)
200pm
TV1 -- DVD: 2008 World Series, Game 5
TV2 -- PS2: Mortal Kombat II
TV3 -- CBS: Legends of Golf
300pm
TV1 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens (in HD)
TV2 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens
TV3 -- CNP: Delaware at Drexel (Lacrosse)
400pm
TV1 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens (in HD)
TV2 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
TV3 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
500pm
TV1 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
600pm
TV1 -- ESPN: NFL Draft (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: Home Run Derby
TV3 -- TNT: Spurs at Mavs (NBA)
700pm
TV1 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV2 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
TV3 -- CSPAN: Book Festival
800pm
TV1 -- FX: Snakes on a Plane (in HD)
TV2 -- NICK: Spongebob Squarepants
TV3 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
900pm
TV1 -- ESPN2: NFL Draft (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NBA Basketball
TV3 -- ESPN: Lakers vs. Jazz (NBA)
1000pm
TV1 -- SPEED: Motorcycle racing
TV2 -- PS2: Simpsons racing
TV3 -- ESPN2: NFL Draft
1100pm
TV1 -- ESPN2: Baseball Tonight (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN: Sportscenter
1200am
TV1 -- TCM: The Lion in Winter
TV2 -- SPIKE: From Dusk til Dawn 2
TV3 -- ABCF: Jurassic Park III
Please note: The 705pm Phillies game will be shown via webcast.
1200pm
TV1 -- ESPN: Draft preview (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN2: College FB All-Stars
100pm
TV1 -- CNP: Phils vs. Marlins (repeat)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN: Nuggets at Hornets (NBA)
200pm
TV1 -- DVD: 2008 World Series, Game 5
TV2 -- PS2: Mortal Kombat II
TV3 -- CBS: Legends of Golf
300pm
TV1 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens (in HD)
TV2 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens
TV3 -- CNP: Delaware at Drexel (Lacrosse)
400pm
TV1 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens (in HD)
TV2 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
TV3 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
500pm
TV1 -- NBC: Flyers vs. Pens (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
600pm
TV1 -- ESPN: NFL Draft (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: Home Run Derby
TV3 -- TNT: Spurs at Mavs (NBA)
700pm
TV1 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV2 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
TV3 -- CSPAN: Book Festival
800pm
TV1 -- FX: Snakes on a Plane (in HD)
TV2 -- NICK: Spongebob Squarepants
TV3 -- ESPN: NFL Draft
900pm
TV1 -- ESPN2: NFL Draft (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NBA Basketball
TV3 -- ESPN: Lakers vs. Jazz (NBA)
1000pm
TV1 -- SPEED: Motorcycle racing
TV2 -- PS2: Simpsons racing
TV3 -- ESPN2: NFL Draft
1100pm
TV1 -- ESPN2: Baseball Tonight (in HD)
TV2 -- PS2: NHL Hockey
TV3 -- ESPN: Sportscenter
1200am
TV1 -- TCM: The Lion in Winter
TV2 -- SPIKE: From Dusk til Dawn 2
TV3 -- ABCF: Jurassic Park III
Please note: The 705pm Phillies game will be shown via webcast.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Grading the 2008 Eagles draft the right way
To understand where we're headed, we must examine our past. So let's take a look back one year...
2nd round – Trevor Laws
Actual performance: Poor. 11 tackles on the year, though he did record a safety
Anagram performance: Fair. “Wort slaver” and “Straw lover” are fun, but don’t really say much.
2nd round – DeSean Jackson
Actual performance: Great. Top WR on the squad, and a special teams threat.
Anagram performance: Great. “One jackass end” perfectly captures that pre-TD fumble.
3rd Round – Bryan Smith
Actual performance: Poor. Did not appear in a game
Anagram performance: Fair. “Brains myth” and “Many births” cover two potential future scandals.
4th Round – Mike McGlynn
Actual performance: Fair. Only appeared in three games, but could have a role in 09.
Anagram performance: Poor. “Men Gym Clink” gets you nowhere, but there aren’t other good options.
4th Round -- Quintin Demps
Actual performance: Good. Solid return man, needs to improve at DB quickly.
Anagram performance: Good. “End mint quips” doesn’t make much sense, but it’s catchy.
4th Round -- Jack Ikegwuonu
Actual performance: Incomplete. Spent the year injured, could be a solid DB.
Anagram performance: Poor: Neither “A Juice Gunk Wok” nor “I Nuke Wacko Jug” show true insight.
6th Round – Mike Gibson
Actual performance: Poor. Did not appear in a single game.
Anagram performance: Great. “Mike is bong” is awesome, as is “Big smoke-in.”
6th Round – Joe Mays
Actual performance: Poor. Six games, no tackles from this LB.
Anagram performance: Good. “Some joy” is boring, but “Jam ye so” is great for an LB.
6th Round – Andy Studebaker
Actual performance: Poor. Cut from the team.
Anagram performance: High. “Astray Debunked” and “Add Turkey Beans” are both hilarious in their own way.
7th Round – King Dunlap
Actual performance: Fair. He hasn’t done anything, but he’s still on the team.
Anagram performance: High. They guy’s name is already ridiculous. You have to reverse anagram it to “Dan Glunnik” just to make sense of it.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Pre-Draftsgiving quiz
Are you ready for this weekend? Find out by testing your NFL knowledge with the quiz below:
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Scoring Key
9-10 pts -- 3rd Round pick Brian Westbrook
7-8 pts -- 2nd Round pick DeSean Jackson
5-6 pts -- 3rd Round pick Stewart Bradley
3-4 pts -- 2nd Round pick Winston Justice
1-2 pts -- 1st Round pick Freddie Mitchell
0 pts -- 2nd Round pick Kevin Kolb
If you don't believe me, you can check for yourself here and here.
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Draft prospect or Star Wars character?
Pannel EgbohScoring Key
9-10 pts -- 3rd Round pick Brian Westbrook
7-8 pts -- 2nd Round pick DeSean Jackson
5-6 pts -- 3rd Round pick Stewart Bradley
3-4 pts -- 2nd Round pick Winston Justice
1-2 pts -- 1st Round pick Freddie Mitchell
0 pts -- 2nd Round pick Kevin Kolb
If you don't believe me, you can check for yourself here and here.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Getting ready for Draftsgiving 2009
We're just a few days from Draftsgiving, so it's time to start making your preparations. If that doesn't include a trip to Fort Awesome, here are a few changes from the past you need to be aware of:
** The draft starts at 4pm this year. This means the Eagles likely won't pick until after 7 pm. But drinking is still scheduled to commence at 11:45 am.
** Speaking of the Eagles, we're rooting for the Broncos this year. I think the reasons are pretty obvious. Appropriate attire will be your favorite Denver jersey. In lieu of that, pick the jersey of your favorite former Eagle.
** You still need at least three TVs to properly celebrate the holiday. Five is preferable. Seven is just ridiculous.
** There is only one obvious choice for the #1 pick this year. His name is Chase Utley. He already plays for your World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. His preferred sport is irrelevant.
** When in doubt, have another beer. Or another steak. Either will help you get in the holiday mood.
More instructions to come.
** The draft starts at 4pm this year. This means the Eagles likely won't pick until after 7 pm. But drinking is still scheduled to commence at 11:45 am.
** Speaking of the Eagles, we're rooting for the Broncos this year. I think the reasons are pretty obvious. Appropriate attire will be your favorite Denver jersey. In lieu of that, pick the jersey of your favorite former Eagle.
** You still need at least three TVs to properly celebrate the holiday. Five is preferable. Seven is just ridiculous.
** There is only one obvious choice for the #1 pick this year. His name is Chase Utley. He already plays for your World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. His preferred sport is irrelevant.
** When in doubt, have another beer. Or another steak. Either will help you get in the holiday mood.
More instructions to come.
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