Robert Dougherty
Author of a trilogy of Lost books, concluding with "Lost: It Only Ends Once" now available at Amazon and iUniverse.
Readers can now go to my Yahoo Sports section to see the majority of my new stories.
Have now been quoted in the Columbus Dispatch's "How the golden voice video went viral" story on January 8.
Expertise: News, television, movies, pop culture, Lost, sports
Wrote the Sports Illustrated Guide to Philadelphia Sports in 2010, at http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/specials/fan-guide-2010/philadelphia.html
Was interviewed on CNN's "The Situation Room" in 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GStMLFMdRcQ
Ranked No. 5 all time in AC page view numbers.
Can now be friended on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Dougherty/100001856277096
Named 2010's Most Intriging Writer about Movies by Charlotte Kuchinsky, at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6101106/robert_dougherty_named_most_intriguing.html
Read More »
Readers can now go to my Yahoo Sports section to see the majority of my new stories.
Have now been quoted in the Columbus Dispatch's "How the golden voice video went viral" story on January 8.
Expertise: News, television, movies, pop culture, Lost, sports
Wrote the Sports Illustrated Guide to Philadelphia Sports in 2010, at http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/specials/fan-guide-2010/philadelphia.html
Was interviewed on CNN's "The Situation Room" in 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GStMLFMdRcQ
Ranked No. 5 all time in AC page view numbers.
Can now be friended on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Dougherty/100001856277096
Named 2010's Most Intriging Writer about Movies by Charlotte Kuchinsky, at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6101106/robert_dougherty_named_most_intriguing.html
...
- Page Views
- 1,946,151
- Content
- 680
- Fans
- 180
- Contributor since
- 1/6/2008
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Arts from Temple University
-
76ers Aim to Avoid Troubling 0-2 Start in Phoenix: A Fan's PreviewThe 76ers played from behind for much of their season opener in Portland and couldn't rally back. Now they have to avoid an 0-2 start against the Suns, which is more troubling in a 66-game season - as even the Celtics, Mavs and Lakers can attest to.Also published on:
-
Flyers Officially in Trouble After Blowout Loss in Tampa: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers could have excused a few of their recent losses, but there was little to excuse a 5-1 defeat in Tampa Bay despite a huge shots-on-goal advantage - especially with the Penguins and Rangers next on tap.Also published on:
-
Rumors of Spagnuolo's Return to Eagles More of the Same: A Fan's OutlookA rumor broke out that Rams coach and former Eagles' defensive coach Steve Spagnuolo may return to replace Juan Castillo. Although the report was denied, it would be a case of the same old, same old from the Eagles if it did pan out.Also published on:
-
Pro Bowl Roster Includes Three Standout Eagles: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles have only three things to be unquestionably proud of during this messy season. LeSean McCoy, Jason Babin and Jason Peters have risen above the misery and were rewarded for it with Pro Bowl berths on Tuesday.Also published on:
-
Flyers Begin Massive Week in Tampa Bay: A Fan's PreviewTwo of the Flyers' biggest games of the year are almost here, as they visit Pittsburgh on Thursday and host the Rangers in the Winter Classic on Monday. But before then, they still have a visit to Tampa Bay to check off their list.Also published on:
-
76ers Pay for Latest Poor Start in Portland: A Fan's RecapThe 76ers know full well that they cannot start 2011 with another 3-13 skid. Likewise, they cannot start games in a double digit hole either, as they fell behind early to the Trail Blazers and couldn't dig all the way out of it on opening night.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Jackson Ending Year on Best Behavior: A Fan's OutlookDeSean Jackson and the Eagles couldn't have sunk any lower after Week 13 in Seattle. But while the 2011 Eagles have stopped the bleeding when it was too late, Jackson has to hope that quieting down during three wins will be enough to get his new deal.Also published on:
-
NFL Power Rankings After Week 16 Set Stage for FinaleWith one week left in the NFL regular season, most things are all but set up for the playoffs. As the power rankings reflect, only six teams likely have a real shot at the Super Bowl, while the likes of the Eagles are stuck on the outside altogether.Also published on:
-
76ers, Trail Blazers Start Trying to Move Up: A Fan's PreviewThe 76ers and Trail Blazers face off in their openers after a year where they lost in round 1 to NBA finalists. Hopes for starting better are uncertain, as the Trail Blazers are fairly shorthanded and the Sixers have a long opening road trip ahead.Also published on:
-
Celtics, Knicks Make Case as Clear Atlantic Division Favorites: A Fan's RecapThe Celtics-Knicks opener made a case that New York can make a run in the Atlantic Division. But since the Celtics nearly rallied from a big deficit and the Knicks did rally in the fourth, the two still have a safe lead over the rest of the division.Also published on:
-
Eagles Getting Hot Enough to Keep Both Reid, Castillo?: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles have already seemed to save Andy Reid's job by winning three straight games. But remarkably, Juan Castillo is making a case to let this streak save his job as defensive coordinator, despite being the symbol of the Birds' past misery.Also published on:
-
Eagles Miss Playoffs While Several Teams Stumble In: A Fan's TakeThe NFC East and AFC West will be won by 9-7 or 8-8 teams, while no one seems to want the final AFC wild card spot. While those races are fought by clubs that don't seem interested in making the playoffs, the hotter Eagles still have no hope to get in.Also published on:
-
Celtics-Knicks Opener to Send Message to 76ers, Atlantic Division: A Fan’s PreviewThe Atlantic Division has gone through the Celtics for years, but now the likes of the Knicks and 76ers want to take over. Since the Celtics and Knicks play the very first game of the year, a message will be sent through the division in some way.Also published on:
-
Jets Fittingly Deliver Knockout Blow to Eagles: A Fan’s TakeThe Jets and Eagles have been the NFL’s biggest disappointments all season. So it made sense that their downfalls are intertwined, as the Jets gave the Eagles hope when they were blown out in Philly – then took it away by falling to the Giants.Also published on:
-
Eagles Elimination More Infuriating After Latest Win: A Fan’s RecapThe Eagles’ inexplicable success in December became even more maddening on Christmas Eve. After the Giants officially ended the Eagles’ season, the Birds still destroyed the Cowboys and made their mere 7-8 record that much more embarrassing.Also published on:
-
76ers Start with Winnable Western Road Trip: A Fan's AnalysisThe 76ers would seem to have bad luck in going out West for the opening week of the season. But since they face fellow mediocre teams like the Trail Blazers, Suns, Jazz, Warriors and Hornets, the Sixers have a chance to open on a high note.Also published on:
-
Rangers Still Have the Flyers' Number: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers will face the Rangers for the third time this season in the Winter Classic.They have to hope it goes better than their first two meetings in New York, especially after the Rangers brushed past the Flyers last night and took first place away.Also published on:
-
Jets Still in Clear Control of Their Destiny: A Fan's TakeDespite losing 45-19 to the Eagles six days ago, the Jets are still getting breaks by facing the Giants today and having a clear path to the postseason. At the least, the Eagles hope that is the case since they need the Jets to come through today.Also published on:
-
Cowboys to Face Eagles with Chip on Their Shoulder: A Fan's PreviewThe Cowboys are being treated like a underdog against the Eagles, even by their own owner. But that may give Dallas just one more reason to come out fighting - as if avenging their blowout loss in Philadelphia and winning the NFC East isn't enough.Also published on:
-
76ers to Take Advantage of Uncertain Atlantic Division?: A Fan's TakeThe Celtics have blown out the Atlantic Division by a wide margin for years now. But with Boston's age threatening to finally catch up to them, it could be time for the Knicks, Nets - and even the Sixers - to make a run at the top.Also published on:
-
Flyers, Rangers Approach First of Two Big Showdowns: A Fan's PreviewThe Flyers and Rangers will face off twice in the next 11 days, although the second showdown is garnering a bit more attention. Yet with the teams playing for first place tonight, this means more than a final meeting before the Winter Classic.Also published on:
-
Cowboys Dethroned by America: A Fan's OutlookThe Dallas Cowboys have been America's Team for about 40 years, yet they haven't lived up to it for 15 years. Now the Packers have overtaken the Cowboys as America's most loved team in a new poll, although the Boys are at least still the most hated.Also published on:
-
Coughlin Even Closer to Being Fired Than Reid: A Fan's AnalysisAndy Reid has been under fire for most of the season, yet despite the Eagles being 6-8 now, he seems closer to getting another shot for 2012. Meanwhile, the Giants are 7-7 and in second place, but Tom Coughlin may be a loss or two away from termination.Also published on:
-
Sixers Lucky to Stay Healthy in Preseason: A Fan's PerspectiveDespite each NBA team having only two postseason games this year, it was still easy to get banged up and suffer costly injuries. The Lakers and Warriors learned that the hard way, which makes the Sixers look luckier to get out unscathed.Also published on:
-
Flyers Get Their MVP Back with a Bang in Dallas: A Fan's RecapChris Pronger's absence for the season will harm the Flyers - but not as much as losing Claude Giroux again will. That was further proven when Giroux returned with nothing less than a four point game in a win over the Stars.Also published on:
-
Eagles to Have Their Way with Cowboys in December Again?: A Fan's AnalysisThe Eagles and Cowboys have had big showdowns in December for the last several years. But with the exception of two straight defeats in Dallas in 2009, Philadelphia has been used to breaking the Cowboys hearts in December.Also published on:
-
Eagles Improbably Building Up Playoff Hype Again: A Fan's OutlookDespite being 6-8 and one step away from elimination, the Eagles are becoming favored to pull out the NFC East after all. This comes even though they have raised false hope many times before in 2011, prior to falling down even further.Also published on:
-
Penn State's "Toxic Situation" May Keep Bradley on as Coach: A Fan's TakePenn State is supposed to hire an outsider with no ties to Joe Paterno or Jerry Sandusky as a perminant head coach. But due to the "toxic situation" few outsiders may want to go near Penn State, which could leave Bradley as a leading candidate by default.Also published on:
-
Ohio State Football Still Dangerous Despite Sanctions?: A Fan's OutlookThe Ohio State Buckeyes can't win the Big Ten or go to a bowl next year thanks to their new sanctions. Yet if USC could get a 10 win season this year after much harsher punishments, Ohio State can still get the Urban Meyer era off to a hot start.Also published on:
-
Eagles' Playoff Picture Depends on Unreliable Jets, Giants: A Fan's AnalysisThe Eagles have to win out and get big victories from the Jets in Week 16 and the Giants in Week 17 to make the playoffs. But considering what the Jets and Giants did in Week 15, it really doesn't sound promising to rely on them.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Redskins Look More Impressive Than Cowboys, Giants: A Fan's TakeThe Cowboys and Giants may be fighting and retreating for first place in the NFC East. Yet the Eagles and Redskins have actually looked tougher in recent weeks, despite burying themselves in the bottom of the division weeks ago.Also published on:
-
The History of the Republican Iowa CaucusThe Iowa caucus first became the first contest of a presidential election season because of the Democrats in 1972. But the Republicans joined in in 1976, and now the upcoming 2012 caucus will make a huge impact in the crowded GOP race.Also published on:
-
Flyers Can Only Salvage One Point Over Avalanche: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers needed a bounce-back performance after being slaughtered by the Bruins in their last statement game. Instead, they needed a last-second goal just to take a point over the Avalanche, and then went down in a shootout anyway.Also published on:
-
Steelers Have No Faith Without Roethlisberger, Divisional Title: A Fan's AnalysisThe Steelers felt justified to send a one-legged Ben Roethlisberger against the punishing 49ers, just to get the division lead and the No. 1 AFC seed. It made them forget they can win it all without the division title - but not without a healthy QB.Also published on:
-
NFL Power Rankings After Week 15 Inch Eagles Up Again: A Fan's TakeDespite a lot of upsets in Week 15, not everything shifted around in the NFL power rankings. The Packers were still No. 1, the Colts still had to be No. 32, and the Eagles couldn't shoot up that high despite their big win over the Jets.Also published on:
-
College Football's Biggest Surprises of 2011: A Fan's RecapDespite a few inevitable things happening in college football this season, there were still a few surprises to be had - like the Heisman Trophy winner, the rise of Oklahoma State, Clemson and Baylor, and the return to glory of USC and Mark Richt.Also published on:
-
College Football's Best Games of 2011: A Fan's TakeThis year's bowls have a long way to go to surpass the best regular season game in college football this season. They include a Hail Mary finish, a controversial battle of field goals and a weekend of upsets in the Big 12 and Pac-12.Also published on:
-
Penn State Prayer is the Greatest Sports Memory of 2011: A Fan's PerspectiveThe ugliest sports story of 2011 came when Jerry Sandusky brought down Penn State with his arrest for child molestation. But it also brought the most uplifting sports moment in 2011, when the Nittany Lions returned to pray for his alleged victims.Also published on:
-
New Mexico Bowl Biggest Win in Temple History?: A Fan's OutlookTemple doesn't have too many landmark victories in football, so it makes the Owls' New Mexico Bowl win over Wyoming rank pretty high as an historical achievement. Only its past 1979 bowl victory and one massive upset at Virginia Tech may compare.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Chargers Wait Too Long Again to Get Hot: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles and Chargers always underachieve early in the year, get red hot to save themselves and then fall apart again in January. But their December hot streaks are coming right on cue, yet their blowout wins yesterday might have still been too late.Also published on:
-
Eagles Save Reid's Job by Destroying Jets: A Fan's TakeDespite the calls for Andy Reid's job, it was likely only going to take a few late victories to justify keeping him around for 2012. After the Eagles throttled the Jets and kept their season alive, it now looks like Reid is safe no matter how 2011 ends.Also published on:
-
Temple Cruises to Landmark New Mexico Bowl Win: A Fan's RecapAfter 32 years of waiting for a bowl victory, Temple only needed 30 minutes to secure it against the Wyoming Cowboys. Like in so many wins this year, the Owls jumped out big and never looked back for a 37-15 win in the New Mexico Bowl.Also published on:
-
Phillies, Rollins Finally Reach Compromise: A Fan's TakeThe longer Jimmy Rollins went without a new deal, the more reason there was to worry that the Phillies might lose him. But since no one else met his demands, Rollins finally blinked first and returned to the Phillies for just three guaranteed years.Also published on:
-
Bruins Put Flyers Back in Their Place: A Fan's RecapThings lined up for the Flyers to make a big statement against the Bruins in front of me on my birthday. But the statement they made was not the one they wanted, as the Bruins showed the Flyers where they really stand in a 6-0 debacle of a loss.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Jets Matchup of Big Disappointments: A Fan's PreviewThe Eagles and Jets have been big letdowns this season, although the Eagles have collapsed more thoroughly and the Jets are likely to make the playoffs. But the Jets' Super Bowl hopes are still slim, which alone makes them a major letdown.Also published on:
-
Cowboys Push Eagles to Absolute Brink: A Fan's RecapThe Eagles had to rely on the lowly Buccaneers to beat the Cowboys and keep the NFC East a little open. But of course, the Bucs fell down by 28-0 at halftime and left the Eagles having to root for the 4-9 Redskins to save their season over the Giants.Also published on:
-
Owls Aim for New Mexico Bowl Win 32 Years in the Making: A Fan's PreviewThe New Mexico Bowl merely serves as the first bowl of the 2011-12 postseason. But for Temple, it may live on as a program-changing bowl if the Owls can beat Wyoming and take their first bowl title in 32 years.Also published on:
-
Flyers to Finally Show If They're for Real Against Bruins: A Fan's PreviewThe Flyers keep winning without Chris Pronger and Claude Giroux, yet the competition hasn't been overwhelming. But for my birthday, I get to see if the Flyers are really still among the elite when they host the scorching arch-rival Bruins.Also published on:
-
Jets to Keep Having Their Way with NFC East?: A Fan's TakeThe NFC East is stumbling all over itself, which is good news for the Jets. New York is already 2-0 against the NFC East, and if they sweep the Eagles and Giants to go to 4-0, a playoff berth should be theirs.Also published on:
-
Eagles Reduced to Rooting for Bucs Over Cowboys: A Fan's PreviewThe Eagles need two losing teams to upset the Giants and Cowboys this weekend to barely stay alive. What's worse, they must rely on the Buccaneers to snap their seven-game losing streak over the Cowboys tonight.Also published on:
-
Temple is Destined for a Bowl Win at Last: A Fan's PerspectiveThe Temple Owls are ready to kick the bowl season off with their first postseason win in over 30 years at the New Mexico Bowl tomorrow. And there are five very good reasons why the Wyoming Cowboys will not stop them.Also published on:
-
Baseball's Most Valuable Lessons of 2011: A Fan's LookBaseball always has lessons to teach fan and teams, and there was no shortage of revealing and difficult lessons in the 2011 season. The Phillies, Rangers and Red Sox learned this the hard way while the Cardinals took a while to get the worst of it.Also published on:
-
Rominger Somehow Makes Sandusky's Defense Even Worse: A Fan's TakeJerry Sandusky and his defense team seem to top themselves every day with poor defenses and eyebrow-raising excuses. Yesterday, the latest whopper came from attorney Karl Rominger, who insisted Sandusky was just teaching boys to shower all these years.Also published on:
-
Flyers Salvage Another Day of Bad News by Winning: A Fan's RecapYet again, the Flyers got bad news before a game as Chris Pronger was officially ruled out for the year. And once again, the Flyers luck was much better on the ice as they fought out the Canadiens for yet another Pronger-free victory.Also published on:
-
Rex Ryan Flirting with Becoming Next Andy Reid: A Fan's AnalysisAndy Reid may be in his last days with the Eagles after a decade of falling just short of a championship. Rex Ryan has been falling just short of a Super Bowl for two years with the Jets, but he can't afford to take as long as Reid did to get it right.Also published on:
-
McCoy, Jones-Drew Wasting Away Career Seasons: A Fan's TakeMaurice Jones-Drew and LeSean McCoy lead the NFL in rushing this season. Yet both of them won't come close to the playoffs, as McCoy is the Eagles' only bright spot. However, Jones-Drew has been the Jaguars' only bright spot for many years now.Also published on:
-
Top Baseball New Year's Resolutions in 2012: A Fan's AnalysisAfter the way 2011 ended, some of baseball's biggest stars like Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Roy Halladay and Jose Reyes are in need of a New Years resolution to make 2012 go a bit better.Also published on:
-
Flyers Must Avoid Looking Ahead in Montreal: A Fan's PreviewThe Flyers came off a big win in Washington without their MVP, and will soon have a revealing showdown against the Bruins. But first, they have to focus on beating the Canadiens and avenging their last disastrous visit to Montreal.Also published on:
-
Jets on Cue to Have Another Slump?: A Fan's OutlookThe Jets have gone back and forth between winning and losing streaks all season, but have hit a wall when they get to three straight wins. By that pattern, the Eagles are in good shape to beat the Jets and send them into another tailspin right on cue.Also published on:
-
Reid Not Only NFC East Coach Fighting for His Job: A Fan's TakeThe fate of Andy Reid is up in the air, yet he is hardly alone in that regard in his own division. In fact, every NFC East head coach but Mike Shanahan has had his future put into question this year, although Jason Garrett just got a vote of confidence.Also published on:
-
Sandusky, Amendola Seize Microphone from Alleged Victims at Hearing: A Fan's TakeYesterday's preliminary hearing for Jerry Sandusky should have belonged to his alleged victims as they confronted him and told their horror stories. Instead by waving the hearing, Sandusky and his attorney got free air time to steal the spotlight back.Also published on:
-
Shorthanded Flyers Still Blow Out Reeling Capitals: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers needed a pick-me-up after Claude Giroux became their latest star to be out indefinitely for a concussion. Fortunately, the Capitals are a good pick-me-up for most NHL teams now, as the Flyers took advantage with a 5-1 blowout.Also published on:
-
Jets Keep Getting Breaks in Latest Playoff Run: A Fan's AnalysisThe Jets needed luck and breaks to rally back into the playoffs after falling to 5-5. But they got that and more with three straight wins over reeling opponents, future matchups with the Eagles and Dolphins, and struggles from their wild card competition.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Jets Sadly Air on CBS in Philly Instead of Broncos, Patriots: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles and Jets will be on CBS at 4:15 on Sunday, but it is easy to wish that they weren't. The Broncos and Patriots are airing at the same time on CBS, but sadly, they won't be shown in Philadelphia thanks to CBS keeping the game from NBC.Also published on:
-
Year Rewind: Major Sports Champions of 2011The year in sports brought about a series of memorable team champions such as the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Bruins and St. Louis Cardinals, and memorable individual champions like Novak Djokovic, Tony Stewart and Rory McIlroy.Also published on: -
Top Title Games in BCS History: A Fan's ViewThere haven't been a large amount of thrilling BCS title games, as more than half of them end in blowouts or double digit wins. But that makes the 2003, 2006 and 2011 title games look even better for going down to the wire.Also published on:
-
Top Bowl Victories in Penn State History: A Fan's RecapPenn State will soon hold its first bowl in decades without Joe Paterno on the sideline. Before recent events, Paterno's legacy was defined by major bowl victories, such as the ones in 1969, 1983, 1987, 1995 and 2006.Also published on:
-
Sandusky Takes Easy Way Out in Avoiding Preliminary Hearing: A Fan's TakeThis was expected to be the day in which Jerry Sandusky's alleged victims faced him in court and recounted what he supposedly did to them in a preliminary hearing. But instead, Sandusky side stepped that reckoning by waving the hearing at the last moment.Also published on:
-
Flyers, Penguins Have Fingers Crossed for Pronger, Crosby: A Fan's OutlookChris Pronger and Sidney Crosby are at the opposite end of their careers. Yet these all important captains seem to be equally fragile, as the Flyers and Penguins each had to put them on leave for their latest concussion symptoms within a week.Also published on:
-
Eagles Prove They Can Get Coaches Fired: A Fan's PerspectiveThe Eagles finally pushed an embattled coach over the edge and got him fired yesterday after a very disappointing loss. But that coach wasn't Andy Reid, as the Dolphins' Tony Sparano was pushed out thanks to the Eagles instead.Also published on:
-
NFL Power Rankings Following Week 14: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles stopped themselves from falling further down the NFL power rankings for a week, although a win over the Jets next week will help better. Meanwhile, the top seven teams increased their lead over the rest of the league.Also published on:
-
Penn State Culture Takes yet Another Hit in AP Report: A Fan's AnalysisThe hits keep coming against Penn State for its part in letting Jerry Sandusky run free for so long. On the day before Sandusky's sure-to-be-damming preliminary hearing, the AP released a report condemning Penn State's neglect even further.Also published on:
-
Cardinals, Pujols Split Cautionary Tale for Phillies, Rollins: A Fan's OutlookThe Cardinals waited around to resign Albert Pujols, figuring he would finish his career with them in the end regardless. They paid for dragging their feet last week, and now the Phillies must ensure they don't drag their feet regarding Jimmy Rollins too.Also published on:
-
Eagles Tease a Revival Right on Cue: A Fan's PerspectiveEvery few weeks or so, the Eagles put together a win that makes us fans wonder if they're ready to turn it around - only to fall further than ever for the next few weeks after that. As such, a solid win over the Dolphins has likely begun the pattern anew.Also published on:
-
Giants Rally Over Cowboys in Latest Bizarre NFC East Twist: A Fan's TakeThe NFC East is filled with teams that should have much better records but find a way to shoot themselves in the foot. The Giants have done that for four straight weeks, yet saved themselves by rallying over the Cowboys when they shot themselves again.Also published on:
-
Eagles Stop the Bleeding for One Week in Miami: A Fan's RecapIf the Eagles manage to wake up in their last four games, it will be too little too late and the fan base will be too worn out to care. Nevertheless, they rode a dominant defense and a largely mistake free offense to thump the Dolphins anyway.Also published on:
-
Temple Retakes Philadelphia Hoops Throne from Villanova: A Fan's RecapThe Villanova Wildcats have ruled over the Big Five for years, yet they aren't what they used to be. This leaves the Temple Owls ready to reclaim the Philadelphia college hoops throne, which they got closer to doing by holding off Villanova yesterday.Also published on:
-
76ers as Good a Match for Chris Paul as Any: A Fan's AnalysisDavid Stern doesn't want Chris Paul to go to a big market team or an existing powerhouse. With those standards, the Philadelphia 76ers are as good a compromise as any, since they are an irrelevant big market team that needs a revival.Also published on:
-
Brewers Latest NL Contender to Take a Hit After Braun PED Test: A Fan's OutlookThis hasn't been a good offseason for the National League's best teams, as the Phillies live with their October collapse, the Cardinals lost their biggest icons and the Brewers have Ryan Braun facing a drug suspension right before Prince Fielder leaves.Also published on:
-
Flyers' Success Overshadowed by Another Injury to Giroux: A Fan's TakeOnce again, the Flyers are having their success and victories overshadowed by injury problems. This time, none other than Claude Giroux fell victim as his head fell on Wayne Simmond's knee, which dwarfed a 5-2 revenge win against the Lightning.Also published on:
-
Cowboys, Giants to Decide NFC East in Some Fashion: A Fan's PreviewTonight's Cowboys-Giants game should settle the fate of the NFC East somehow. A Dallas win would all but end the race in favor of the Cowboys, while a New York win would put both teams at 7-6 and make a mere 9-7 record likely good enough for the title.Also published on:
-
Eagles Fans Are Tough for the Wrong Reasons This Year: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles fans were named the toughest in the NFL in an SI poll - right when Casey Matthews accused them of bringing his fiancee to tears weeks ago. That further shows how the Eagles base has been tough and angry for the wrong reasons this season.Also published on:
-
Flyers Must Win Without Pronger a Little Longer: A Fan's PerspectiveThe Flyers have won four straight games while Chris Pronger has been sidelined, although it hasn't been easy. That makes it both more and less upsetting that Pronger will be out even longer, testing the Flyers' ability to survive in the long-term.Also published on:
-
Maclin to Officially Become Eagles' Top Receiver?: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles have had to face the fact that DeSean Jackson really might not be around after this year or next. This would leave Jeremy Maclin as the de facto No. 1 receiver, which will make his return from injury all the more important to keep an eye on.Also published on:
-
The True Meanings of 'BCS': A Fan's TakeThe BCS stands for Bowl Championship Series, and yet stands for so much worse to the average college football fan. In fact, there are more accurate acronyms for BCS that better define the process and controversy.Also published on:
-
Hitchcock Reviving Career in Hot Start with Blues: A Fan's OutlookKen Hitchcock won the Stanley Cup with the Stars and challenged for one with the Flyers before flaming out in Philadelphia and Columbus. Now the coach has become one of the comeback figures of the season with a 8-1-2 start behind the bench for the Blues.Also published on:
-
BCS Can Still Become Controversial This Weekend: A Fan's TakeLSU will face Alabama for the national title even if the Tigers lose the SEC. But if two SEC teams that didn't win their conference make the cut, while Oklahoma State is left out despite winning the Big 12, the BCS will take one of its worst hits yet.Also published on:
-
Eagles Fortunate to Escape Philadelphia: A Fan's AnalysisThe Eagles used to have one of the best homefield advantages in the NFL. Now it has come to the point where a cross country trip to Seattle and two weeks away from home is a relief for an Eagles team with a 1-5 home record.Also published on:
-
Penn State Aiming for Lesser Known New Coach After All: A Fan's AnalysisThe likes of Urban Meyer know better than to go near Penn State right now, so the school has to resign itself to choosing a lesser known new coach. Mississippi State coach and former Meyer assistant Dan Mullen is the first serious contender on that end.Also published on:
-
Boeheim's Words as Damaging as Paterno's Silence?: A Fan's AnalysisJoe Paterno still hasn't explained his role in the Jerry Sandusky saga, whether by choice or otherwise. But his silence, as debatable as it is, may wind up being smarter than Jim Boeheim's lack of silence after his assistant was accused of molesting kids.Also published on:
-
Flyers Stay at Less Than Full Strength with Pronger Surgery: A Fan's TakeThe Flyers are rarely at full strength these days, which seems to be a given with Chris Pronger on the team. His latest injury will sideline him for a month while Jaromir Jagr tries to get healthy again and the Flyers hope for no more injuries.Also published on:
-
McCoy Must Demand the Ball from Reid, Eagles: A Fan's AnalysisMost Eagles fans know that LeSean McCoy needs and deserves more touches, even if Andy Reid doesn't know. Now the time has come for McCoy to step up and ask for more responsibility - especially since he needs to know if he has a future in Philadelphia.Also published on:
-
Vick Serves as Cautionary Tale for Tebow, Broncos: A Fan's TakeMichael Vick's hot start in 2010 was unsustainable, yet the Eagles still gave him a $100 million deal before they figured it out. Will the Broncos make the same mistake in getting seduced by Tim Tebow's hot start, or can he hold up better than Vick has?Also published on:
-
Capitals Sacrifice Boudreau for Shot in the Arm: A Fan's TakeThe Capitals looked like the team to beat in the East during October, at least until November came along. Now the Caps are moving into December with a new coach and are hoping that Bruce Boudreau's firing was all that they needed.Also published on:
-
Urban Meyer, Ohio State Put Big Ten on Notice: A Fan's AnalysisThe Big Ten got to take a breather while Ohio State took a break from leading the conference. But with Urban Meyer now in charge at Columbus, the Big Ten competition hopes that its window of opportunity hasn't slammed shut.Also published on:
-
Cowboys Take Stranglehold on NFC East: A Fan's OutlookThe Cowboys officially have sole possession of first place in the NFC East, due to their hot streak and how no one else wants the job. As the Giants and Eagles collapse, the Cowboys may only blow the division if they shoot themselves as well.Also published on:
-
NFL Power Rankings After Week 12 Keep Eagles Buried: A Fan's TakeIt was hard to drop the Eagles in the NFL power rankings - since all the other 4-6 teams lost just as badly in Week 12. But any hopes that the Eagles have of moving up are dwindling, as the playoff contenders separate themselves from the pretenders.Also published on:
-
Flyers Just One of Many Early NHL Contenders: A Fan's TakeThe NHL season is about a fourth of the way finished, and the standings reveal a lot of parity early on. At least half of the teams are separated by only a few points in the top of the standings, with the Flyers among those just below the leaders.Also published on:
-
BCS Rankings Still Have Room for Penn State: A Fan's AnalysisPenn State lost so badly to Wisconsin this past weekend that it could have dropped from the BCS rankings altogether. Yet it stayed in at No. 21 and should stay that way whether a bowl invite comes soon or not.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Chargers Finally Hit Rock Bottom: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles and Chargers have threatened to win it all for years and have never come through. Now they are both practically finished in 2011 with 4-7 records, and with losses yesterday that could help bring an end to life as they've known it for years.Also published on:
-
Eagles Victimized by Latest Patriots Clinic: A Fan's RecapDespite falling behind by 10-0 to the Eagles early on, the sense was that it was just a matter of time before the Patriots rose back up. From then on, they delivered a textbook blowout that reflected why these two teams are where they are.Also published on:
-
Flyers' Offense Hits a Wall Against Rangers: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers have the most goals in the NHL, yet the New York Rangers have given up the least goals. In their first meeting of the year, defense won out as the Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist shut out the Flyers and crept closer in the Atlantic Division.Also published on:
-
Penn State, Syracuse Comparisons to Increase After Audio Tape?: A Fan's TakeThe child molestation case against Syracuse basketball coach Bernie Fine got more teeth in an audio tape with his wife and the first alleged victim. Now comparisons of this scandal and Penn State's may increase, although they remain on different levels.Also published on:
-
Penn State Now Awaits Uncertain Bowl Fate: A Fan's TakeThere is a debate on whether Penn State should go to a bowl during the Jerry Sandusky ordeal, and whether a bowl would even invite it. It would have been mute if the Nittany Lions won their way into the Rose Bowl, yet Wisconsin easily closed that door.Also published on:
-
Big Ten Dodges a Bullet with Penn State Loss: A Fan's OutlookIf Penn State reached the first Big Ten title game, its off-field troubles would have overshadowed the action on the field. As such, the conference may be relieved that its first title game will have a Wisconsin-Michigan State rematch instead.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Jets Face Elimination Games: a Fan's PreviewThe Eagles and Jets have gone from Super Bowl contenders to being on the edge of the playoff picture. The Eagles will certainly be finished with a loss to the Patriots today, while the Jets could be all but finished with a loss to the Bills.Also published on:
-
Penn State Finally Knocked into Reality by Wisconsin: A Fan's RecapAfter struggling to beat inferior opponents, facing tougher foes in November and dealing with a molestation scandal, Penn State was still a win away from being a champion. Instead, Wisconsin finally ended Penn State's overachieving with a blowout win.Also published on:
-
News of NBA Lockout Deal Too Good to Be True?: A Fan's OutlookNBA fans are celebrating at a handshake deal that would end the lockout and save the season. Yet the league has screwed up so many things since summer, it wouldn't be a shock if something went wrong even now.Also published on:
-
Penn State Aims for Symbolic Division Championship: A Fan's PreviewWinning the Leaders Division title is far less important for Penn State than it was three weeks ago before Jerry Sandusky's arrest. But it has become even more symbolic, as an upset win over Wisconsin would give Penn State its biggest boost in ages.Also published on:
-
Flyers Get One Big Spurt to Hold Off Canadians: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers have struggled against teams they shouldn't be struggling with for the last week or so. But they turned it around a big quicker against the Canadians, as three late second-period goals were enough to make the difference yesterday afternoon.Also published on:
-
Patriots' Dynasty Continues to Outclass Eagles: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles and Patriots have been winning teams for over a decade, although only the Patriots have won when it counted. In addition, New England is still contending after 10+ years while Philadelphia's winning era is much closer to ending.Also published on:
-
Temple Makes One Final Statement Against Kent State: A Fan's RecapAn 8-4 season wasn't enough for the Temple Owls to make a bowl last season, and now they have to hope it is this time around. They did end better than last year, as they secured their third straight win over Kent State thanks to Bernard Pierce's legs.Also published on:
-
Bruins, Capitals Have Early Fortunes Reversed: A Fan's AnalysisWhen the season started, the Capitals were the NHL's hottest team while the Bruins were feeling a Stanley Cup hangover. A month later, the Bruins are on a 10-game winning streak and the Capitals now have a coach and superstar under fire.Also published on:
-
Asomugha Latest to Be Hit by Eagles Injury Bug: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles seem to have turned into the walking wounded, as Nnami Asomugha was the latest star to suffer an injury during Thanksgiving practice. But losing Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin didn't hurt last week, so that might bode well.Also published on:
-
Cowboys Pull Out Another Escape Over Dolphins: A Fan's RecapThe Cowboys used to blow close games a month ago, yet things are different now. Although they were scared by a three-win opponent for the second time in five days, the Cowboys still got a win over the Dolphins on the final play of Thanksgiving.Also published on:
-
Michigan State Sitting Pretty as Big Ten Favorite: A Fan's OutlookPenn State and Wisconsin have a winner-take-all showdown ahead just to reach the Big Ten title game. But their opponent has no such worries, as Michigan State is secure as a division champion and a favorite to finally win the Big Ten.Also published on:
-
Flyers Finally Survive Against Inferior Opponent: A Fan's PreviewThe Flyers lost two straight games against teams they were supposed to beat, and looked ready to drop a third against the lowly New York Islanders. Yet Sergei Bobrosky and Danny Briere helped the Flyers finally get a harder than expected win in overtime.Also published on:
-
Eagles One Win Away from Quarterback Controversy?: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles committed $100 million to Michael Vick so he could run the team for the next several. But Eagles fans are questioning that committment - or at least they will if Vince Young gets a second straight season-saving win over the Patriots.Also published on:
-
Eagles Pulling for Thanksgiving Upset in Dallas: A Fan's PreviewIf the Eagles are to have any chance in the NFC East, the Cowboys have to stumble during their seemingly easy second half schedule. A good place to start would be for Dallas to lose to the suddenly hot Miami Dolphins on Thanksgiving.Also published on:
-
Phillies May Be Greatly Impacted by New Wild Card System: A Fan's ReactionBaseball's new labor deal sets up a one-game playoff between two wild card leaders. The wild card hasn't been a concern for the Phillies in several years, but that could change soon enough and become another crossroads for their fragile dynasty.Also published on:
-
Paterno E-Mails Not Quite Smoking Gun on Sandusky Inaction: A Fan's OutlookAn e-mail concerning how Joe Paterno gave special treatment to players and kept their transgressions secret can be used to accuse him of doing the same with Jerry Sandusky, although it isn't a definitive smoking gun.Also published on:
-
Patriots Still Due for a Downfall?: A Fan's OutlookIn two weeks, the Patriots have gone from possibly being overthrown in the AFC East to being a Super Bowl favorite again, especially with an easy schedule. Beating the Eagles would help back that up, yet would it just be a setup for a future downfall?Also published on:
-
Eagles Typical of Streaky NFC East: A Fan's TakeIf the Eagles were the only struggling team in the NFC East this year, their season would be 100% dead instead of 95% dead. But because the Giants and Cowboys are almost as streaky and inconsistent, the Eagles' streakiness fits right in.Also published on:
-
Flyers Falter on Night of Crosby's Big Return: A Fan's RecapIt is rarely acceptable for the Flyers to lose to the Hurricanes, especially after getting run up by the Jets two days earlier. But this 4-2 loss to Carolina was especially unfortunate on the night that Sidney Crosby dominated in his big comeback.Also published on:
-
Wisconsin Somewhat More Vulnerable for Penn State: A Fan's OutlookWisconsin has been below Penn State in the Big Ten standings for weeks, yet is still considered a far superior team. But the Badgers do look more vulnerable than they did a month ago and before they struggled to get past Illinois.Also published on:
-
Patriots Eventually Blow Out Chiefs Before Facing Eagles: A Fan's RecapBeating the Giants is one thing for the Eagles to do, but beating the Patriots to preserve their season is something else. That looked possible two weeks ago, yet the Patriots look back on track, which they further proved by pulling away from the Chiefs.Also published on:
-
NFL Power Rankings Have Eagles Back in Top 20: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles kept themselves from free falling further down the NFL power rankings by beating the Giants. But now that they are back in the top 20, they probably can't get too comfy since the Patriots are coming to town next.Also published on:
-
Temple Narrowly Salvages Third Place in Puerto Rico: A Fan's RecapThe Temple Owls needed a week long break after an overtime game against Purdue, a trip to the Puerto Rico Tip-Off and an undisciplined loss to Purdue. For good measure, they needed another overtime game with Wichita State to salvage third place.Also published on:
-
Flyers Put on Notice with Crosby's Return: A Fan's PerspectiveWith Sidney Crosby finally set to come back, it throws down the gaunlet for the rest of the NHL. The Flyers surged into a tie for the division lead with the Penguins while Crosby was gone, but can that hold with him back?Also published on:
-
BCS Rankings Become SEC West Invitational: A Fan's OutlookBeing the fourth highest ranked team in its conference only makes Penn State the No. 19 club in the BCS ranking. In contrast, being the third highest ranked team from the SEC has made Arkansas No. 3 in the whole country behind LSU and Alabama.Also published on:
-
Giants-Eagles Game Heartbreaking in Showing Off Good Eagles: A Fan's RecapThe Eagles dominated the Giants on defense, overcame turnovers, held off a fourth quarter rally and had a huge drive to clinch the game. Unfortunately, this Eagles team waited until Week 11 and six losses to make a significant appearance.Also published on:
-
Young Does His Best Tebow Impression in Eagles Win: A Fan's TakeIt seems to be more common these days for a quarterback to be ugly for three quarters before dominating late to win the game. Tim Tebow has pioneered it, and Vince Young followed it to carry the Eagles over the Giants with one long drive.Also published on:
-
Eagles Can Learn from Redskins Scaring Cowboys: A Fan's OutlookThe Redskins had nothing to play for against the rising Cowboys and had been falling apart, yet they still took Dallas to overtime before losing. Now maybe the reeling Eagles can scrounge up a similar effort against the division leading Giants tonight.Also published on:
-
Eagles Need Jackson to Actually Show Up Against Giants: A Fan's PreviewThe Eagles figured they could afford to bench DeSean Jackson last week and it didn't work. But now that Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin can't play against the Giants, Jackson's presence has become more necessary than ever.Also published on:
-
Flyers Still Unable to Solve Jets: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers hadn't lost in regulation since their ugly 9-8 defeat to the Jets over three weeks ago. But the streak was snapped by the Jets of all teams, who once again shredded the Philadelphia defense in a 6-4 triumph at Winnipeg.Also published on:
-
Urban Meyer Now Longer Shot to Save Penn State: A Fan's TakeA dream scenario for Penn State may be to have Urban Meyer become the new head coach next year and help rebuild the program. But leaving aside how he might not be interested, Ohio State was also rumored to want him to rebuild their program too.Also published on:
-
Penn State Takes Another Small Step to Normalcy with Ohio State Win: A Fan's RecapWhile everything else has been shattered at Penn State, the Nittany Lions' play on the field this month has been constant. There was little out of the ordinary on the field about their loss to Nebraska, and they beat Ohio State with their usual formula.Also published on:
-
Temple Returns to Blowout Ways Against Army: A Fan's RecapTemple was eliminated from the MAC East race before the weekend, leaving the Owls in greater need of an 8-4 record to reach a bowl. The Owls got halfway there with one of their customary blowouts, as they ran all over the Army Cadets.Also published on:
-
New, Improved Flyers Enter Rematch with Jets: A Fan's PreviewWhen the Flyers lost by 9-8 to the Jets over three weeks ago, they looked to be in bad shape. But now they visit Winnipeg for a rematch after going 6-0-2 since that shootout loss. As it turns out, it may have been a wakeup call in disguise.Also published on:
-
NCAA Enters Uncharted Territory with Penn State Investigation: A Fan's OutlookThe NCAA has never had to issue sanctions on a program for enabling and failing to stop a pedophile before. Now that it is officially investigating Penn State, it could have to decide if anything short of the death penalty will be enough of a sanction.Also published on:
-
Young to Start Redeeming Himself for Eagles Against Giants?: A Fan's TakeVince Young is looking more like the potential starter for the Eagles against the Giants. It almost makes sense since this nearly lost season was set up for failure by Young's "Dream Team" talk, and now he may have to prevent the final killing blow.Also published on:
-
Penn State More Ready for Football This Week?: A Fan's PreviewThe second Penn State game after the Jerry Sandusky indictment has a lot less hype, attention and controversy than the first. That alone may make it easier to deal with, and easier to win, for the Nittany Lions in Columbus.Also published on:
-
Read Steals Spotlight, Game for Flyers Against Coyotes: A Fan's RecapAll of the buildup for the Flyers' game against the Coyotes was on Ilya Bryzgalov facing his old team. But it was hot rookie Matt Read who stole the win for the Flyers instead, and he did it with 18 seconds to spare via a tie breaking goal.Also published on:
-
Syracuse Now Lumped with Penn State in Child Molestation Charges: A Fan's AnalysisMore child rape rumors involving a powerful college team coached by a living legend shouldn't have happened for years - let alone two weeks after the Penn State scandal broke. But the Syracuse basketball program is now the latest to face such scrutiny.Also published on:
-
Eagles Still Clinging to Vick Despite Broken Ribs, Season: A Fan's TakeThere is probably little reason for Michael Vick to start against the Giants, since he has broken ribs, the Eagles season is almost over and the Giants have beaten him up before. Yet the Eagles are still not ruling him or themselves out anyway.Also published on:
-
Jets Make Themselves Latest Victims of Tebow Legend: A Fan's RecapThe Jets were ready to finally control the AFC East just five days ago. Now they are 5-5 and need another late season rally just to make the playoffs, after they set themselves up to be part of the Tim Tebow legend in Denver.Also published on:
-
Paterno's Silence in Penn State Scandal Becomes More Glaring: A Fan's AnalysisJerry Sandusky and Mike McQueary have come out in different ways to deny the charges against them in the Penn State scandal. But Joe Paterno still has nothing to say, even though that cannot stay the case forever.Also published on:
-
Surging Bryzgalov Leads Flyers into Reunion with Coyotes: A Fan's PreviewThe Flyers already faced a few of their old teammates this season, and now Ilya Bryzgalov will face his old comrades when the Phoenix Coyotes visit tonight. While Bryzgalov is settling down in Philly, the Coyotes are doing surprisingly well without him.Also published on:
-
Penn State, Wisconsin All but Set on Collision Course: A Fan's TakeOne of the on-field consequences of Penn State's loss to Nebraska was that it would now probably need a win in Wisconsin on Nov. 26 to take the Leaders Division. That seems unlikely to change no matter what happens to Penn State in Columbus this week.Also published on:
-
Bettis Fuels Hope of a Cowher-Eagles Merger: A Fan's OutlookIf the Eagles do fire Andy Reid, Bill Cowher should be among the leading names considered for his replacement. Fortunately, ex-Cowher star Jerome Bettis fueled hope when he hinted that a team like the Eagles could entice him to come back.Also published on:
-
Cowboys May Be Tougher for Eagles to Catch Than Giants: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles have been aiming to overtake the Giants in the NFC East - and it looked like they were certainly better than the Cowboys two weeks ago. But since that blowout win over Dallas, the Eagles and Cowboys have become polar opposites.Also published on:
-
Penn State to Benefit from Facing Struggling Ohio State?: A Fan's OutlookOhio State now no longer looks like the most short sighted, scandal ridden Big Ten power in the nation thanks to the tragedies in Penn State. But the Nittany Lions could benefit this week from how the Buckeyes are struggling to move on from their mess.Also published on:
-
McQueary Defense in E-Mail Raises Many More Questions: A Fan's AnalysisAfter a week in which Mike McQueary was accused of staying still while Jerry Sandusky raped a boy in front of him, an e-mail was finally uncovered of him defending himself. But why didn't he clear his name himself when the scandal broke out?Also published on:
-
Would More Losses Be Best for Eagles in Long Term?: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles probably stand a better chance of starting over and reviving themselves without Andy Reid back next year. But if the Eagles start winning in the final six games, that probably won't happen - so would losing be more of a benefit?Also published on:
-
Do Eagles Really Value LeSean McCoy?: A Fan's TakeGiving LeSean McCoy more carries would be a big help to the Eagles in a lot of ways, yet they didn't figure that out in their last two losses. If things don't change, then perhaps McCoy should start wondering if another team could more fully utilize him.Also published on:
-
Temple Survives First Tough Test Against Penn in Overtime: A Fan's RecapThe Temple Owls were favored against the Penn Quakers in the season opener at the Palestra, but that is irrelevant in a Big Five game. As such, Temple was dead even all night and got taken to overtime before finally escaping with a hard victory.Also published on:
-
Flyers Cap Nearly Perfect Road Trip in Carolina: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers started their road trip with an utter inability to generate any offense against the Lightning. But they still got a point and then capped their trip with wins and more goals in two straight days. The second came in a 5-3 win at Carolina.Also published on:
-
DeSean Jackson's Cause Hurt, Helped by Benching: A Fan's OutlookDeSean Jackson's case for a new deal took a big hit when he got himself benched this past weekend for missing a meeting. But the fact that the Eagles looked bad without him could be a help to his cause; or so he can make it look.Also published on:
-
NFL Power Rankings Widen Gap Between Contenders and Eagles: A Fan's TakeThe Eagles seem destined to be stuck near the bottom 10 of the NFL power rankings for a while. While actual contenders widen the gap between themselves and the Eagles, the Packers and 49ers are widening the gap between themselves and the league.Also published on:
-
Temple, Penn Bring Basketball Back to Philadelphia: A Fan's PreviewTemple basketball is looking to take another step forward this season, starting off against Fran Dunphy's old Penn team at the Palestra tonight. This makes it a fitting game to start the season and to bring basketball back to Philadelphia as a whole.Also published on:
-
Flyers Feel Less Trapped Against Panthers: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers started their stay in Florida by being handcuffed by the Lightning. But without a 1-3-1 trap to deal with, the Flyers went to Miami and had more room to score against the Panthers, before Ilya Bryzgalov handled the rest.Also published on:
-
Giants Polar Opposite of Eagles in Fourth Quarter: A Fan's PerspectiveThe Eagles have become the poster child for fourth quarter incompetance five times over this season. Meanwhile, their polar opposites are right in the NFC East, as the Giants have had big fourth quarter rallies and nearly had another one in San Francisco.Also published on:
-
DeSean Jackson Benching No Excuse for Eagles Loss: A Fan's TakeThe popular view in Philadelphia may be to partly blame the Eagles' loss to the Cardinals on DeSean Jackson for getting himself benched, or on Andy Reid for sitting him. Yet none of that really played much of a part on what actually cost the Eagles a win.Also published on:
-
Nebraska Earns Respect for Helping, Beating Penn State: A Fan's AnalysisNebraska was the forgotten team as they played a suddenly unimportant football game against Penn State. But the Cornhuskers played their part in making the afternoon turn out better than hoped, and even got a win to save their season to boot.Also published on:
-
Can Penn State Keep Rebuilding when Outrage Fades?: A Fan's OutlookPenn State was on its best behavior when the country was watching the Nittany Lions closely at Happy Valley on Saturday. But the test of Penn State's commitment to redemption will come once the scandal stops making the front pages.Also published on:
-
Penn State Takes Tumble Down BCS Rankings: A Fan's TakePenn State might have snuck into the top 10 of the BCS by beating Nebraska. Instead, the Nittany Lions fell out of the top 20 altogether and went from being the top ranked Big Ten school to the fifth, with one more loss ready to send them completely out.Also published on:
-
Eagles Blown Out by Cardinals in Every Way but Final Score: A Fan's RecapIt may not have been shocking that the Eagles blew another fourth quarter lead, even to the Cardinals. It was more shocking that they had a lead to begin with, given their latest methods of shooting themselves in the foot.Also published on:
-
Jets Aim at Another Struggling Contender in Patriots: A Fan's PreviewThe Jets have beaten the Chargers and the Bills when they were both due for a letdown. Now they get another break in catching the Patriots while they are down, which gives the Jets their greatest chance to challenge for the AFC East throne.Also published on:
-
Penn State Scandal Not to Blame for Nebraska Loss: A Fan's AnalysisPenn State could not use the horrors of the last several days to excuse away its loss to Nebraska. The real elements that caused the loss have been problems for the Nittany Lions all season - they just finally caught up with them this time.Also published on:
-
Penn State Finds Its Best Behavior After All: A Fan's OutlookIt was more important for Penn State to conduct itself properly than it was for the team to beat Nebraska on Nov. 12 in Happy Valley. While a victory on the field wasn't in the cards, the school got a win for its image that didn't seem possible days ago.Also published on:
-
Penn State Loss Proves Rather Symbolic: A Fan's TakePenn State could draw inspiration from how the Nittany Lions almost came back over Nebraska despite a big early deficit. However, the team fell behind too far to come back, just as the school might have too much to make up for to recover just yet.Also published on:
-
Penn State Waits Too Long to Rally Over Nebraska: A Fan's RecapFor one reason or another, Penn State's offense struggled yet again and the defense couldn't bail it out against Nebraska. By the time Penn State got close to making a comeback, there was too much to overcome as Nebraska preserved a 17-14 win.Also published on:
-
Eagles Now Need 49ers to Knock Giants Down a Peg: A Fan's PreviewThe Eagles got no help last Sunday when the Giants beat the Patriots, which made the Birds' loss to the Bears even worse the next night. Now the Eagles can only stay alive by beating the Cardinals and then having the 49ers knock the Giants down to earth.Also published on:
-
Eagles, Cardinals Keep Sliding After 2009 NFC Title Game: A Fan's AnalysisThree years ago, the Eagles and Cardinals made stunning runs to the NFC title game before Arizona made it to the Super Bowl. Now both franchises are sliding backwards and trying to save their season in Sunday's rematch.Also published on:
-
Penn State Players the Best Reason Left to Root for Nittany Lions: A Fan's TakeAsking people to root for Penn State may be a tough task now, especially since not everyone thinks it should even play right now. But the players didn't cause the scandal, and they are among the few left who deserve to benefit from future victories.Also published on:
-
Penn State Needs Its Best Behavior More Than a Win: A Fan's OutlookThere are many ways in which Penn State can make things worse by playing against Nebraska this afternoon. But not inflaming the situation further and not inspiring much more backlash would be bigger for the Nittany Lions and their fans than a win.Also published on:
-
Phillies, Papelbon Seek Redemption Together: A Fan's OutlookThe Phillies and Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon had their hearts broken in the shocking, sudden ends to their seasons. Now Papelbon and the Phillies have joined up together to erase the recent past - and try to relive their more distant, succesful pasts.Also published on:
-
Temple Quietly Gets Big Win on Night of Paterno Firing: A Fan's RecapJoe Paterno's firing on Nov. 9 dwarfed all else, even in Philadelphia while the Temple Owls were playing to save their season against Miami of Ohio. Yet at least one Philadelphia college team stayed stable as the Owls took a valuable 24-21 win.Also published on:
-
Coughlin Keeps Winning for Giants Despite Being Hated: A Fan's TakeThe New York Giants have opened up a lead in the NFC East, despite how coach Tom Coughlin is the top coach that players do not want to play for, according to a Sporting News survey. Unfortunately for the NFC East, the Giants still want to play for him.Also published on:
-
Eagles Unlikely to Get Rematch with Kolb: A Fan's OutlookThe Eagles need to beat the Cardinals to salvage whatever's left of their season. So the fact that they are facing Kevin Kolb's new team means little now, especially since Kolb isn't likely to even face his old team anyway.Also published on:
-
Will Momentum Build to Cancel Penn State Season and Program?: A Fan's AnalysisThere are voices calling for Penn State not to play Nebraska, not to play any more games this season - and perhaps never play another football game again. But will those voices get loud enough to make a canceled season and the death penalty possible?Also published on:
-
Penn State Can't Even Bench McQueary the Right Way: A Fan's ReactionIt shouldn't have taken death threats against Mike McQueary for him not to coach against Nebraska. It should have taken his inaction against Jerry Sandusky to make Penn State fire McQueary days earlier, but it still can't even get that right.Also published on:
-
McQueary Somehow Remains Last Man Standing at Penn State: A Fan's ReactionOut of all the major figures in the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Mike McQueary should hardly be the last one that hasn't been fired yet. But while Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier and Tim Curley are gone, McQueary could still have a game to coach soon anyway.Also published on:
-
Penn State Protestors Further Hurt Their Own Cause: A Fan's TakeThe image of Penn State fans may now be that of the protestors who have loudly and recklessly supported Joe Paterno, despite appearing to be tone deaf. All they have done is hurt their school's cause and made more measured fans even more embarassed.Also published on:
-
Flyers Unable to Light Up Tampa Bay: A Fan's RecapThe Flyers got off nine goals against the Blue Jackets before taking a few days off. But the rest seemed to really hurt the offense, as it only got off 15 shots in a overtime game with the Lightning before falling by 2-1.Also published on:
-
Eagles' Loss Puts Reid Back on Hot Seat: A Fan's TakeTwo straight Eagles wins temporarily quelled the calls for Andy Reid to be fired. But all it took was one loss to the Bears to put him right back on the hot seat, now that his chances to save the season and earn a reprive look smaller.Also published on:
-
Eagles Return to Abandoning the Run: A Fan's AnalysisThe Eagles proved that they could run the ball over 30 times a game in wins over the Redskins and Cowboys - if only because they had a big early lead. But without that lead against the Bears, the Eagles somehow forgot they had LeSean McCoy around late.Also published on:
-
Joe Paterno Fired Before One Last Home Game After All: A Fan's TakeThere was a very slim case for Joe Paterno to at least coach in Happy Valley on Nov. 12, on the condition that he cannot coach on the road afterwards. But the Penn State molestation scandal finally made even that impossible before last night's firing.Also published on:
-
Top 5 best surprises in Philadelphia sports historyPhiladelphia sports fans will be digesting the unpleasant surprise of the Phillies' early elimination for months, if not years. They will have to sustain themselves with memories of more pleasant surprises in Philadelphia sports lore.
-
Emmys See Few Upsets Among Predictable ResultsThe Emmys had some obvious results and some surprising ones. 'Modern Family' was expected to win but dominated more than anticipated, voters actually remembered 'Friday Night Lights' existed, and a surprise winner got an Emmy and a tiara.Also published on: -
Hurricane Irene doesn't damage all of PhiladelphiaHurricane Irene gave Philadelphia a rare state of emergency, flooding, and power outages that could last several days. But I fortunately live in one of the Philadelphia areas that made out just fine during Irene's wrath.
-
Emma Stone Further Cemented as Summer 'It Girl' with Jim Carrey VideoEmma Stone has had quite a summer for herself, appearing in several films and starring in the new hit 'The Help.' As such, being the center of Jim Carrey's odd affections in a video love letter is just one more example of her increased stardom.Also published on: -
Rick Perry Joins Long List of Texas Presidential CandidatesTexas Governor Rick Perry officially became a presidential candidate today, like so many politicians from Texas before him. Since four of them became president and three were vice president, things are boding well for Perry's upcoming campaign.
-
Brinksmanship Defines Obama Speech on Debt, Boehner's ResponseMonday night became a night of dueling speeches, as President Obama hit back at Republicans over the debt ceiling negotiations and John Boehner hit back even harder as the race to pass blame overshadowed the race to cut a deal.Also published on:
-
Is Captain America Too Pure for Current Superhero Movie Era?There are doubts on whether Captain America is too patriotic to resonate with the rest of the world onscreen, but a greater worry in reviews is whether he is too pure and perfect compared to today's darker, morally grey heroes.Also published on:
-
News of the World Whistleblower Found Dead as Murdoch Scandal DeepensOne of the whistleblowers who touched off the increasingly massive News of the World hacking scandal was found dead Monday. Former reporter Sean Hoare helped expose his paper's actions, but what did that do to him as a result?Also published on:
-
Deathly Hallows Part 2 Box Office Already Challenging The Dark KnightHarry Potter and Batman are linked together due to the third Batman movie showing its first trailer in front of "Deathly Hallows." Not only that, the Potter finale is already challenging, if not beating, "The Dark Knight's" opening box office records.Also published on:
-
Ranking the Harry Potter Movies from Worst to BestAccording to critics, the last Harry Potter movie will wind up right at the top of the ranks when all is said and done. But how did the past seven rank in order before the grand finale? This is one possible ranking.Also published on:
-
Will President Obama Risk All in Debt Ceiling Battle?President Obama is often accused of backing away from big fights and issues, which is why his base is losing faith in him. But he seems to be willing to stand and fight over the debt ceiling- yet is it too little, too late, and can it pay off either way?
-
A Dance with Dragons Finally Waltzes into BookstoresFans of HBO's "Game of Thrones" may be impatient waiting for Season 2, yet that wait is nothing, as fans of George R.R. Martin's novel series have waited six years for the fifth book. But at last, "A Dance with Dragons" resumes the war for Westeros today.Also published on: