February 12, 2010

Items by Eric Schwartz

Why Villanova a near lock for a No. 1 seed

Published: February 12, 2010

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The CBS and ESPN analysts who like to bring drama to the NCAA Tournament bracket announcements each March will need to do an excellent job of selling the shock this year.
It seems like the No. 1 seeds have already been established.
While there has not been a dominant team in the NCAA like North Carolina last [...]


It’s the offseason of Donovan McNabb

Published: February 12, 2010

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In Philadelphia every offseason is about Donovan McNabb.
Only this time, Philadelphia is not alone.
ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio says that the drama around McNabb is the story off the offseason. Bellow is an excerpt:
Philadelphia is the only team in the NFL with all three quarterbacks on its roster going into the final year of their contracts. Teams [...]


Simon Gagne’s sweet goal gives Flyers sweep

Published: February 11, 2010

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It may not be the way Peter Laviolette draws it up, but for one reason or another it has worked.
For the second-straight game the Philadelphia Flyers spotted the New Jersey Devils a 2-0 lead.
For the second-straight game the Flyers came back to win 3-2.
Simon Gagne broke his 12-game goalless skid with a beautiful goal in [...]


Writer thinks Sixers should go “Black Sox”

Published: February 8, 2010

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One of the worst moments in the history of professional sports took place in 1919 when eight members of the Chicago White Sox decided to tank the World to collect a gambling bet and stick it to then-owner Charles Comisey.
Everything about it was dirty: From firs baseman Arnold Gandil getting the wheels turning by convincing [...]


McNabb rumors swirl

Published: February 8, 2010

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Not even the Super Bowl can be free of Donovan McNabb trade rumors.
Les Bowen issued a piece in today’s issue of the Daily News talking about the latest speculation in on trades involving McNabb, as well as Vick and Kolb. He also stressed that as of now nothing is close to happening.
Bellow is Bowen’s article.
 
If [...]


Super Squib dominates Wing Bowl 18

Published: February 5, 2010

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Food, women, puking.
You can tell by the intro that this blog will not be for everyone.
 
 Wing Bowl 18 had all of the familiar elements. This years contest was won by Super Squib who consumed a ridiculous 238 wings in 30 minutes. The mark was a few wings short of Joey Chestnut’s record of 241 in [...]


Wing Bowl 2010 arrives

Published: February 4, 2010

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It’s almost time for the big event!
No I’m not talking about the Super Bowl, I’m talking about the Wing Bowl. For the 18th consecutive year contestants will stuff their faces with chicken wings in hope to be crowned the top eater in Philadelphia. Hosted by 610 WIP the event takes place at the Wachovia Center [...]


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