Sports… the Philadelphia way

Flyers Need To Close Out Games

The Flyers are in a dead heat with the Rangers and Devils for first place in the Atlantic. Take away that horrid start and they’d be in first. But there’s something else I noticed. The Flyers have way taken too many games to OT and failed to close the deal, leaving points on the table. Sure, their losses column is relatively low, but so is their win column.

If the Flyers are going win their division, then they will need to close the deal on more games either by winning in regulation or overtime.

Philadelphia Phillies T-Shirts – 2008 World Series Champion Tees

I’m sure I don’t have to remind you that the Phillies are the freakin’ World Series Champions going into this year’s spring training. Savor it. Enjoy it. For most of us it’s the first in our lives that we have been able to say this. And all indications are that they could come right back and repeat.

Remember that site I mentioned a few days ago, where you can search for all kinds of t-shirts? I love it. Now that the Eagles season is done, I’m gearing up for spring training already. So I went back to look for some Phillies gear to get in the mood. Check out these great Phillies World Series t-shirts.

There’s nothing like some schwag to put you in the mood.

NFL Playoff Pick – Eagles Over The Cardinals

I think this will be a tough game. The Cardinals are explosive on offense and their defense has gotten stout. Last game was a blowout, but don’t expect this one to be anything but a nailbiter.

I expect this to be a relatively low scoring game – under 45 total points. I see the Eagles struggling if they don’t rely on Buckhalter a little more instead of an injured Westbrook. I’m hoping, deep down, that Andy Reid and Co. will see the obvious and take some load off Westbrook. But you never know with these guys. Sometimes they are geniuses, sometimes not.

Why do the Eagles win this game? I think they win because they find a way to hurry Warner into some sloppy throws. It’s hard to sack Warner because he prefers to get the ball away. But that creates the perfect opportunity for interceptions. If there’s anyone I trust when it comes to preparation and gameplan, it’s Jim Johnson. I think he’ll have Warner off balance by the 2nd quarter and though the Eagles won’t be consistent on offense, they will find a way to capitalize off a couple turnovers.

Edgerin James doesn’t concern me, by the way. Run blitz to the QB.

Philadelphia Eagles T-Shirts

I was actually browsing around the web searching for Eagles gear to wear for the playoffs and found this really cool site where you can search all the big t-shirt vendors at once. Really cool and great selection of Philadelphia Eagles shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, etc. (I think something like 70).

Anyway, the site is called Teenormous and they have every kind of shirt you can imagine from lots of different stores, but check out all the options you get just for Philadelphia Eagles t-shirts

I know that when I’m searching for swag I always wish I could just search in one place, so I figured that other people feel the same and would think it was cool too.

NFL Playoff Pick – Steelers vs. Ravens

I think everyone has jumped on the Ravens bandwagon, but I think that bandwagon will come to a screeching halt when they face Pittsburgh.

If you think about the ways the Ravens have won their games verus the ways the Steelers have won their games, you’ll see my logic. The Steelers method is a more reliable one. It does not depend completely on the big play (though they get their share of them). A stout defense combined with an offense that’s good enough to move the ball and get scores.

On the other hand, the Ravens are pulling out wins without winning the time-possession or yardage game. They are getting defensive turnovers, and they are doing it consistently, but how long can it last? How long can a team keep winning off defensive scores and unbelievable field position? Pittsburgh is too disciplined and methodical – and I think the Ravens magic runs out here.

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