SB Nation User Blog: Sparki

The Wingo's on the Eagles for the SB

Sparki — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:35:04 -0000

The Wingo's on the Eagles for the SB

We're Super Bowl Favorites Now! Trey Wingo & Son visited the Linc last week to watch us beat the Giants, this is a great omen, as they only do 1 game a year at a different stadium each time.. and lately that team has a great track record of winning the SB that year.

Click & scroll waaaaaaaaaay down, to just before the end, or search for "Wingo Magic" .. then after read the rest, lots of good nuggets.

We beat Accuscore!!! Ok we beat odds that had us losing a coin flip (52%). McNabbs end game states...

Sparki — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:49:38 -0000

We beat Accuscore!!! Ok we beat odds that had us losing a coin flip (52%). McNabbs end game states = 156 Yds, 1 TD, 3 Sacks... I credit DJax & Spoony.

Victorino's home run to deep right field put an emphatic exclamation mark on the rout. The shot...

Sparki — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:35:55 -0000

Victorino's home run to deep right field put an emphatic exclamation mark on the rout. The shot also made the Phillies the city's highest-scoring team of the day — the Eagles lost 13-9 to the Oakland Raiders.

Article on Phillies rout of The Dodgers

The Phils did make it a little easier to sleep. But I never would have thought they'd out score the Eagles yesterday.

We feel like we have some good players there, so that's why.

Sparki — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:16:26 -0000

We feel like we have some good players there, so that's why.

Big Red on why there are seven wide receivers on the 53-man roster.

ESPN's Mike & Mike SB Predictions

Sparki — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:36:09 -0000

ESPN's Mike & Mike SB Predictions

From the site:
"Greenberg likes the Patriots to beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl, while Golic likes the Chargers to beat the Eagles. "

Both Mikes think we'll make the big game, neither think we win =( I still like the show. Listen for the full run down of season records and playoff predictions...

Hopefully that opens in a player for you. If not, go to there site and search.

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/show?showId=mikeandmike

Lito Bit of a Reunion

Sparki — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:16:31 -0000

I had an odd thought not long ago. As pretty much everyone knows... We get to watch a game with Lito on the other side of the ball tomorrow... as his new team welcomes us for the game which has done more to hackney the term "vanilla" than thing any Baskin Robbins or Jen & Berry's could ever think of. But can this game mean more to us Eagle Fans than the last chance to see Vick play for a month? Here's my random thought

Lito Sheppard... I'm sure many of you that watch will no doubt use whatever playing time he is given to pick on him much like the Giants did last week. But a few will watch remember that his performance this season is directly related to our draft pick compensation next year... After last week, he needs all the help he can get to do good enough to give us an early draft selection. And if you think about it, there is little loss nor risk to the Eagles giving Lito a little confidence booster... to take into the begining of the real season.

I have to wonder, is there anyone else thinking about the possibility of the Eagles either (A) Attempt throw heavily to the opposite side of the field... find show flaws in the other Jets backs.. or (B) Toss a gimmie (oops Kolb overthrows or Maclin slips on a route) in Lito's direction? I will say that I firmly believe the Eagles and Jets both will treat this completely exhibition of 2nd stringers game with a degree of seriousness. But this is also the only time we could help ourselves, with out any major risk (to the season record).

Poll

Have you thought about the Eagles helping themselves?

No, it's crazy talk... "You play to win the game!"

20 votes

No, but I am now...

3 votes

Yea, I could see us avoiding making him look worse.

5 votes

Yea, we show some love to Darrelle Revis.

1 votes

Yes, we toss Lito a parting gift.

5 votes

34 votes | Poll has closed

Brian Dawkins: Camp Conversations

Sparki — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:37:46 -0000

Brian Dawkins: Camp Conversations

Link is to a video from NFL.com... Brian Dawkins talks about various things including Jim Johnson and being a leader... and now a Bronco. Good vid, even if only to see all the highlights of B-Dawks when still in Eagles green, flying through the air hammering various offensive stars. Lots big names taking big hits.

PS. Its a couple weeks old, but I didn't see it posted anywhere on BGN... sorry if it's a double.

Eagle Fan #746214, on Vick's signing

Sparki — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:36:05 -0000

A friend of mine asked, me on an UCF Knight Fan Forum that I help moderate, how I felt about my beloved Eagles signing Michael Vick. I wanted to post my reply to him here. Mind you, this was originally written on a very close knit fan forum (prob less than 15 loyal readers), which I will not link to (this isn't an ad). And the guy I'm replying to and I have a history of bickering over the pointless.. but we know each other outside the forum, he knows my love for the Eagles.. and he knows my love for animals (and that I've got a rescue dog, and he's the best ever.)

The original post... unedited... is after the jump...

As with any other Eagle Fan, my feelings are still in the state of "Processing". But I will say that a few weeks back I wrote an email to a reporter in the Yahoo Sports stable.. His story had said something to the affect of "Vick had his career and accolades 'taken away from him'", which I strongly objected to that statement.. mainly because it set the tone for Michael Vick being victimized. And I am 100% against that... he didn't have anything taken from him.. he did something stupid, unethical, horrifically inhumane... and lastly illegal. And he, like anyone else had to pay for it and is definitely not a victim and should not be treated like one, and I objected to the writer using the words he did.

BUT, I also said (and I'm trying to find this email as it was before the signing, before Eagles were possible destination in my mind) Vick has spent time in prison paying his debt to society, as seen fit by the law. His next step would be to reapply for his job with the commish having to check "Yes" in the "have you been convicted of any crimes".. and that the standard set by Roger Goodell has been pretty high as he sees how much NFL players are viewed as roll models, and has been pretty strict... then which ever team takes him it's up to them, and how they feel he's done and what road he's on.

That being said... I heard about this at the end of my vacation... and am still figuring things out. I will say that he impressed me in that "Introduction to the Eagles" press confrence. And I'm not the only one. He had no prepared speech or notes, so everything he said was direct. The Eagles were not controlling of the conference and allowed it to be real... and he answered every questioned asked of him without shying away, or ducking for cover. He really did stand up and take responsibility, and seemed different than he was 2 years ago.

Other things I'll say, this is one of his best scenarios, and the also for NFL in general. Goodell wants (some may say needs) Vick to be a success story, to show that it is possible to change.. and The Eagles are one of a few teams able to showcase a "clean" Vick. He's not going to have much room at all for error in Philly. It's a well controlled 'clean cut' team with an almost-zero tolerance for ill-characters... some may say the 2004 TO experiment is the only real stray, and when he failed he was benched then traded. Smaller examples would be any salary bitcher... Eagles don't take crap (Lito Sheppard - benched then traded, to Jets). Lurie and Reid run a tight ship and Vick needs that. It also helps that they don't need Vick, he doesn't have much pressure in Philly, he can as he said "learn to crawl before ...walk"... he's able to focus on his one and only second chance. And that's good for him.

He's set up well, the league is set up with one of it's best scenarios.. as for the Eagles... idk. They did get a potential play maker for dirt cheap.. and that's only in money.. as they're paying for it with the crowds outside the Nova-Care Complex. It gives them (if it works out) another weapon and potentially the worst offense to plan against in the league... Defenses must be scared, especially now that I also hear Westbrook is cleared for practice... any fear of "will Westie be ready" is gone.

So me.. Eagle fan #746214... how do I feel. I'm still 'processing'. I was sickened by Vick when his crime was fresh, and the Feds were coming down on him.. and info was leaked, about the events and practices, and whatever shit he had actually been involved in 2 years ago. I was happy and felt vindicated when the judge gave him the harshest sentence he could. I felt it was deserved and wish more could be done. But Vick did it, he did what the law required (the max of what it required, I believe)... and as someone that believes in the legal system I must accept that.. A part of me is disappointed my team signed him, but the rest of me sees that if he is to become a true success story, a real turn around.. this is probably the best place to be. I can't talk about the integrety of my team without being willing to have it's intregity be tested like this, and with whatever happens in the next year (with an option for a second)... I'm sure the Eagles will act to their highest standards. Which means that we'll know the truth. If Vick has truely changed, we'll definitely know by the end of his term in Philly... cause if he hasn't, he won't be there long. I trust Jeff Lurie's word.

[Added for BGN] Here's my Dog (Pic Taken last Christmas).

Neko (via sparki1980)

On the Last Day of My Vacation...

Sparki — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:48:56 -0000

On the Last Day of My Vacation...

Vick?!?!?!

I was in NYC last week, teaching my wife how to get around on the subway and pretend that you don't smell the fresh piss. On the last night there, w/ an extremely early morning (3:30AM?) blue bus/shuttle to LGA to catch our flight back to Orlando.. she notices a friend's Facebook status update w/ the news.. that well isn't news to you guys by now. We're still processing this.. what's I'll read through the other posts to see your thoughts.. but seeing as they may have changed dramatically, feel free to comment your current feelings...

PS. Our flight was overbooked, we opted out for a direct.. and got bumped to first class, sweeeeet.. got back earlier too, in time to catch the introduction press con.

Eagles Day on NFL Network...

Sparki — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:27:13 -0000

Eagles Day on NFL Network...

Today's 32 in 32 is Philly... (link in title)

Also a top 10 Eagles of All time: #10 = Cunningham to #1 = Van Buren... Not on it = Jaws =( ... I like Jaws

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81150900/Top-10-Eagles-of-all-time

And then we got shafted and not listed in the Top 5 "Best Fans"/fan bases... based on Jamie Dukes' opinion (blame him)

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d811508fe/Best-fans