Published on: 3rd May, 2010
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie today announced that the Eagles will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1960 NFL championship team during their home opener on Sept. 12, 2010 against the Green Bay Packers. The festivities will include a number of different commemorative events to celebrate the rich history of the ...Published on: 1st May, 2010
In 1960 the Philadelphia Eagles capped a 10-2 season by beating the Green Bay Packers 17-13 in the NFL Title game. It wasn’t the last NFL Championship game the Eagles played in (Super Bowls XV and XXXIX), but it was the last Championship won by the franchise. There has been some ...Published on: 6th April, 2010
After spending the last three years as understudy to recently traded Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb is about to take over the reins of the Philadelphia offense. “I was obviously excited,” Kolb said, “when [head coach] Andy [Reid] called me and said, “Congratulations, you’re the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia ...Published on: 2nd April, 2010
Remember when the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the best defensive backfields in the NFL, with the likes of Brian Dawkins, Sheldon Brown, Lito Sheppard, and Michael Lewis? Every one of those players was a Pro Bowler at one point and yet, piece-by-piece, the team’s front office has slowly, but surely, ...Published on: 24th February, 2010
According to the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), t he average playing career for an NFL running back is two and a half seasons. This much we do know, there was nothing average about Brian Westbrook and it is for that reason he will always be remembered as ...Published on: 5th January, 2010
This much is for sure, Redskins owner Dan Snyder doesn't waste time. As swiftly as he said good-bye to former head coach Jim Zorn, he gets Mike Shanahan to agree to a five year contract to take over the head coaching reigns and the added duties of Vice president of football operations for ...Published on: 2nd January, 2010
It's been seven years now since Justin Timberlake unknowingly (wink, wink) exposed Janet Jackson's left breast during the half time performance of Super Bowl 38. Who knew that one wardrobe malfunction and an exposed mammary gland, would have such an everlasting effect. The actual halftime show that year was produced by MTV ...Published on: 30th December, 2009
First of all, congratulations to the six Eagles players selected to play in this years Pro Bowl: kicker David Akers, defensive end Trent Cole, fullback Leonard Weaver, wide receiver/kick returner Desean Jackson, cornerback Asante Samuel, and offensive tackle Jason Peters. The six-man contingent represents the most the team has sent ...Published on: 29th December, 2009
If you've ever ridden a roller coaster, then you can somewhat understand what it feels like to be an Eagles fan and trust me, this year's team has taken its' fans on yet another ride. It all started in the offseason, when the front office decided to not overpay for 13-year veteran safety Brian ...Published on: 19th December, 2009
Hey Matt Szczur, you and your Villanova teammates just beat the Montana Grizzlies 23-21 to win the Football Championship Sub Division National Title, what are you going to do next? This much we do know, he’s certainly not going to Disney World. You see, young Matt has a more pressing engagement. Back ...