Villanova falling....Temple best in Philly?

A pathetic, halfhearted effort was put forth today by the Villanova Wildcats against the Orange Men of Syracuse, far and away the Big East's best team. The Wildcats have now lost 4 of 7 and are quickly sliding into the realm of irrelevancy. So what has gone wrong? A lot. Poor shooting, poor defense, not such great coaching either. Are they even the best team in Philadelphia anymore? Temple took the Big 5 crown today by easily defeating a depleted LaSalle team 65-53, and you can make a legit argument that they deserve to be labeled the best team in philly. I don't agree. I still think it's the Wildcats who have the best chance to make a run in the NCAA tournament, do not discount the Owls from winning a game or two...maybe more.

Careful what you wish for

I admit that there have been several instances in which McNabb could have and should have played better than he did in the so-called "big games" (Carolina championship game and Tampa Bay divisional round game in 02' come to mind). But remember just one year ago when it was the defense who gave up that last score to beat the Eagles. Donovan had just thrown a bomb to Desean Jackson and set the birds up for victory. We are constantly reminded that Donovan blew his chunky soup during the Superbowl, Andy Reid had him throw the ball nearly 70 times! That is just horrible coaching. This town has very selective memory when it comes to McNabb'S career here, and he will not be easily replaced. Kevin Kolb is not Aaron Rodgers. I dont think he is Jeff Kemp or Brad Goebel either (both played in 1991 after Randall Cunningham was injured by Bryce Paup of the Green Bay Packers). Speaking of Randall, how come everyone loves him so much? Do you know how many big games he's won? ONE. One playoff win. Donovan...Seven!. Now I grant you that he should probably have a few more and he is not Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, Although Petyon sure looked a little like Donovan vs Tampa in the Superbowl this year didn't he? However after Randall got hurt and we were left with the Bubby Bristers and Ken O'briens of the world for over half a decade, lets think twice about kicking Donovan out the door just yet. Remember how long it took John Elway to win his first title? and then second. These Superbowl wins came with a change in Head coach which is really who should be getting pushed out the door...Not number 5. But that's a topic for another day.

Tough time for Sixers fans

There have been better days. Remember the 2001 season when we had MVP Allen Iverson dropping 52 on Vince Carter and the Toronto Raptors, Defensive player of the year with his signature finger waive after every block, hometown favorite 6th man of the year Aaron Mckie and a Hall of fame coach in Larry Brown. Those days were better. Now take a look at this atrocious group of mismash mid-level talent that has no chance of winning more than 30 games for a long time. Make no mistake in believing that team has a chance to make a turnaround like the Boston Celtics did in 2007 by acquiring Kevin Garnett and Ray "Jesus Shuttlesworth" Allen. With the disappointing performance and enormous contracts of Elton Brand and Samuel Dalembert, and complete ineptitude of the front office, it appears that we will be mired in mediocrity for many, many years.

So long BWest/McNabb?....Hello 8-8

So its been a couple days since the release of our beloved running back out of Villanova. The Philadelphia Eagles greatest running back of all time (to be debated) could now wind up in a New York Giants uniform where his greatness first started. The Eagles will now be sporting one of the youngest lineups in the NFL and with the likely departure of McNabb this offseason, it appears as we are back to the days of Rodney Peete and Bobby Hoying...Tell me your opinions on the moves the Eagles have made or will make and what needs to be done in order to get to the promise land.