Vin is a Philly boy who shouldn't be invited into your house because he'll judge you on your book and music collection. He owns Dawkins, Utley, Iverson, and Lindros jerseys, which is all you really need to know about him. He can be reached at [email protected].
The Buffalo Bills hired 80 year old Marv Levy as vice president of football operations. Apparently, not winning the Super Bowl 4 times is good on your resume.
87 year old franchise owner Ralph Wilson made the announcement.
I’m very proud to bring some youth to this organization. You can nickname us in the pro football world, ‘the two golden boys.’
Over the next three days, Lynn Swann is making the rounds in the major Pennsylvania cities to announce his candidacy for governor. First Steve Largent became a congressman and now Swann is going to be a governor? What’s next, TO as foreign ambassador?
I’m not sure how Swann is going to do. I realize that Ed Rendell, an avid Eagles fan, is the current governor but there’s a little divide in Pennsylvania I’ll let you folks in on. While Pittsburgh residents don’t think much about their state rivals to the east, Philadelphians hate people from Western Pennsylvania and that includes former Steelers. Well, Philadelphians hate everyone so I guess Swanny’s got a good a chance as anyone.
[Philly.com]: SWANN SONG: I’M RUNNING FOR GUV
[LynnSwannTeam88.com]:Swann’s Campaign site
Williams wins AP Offensive Rookie of the year in an almost unanimous vote. Out of 50 ballots from sportswriters and broadcasters, he received 47 votes. Out of the major NFL awards, this is the least surprising. What we want to know is how did Logan Mankins’ father get a vote.
[FoxSports.com]: Williams runs away with Offensive Rookie award
[Sportscolumn.com]: SC 2005 NFL Awards (Only slightly less prestigious than the AP award.)
Thomas Hearns has been accused of hitting his 13 year old son during an argument and was arrested. Look, we’re all for against hitting kids but cut the guy some slack. If a father can’t take a kid behind the woodshed, then the liberals (or is it the conservatives? or maybe the terrorists?) have already won. My dad used to beat me every day of the week and look where I ended up. That’s right. Folsom County Prison. So there you go.
I was watching the Eagles-Redskins game on Sunday when Fox showed Clinton Portis’ mom being escorted to the sidelines. Joe Buck (or was it Aikman?) informed us that someone had thrown something at her and they moved her for her safety. Turns out that she didn’t really need the protection. After a “lady” threw a beer at her, Rhonnel Hearn punched her in the face. How is this not the top story in the nation? Not only do we have reinforcement that Eagles fans are despicable, we have an athlete’s mom punching a woman in the nose. That’s just faaaaaan-tastic.
[FoxSports.com]: Portis’ mom reportedly punches out fan
Here are the current odds on head coach firings:
Mirroring what happened in Seattle last year, Andy Reid has “relinquished” his duties as the GM of the Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles fans are hoping for just as much of a turnaround next year as the Seahawks displayed this season.
Fox Sports is reporting that the Eagles offered Heckert a new title and deal immediately after the Vikings asked their permission to interview him. Much like having a girlfriend, you only want her if someone else shows an interest.
Oh God Shammgod, why has thou forsaken us? Perhaps the best college basketball names of all time. There will never be one better. But from the folks over at Collegehoopnet, comes the current top 30 names in College basketball.
My favorites: Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Parfait Bittee, Austin Swig, Chris Porn, and, of course, Chief Kickingstallionsims.
If you’ve watched any bad football movies in the past 20 years, you know that the middle linebacker is usually the one who talks the most trash to the QB as he looks over the defensive lineman. Well, AJ Hawk isn’t the Buckeyes MLB but imagine him staring down Brady Quinn during this year’s Fiesta Bowl. Not only is he intimidating as hell with his scraggly beard and scowl, but he has the distinct advantage of dating Laura Quinn, Brady’s sister.
Imagine the possibilities, gridiron fans. In the Adam Sandler movie version, Hawk would make some suggestive moves as Brady’s looking at him. Brady would respond by holding up his thumb and index finger about two inches apart. Then Hawk flies over a lineman and obliterates Quinn. Man, I’ve been watching too many Waterboy reruns on Starz.
[CBS Sportsline]: Ohio State’s Hawk wants to beat up girlfriend…
[chicagotribute.com]: OSU star dating Quinn sister
[Detroit Free Press]: Whom to root for?
