Eagles

This Eagles team reminds me of the Phillies. The Phillies were 4 games behind the milwaukee brewers for the wildcard spot and 3.5 games behind the NY Mets for the division with minimal games left to play in the season. They looked dead in the water. They managed put together some winning streaks to get into the playoffs and eventually, won the world series. I'm getting that same feeling about the eagles. The eagles overcame tremendous odds to get into the post season and now i think we can go all the way. One down, three to go. The vikings are down.

The giants are next. It'll be tough but i think that they can be beaten. The Eagles have already beaten the Giants once this season and without their superstar receiver, Plaxico Burress, i see no clear advantage that the Giants have over the Eagles, having lost 3 of 5 games to end their regular season. Eagles ended their regular season winning 4 of 5. If Brian Dawkins and the rejuvenated Eagles defense play well and hold Giants' running back, Brandon Jacobs to under 60 yards total rushing, plus pressure Eli Manning into bad throws, i think the eagles can come out with a win if the offense plays a decent game. Andy Reid has committed to the run and we've seen the positive results. I think he'll stick to that philosophy throughout the playoffs.

I called it for the Phillies, and now I'm going to go out on a limb and make it two for two. The Eagles are going to the Superbowl. Again i'm hoping i didn't just jinxed the eagles!

Eagles Loss to Giants

Man, i have never screamed at the TV harder in my life, watching the Eagles last drive against the Giants tonight. I mean come on, Andy Reid has lost his edge. how the hell do you decide to run the ball on two consecutive downs (3rd and 4th) with Brian Westbrook who was struggling all game long, with 26 yards on 13 carries. I would have liked to see the ball in McNabb's hands, especially after having success in the air in the previous series. When is Andy Reid gonna wake up and Smell the roses, stick with what you are good at, pass the ball! The run didn't work in the Bears or the Redskins games, why the hell would it work now. Trust your QB and let him make a play! Teams have a game plan for WestBrook in short yardage situations...find alternatives.

Sure, McNabb wasn't sharp in the beginning and the birds turn the ball over a few times. Sure, the defense has always been suspect and it showed tonight with their inability to stop the run when it mattered, giving up 36 points. But when it comes down to it, a head couch should know the strengths and weaknesses of his team, enough to make the right calls and that, Andy Reid did not do. Its frustrating.

MLB playoffs

Phillies are playing really good baseball right now, just the right time to be doing so, the playoffs...2-0 vs the Milwaukee brewers, needing just one more win to advance to the NLCS. Cole Hamels pitched lightsout in yesterdays game, giving up just 2 hits and no runs. In today's game, Meyers followed suit, which surprised me because i expected him to choke after coming off two consecutive bad games. CC Sabathia, Milwaukee's best pitcher imploded, giving up a grand slam to Victorino in the 2nd inning which ultimately led to a phillies win 5-2. Moyer takes the mound on Saturday with a chance to nail the coffin.

People don't want to believe it...but I'm saying this now, this team is World series bound. To get there Phillies need 5 more wins. I think they can do it. It looks like the Chicago Cubs are going to loose their series to the LA dodgers. Phillies are more than capable of beating the dodgers in the NLCS (best of 7). The Phillies are going to the world series. That's my prediction....!!! I hope i didn't just jinxed them.