Philadelphia Columnists
Bill Conlin: CHASE TO THE CUTTING Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
HIP SURGERY. Chase Utley needs hip bleeping surgery. The news could be worse. The second baseman could have complained in July about the click-click in his right hip, the twinges in his groin and butt. […]
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Phil Anastasia: Days grow short on the gridiron Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
They come out the side door and walk across the parking lot to the practice field, cleats scraping on the concrete, same as always.
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Ed Barkowitz: Chargers’ Tomlinson among the fantasy heartbreakers Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
THIS HAS BEEN such a tough year for first-rounders that even LaDainian Tomlinson is breaking hearts. Draft picks who looked like Angelina Jolie on Labor Day have turned into Carrot Top by Thanksgiving. […]
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You Talking to Me? How to deal with nasty e-mail Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
From: Gonzalez, John To: Ford, Bob; Sheridan, Phil Subject: Savage e-mails Did you guys see the e-mail exchange Browns general manager Phil Savage had with one of the Cleveland fans? So the fan sends. […]
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Rick O’Brien: Smaller field, tougher calls Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
We went 9-1 in our foray into high school football prognosticating last week. Our only setback was a result of underestimating Communications Tech in its PIAA District 1-12 Class A sub-regional playof. […]
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Gonzo: McNabb does a fine job keeping controversy alive Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
It was a fun week for Donovan McNabb, wasn’t it? Well, it was fun for us and the rest of the country, anyway.
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Bernard Fernandez: Penn State receivers have been quite a catch Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
ONE IS A local kid who played his high school ball a few long passes from Beaver Stadium and never wanted to leave home.
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Bob Ford: Reid decides to rock the boat Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
If your only frame of reference is Public Andy, it’s easy to believe that sitting in a meeting hosted by Andy Reid would be the equivalent of a mayo-on-white-bread sandwich.
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Sam Donnellon: For Eagles’ secondary, it’s been slim pick ‘ems Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
SHROUDED BY THE angst over Andy Reid’s playcalling and Donovan McNabb’s grasp of the rules, the Eagles’ defense went back to work this week, seeking to unlock what may be the greatest mystery of all s. […]
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John Smallwood: Sixers’ youthful attitude benefited Young, now Speights Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
SIXERS COACH Maurice Cheeks had a set idea of how to handle most rookies - especially with first-year players entering the NBA with less and less experience.
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Paul Domowitch: Eagles’ McNabb has struggled like this before - and righted himself Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
EVERY NOW and then in his career, Donovan McNabb has gone through these mutt-ugly periods when you scratch your head and wonder how in the world he ever managed to get invited to one Pro Bowl, let alo. […]
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Les Bowen: Eagles vs. Ravens: The pick Friday, Nov 21 2008, 1:01 am, MST
I WOULD LOVE to see Donovan McNabb remove himself from punch-line land, give us one of those performances that remind us of who he really has been over the past decade, the best quarterback this franc. […]
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John Smallwood: McNabb settles into familiar "Woe is Donovan" role Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
THIS COULD have been simple. Donovan McNabb could have ended the stigma of “Overtimegate” that has floated over him with three one-syllable words.
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Bob Cooney: Washington Township plans to run against Mainland in S.J. Group 4 playoff Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
WHEN IT COMES to assessing the talent of his next opponent, Washington Township coach Mark Wechter doesn’t mince words. “They’re fantastic. Quite simply, they do everything right.”
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Phil Sheridan: Birds may not be able to clean up mess Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
Donovan McNabb was humming circus music as he walked toward the stage for his weekly Wednesday session in the center ring.
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Mike Kern: BCS format not perfect, but it gets the job done Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
So who says Division I-A doesn’t have a playoff? The Big 12 South has been holding a tournament of its own for more than a month now.
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Rick O’Brien: The 15 best linebackers in Southeastern Pa. Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
We’re nearing the end of our position-by-position tour of the local football scene. This week, we rank the top linebackers in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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You Talking to Me? Even if you’re a mascot, economic times are tough Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
From: Gonzalez, John To: Ford, Bob; Sheridan, Phil Subject: Not everyone loves Raymond Sad news out of Tampa Bay. Not only did the Rays lose the World Series (what, you didn’t know?), but they also fi. […]
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Phil Anastasia: Mitchell sets tone for Eastern field hockey win Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
FLEMINGTON, N.J. About the only thing Kelsey Mitchell didn’t do was lie. “I did it,” Mitchell said of the errant elbow that drew a green card, field hockey’s version of a personal-foul penalty. “Bu. […]
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Blog Zone: It’s Reid’s fault Thursday, Nov 20 2008, 1:01 am, MST
In the coming weeks we’ll be discussing the things this organization needs to do in the off-season to put its program back on track, but enough cannot be said for the failures of Andy Reid as the head. […]
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Gonzo: Where’s the evidence? Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
For me, the most interesting part of Sunday’s debacle against the Bengals (interesting being a relative term) came after the game. Forget Donovan McNabb’s lack of knowledge about the overtime rules. A. […]
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Paul Domowitch: Ravens coach Harbaugh learned well from Eagles coach Reid Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The barbarians are at the gate, and those aren’t holiday candles and carving knives they’re carrying. They are
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Joseph Santoliquito: Garnet Valley linemen are anonymous, but effective Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
THEY WALK AROUND kind of anonymous. But they’re used to it. It’s a position and a place on the football field you have to love to play. There’s no other way to describe high-school offensive linemen,. […]
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Bob Ford: Testing McNabb’s NFL IQ Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
The Donovan McNabb NFL Rule Book Quiz: 1. During the regular season in the NFL, the first overtime period, if neither team scores, is followed by:
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Blog Zone: Bring on Kolb Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
Andy Reid is the problem. Correct the problem now by terminating his contract, bench Donovan McNabb and, let’s see what “our future QB” Kevin Kolb can do.
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Sam Donnellon: Suddenly, Eagles are the Philly pro team in the most disarray Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
REPEAT THIS slowly, so as not to choke on the words: The local franchise in most disarray these days is the
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Marc Narducci: Lenape’s Torosian comes through again Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
NEPTUNE, N.J. - Lenape senior soccer forward Natalia Torosian made one final mad dash up the flank, trying to beat the Brick Memorial defense and the clock at the same time. She has done this countles. […]
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You Talking to Me? Ticket-price hike no match for Barkley’s two air balls Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
From: Gonzalez, John To: Ford, Bob; Sheridan, Phil Subject: Phillies tickets and Barkley’s air balls The Phillies didn’t waste any time. Looks like they’re raising ticket prices for next year. Most ti. […]
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Bernard Fernandez: Farewell JoePa? Not just yet Wednesday, Nov 19 2008, 1:01 am, MST
THERE WILL BE hugs, smiles, reminiscing and, just maybe, a tear or two shed. It’s always that way on Senior Day, when Penn State players nearing the end of their intercollegiate eligibility run out of. […]
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Les Bowen: Clueless leader - McNabb has to step up Tuesday, Nov 18 2008, 1:01 am, MST
What Andy Reid said yesterday was right. Donovan McNabb admitting he was surprised to find out there wasn’t going to be a second overtime in Cincinnati had no impact on the 13-13 tie between the Eagle. […]
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Ted Silary: Thanksgiving football is stale for some high school teams Tuesday, Nov 18 2008, 1:01 am, MST
PASSING ALONG some city high school football tidbits . . . A week off is one thing. Three-plus are another, and Ryan coach Glen Galeone does not recommend it.
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John Smallwood: Time to go: Andy Reid’s system has run its course with Eagles Tuesday, Nov 18 2008, 1:01 am, MST
I HAVE NEVER gone down this road. I’ve never advocated someone losing his or her job. I’ve suggested players be traded - ask Allen Iverson - but I knew their contracts would shift to another team and. […]
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Marc Narducci: Colonial retains playoff magic Tuesday, Nov 18 2008, 1:01 am, MST
The first playoff weekend in South Jersey football has concluded, and there was no bigger winner than Haddon Heights. Seeded eighth and last in the Group 1 field, the Garnets stunned top-seeded Palmyr. […]
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Gonzo: Reid, between the lines Tuesday, Nov 18 2008, 1:01 am, MST
Hmm. I wonder what people want to talk about this week? It’s time for another look inside the e-mail bag:
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Sam Donnellon: Pujols is MVP but don’t discount Howard’s value Tuesday, Nov 18 2008, 1:01 am, MST
SO HERE’S YOUR question, after Albert Pujols edged out Ryan Howard yesterday for Most Valuable Player of the National League:
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