Vince Young Leads Eagles Past Giants

They did it!!! The Eagles finally were able to close out a game this year! They beat the rival New York Giants 17-10 with players that most people hardly even knew existed. The charge was led by backup Quarterback Vince Young, Riley Cooper, and Chad Hall.

Of course there were the 'usual suspects' that contributed like Desean Jackson, and Lesean Mccoy, but one player played with a 'chip on his shoulder' in this game. Steve Smith was another prized free agent that the Eagles acquired in the offseason. Smith spent his first couple seasons with the Giants before signing with the Eagles. During his time in New York, he set team records in receptions (107), was named to the 2009 Pro Bowl, and won a Super Bowl title. He scored his first touchdown of the season in the second quarter against his former team.

The win brings the Eagles to a record of 4-6, still needing to 'run the table' for the rest of the season if they want any chance at making the postseason. And the schedule doesn't get any easier with the New England Patriots coming into town. This will be a rematch of Super Bowl 39, in which the Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21. Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself and the Eagles pull out a 'W'!

EAGLES: 31

PATRIOTS: 28

Vick and Maclin Ruled Out For Sunday's Game Against Giants

Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin have been ruled out for this Sunday's contest against the rival New York Giants (PhiladelphiaEagles.com Article). Vick broke two of his ribs after a big hit in last Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Maclin was also injured in the game; injuring his shoulder on one play and his hamstring on another.

While two of the teams' top play-makers have been ruled out, it also gives the backups a chance to prove themselves. Starting in the place of Michael Vick is former Pro-bowler Vince Young, the free agent acquisition who infamously coined this years' Eagles the "Dream Team" (dumbass...). However VY holds a 2-0 record against the Giants in his two career starts against them, and an overall record of 30-17 as a starter. Those are pretty impressive numbers. It'll be interesting to see how he holds up against the Giants with a different supporting cast.

Another set of Eagles who will be making appearances on Sunday are Riley Cooper and newly activated Chad Hall. Cooper is starting in place of Maclin and Hall will be subbing throughout the game. Hands down, Cooper is a 'stud' that has been waiting in the wings. I expect surprising numbers from him this Sunday. I'm not exactly sure what to expect from Chad Hall this week, but I do know that he has reliable hands and is great from out of the backfield. Hall could end up being what Danny Woodhead became to the Patriots last year. Let's just hope so!

Either way, keep your 'phingers' crossed Philly Phaithful!!!

Michael Vick Breaks Ribs In Disheartening Loss to Cardinals

Guess what? The Eagles gave up another fourth-quarter lead and lost this past Sunday's game to the Arizona Cardinals. That is, five, count em', five games in which the Eagles took a lead into the fourth quarter, and then subsequently lost the game in the final 15 minutes. Really? Is this like karma for Michael Vick's dog-fighting? I remember a bunch of people saying 'karma would catch up to him,' but I really hope that isn't the case.

On top of the loss, Vick was absolutely horrendous. HOR-REN-DOUS! He barely threw over 100 yards, rushed for another 75 more, and took a hit at some point in the game that left him with two lower broken ribs ( LA Times article). This might explain his major lack of passing accuracy. You can also point to the fact that his top-two main targets in Jeremy Maclin and Desean Jackson were not a part of the game. Maclin injured his hamstring and his shoulder on two separate plays, and Jackson was deactivated/suspended (Fox News article on Jackson benching) for the game because of his tardiness at a Special Teams meeting on the previous day.

Regardless, I'm sick of losing and sick of the media roller coaster. One minute, the Eagles aren't living up to their 'Dream Team' expectations, the next minute the Eagles are on their way to the playoffs (after they won two games). Give me a break! From now on I'm not making any predictions until we (the Eagles) win a stinkin' game!

Philadelphia Eagles: Heart 2011

This video will bring a tear to any Philly Phanatic's eye! haha Enjoy!!!

NFL Week 8 @ The Hurricane Bar & Lounge, Delray Beach (Eagles vs Cowboys)

I have to be honest, I've been slacking on visiting different bars because of my love affair with The Parrot Lounge in Fort Lauderdale. But this week, I decided that I would force myself to visit another potential 'Phan' Bar (sorry Parrot).

This time, I took the treacherous journey of about a mile north (from my house in Delray Beach) to Atlantic Avenue, and landed myself at a bar stool at The Hurricane Lounge. I told my wife that we should leave a little early so that we could guarantee ourselves a seat for the game. When we arrived, I basically could have started doing cartwheels in the place if I wanted to, because there was literally like three people there. I was a little bummed at first, because I was used to the crowd at the Parrot, but I wasn't read to give up on The Hurricane yet!

One thing that did catch my attention was the complimentary grill that they had cooking for all customers from 6pm-8pm. At their outdoor covered patio area, they offered hot dogs, burgers, and veggie burgers for free (with a tip jar, of course.) That was definitely a positive, but that is all that was offered at The Hurricane Lounge because they don't regularly serve food and don't have an actual kitchen in the bar.

Beers were decently priced, but the selection was your typical domestic bottles; not a great amount of choices. Apparently, they have a Happy Hour on all well drink every Monday-Friday. Of course I was there on a Sunday. lol. But more than anything, I came to enjoy the game with fellow 'Phans', and by the time the game starts (or after tossing a few back), all the beers taste the same anyway, and the place actually started to fill up with people!

To make a long story short, the Eagles ended up totally dominating the Dallas Cowboys in a 34 -7 rout. They looked unstoppable not only on offense, but equally impressive on defense. They actually started to resemble the 'Dream Team' that Vince Young infamously termed this group before the season started.


The Hurricane Lounge was a relaxed and chill environment to catch all your Philly sports, hang with fellow Phans, and grab a brew. One thing to be noted is the fact that you have to 'look' for the lounge, as it's not a 'storefront' on Atlantic Avenue, but more of a side street bar. If your looking for food beyond a burger/hot dog (if they have the outside grille going) and are a casual phan at best, I wouldn't recommend the Hurricane Lounge to you. If you don't really care where you go, as long as there's beer and Philadelphia sports, then I would definitely recommend giving them a visit!

GRADE: B - 

The Hurricane Lounge and Bar <<< (Click for for website)
640-7 E. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, Fl 33483
561-278-0282

Yelp Review HERE

Eagles Trade Ronnie Brown to Lions For The Day

I know I'm a little late on posting about this, but I still feel that it's not only newsworthy, it's also an overall 'feelgood' story.

So in the 24-23 week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Ronnie Brown (#34) took a Wildcat snap at the 49ers 1-yard line. On the play (which was a run-pass option), Brown was swarmed by defenders and instead of simply taking the tackle for a loss, he chose to try and throw the ball on his way down to the turf. Needless to say, the errant pass was intercepted, leaving the Eagles without the points needed to seal the win against the 49ers.

Since then, Brown had basically been benched and scarcely used, so it came as no surprise that the Eagles dealt him to the Detroit Lions in exchange for RB Jerome Harrison and a seventh round pick, before the trade deadline. Harrison was previously with the Eagles last year, but was released at the end of the season.

The trade needed only the two players to pass their physicals to become official. Ronnie Brown headed up to Detroit and met his new teammates, and Jerome Harrison did the same in Philadelphia. Brown was cleared to start practice when Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz called him into his office. He informed Brown that the trade that just sent him to Detroit had been null and void because Harrison failed his physical in Philadelphia. (Brown's reaction interview can be found HERE.) Although disappointing to both players involved (because of the chance at a fresh start on a new team), I'd say this is most definitely an example of 'a blessing in disguise' for Harrison. Philadelphia Eagles team doctors found a tumor in Harrison's brain during his physical examination.

What's even crazier is that they only performed an MRI because Harrison was complaining about headaches on the day of the testing. What would have happened to Harrison had he not been traded to the Eagles? What if he took a big hit on the field that ruptured the tumor? So many different scenarios that could have come out negatively from this situation were ultimately turned positive with the discovery. All I know is that Jerome Harrison has someone from above looking out for him!

Further reading on Harrison's tumor, the voided trade, and his successful surgery can be found below:

• NFL.com 

• The Washington Post 

• Los Angeles Times 

LET'S GET A WIN!!!