Fly Eagles...
There are two things that I generally don't talk about much. Sports and Politics. The main reason is very simple. I don't consider myself to be well versed in either topic. At least not to the point where i can provide well informed, well thought out comments on either subject. (I chuckled as i wrote that last sentence thinking "Funny how many other people who don't consider that a reason to hold their tounges. ") It just seems like in both topics there are people soooo much more knowledgable. Those individual with huge in depth understanding of the topics current events, history, key players and the nobodies. (The nobodies are how you tell a real afficianado. Anybody can drop the names from the headlines.) So I usually stay out of the conversation, listening intently until the conversation switches to drum manufacturers or mixing console stats. Funny how I don't seem to talk about either at most of the parties I attend.
I'm saying all of this as a primer. Today I'm compelled to talk about the Eagles. First of all please understand that I'm all about Philly home teams. Yes, this kind of die hard love for the 215 has lead to countless "big dance" heartaches; '93 World Series. That Stanley Cup where the Flyers got killed, Sixers v. Lakers in '03 (i think) and of course last January's wardrobe malfuntion of a Super Bowl.
In recent weeks as many of you know, Wide Receiver Terell Owens has been causing quite a bit of a stir in the media. He publicly talked about another teammate in a negative way. The ensuing actions of team added fuel to the fire. And of course every fan, intelligent and ignorant alike, had a say about what went down and what should happen next.
Here's what i see: To get to the professional level of anything, you have to first wade and waddle through years of non- professional versions of that activity or training or whatever. This is absolutely true for sports like football. I can't imagine nobody telling TO at an early age, respect the other members of your team. You know the whole thing about "There's no I in team." etc... If not in pee wee or middle school, certainly, in high school or college. Somebody had to say something. I mean coaches or staff people is one thing but another player? (let's not even go there about it being the leader of the team...) Ludacris. that's your brother. You have to trust and believe in that person to ever accomplish something big. Maybe I'm being idealistic. Sorry.
Anyway. The Eagles suspend this guy for 4 games, the max they can by league regulations. The whole city is up in arms, should he be let go, should we keep him? People for keeping are saying you're messing with his livelihood. People for dumping him saying this is an ongoing problem that can only get worse...
The more I listen to people argue the point, the more i'm torn. Orginally, I wanted nothing to do with TO. Let him go. He badmouthed his on teammate, where's the solidarity there? But now i'm thinking about how much of an asset he's been to this ball club in short time he's been here. I know that he certainly is a joy to watch especially in green and white. Maybe we should let him play. If he really wants to be here, show it. Act like it. On the field and Off. that's all i have to say about that.
Now about this Mike McMahon fellow. Nice job today. There were some nice plays especially in the second half. His job is tough. on a team that's so well known for it's star quaterback that position is a tough one to fill and even though we lost, the effort was truly valiant.
People are so worried about the playoffs and the big dance. While it's good to be focused on the end result, it's also a great idea to be focused on the reasoning behind the whole professional sports industry. It's entertainment, people. Be entertained and don't let the bells and whistles distract you. it's there to be enjoyed. As a realist/die hard fan it hurts to say that we may not see the bright lights of Super Bowl 40 but that's not to say that the rest of the season and these guys putting their necks on the line is in vain. They are working so that we can have something for which to cheer, something in which we can believe. Be there for them regardless of where the journey takes them. (yeah i know that was kind of sappy. I don't care.) Thanks for you're hard work fellas. The truth appreciates it.
-Truth, the very early monday morning place kicker...
P.S. WESTBROOK IS MY HERO!!!!
I'm saying all of this as a primer. Today I'm compelled to talk about the Eagles. First of all please understand that I'm all about Philly home teams. Yes, this kind of die hard love for the 215 has lead to countless "big dance" heartaches; '93 World Series. That Stanley Cup where the Flyers got killed, Sixers v. Lakers in '03 (i think) and of course last January's wardrobe malfuntion of a Super Bowl.
In recent weeks as many of you know, Wide Receiver Terell Owens has been causing quite a bit of a stir in the media. He publicly talked about another teammate in a negative way. The ensuing actions of team added fuel to the fire. And of course every fan, intelligent and ignorant alike, had a say about what went down and what should happen next.
Here's what i see: To get to the professional level of anything, you have to first wade and waddle through years of non- professional versions of that activity or training or whatever. This is absolutely true for sports like football. I can't imagine nobody telling TO at an early age, respect the other members of your team. You know the whole thing about "There's no I in team." etc... If not in pee wee or middle school, certainly, in high school or college. Somebody had to say something. I mean coaches or staff people is one thing but another player? (let's not even go there about it being the leader of the team...) Ludacris. that's your brother. You have to trust and believe in that person to ever accomplish something big. Maybe I'm being idealistic. Sorry.
Anyway. The Eagles suspend this guy for 4 games, the max they can by league regulations. The whole city is up in arms, should he be let go, should we keep him? People for keeping are saying you're messing with his livelihood. People for dumping him saying this is an ongoing problem that can only get worse...
The more I listen to people argue the point, the more i'm torn. Orginally, I wanted nothing to do with TO. Let him go. He badmouthed his on teammate, where's the solidarity there? But now i'm thinking about how much of an asset he's been to this ball club in short time he's been here. I know that he certainly is a joy to watch especially in green and white. Maybe we should let him play. If he really wants to be here, show it. Act like it. On the field and Off. that's all i have to say about that.
Now about this Mike McMahon fellow. Nice job today. There were some nice plays especially in the second half. His job is tough. on a team that's so well known for it's star quaterback that position is a tough one to fill and even though we lost, the effort was truly valiant.
People are so worried about the playoffs and the big dance. While it's good to be focused on the end result, it's also a great idea to be focused on the reasoning behind the whole professional sports industry. It's entertainment, people. Be entertained and don't let the bells and whistles distract you. it's there to be enjoyed. As a realist/die hard fan it hurts to say that we may not see the bright lights of Super Bowl 40 but that's not to say that the rest of the season and these guys putting their necks on the line is in vain. They are working so that we can have something for which to cheer, something in which we can believe. Be there for them regardless of where the journey takes them. (yeah i know that was kind of sappy. I don't care.) Thanks for you're hard work fellas. The truth appreciates it.
-Truth, the very early monday morning place kicker...
P.S. WESTBROOK IS MY HERO!!!!
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