Philadelphia sports fans are used to having others question their actions. Their passion and deep devotion for their city, and their teams, are often been misinterpreted as ignorance and anger. They've booed their own players, cheered at injuries ,and most notably, thrown snowballs at santa
But this week, Phillies fans deservedly gained back some respect from the media and their many critics.
"I don’t like to give Philadelphia fans too much credit. But they got this one right," said Mets third baseman David Wright.
Wright is referring to ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball game that featured the Mets and Phillies. In the top of the ninth, announcers told viewers to turn to ABC for a special news broadcast from President Obama in which he announced the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Within a few minutes almost everyone in Citizens Bank Park had found out via cell phones or word of mouth.
In the top of the ninth fans began to chant U-S-A. In a night with an already electric sold-out crowd, the fans became even louder with a true sign of patriotism.
It was a night that will be remembered for a long time. "I think it was a symbol of how much they love their country," Charlie Manuel said. "It put the game, and life, in perspective."
Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino said the players didn't know why the fans were chanting until they eventually heard the news from a trainer in the dugout. "I was sitting in the dugout and didn't understand what was going on for a minute," Phillies starter Cliff Lee said
But Phillies fans didn't stop there.
On Tuesday Jayson Werth's made his return to Philadelphia. And just like last year, when Donovan McNabb's return, the media wanted to know how fans would react.
His announcement was marked by boos and jeering, but quickly turned to cheers when Werth stopped on his way to the plate to tip his helmet. He received an even louder applause when he returned to longtime home out in right field.
It was a good week for the Phillies who posted a 5-2 record since Sunday's game. But it was a bigger week for their fans. Phillies Skipper Charlie Manuel said it best about the killing of bin Laden, "It just go to show that justice wins out."
It's a fitting quote for the whole week.
Phuck The Media Love Philly
J
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
HYPE hype Hype HYPE
Less than a week ago, I wasn't sure we would be saying that. After a hard fought comeback against Buffalo, the Flyers are storming into another round two matchup against them Baaahstin Broons.
Even Ben Affleck hides his hockey alliances.
That's all I'm gonna bash the Bears for. Let's talk Fly Guys.
Rough start to that series, but you knew they weren't going down that easy. I think the series MVP clearly goes to James Van Riemsdyk. JVR played with more heart, drive, and intensity the entire series. He and Danny Briere really picked the team up, especially when closing out the series. Such a domination in game seven. Thank Jesus we didn't go to OT. Watching the Canadiens and defending Stanley Cup Champions go down in game seven OT was nerve racking, and I kinda hate both of them anyways.
Goaltender issues are obvious. But I think Boosh did an excellent job when we played well in front of him. Challenging every shot, throwing bodies in front, and not letting anyone gain the zone easily. We gotta do this from the first whistle. All game, all series. Go hard to the net, get Boston frustrated, and pepper Tim Thomas. He's vincible. He's a great post-to-post goaltender, probably the best in the league. I say get him moving post-to-post, but fake him out. Or just keep being badasses.
I'm lookin' for JVR to keep it up, Boosh to silence the critics, and Richards and Giroux to play big roles in this series (NOTE: Giroux played really well all series, albeit in the shadows. But that's his style. And Richie was weak at points, but I think he was playin' like a true captain late in the series, especially game seven. Pressuring the net, playing physically, and leading the team.)
That's it for now, game one goes down tomorrow afternoon, 3pm on NBC. We'll be in the heat of a Beer Olympics, but trust us, the game will be on the television the entire time.
That's it for now, game one goes down tomorrow afternoon, 3pm on NBC. We'll be in the heat of a Beer Olympics, but trust us, the game will be on the television the entire time.
Go Team USA
<3 sean
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Game 5 Woes
Damn that was a tough loss. It's always so sudden in when it goes into overtime. One second you're playing and the next it's over. Even if you outplay the other team throughout they still only have to sneak one by you. And that's exactly what happened.
The first period was goddamn awful. We were on our heels the whole time. Buffalo passed it around us like a basketball team swing passing. Even when we had the puck we weren't finding players' sticks. Or we were trying to do too much and just turning over the puck.
But still I couldn't believe those first two goals they scored. One from that angle is fine. But the second was too much. I think Lavi should have pulled Bouche right there. All he had to do was stay on the post. Two goals from practically behind the net.
Once Leighton was in we seemed to get our groove back. I thought the Zherdev, Giroux, and Van Riemsdyk line gave the best effort. Zherdev was flying up and down the ice, playing defense for once. He's the player that stood out to me. Lavi knew exactly what he was doing by scratching hi from the roster most of the season. He has some fire now and he has a lot of energy left. Giroux has been doing his thing. Sometimes I don't know how the fuck he gets through defenders and gets an open look. Him and Leino have amazing puck control. No one touches them. And JVR is blossoming like many of us thought he could.
Richards had an amazing assist, no denying that. I actually don't know how he did it. But he still needs to step up. He has had good chances but hasn't finished. He's the captain, he's our spark, and I don't see it.
Zac Rinaldo was brought up to take the place of Carter. I thought he did an alright job of filling in, but I look for Carter to help our team in the next game. I'm predicting that Richards and Carter (if he's back) to have big games in Buffalo.
As usual our defense was pretty solid. Timonen made a few mistakes but he always makes up for it. Luckily the didn't score on them. Mezaros is our best defender at this point. He's big, strong, and has good awareness on offense. He has a great slap shot that seems to always end up on net. Pronger has to come back for this game. He's such a good distributor in the offensive zone. And we have to make sure they don't score on their powerplay opportunities.
It's all or nothing here. If we bring the series back to Philadelphia I think we'll take the series. But we still have to get through game six. Ryan Miller has been stellar. Everyone knew he was the key to the Sabres, but I don't think anyone thought he would be THIS good. You can't just take shots from the point and expect them to go in. We need to get him moving and get on every rebound. The save against Briere in game four shows just how cool he is under pressure.
On a lighter note, the Phillies shut out the Padres for the second time in two games. Hamels was dominant and the Big man came through. Were playing like the team we are. Utley's still out but Valdez has been great. I think if we decide to not resign J-Roll, Valdez will be a great replacement. Game three of the series is tonight at 8. Let's sweep those Dads.
Phuck Swords Love Philly
J
The first period was goddamn awful. We were on our heels the whole time. Buffalo passed it around us like a basketball team swing passing. Even when we had the puck we weren't finding players' sticks. Or we were trying to do too much and just turning over the puck.
But still I couldn't believe those first two goals they scored. One from that angle is fine. But the second was too much. I think Lavi should have pulled Bouche right there. All he had to do was stay on the post. Two goals from practically behind the net.
Once Leighton was in we seemed to get our groove back. I thought the Zherdev, Giroux, and Van Riemsdyk line gave the best effort. Zherdev was flying up and down the ice, playing defense for once. He's the player that stood out to me. Lavi knew exactly what he was doing by scratching hi from the roster most of the season. He has some fire now and he has a lot of energy left. Giroux has been doing his thing. Sometimes I don't know how the fuck he gets through defenders and gets an open look. Him and Leino have amazing puck control. No one touches them. And JVR is blossoming like many of us thought he could.
Richards had an amazing assist, no denying that. I actually don't know how he did it. But he still needs to step up. He has had good chances but hasn't finished. He's the captain, he's our spark, and I don't see it.
Zac Rinaldo was brought up to take the place of Carter. I thought he did an alright job of filling in, but I look for Carter to help our team in the next game. I'm predicting that Richards and Carter (if he's back) to have big games in Buffalo.
As usual our defense was pretty solid. Timonen made a few mistakes but he always makes up for it. Luckily the didn't score on them. Mezaros is our best defender at this point. He's big, strong, and has good awareness on offense. He has a great slap shot that seems to always end up on net. Pronger has to come back for this game. He's such a good distributor in the offensive zone. And we have to make sure they don't score on their powerplay opportunities.
It's all or nothing here. If we bring the series back to Philadelphia I think we'll take the series. But we still have to get through game six. Ryan Miller has been stellar. Everyone knew he was the key to the Sabres, but I don't think anyone thought he would be THIS good. You can't just take shots from the point and expect them to go in. We need to get him moving and get on every rebound. The save against Briere in game four shows just how cool he is under pressure.
On a lighter note, the Phillies shut out the Padres for the second time in two games. Hamels was dominant and the Big man came through. Were playing like the team we are. Utley's still out but Valdez has been great. I think if we decide to not resign J-Roll, Valdez will be a great replacement. Game three of the series is tonight at 8. Let's sweep those Dads.
Phuck Swords Love Philly
J
Friday, April 22, 2011
An absurd look at technology in sports
Fuck smart phones. I mean I see the appeal, the usefulness, and the convenience. But you don't need to post a photo to Facebook of everything you do. Some blurry photo of stage lights and a crowd of other people holding up their cell phones with the caption "WIz Kalifa concerttttttttttttt" is not necessary. Nobody likes Wiz Khalifa, and nobody likes you. And don't even get me started on extraaaaa letterssss at the endddd of the wordddddddddddd.
But smart phones could be so much bossier if they had more sports capabilities. Right now, you can basically get live scores and updates, even watch the television/listen to the radio broadcast live. Stats, interviews, analysis, yada yada yada. I thought these phones were supposed to be smart. So far, they've given me nothing that Amy Fadool and Michael Barkan can't. Plus, they do it with such finesse and style, I get chat roulette chubs when I watch Daily News Live or SportsNite.
(Sidenote: The Sixers' newish sideline reporter, Meredith Marakovits, is pretty cute. But I think she's like 6'4", cause when she interviews people she towers over them.)
So I've come up with some new sports apps that blow ESPN's pussy shit outta the water. Yeah, some of these are impossible, illegal, and probably immoral. But when have any of those three words gotten in the way of a true Philadelphia sports fan.
1. Virtual Boo/Cheer
I love screaming at my television. Nothing is better than waving goodbye to the opponent's fans as they hit the aisles after an empty netter, or calling the pitcher a bitch after we go yard on him. My father is the best at it. The minute the other team's running back gets the hand-off, screams of "KILL HIM" fill our living room. So basically, when your team is at home, you scream into your phone, joining the Phanatics in a chorus of boos, "CROSBY SUCKS" chants, or singing "High Hopes" after a victory. It's definitely illegal to pump in artificial crowd noise, but maybe if they paid for the app it would be a different story. Probably not.
2. Reid the Play
Everyone knows Andy Reid isn't the best play caller in the world. Especially on third/fourth and short, on the last drive, or pretty much any other time ever. So what if we voted on this app for a play for him to call. At least suggest something LOGICAL. Or he could just keep trying that slant over the middle to Brent Celek in triple coverage, either one.
3. The Sin Bin
I love the theory of the penalty box. Break the rules, and you have to sit in a closet for two/four/five minutes. You can't move much, there's noone to talk to except some old dude, and you have to watch as the other team tires your linemates and gets easy scoring chances. All because you misbehaved. So why not take the punishment a step further? Send written messages to the player through your phone, and they have to read them while they serve the penalty. There'd be no way to force them to read the messages, unless you put screens over the glass and surround them with hate mail. Fahrenheit 451 style.
I still love my Envy 2 so fuck smart phones. I got a full keyboard mother fucker. And a calculator.
Sean
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Claude Jr-Oux Holiday
This one goes out to all you Flyers and Sixers fans out there. Enjoy the day off from both playoff series with Claude Jr-oux Holiday. Shitty photoshops are back. Flyers are back out against the Sabres on Wednesday night at 7:30 in Buffalo, with a 2-1 series lead. Sixers return home down 0-2 to the Heat, with game 3 on Thursday at 8 at the Wells Fargo Center. Holla at ya playoffs.
Hope that didn't freak you out too much. Stay on the lookout for more regular posts (MWF).
Peace,
Sean
Hope that didn't freak you out too much. Stay on the lookout for more regular posts (MWF).
Peace,
Sean
Monday, April 18, 2011
Bobby Boucher...
As much as I wish Bobby Boucher was a real person who knew how to play goalie, played for the Philadelphia Flyers and was currently in my house to bring me a desperately needed glass of H2O it will not happen. So in his stead we are left with his two halves---the young and streaky Sergei "Bob" Bobrovsky and the reliable and understated Brian Boucher. As much as I hate the incessant bickering and who-sucks-more-finger-pointing the annual Flyers goalie controversy brings, Bobrovsky's performance on Saturday was down-right atrocious and vindicates the conversation. Especially if he is going to be our Number one goalie through the playoffs.
When you let in three goals on seven shots and your idea of stopping a 3-on-1 is simply to get as low as possible and beg the shooter to go high, then there is something wrong. Maybe he is blinded by the playoff light, maybe he doesn't care about the playoffs and wants to return to Russia, maybe he just doesn't have the stuff. The list goes on. While he could easily come back and be brilliant in game 3, I think there is something to be said for how the team and Boucher played after Bob was pulled in game 2. When Boosh is in net he never looks overly spectacular and, to be honest, can look pretty awkward at times. But the truth is, the team played differently after he was in net. It wasn't until he was between the pipes that I saw the same team that went to the finals last June. Maybe it was the fact I was 7 hours into drinking at Bloomsberg Block Party or maybe it is my incredible hockey insight but I really think that Boosh is best for this team. While Bob may be able to make some great saves and steal a game our team is built on defense and consistent play. If the Flyers are allowing too many odd-man rushes and open shots then the Flyers are not playing their game and will most likely lose. If they are succeeding they are playing solid defense and getting consistent goaltending. In my opinion that consistent goaltending is going to come from Brian Boucher. I mean come on, fucking Michael Leighton was our goalie in the finals last year. We dont need Bob or Boosh to play spectacularly, we simply need our defense to play to its potential. Chris Pronger wouldn't hurt either.
Well now that I wrote this entire post, Philly.com has just confirmed that Boosh will get the nod for the Flyers in game 2. I should be Lavvy's consultant. Just saying.
Tim Johnson
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Frank Seravalli Profile
Opening day tomorrow! But for now, a piece from one of my classes on Frank Seravalli, the Flyers beat reporter....
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No journalism degree? Well, that’s no problem for Philadelphia Daily News’ Flyers beat reporter Frank Seravalli.
A Penn State graduate and English major, Seravalli spent most of his college years interning and writing for newspapers instead of mastering his craft in the classroom.
“Very little actual journalism training,” Seravalli said. “The whole time I [was in college] I free lanced for a bunch of newspapers. Bucks County Courier Times…Delco Times…All just to get the name out there.”
“Basically made a lot of connections making a decent amount of money doing it. Covering pretty much every sport in high school from bowling to women’s volleyball.”
It may seem strange to Biology and Business majors on campuses across the country, but Seravalli’s story speaks volumes to the necessity of experience and connection in the journalism field. It’s not all about what you know but also whom you meet in the process. In the fall semester of his senior year at Penn State Seravalli was offered an internship at his future home---The Philadelphia Daily News.
There he had opportunities that most interns dream of as they listen to the steady buzz of a coffee maker, like covering Flyers’ games and the 2008 World Series.
After the internship ended Seravalli completed his English degree at Penn State. He was then accepted into Columbia’s graduate journalism program and moved into a new apartment in New York City.
Then the Flyers beat reporter at the time unexpectedly left his job right before the start of training camp.
And the Daily News came calling, again.
“I was lucky I hadn’t paid my tuition for Columbia,” Seravalli said. “We all know how expensive that is.”
It was a dream come true for Seravalli, who grew up playing the sport and calls himself a ‘hockey guy’.
“I was open to covering everything. I covered a lot of sports, just so many different things that Id be open to anything. This just happened to luck out,” Seravalli said.
He has not looked back since, covering the Flyers through its Stanley Cup Finals run last spring and a 2010-2011 season that has had the team at the top of the Eastern Conferences for most of its season.
That doesn’t mean the job comes with difficulties. Seeing a team at every practice, home and road game makes it difficult to find new angles and fresh perspectives.
“More often than not it’s about being creative,” said Seravalli. “After a while those stories can get a little monotonous. If there’s a long stretch of nothing happening you gotta find a new stat [the reader] wouldn’t find anywhere else.”
“There’s a lifestyle part to this job. Always checking twitter and media sites to catch up the news. I really enjoy it. “
Unlike a lot of the sports media Seravalli doesn’t want the use of social media sites and the 24-hour news cycle to overwhelm his first responsibility to the Daily News and his blog at Philly.com, Frequent Flyers.
“It’s not always important to be first, but to be right. So many people go out there and try and get it first and end up messing it up. Ill save info to keep it in the paper to give them a reason to come to philly.com and read the newspaper,” said Seravalli.
Still without an official journalism degree Seravalli covers a professional team in a top-five market.
Columbia is still waiting.
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No journalism degree? Well, that’s no problem for Philadelphia Daily News’ Flyers beat reporter Frank Seravalli.
A Penn State graduate and English major, Seravalli spent most of his college years interning and writing for newspapers instead of mastering his craft in the classroom.
“Very little actual journalism training,” Seravalli said. “The whole time I [was in college] I free lanced for a bunch of newspapers. Bucks County Courier Times…Delco Times…All just to get the name out there.”
“Basically made a lot of connections making a decent amount of money doing it. Covering pretty much every sport in high school from bowling to women’s volleyball.”
It may seem strange to Biology and Business majors on campuses across the country, but Seravalli’s story speaks volumes to the necessity of experience and connection in the journalism field. It’s not all about what you know but also whom you meet in the process. In the fall semester of his senior year at Penn State Seravalli was offered an internship at his future home---The Philadelphia Daily News.
There he had opportunities that most interns dream of as they listen to the steady buzz of a coffee maker, like covering Flyers’ games and the 2008 World Series.
After the internship ended Seravalli completed his English degree at Penn State. He was then accepted into Columbia’s graduate journalism program and moved into a new apartment in New York City.
Then the Flyers beat reporter at the time unexpectedly left his job right before the start of training camp.
And the Daily News came calling, again.
“I was lucky I hadn’t paid my tuition for Columbia,” Seravalli said. “We all know how expensive that is.”
It was a dream come true for Seravalli, who grew up playing the sport and calls himself a ‘hockey guy’.
“I was open to covering everything. I covered a lot of sports, just so many different things that Id be open to anything. This just happened to luck out,” Seravalli said.
He has not looked back since, covering the Flyers through its Stanley Cup Finals run last spring and a 2010-2011 season that has had the team at the top of the Eastern Conferences for most of its season.
That doesn’t mean the job comes with difficulties. Seeing a team at every practice, home and road game makes it difficult to find new angles and fresh perspectives.
“More often than not it’s about being creative,” said Seravalli. “After a while those stories can get a little monotonous. If there’s a long stretch of nothing happening you gotta find a new stat [the reader] wouldn’t find anywhere else.”
“There’s a lifestyle part to this job. Always checking twitter and media sites to catch up the news. I really enjoy it. “
Unlike a lot of the sports media Seravalli doesn’t want the use of social media sites and the 24-hour news cycle to overwhelm his first responsibility to the Daily News and his blog at Philly.com, Frequent Flyers.
“It’s not always important to be first, but to be right. So many people go out there and try and get it first and end up messing it up. Ill save info to keep it in the paper to give them a reason to come to philly.com and read the newspaper,” said Seravalli.
Still without an official journalism degree Seravalli covers a professional team in a top-five market.
Columbia is still waiting.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Best Day
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Random Thinking
The Super Bowl is over. Thank fucking God. I do not think I could take anymore over analyzing of cold weather, Trent Dilfer rants, or discussions of where a Quarterback stands in regards to other great quarterbacks. Seriously we all know that Aaron Rodgers could hit Osama Bin Laden with a football shaped bullet from two hundred yards away--trying to figure out exactly how good he is compared to Joe Montana or Brett Favre is annoyingly obvious and an overused discussion. On the bright side at least this conversation is not about Ben Roethlisberger, that would just depress me and 16-year-old girls everywhere.
Either way its time to break out those Phillies jerseys (a tip of the hat to everyone who kept their Cliff Lee merchandise) and start over-analyzing some baseball. This may seem hypocritical but I'm going to absolutely love talking incessantly about the Phils for the next two months. Ill spare everyone somewhat and not start in this post, but I honestly would talk about Cliff Lee's hair-do or Roy Halladay's shoe size and how these meaningless characteristics will lead them to 25 wins a piece if i had the access to their closets. I may not actually agree with those sentiments but at least i get to envision Lee's devastating curveball while I'm writing it. Maybe if i get good enough at talking out my behind than I can land a job at ESPN. Probably not though; I dont have the jawline or burly voice for such a career.
That's about it for today, but to end it here are some story lines heading into Spring Training.
1.)The absence of Jayson Werth in the batting order and left field. This is the obvious one as it is the team's most glaring weakness and the only position battle. My money is on Ben Francisco to get the early nod, but the hype of Dominic Brown has not left my fingertips. He will be our everyday leftfielder before the end of the season.
2.) Can Jimmy Rollins and Brad Lidge bounce back from disappointing seasons? This applies more to Jimmy than Brad, who really turned it on at the end of last season. Still Phillies fans trust in Lidge has not been 100% since '08 so it is still a legitimate question. I highly doubt that Rollins will ever regain his '07 MVP form but judging by Cholly's propensity to have him lead off he needs to hit over the .250 clip. At least make some contact. Please.
3.) Charlie's contract extension. Its not about whether this will happen, but when. Id put my money on the Phil's trying to get something done before the regular season starts to avoid any distractions moving forward.
-Tim Jay
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Our Thoughts on the Whole Briere-Giroux Thing Going On Right Now
If you're a Philly sports fan, I'm sure you've heard about this. But if not, here's the short version of the story: Danny Briere recently got divorced from his wife. They share custody of their three young sons, Caelan (12), Carson (11), and Cameron (9). Cute names, Danny. Meanwhile, across town, Claude Giroux found himself living in an apartment alone, not part of the party crew of Richie and Carter, and not a family man like the elder Flyers. So Danny, 33, asked Claude, 23, if he wanted to move in with he and the boys. His reasoning? "It'll be less lonely and we can do things together." I couldn't make this shit up if I tried. Since moving in, Claude and the boys have hit it off, playing pool and video games together, and Claude even picks them up from school and hockey practice, even helping coach sometimes.
I hope we're not alone in thinking they need to get some fucking reality TV cameras in there. It's like a real life mix between Three Men and a Baby and the classic '90s family sitcoms. But after watching this weekend's All-Star festivities (see TinJ's article), we came up with a different theory. Consider this:
Before they moved in together, Briere was a married veteran, playing alongside the skilled but lacking experience Giroux. They don't usually play on the same line, but probably admire each others' similar playing style, a mixture of dirty stick skills, lightning fast speed, and passes that make the Blessed Virgin Mary blush.
Then Danny extends the invitation to Claude to move in. Claudey thought about it over the offseason, and moved in sometime during the fall. Things were going smoothly at first, and they really hit it off. And one night, things got physical. I don't wanna get into details, and I don't really wanna picture it, but it's kinda plausible. If you watched the skills competition or the draft portion of the All-Star game, you would've noticed the coy glances and little grins they were shooting at each other, especially when Claude got picked right before Danny.
I don't wanna start a "are they or aren't they" type rumor here. But just take a look at some of these photos. By the way, no judgement here. I fully support them in any endeavor they choose, they're Flyers goddamnit, I stick with you no matter what. And as Dennis Reynolds would say, "to each his own."
PHUCK THE STEELERS, LOVE PHILLY
-smartelli
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Super Bowl XLV
Ok so I decided I wanted to write something, but I couldn't decide. As much as I love Philadelphia, its fans, and their teams, I'm not strictly a Philadelphia fan. I write with confidence about the Phillies and Flyers (cheers to Danny Briere and Claude Giroux on an awesome all star game) but I don't feel the same about the Sixers and Eagles.
It's not that I don't enjoy watching and rooting for them, I just don't consider myself a fan. I would love to write about the Celtics and Packers but our blog is called PhuckYouLovePhilly. And I feel I have a need to stick to our goal- Bias Philadelphia sports writing.
So rather than just writing about my teams I decided to write about the teams Philadelphia hates, and my teams match(ed) up against.
First, the Celtics destroyed the Kobe Bryant and his Lakers. The best stat in basketball has to be the Lakers record when Kobe is scoring. I'll give you a hint: It's not good. They're 3-7 when he take 40% of the Lakers shots. Obviously he should dish the ball off more. But anyways, the Celtics beat them pretty bad in a rematch from last years finals. And who doesn't love watching the Lakers getting beat. The Celts are the Beast of the East and the Lakers have been falling down the standings and rankings.
But the bigger story is that we can't get rid of those damn Yinzers. Is it me or does ESPN only cover the Steelers half of this game? I can't wait for the Packers to show them what we got. Steelers this, Steelers that. I DON"T F*****G CARE! The Steelers fan base is the worst in football. I can't stand them. Maybe that's just Pittsburgh in general. Why do they act like they're the greatest sports city in the world. Do they realize how terrible they've been over the course of history. It took them nearly 50 years to win a NFL championship! The Packers have more championships, a fan owned team, and a trophy named after OUR coach.
I've dealt with Steelers fans forever. My high school was riddled with them. Somehow Temple is filled with them. Why does everyone choose to be a Steelers fan when they decide to like football (especially you girls). Polamalu's hair looks like pubes. Big Ben rapes little girls. And your field is one of the worst in the league. Remember the NFL's longest game without a score? The ball stuck in the ground after it was punted.
So shut up Lakers fans, sit down Pittsburgh fans. My non-Philadelphia teams are better.
Phuck Front Runners Love Philly
J
It's not that I don't enjoy watching and rooting for them, I just don't consider myself a fan. I would love to write about the Celtics and Packers but our blog is called PhuckYouLovePhilly. And I feel I have a need to stick to our goal- Bias Philadelphia sports writing.
So rather than just writing about my teams I decided to write about the teams Philadelphia hates, and my teams match(ed) up against.
First, the Celtics destroyed the Kobe Bryant and his Lakers. The best stat in basketball has to be the Lakers record when Kobe is scoring. I'll give you a hint: It's not good. They're 3-7 when he take 40% of the Lakers shots. Obviously he should dish the ball off more. But anyways, the Celtics beat them pretty bad in a rematch from last years finals. And who doesn't love watching the Lakers getting beat. The Celts are the Beast of the East and the Lakers have been falling down the standings and rankings.
But the bigger story is that we can't get rid of those damn Yinzers. Is it me or does ESPN only cover the Steelers half of this game? I can't wait for the Packers to show them what we got. Steelers this, Steelers that. I DON"T F*****G CARE! The Steelers fan base is the worst in football. I can't stand them. Maybe that's just Pittsburgh in general. Why do they act like they're the greatest sports city in the world. Do they realize how terrible they've been over the course of history. It took them nearly 50 years to win a NFL championship! The Packers have more championships, a fan owned team, and a trophy named after OUR coach.
I've dealt with Steelers fans forever. My high school was riddled with them. Somehow Temple is filled with them. Why does everyone choose to be a Steelers fan when they decide to like football (especially you girls). Polamalu's hair looks like pubes. Big Ben rapes little girls. And your field is one of the worst in the league. Remember the NFL's longest game without a score? The ball stuck in the ground after it was punted.
So shut up Lakers fans, sit down Pittsburgh fans. My non-Philadelphia teams are better.
Phuck Front Runners Love Philly
J
Monday, January 31, 2011
NHL All Star Game: Team Discovered, Sedin's Implode
Yesterday was an eventful day for the inhabitants of Raleigh, North Carolina who to great surprise found that they have been fielding an NHL hockey team for the past 14 years and were hosting an All-Star weekend event.
"Its absolutely incredible," said Richard Martinez, a native of Raleigh since 1976,"I was around the city with my son and I see this huge building with the words 'Hurricanes' put up on the side. It really took me off guard."
Martinez was not alone in his sentiments. All around the arena, confused southerners were gathering in packs trying to understand how this game of 'ice hockey' was played and where their professional team had come from. Many were surprised to find that the Hurricanes had won the Stanley Cup in 2006.
"WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN," shouted one smoking hot southern belle as she coped with the madness.
The Hurricanes, formerly the Hartford Whalers, moved to Raleigh in 1997 but little has been heard from them since. With little fanfare, the team has been competing and putting on quite a show while locals stuck to their normal sports appetite of College football and Minor League Baseball. Eric Compton, 31, is the lone season ticket holder for the Hurricanes and has attended every home game since 2002.
"I'm pissed more than anything," said Compton, "the beer line was so fucking short and they used to let me sit in the locker room during intermission."
This will likely change as fans packed into the arena on Sunday afternoon to witness Team Lidstrom defeat Team Staal 11-10 in the All Star Game. Fans erupted every time Eric Staal, apparently team captain of the Hurricanes, touched the puck. When asked about the surprise spike in attendance Staal said, "about fucking time."
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When the puck dropped for the All-Star game it marked the first time that Swedish twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin would suit up for opposing teams since they started skating at 6-years-old. It would also be their last.
Seconds after the opening face-off, which saw both Daniel and Henrik on the ice, the twins started to skate randomly in a panicked frenzy until both of them combusted. The scene left players on both sides in shock as two piles of dust and hockey equipment lay on the ice.
"I fuck with you not, I saw this coming," said Team Captain Nick Lidstrom, a fellow Swede."I've known these guys for a long time and I always swore they were robots. Never saw either of them eat a goddamn thing and they always were talking about 're-charging' after games."
The Sedin's had played for the Vancouver Canucks their entire careers and were selected with the second and third overall picks in the 1999 NHL draft. Many NHL players, officials and fans joked throughout the weekend about the two suiting up for opposite squads and the irony of the situation. No-one was laughing after a medical crew, equipped with broom and dustpan, were sent to the ice to gather the players remains.
Many pundits have pointed an angry finger at often maligned commissioner Gary Bettman for allowing the players to be on different teams.
"They came to me before the game," said Bettman in his post-game news conference, "Desperately asking to play for the same team. I really just thought they were kidding, although they did come off rather serious."
"I can assure I am currently drafting a new rule that requires all twins, brothers and family members to play on the same team. Spontaneous combustion from twin separation is a huge killer in hockey today and it will be stopped."
Whether the blame be on the Sedin's possibly being robots or twin separation, the two will surely be missed. Especially by fellow Canuck teammate, goalie Roberto Luongo.
"I cant believe that happened. How the hell are we supposed to win the Stanley Cup now?"
_Tim Johnson
"Its absolutely incredible," said Richard Martinez, a native of Raleigh since 1976,"I was around the city with my son and I see this huge building with the words 'Hurricanes' put up on the side. It really took me off guard."
Martinez was not alone in his sentiments. All around the arena, confused southerners were gathering in packs trying to understand how this game of 'ice hockey' was played and where their professional team had come from. Many were surprised to find that the Hurricanes had won the Stanley Cup in 2006.
"WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN," shouted one smoking hot southern belle as she coped with the madness.
The Hurricanes, formerly the Hartford Whalers, moved to Raleigh in 1997 but little has been heard from them since. With little fanfare, the team has been competing and putting on quite a show while locals stuck to their normal sports appetite of College football and Minor League Baseball. Eric Compton, 31, is the lone season ticket holder for the Hurricanes and has attended every home game since 2002.
"I'm pissed more than anything," said Compton, "the beer line was so fucking short and they used to let me sit in the locker room during intermission."
This will likely change as fans packed into the arena on Sunday afternoon to witness Team Lidstrom defeat Team Staal 11-10 in the All Star Game. Fans erupted every time Eric Staal, apparently team captain of the Hurricanes, touched the puck. When asked about the surprise spike in attendance Staal said, "about fucking time."
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When the puck dropped for the All-Star game it marked the first time that Swedish twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin would suit up for opposing teams since they started skating at 6-years-old. It would also be their last.
Seconds after the opening face-off, which saw both Daniel and Henrik on the ice, the twins started to skate randomly in a panicked frenzy until both of them combusted. The scene left players on both sides in shock as two piles of dust and hockey equipment lay on the ice.
"I fuck with you not, I saw this coming," said Team Captain Nick Lidstrom, a fellow Swede."I've known these guys for a long time and I always swore they were robots. Never saw either of them eat a goddamn thing and they always were talking about 're-charging' after games."
The Sedin's had played for the Vancouver Canucks their entire careers and were selected with the second and third overall picks in the 1999 NHL draft. Many NHL players, officials and fans joked throughout the weekend about the two suiting up for opposite squads and the irony of the situation. No-one was laughing after a medical crew, equipped with broom and dustpan, were sent to the ice to gather the players remains.
Many pundits have pointed an angry finger at often maligned commissioner Gary Bettman for allowing the players to be on different teams.
"They came to me before the game," said Bettman in his post-game news conference, "Desperately asking to play for the same team. I really just thought they were kidding, although they did come off rather serious."
"I can assure I am currently drafting a new rule that requires all twins, brothers and family members to play on the same team. Spontaneous combustion from twin separation is a huge killer in hockey today and it will be stopped."
Whether the blame be on the Sedin's possibly being robots or twin separation, the two will surely be missed. Especially by fellow Canuck teammate, goalie Roberto Luongo.
"I cant believe that happened. How the hell are we supposed to win the Stanley Cup now?"
_Tim Johnson
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
It's Pup!
Well son-of-a-bitch, if isn't my incredibly loyal readers who have spent the last two months wallowing in a deep depression with my lack of professional sport and media insight. I know, I know you weren't able to eat or sleep without my witty remarks and banter but trust me, Im back hard. (see our new facebook picture for proof)
Since Ive been gone the Eagles have executed their patented late season flop. If anyone has taken the time to listen to 610 WIP or 97.5 The Fanatic since the loss you've heard Mike Missanelli and Ike Reese convincing Eagles fans not to jump off a building or maybe convincing them the fall is not that far, whichever gets the most viewers. The same old lines have been pouring out of possibly intoxicated South Philadelphians that have been pouring out every year they end up losing.
"The guy is a BLEEPIN idiot, we need to fire him RIGHT now!"
"Vick is NOT a big game player! We've picked up another choke artist!"
"the Defense sucks and the offense was WAY overrated!"
"Take Riley Cooper to the back of the Linc and shoot him down like old yellar!"
Okay that last one was a stretch, but this is the legitimate pulse of Eagles fans after the loss. And as much as i love being cynical and pessimistic my question is, Isn't it quite an accomplishment that they ever got this far? Just take a look at this team from an honest perspective. The defense has been decimated all season and probably was never that good to begin with. Before this season fans were tempering there excitement and calling this a 'rebuilding' year for Kolb to find his groove. The offensive line was, is and has been bad all season and it was bound to be exposed in the playoffs. I understand that it was hard not to become optimistic once Vick put down the car batteries and started clowning cornerbacks but there was no way this guy was going to win a Super Bowl with the team he was working with against the Packers. The team simply was not good enough to beat a Super Bowl caliber team.
But weren't they friggin close? There's no reason to fire Andy Reid and dismantle the team. When you lose by a mere 5 points to the NFC representatives in the Super Bowl and easily could have won with the correction of a few mistakes then dammnit your not that bad a team. Vick made a big time error and even I wanted to take him out back and drown him after the incredibly dumb throw on the last play of the game but please dont compare him to Mcnabb. With a full offseason to work over the offense and ponder that mistake, he will be back in even better form next year. Add a playmaking defensive player (Asomghua!!) and get some big bodies for the O-line and this team will compete for a Super Bowl again next season.
So back away from the ledge big Lou from Federal Street the Eagles aren't that bad. Plus maybe if you lift your head and look hard enough you can see the first game of Spring Training from the top of the NHL standings. just sayin'.
_Tim Johannsen
Since Ive been gone the Eagles have executed their patented late season flop. If anyone has taken the time to listen to 610 WIP or 97.5 The Fanatic since the loss you've heard Mike Missanelli and Ike Reese convincing Eagles fans not to jump off a building or maybe convincing them the fall is not that far, whichever gets the most viewers. The same old lines have been pouring out of possibly intoxicated South Philadelphians that have been pouring out every year they end up losing.
"The guy is a BLEEPIN idiot, we need to fire him RIGHT now!"
"Vick is NOT a big game player! We've picked up another choke artist!"
"the Defense sucks and the offense was WAY overrated!"
"Take Riley Cooper to the back of the Linc and shoot him down like old yellar!"
Okay that last one was a stretch, but this is the legitimate pulse of Eagles fans after the loss. And as much as i love being cynical and pessimistic my question is, Isn't it quite an accomplishment that they ever got this far? Just take a look at this team from an honest perspective. The defense has been decimated all season and probably was never that good to begin with. Before this season fans were tempering there excitement and calling this a 'rebuilding' year for Kolb to find his groove. The offensive line was, is and has been bad all season and it was bound to be exposed in the playoffs. I understand that it was hard not to become optimistic once Vick put down the car batteries and started clowning cornerbacks but there was no way this guy was going to win a Super Bowl with the team he was working with against the Packers. The team simply was not good enough to beat a Super Bowl caliber team.
But weren't they friggin close? There's no reason to fire Andy Reid and dismantle the team. When you lose by a mere 5 points to the NFC representatives in the Super Bowl and easily could have won with the correction of a few mistakes then dammnit your not that bad a team. Vick made a big time error and even I wanted to take him out back and drown him after the incredibly dumb throw on the last play of the game but please dont compare him to Mcnabb. With a full offseason to work over the offense and ponder that mistake, he will be back in even better form next year. Add a playmaking defensive player (Asomghua!!) and get some big bodies for the O-line and this team will compete for a Super Bowl again next season.
So back away from the ledge big Lou from Federal Street the Eagles aren't that bad. Plus maybe if you lift your head and look hard enough you can see the first game of Spring Training from the top of the NHL standings. just sayin'.
_Tim Johannsen
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
New Semester
MONT TREMBLANT
Ok I know its been a while. I was busy/ lazy for the month or so of the Fall semester and didn't really have the energy to write. I'm back. I'm taking a few classes in journalism and thought "Hell might as well." (That's a good rhyme)
Break was fucking great. No, fucking awesome! Relaxing at home with my family was great. Playing with my nephews and chillin' with my bro. I got great Christmas presents (A NEW RED Wii!!!). New years was epic. We had like a thirty person snowball fight. Good thing 25 were on my side. We kicked their ass. Then I spent the last week of break in Canada. French Canada actually. Half assholes, half college kids. I don't understand why they hate me so much. I just want to buy a pack of cigs, not make fun of your French accent.
But anyway, the snow was great. The boarding was terrific. The beer... I couldn't get enough. But hey at least I didn't get drawn on like my piss drunk roommates (Sorry guys). And perhaps the best part was the people. Everyone in the club, I thank you all for the best week of my life. If only we had given Brett a swirley. I love being out of the US. It's such a relaxed feeling. But I'm happy to be back in the city.
Now to some Philly sports. My Packers beat the Eagles on the bus to Canada. Didn't even get to listen to it. I want to congratulate them on a great season. When I wasn't playing you I was rooting for you. Firing you defensive coordinator should help. And hopefully having Weaver back will boost your O even more. But my Pack are playing the Bears next week. Both teams are good, both teams are hot. I'm predicting a 27-14 Packers win.
And we'll play the Steelers (Though I hate to say it).
The Flyers are still killing it. Without Pronger. Our defense is stout and our offense is stacked. We play the Capitals tonight. Should be a good game. Briere got snubbed from the All-Star Game so I expect a goal or two from him. Come on Giroux is our only All-Star? We're the best team in the east. But I do love how captains pick teams in the new selection process.
I'm going to see the Fly Guys on February 3rd with my cousins. I'm fucking pumped. Maybe we'll hit up the Wing Bowl the next day. I do love watching large men shove massive amounts of food in their mouths in small amounts of time.
As for the Phils? Not much to talk about. They're pretty much set. But I'm glad to see Ben Francisco got a 1-year contract. I think he's gonna break out this season with more work. I'm still hoping we trade Blanton just for a midseason move. Amaro loves summer blockbusters. Plus I've seen Worley pitch, and he looked pretty solid. He only gave up a run or two in like six innings. And that was his first start.
I'll leave you with one thing. We can all breathe easier (no pun intended) because the Kensington strangler has been found. Check it out below.
Phuck Da Bears Love Philly
J
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