Working the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia To say that the 2017 NFL Draft, held in my hometown of Philadelphia over the last three days, was a major success would be an understatement. I got to experience this signature event of the National Football League up close and in person as a Sergeant with the … Continue reading My Experience at the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia
Shady Tip-Gate
I've always operated by a credo that I heard Steve Martin use in the film "My Blue Heaven": "It's not tipping that I believe in: it's over-tipping." I almost always tip well. Check comes, I do the math out to 20%, and then usually round-up a bit. I realize this is how many servers make … Continue reading Shady Tip-Gate
The Andy Reid era
Another NFL season has now finally come to an end with my hometown Philadelphia Eagles failing to win the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. That's 0-46 if you're counting at home.To listen to some fans around these parts, you would think that Andy Reid has been the head coach for all … Continue reading The Andy Reid era
NFL playoff predictions
There is really only one way to make predictions on the outcome of some game or tournament and have yourself taken seriously, and that is to make them before even a single moment has been played.So here we are, just moments away from the kickoff of the first game of the NFL playoffs, and that … Continue reading NFL playoff predictions
Goodbye, Donovan McNabb
There has been a battle brewing in my pro football-crazed town of Philadelphia over the past couple of football seasons. That battle has been over the fate and future of it's quarterback, Donovan McNabb.Is McNabb good enough to lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl? Should McNabb be traded away?The answer apparently came on Easter Sunday … Continue reading Goodbye, Donovan McNabb
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