Staff Blog
Morning Rounds, September 26th
I know this one probably doesn’t need an explanation, but in
politics, a ‘Sister Souljah’ moment is a politician’s public repudiation of an extremist
person or group, statement, or position perceived to have some association with
the politician or their party. Such an act of repudiation is designed to signal
to centrist voters that the politician is not beholden to traditional, and
sometimes unpopular, interest groups associated with the party. The term originates in the Clinton’s 92 campaign. In an interview Sister
Souljah was quoted in the WaPo as saying, “If Black people kill Black
people every day, why not have a week and kill white people?” Clinton responded to the quote saying, “If
you took the words ‘white’ and ‘black’ and you reversed them, you might think
David Duke was giving that speech.”
Well, this is the Phillies chance to make a forceful showing
against an easy target to single to the Dodgers/Brewers, fans, and themselves
that they’re being run by the old Phillie “special interests” of losing. Or something like that, can someone tell me this picture is real??
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“The season’s three games now instead of 162. Every game is a playoff game.” – Former Phillie Dale Sveum
Three lines on their world:
- Oregon State takes down #1 ranked USC
- The Dodgers made if official out West
- And the Minnesota Twins might just hang on in the Central
Three lines on ours:
- The Mets walked off for a big win over the Cubs’ b-team
- The Brewers walked off for a big win – and, in what is becoming a theme for the Crew, the guy who hit the winning shot disrobed rounding first.
- All of which is to say: the Phillies must win
Phillies, Birds, Sixers, Flyers and what everybody is talking about after the jump
PHILLIES
Bill Conlin reports back from the weather channel, which actually might be the station to watch for playoff updates this weekend, with a lots of what-ifs and a lot of Jamie Moyer love. SKIP
Rich Hofmann, who is heating up for the stretch drive, blames Lou Pinella for the Mets win. READ
Todd Zolecki looks at possible playoff outcomes. READ
John Gonzalez points out that of course it comes down to this weekend: we’re Philadelphia, then demands that-healthy or no-the Birds sit Westbrook (it’s a bold stance) and mocks LaSalle. READ
Alright, don’t get me wrong, I’m still morally opposed to the whole “email as column” thing that Cohen, Ford, Sheridan, and Gonzalez are trying to pull off, but amidst today’s inanity is some discussion of weather’s effect on sports that is not appalling. READ
David Murphy’s off-day story looks at the less heralded pieces that have made the Phils go. READ
Randy Miller introduces you to Frank Coppenbarger, the man in charge of the Phillies travel plans – whatever they may be. READ
EAGLES
Les Bowen remembers the 97 yard drive. SKIP
Sam Donnellon looks at Jimmy Johnson’s defensive style. SKIP
Joe Juliano breaks down the how Asante Samuel and the Birds are melding their styles. READ
Les Bowen picks the Birds. SKIP
Paul Domowitch looks at the division then goes around the league. READ
Joe Juliano’s notes focus on Kevin Kolb, Devin Hester, and the injuries. SKIP
Reuben Frank continues ‘praise Asante Samuel day’ with a column, well, you know. SKIP
SIXERS
Kate Fagan warns against penciling in the Sixers lineup. READ
Phil Jasner looks at Coach Cheek’s time with Andre Miller in LA. SKIP
FLYERS
Sam Carchidi reminisces with Flyers’ PA announcer Lou Nolan. READ
Frank Seravelli gets Dave Poulin’s Spectrum memory. READ
Ed Moran talks the Spectrum with Ed Snider, the guy tearing it down. READ
Frank Seravelli looks back on the former captains. READ
Wayne Fish looks at Arron Asham’s role. READ
Wayne Fish examines the Flyers’ emphasis on fitness. SKIP
TODAY and MORE
We’ll do our best to hold off this rain until the Phils have five innings and lead under their best. Expect at least a handful of posts today, including your NFL picks. As always, feel free
to email
with any questions, suggestions, comments or complaints.
Generally Gonzalez seems like manic, but stand up guy. So I’m disappointed by what I read as a low blow.
I think Aaric Murray also said that his primary goal was to get a degree, am I right? My guess it can be hard to get a your degree in many of these basketball-first mills; unless you are a gifted student, blessed with a strong school background. So he chose a school with a less high powered program.
Seems like maybe we should tip out hats to him, instead of ripping the kid.
I’m a LaSalle grad too and have lived in Philly all my life. I think in general, the town gets a bad rap as having a toxic press. Except for some (not you Ike) of the radio shows that are built on disparaging, I’d say we field a solid, well informed sports press corps. But this throw off line would be a poster child for that other point of view – “having trouble working a door knob?” whats with that?
It sounds like Aaric has soft hands and a gift for the game. Welcome to town kid, wishing you a great athletic and academic career.