Staff Blog
Morning Rounds, October 7th
Every year there are only two scheduled days where none of the four major sports are played – the day before and after the MLB All Star game. For a sports junkie, this means that there is always something on, always something to watch. Well, today is the exception: because all four division series wrapped up early, for the next two days the world will sit back and wait for the Phillies, the Dodgers, and the NHL regular season to bring us back to normalcy. This may be a good thing – I may sleep, for instance – but from where I’m sitting it does not feel that way.
At least we had a few great games yesterday to hold us over.
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The sports page records people’s accomplishments; The front page nothing but their failures. – Earl Warren
Three lines on their world:
- The Boston Red Sox are headed back to the ALCS
- where they’ll face the Tampa Bay Rays
- and the Saints wasted 269 all purpose yards from Reggie Bush
Three lines on ours:
- The Phillies rest up and prepare for the Dodgers
- Who do the same for the Phils
- and Brian Westbrook has two broken rips, and will be hampered by them for the forseeable future
Phillies, Birds, Sixers, Flyers and what everybody is talking about after the jump
PHILLIES
Sam Donnellon credits Joe Torre for much of LA’s success. SKIP
David Murphy looks at how the Phillies were built and the guys who did that building. READ
and someone supplements his article with a complete list of how the Phillies got here. READ
Phil Sheridan looks back at past Phillies failures. SKIP
In answering his mail John Gonzalez gets in a parting shot at Milwaukee, compares himself to Johnny Mush, and asks to be spanked. SKIP
Rich Hofmann writes about Scott Eyre, everyone’s favorite Phillie. READ
Todd Zolecki breaks down the two bullpens. READ
Zolecki’s notes look at the pitching matchups, the start times, and Manny. SKIP
Frank Seravalli brings you 15 observations about the Dodgers. SKIP
Mike Jensen talks to the guy who caught Victorino’s grand slam. SKIP
Paul Hagen thinks that the Phillies have wrestled control of hte town back from the Birds. READ
Randy Miller profiles Pat Gillick. READ
EAGLES
Les Bowen says that it is McNabb’s time to step up, then points to some storylines worth pointing to. READ
John Smallwood doesn’t think the Eagles are very good. READ
Ray Parrillo reports that Westbrook has two broken ribs, and looks at what that means going forward. READ
Les Bowen says that Brian Westbrook is looking at another gametime decision. SKIP
Bob Brookover takes a closer look at McNabb, Mike Patterson, and Chris Gocong. READ
Parrillo’s notes look at the fullback position, the playcalling and more. SKIP
Reuben Frank thinks that the Eagles are just brutal. SKIP
SIXERS
Kate Fagan says that Marreese Speights in on the learning curve. SKIP
Phil Jasner looks at Antywane Robinson, “the other guy.” READ
FLYERS
Ed Moran reports that Ryan Parent’s shoulder is worse than everyone thought. SKIP
Sam Carchidi notices that the Flyers have taken Coach Stevens‘ personality. READ
TODAY and MORE
Rounds out late today because the morning was filled with a media interview we’ll get to this morning. We’ll also see if we can sneak in a series preview and hit you with quick hits all day. As always, feel free
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