http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann Philadelphia Daily News columnist Rich Hofmann blogs about whatever is on his mind in the wide world of sports. en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:19:54 GMT 2009-11-16T00:19:54Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=70155067&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FWild_wild_.html Chargers 31, Eagles 23 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:19:54 GMT 2631d5f78a0d78dd83b1d18f87e6970c Rich Hofmann 2009-11-16T00:19:54Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=69559902&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2F130_Live_Eagles_chat110909.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:54:08 GMT 3f82b4e8112a2d5ba9ca3187a68c5966 Rich Hofmann 2009-11-09T14:54:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=68712182&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FGame_5_is_the_hardest.html But it gets easier, believe it or not. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:36:23 GMT 054382771edec91dda98671df3520f23 Rich Hofmann 2009-11-02T22:36:23Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=68331502&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FEagles_hold_up_their_end.html Eagles 40, Giants 17. Really. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:06:28 GMT ae731aa49eb6dd6b9b54bfe904b51119 Rich Hofmann 2009-11-01T21:06:28Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=68153777&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FPhils_need_a_new_plan.html What is the roadmap to four wins now? Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:08:15 GMT 34a472513bd023225f639e8f8fd3fc9c Rich Hofmann 2009-11-01T05:08:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=68060787&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FA_hitters_night.html Will the bats arrive for Game 3? Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:11:57 GMT 3f994200701022e9d43b906a8f0c020d Rich Hofmann 2009-10-31T22:11:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=66492752&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FVicks_first_real_test_coming.html The Giants game will give us a better idea about how the Eagles might use Michael Vick. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:29:41 GMT cb73353ec9ddab2f23bd33afb1de9935 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-27T18:29:41Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=66250747&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FWin_marred_by_Westbrook_injury.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:51:21 GMT cdf73653ade7d04ed2732286f6930e85 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-27T03:51:21Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=64706562&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FBlack_death_for_Eagles.html Raiders 13, Eagles 9 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:10:12 GMT db84d667d87cfc335b1e62c269e870e9 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-18T23:10:12Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=64495057&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FThe_Pedro_Gamble.html How Charlie Manuel rolls the dice, again. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:46:40 GMT 9b295a88f9d7d272ee3a5d688fa02fa3 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-16T15:46:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=64451747&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FManuel_Score_early.html The Phillies' need to start quickly. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:04:57 GMT 76de0c723c1409f75f68d90950d554e0 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-15T23:04:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=64126757&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FDoes_America_the_Phillies.html A columnist wonders about an ideal World Series. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:57:00 GMT e49ad11722aef9362bf0e30b44df180a Rich Hofmann 2009-10-13T19:57:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=64020302&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FLive_Phillies_Chat_with_Rich_Hofmann_-_1013.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:58:01 GMT a98c8a44264061afb0f8758a02924a4e Rich Hofmann 2009-10-12T19:58:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=63998297&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FManuel_goes_for_it.html The manager pushes the envelope. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:30:56 GMT 6ead592c40c59be16c7f6b2093ebfec9 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-12T14:30:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=63968217&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FEagles_pound_Bucs.html Man, was that easy -- even if the Eagles didn't play great. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:12:17 GMT b65d2c31bae036ad85eae47a59b6895c Rich Hofmann 2009-10-11T20:12:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=63753052&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FBullpen_machinations.html The Phils should have J.A. Happ start Game 3. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:21:52 GMT 9b7947951974e6fb6cf0745e45546b61 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-08T13:21:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=63675432&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FWind-blown_Game_1.html It could be the story of the opener between the Phillies and Rockies. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:43:57 GMT c4999cde9db7f14db7a72fc62b1d8613 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-07T15:43:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=63670202&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FWere_N0_2_sports_city_in_US.html The Sporting News sees Philadelphia rising. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:15:08 GMT 4cc82919f50d20ef5202784eb66c45ca Rich Hofmann 2009-10-07T14:15:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=63624542&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FGlorious_Bastardo.html The Phillies' post-season roster surprise. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:32:18 GMT f4340d56e1a60135a6e6588dc53cdaa0 Rich Hofmann 2009-10-06T20:32:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=379814&44=63523102&32=3796&7=380199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhofmann%2FBaseballs_error.html Once again, MLB ignores its best fans. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:19:14 GMT a79e1b492e96513673f0283caa08edac Rich Hofmann 2009-10-05T14:19:14Z