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Monday, December 29, 2008
What Andy Said, What Andy Meant (post-Cowboys II)
On the Cowboys’ collapse Sunday:
What Andy said: ``Sometimes things snowball on you in the National Football League. That’s what happened with Dallas. They’re not as bad as the score showed, obviously.’’
What Andy meant: ``Thank God for Wade Phillips. As long as that guy continues to have a job, I won’t have to worry about people calling me the worst coach in the league.’’

On whether he would like to thumb his nose at all of his critics now that the Eagles have made the playoffs:
What Andy said: ``Not at all. Hey, we’re all trying to make a living. We’re blessed to be here in Philadelphia with a great fan base that is knowledgable about the game. In a lot of cities, it’s game-to-game. In Philadelphia, it’s play-to-play. You’ve got to love that.’’
What Andy meant: ``Huh. I guess none of you noticed Tammy giving you the finger in the back of the room at my post-game news conference.’’

On the fact that his team has struggled on the road this season, winning just 3 of 8 games:
What Andy said: ``We’ve always done well on the road here. But this year it’s been a little bit of a struggle. It’s important we focus in during the week and eliminate any distractions, which there can be at playoff time.’’
What Andy meant: ``I’m thinking about taking the guys ice fishing on Lake Minnetonka Saturday for some pre-game bonding. Temperature is supposed to be in the single digits. Maybe pick up some cheeseburgers on the way back. That should get us in the right frame of mind.’’

On former Eagles running back Ryan Moats who had a TD run in the Texans’ 31-24 win over Chicago, which helped open the playoff door for the Eagles:
What Andy said: ``Ryan was one of my favorite guys. He’s a great kid. He was even greater yesterday.’’
What Andy meant: ``Can you believe he made it all the way to the end zone without fumbling? Freaking amazing.’’

On tight end L.J. Smith being inactive Sunday with a shoulder injury:
What Andy said: ``L.J. is getting better. But he’s not there yet.’’
What Andy meant: ``We sent him to see that doctor in California that held Shawn Andrews captive for seven weeks earlier this season. He’s due back the day after the Super Bowl.’’

On the fact that his two former assistants, Brad Childress and John Harbaugh, run the ball a lot more than the Eagles now that they’re head coaches:
What Andy said: ``That’s what they’ve chosen to do. That’s their wrinkle to this thing.’’
What Andy meant: ``Idiots. What the hell do they know?’’

On the fact that the Eagles didn’t implode this season like the Cowboys:
What Andy said: ``Obviously, there have been times when guys could’ve taken a negative approach to things and started getting after each other or after coaches. But that hasn’t happened. And I think that’s directly related to the guys we do have in the locker room.’’
What Andy meant: ``Well, I’m pretty sure that Donovan was behind that bag of dog poop that was left on my desk after the Baltimore game. And Lito’s been giving Jim Johnson the stink-eye the last few weeks. But other than that, there have been no incidents.’’
Posted by Paul Domowitch @ 4:20 PM  Permalink | 22 comments
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Posted 03:21 PM, 12/30/2008
daveH
imagine if we didnt care that we lost a bunch of games by a whole slew of coaching mistakes ?? imagine if we didnt demand a winning team ...
Posted 11:21 AM, 12/30/2008
aphillyphan
AR has two coaches of his in the playoffs and Bellicheat has two coaches of his in the unemployment line. Hmm...
Posted 04:16 AM, 12/30/2008
tommy2t3
Rascal B.----Nailed tha!!!!
Posted 03:13 AM, 12/30/2008
merom
Les and Paul -- The coaches and players have been lifting their game. It's time for you guys to do the same. This was funny but it's now just mean-spirited and nasty. Lift your game and get funny or give this up and focus on real news. These guys are working hard for us, even if they sometimes blow a play or two (like you've done in this column). Let's use humour to help them out and not tear them down.
Posted 02:44 AM, 12/30/2008
azazo26
The Moats comment was classic, who new that guy was still in the league.
Posted 01:57 AM, 12/30/2008
MFPhils
I don't mind a little personel humor from the writers. It doesn't have to always be about the news, that's why it's called a blog. It's someone sharing their thoughts, or humor with other people. There's millions of them out there, so if you don't like them, you need to learn to move on. With that being said, in addition to things like this, I wish there were a bit more educational info on stats and other teams, especially around this time of year. Something I can feed the brain with. Perhaps a healthy balance.
Posted 11:19 PM, 12/29/2008
TBear
Yeah 'MJ....." you said it! I got it on tape to play now and again in the off-season.Can't help but smile every time I think of one of the dozen or so big plays.
Posted 11:11 PM, 12/29/2008
Hark
Actually, the Moats comment was pretty funny!! so true...
Posted 10:57 PM, 12/29/2008
MJPD345
Honestly nothing warms the soul better than a Cowboy smack down by the Eagles
Posted 10:33 PM, 12/29/2008
philasportsfan
It's not that winning's not important, it's that there's an attitude that's expected to accompany the winning (or losing). In case anyone hasn't noticed lately, that's not happening anymore - take a look around - John Stevens, Tony DiLeo, Charley Manuel and Andy Reid are nowhere near Buddy Ryan. And, that's a good thing!!
Posted 10:03 PM, 12/29/2008
GoPhilsGo
The TurbanCowgirl makes a point: Buddy sucked and we loved him. Big Red is 10 times the head coach Buddy was and we've never warmed to him. Winning might be the most important thing in other towns. It ain't here.
Posted 09:13 PM, 12/29/2008
jearnha
Hey TurbanCowboy! WE Eagles fans were intelligent enough to know we were going to check your stool yesterday. Speaking of "smarts," how smart is Dallas having "TWO" and Roy Williams trying to take time away from Whitten? Best tight end outside of Kansas City has to deal with his chump teammates about getting the ball. How smart is your owner who put this criminal team together along with a nice, but confused coach who should be no more than an assistant? How smart is your fanbase that continues to think Dallas is going back to a superbowl...even win a stinkin playoff game? Us Eagles fans...we know when we stink on ice. You cowgirl fans don't. Worst thing about you "turbancowgirl," is that you're not even from Texas. Have SOME regional pride for god's sake!
Posted 09:00 PM, 12/29/2008
StorminNorman
Good Column Domo, don't listen to the naysayers.If they did not enjoy it, why are they reading it?? Et tu, Brute?
Posted 08:57 PM, 12/29/2008
nsidious
DOMO: What Andy has always said: "Time's yours." What Andy has always meant: "After I'm done with you people, I will have my lunchtime in the best place to eat on this planet - South Philly. What picayune inquiries do you folks have?"
Posted 08:40 PM, 12/29/2008
Will T.
On whether he would like to thumb his nose at all of his critics now that the Eagles have made the playoffs: What Andy said: ``Not at all. Hey, we’re all trying to make a living. We’re blessed to be here in Philadelphia with a great fan base that is knowledgeable about the game. In a lot of cities, it’s game-to-game. In Philadelphia, it’s play-to-play. You’ve got to love that.’’ What Andy meant: “ If you guys are going to eat crow please invite me, may I suggest you season with a generous sprinkling of fresh peppercorn, serve with a side of garlic mashed and steamed carrots. I’ll bring the half-eaten death-by-chocolate cake for dessert.
Posted 08:40 PM, 12/29/2008
TurbanCowboy
The fact that Andy isn't well regarded in this town speaks volumes to the ignorance of the Philadelphia fan base. Buddy Ryan is adored in this town and he never won a playoff game, never came close. Buddy however was great in press conferences and took shots at rival players and coaches. Philadelphia fans are passionate, not intelligent.
Posted 07:56 PM, 12/29/2008
GoPhilsGo
I'm with a.b.s. I like Domowitch and Bowen, but it's time to pull the plug on this exercise. And Bake, did you not know until you read this that Childress and Harbaugh were coaching in the NFL?
Posted 07:38 PM, 12/29/2008
ghunter72
I just got done reading the Dallas Morning News. Read the blogs, they will warm your heart like roasted Chestnuts.
Posted 06:01 PM, 12/29/2008
Bake McBride
i thought it was pretty funny, actually. When was the last time that an Eagles coach had not one but two of his assistants hired as NFL head coaches? Funny how Reid is so well regarded everywhere else but here in Negadelphia.
Posted 06:01 PM, 12/29/2008
a.b.s.
what i said: this article sucks. what i meant: i can't believe you get paid to write this sh_t
Posted 05:48 PM, 12/29/2008
Jason259
This post was by Domo, you idiot
Posted 05:20 PM, 12/29/2008
rascal b. schuylkillian
What Les Bowen, said: Here are ten thoughts about the Eagles. What Les Bowen meant: I write these up drunk on my favorite single malt I got for Chirstmas. I am sending a bottle to Andy, who keeps my column relavent for at least one more week. thanks.
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Les BowenLes Bowen has covered the Eagles for the Daily News since 2002. Before that, he spent nearly 13 years covering the Flyers. It took Les only a few seasons after the switch to figure out that there was no penalty box at the Linc, and that the time really wasn't his, despite what Andy Reid kept saying. Les came to Philadelphia and the Daily News from Charlotte in 1983. In the intervening years, he has pretty much lost track of NASCAR, and his accent. He, his wife Barbara, and their two sons live in Haddon Township, New Jersey.

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Paul DomowitchPaul Domowitch has been with the Daily News since 1982. He has spent most of his 27 years at the paper covering the Eagles and pro football. For the last 10 years, he’s been a selector for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A native of Wilkes-Barre and a graduate of Wilkes University, Domo came to the Daily News from the Fort Worth (Tx.) Star-Telegram, where he covered some god-awful Texas Ranger baseball teams. His first beat at the Daily News actually wa s boxing, which he covered just long enough to lose two sports coats to blood spatter before moving on to football. Domo and his wife Shelley, a University of Oklahoma grad and very dangerous to be around following a Sooner loss, have been married 29 years and have raised 2 terrific daughters – Allison, 26, a lawyer and graduate of Boston University School of Law; and Amy, 23, who graduated from Clemson and works in marketing and sales for a professional baseball team.

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