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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Rollins enjoys Eagles' win
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was in attendance for the Eagles' 44-6 win this afternoon over the Cowboys.

Comcast SportsNet caught up with him afterwards. Here's what he had to say about the victory. Note: In the interest of getting the post up ASAP, these are not exact quotes.

What were his thoughts on the win?

Rollins says good things come to a team when they believe in themselves. You've got to be determined in this sport every Sunday. That’s what you saw today...was a determined team. Everyone knows how talented the Cowboys are. There’s no doubt about that. But you saw a team in the Eagles who wanted it more, weren’t taking no for an answer, weren’t going home. And all you need to do is get into the playoffs and everyone is zero-zero.

[According to CSN's Derrick Gunn] Donovan McNabb was heard on his way to the locker room saying 'They love me for one more week.' As his friend, how much has this season weighed on McNabb?

Rollins says that’s definitely something he can relate to. But Donovan is a professional. There's no doubt about that. Sometimes people get on you for expressing yourself, for telling what you feel is the truth, and there’s nothing wrong with that. McNabb's not jaded. He's not going to give you answers you can get from anyone. He’s going to tell you what it is. But what you saw in Donovan was a man who wasn’t going to quit on himself. McNabb knows his talents, how good he is, how important he is to the team. He didn’t want to let anyone in the locker room down and he didn’t let them down.

When answering the first question and saying how talented the Cowboys were, you could almost hear Rollins using the exact delivery he used at the parade when he said 'You know, Johan Santana, he's a really good pitcher, but...'

Rollins sounded like he won't be in attendance for next week's game against the Vikings, saying he'll probably be somewhere warm.
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Posted by daveH 08:32 PM, 12/28/2008
oh man, instant Raider fan, good for REID who changed everfything about himself and deserves alot of credit. he used the run, used Buck, got lucky and has BRIAN DAWKINS STILL CRUSHING PEOPLES!!! no nickanmes for AR any more because he showed emotion and grew the beard to share OUR PAIN.
Posted by daveH 08:32 PM, 12/28/2008
oh man, instant Raider fan, good for REID who changed everfything about himself and deserves alot of credit. he used the run, used Buck, got lucky and has BRIAN DAWKINS STILL CRUSHING PEOPLES!!! no nickanmes for AR any more because he showed emotion and grew the beard to share OUR PAIN.
Posted by daveH 08:32 PM, 12/28/2008
oh man, instant Raider fan, good for REID who changed everfything about himself and deserves alot of credit. he used the run, used Buck, got lucky and has BRIAN DAWKINS STILL CRUSHING PEOPLES!!! no nickanmes for AR any more because he showed emotion and grew the beard to share OUR PAIN.
Posted by cange30 08:47 PM, 12/28/2008
I concur Dave H. Bring this same mentality to the game next week!!!!
Posted by eeglenutt 09:09 PM, 12/28/2008
Right on, Dave. Kudos to Andy for a great, balanced attack. And for the Love of God, can we PLEASE see more Buck next week? He's a beast, and he gives B-West such a break. Great job today by everyone!
Posted by jamesiri 09:14 PM, 12/28/2008
Old Man Brian Dawkins!!!!! WTF?!?!?!?! Hall of Fame!!!
Posted by bobodell 09:18 PM, 12/28/2008
I saw the 1961 game from the OB-GYN waiting room at HUP. King Hill was the QB and my oldest son, Robert, was born at 3:30 AM the following morning. We have been with the "Iggles" since .... what a great day
Posted by envirojoe55 10:11 PM, 12/28/2008
Dear Mr. Lurie...please have Jimmy Rollins in the booth next week. He may be a good luck charm.
Posted by DMC5 10:41 PM, 12/28/2008
If Dawk plays like this the rest of the playoffs and we go, he is the greatest Bird ever!
Posted by Bob1 01:09 AM, 12/29/2008
Bobo what a story! King Hill, one of the maligned QB's of Eagles lore.
Posted by ChasingUtley 10:06 AM, 12/29/2008
Can someone tell me when was the last time that both the Phillies and Eagles made the playoffs in the same year? I'm too young to remember and too lazy to look it up.
Posted by oldlion 10:09 AM, 12/29/2008
Wasn't King Hill a kicker also? I think he may have punted and place kicked.
Posted by 27offsuit 10:35 AM, 12/29/2008
Sir it takes a TEAM to win a championship and sir Dallas you are no team.
Posted by davekrieg 10:41 AM, 12/29/2008
It was 1980 Chasing...
Posted by Curse of Billy Penn 05:04 PM, 12/29/2008
Game ball to J-Roll.... Somebody get him a ticket to MN next weekend!!!
About Sheil Kapadia
Sheil Kapadia is a sports producer for philly.com. His earliest memories as a sports fan include several trips to Veterans Stadium with his dad, most of which turned out disappointing results. He's here to discuss the NFL 365 days a year. E-mail him at skapadia@philly.com or by clicking here

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