http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F Sports columnists from philly.com en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635602&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Phil_Sheridan__Amen_to_getting_right_Eagles_on_field.html With the up-front acknowledgment that we're mining for gems in a mountain of muck, there was a glimmer of insight somewhere in the middle of Andy Reid's Monday Socratic dialogue with the media. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 728761c8d08b1d5d0d8ff9cfba65f71c 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635942&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Phil_Jasner__Iverson_might_be_out_of_excuses__and_teams.html IT'S LIONEL HOLLINS' fault. It must be. Hollins is the coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, and he won't put Allen Iverson in the starting lineup. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 96309546805ad0a2826d92d86538486b 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635917&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Sam_Donnellon__Eagles_always_taking__the_next_step__but_going_in_circles.html Nov. 9, 2009 - Eagles head coach Andy Reid blamed himself for Sunday's debilitating, 20-16 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys, saying, "It is my responsibility to make sure that we win those games. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT bfc6726b4c91bed3b1c13ba7d74c088f 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635907&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Bill_Conlin__All_Feliz_ever_did_for_Phillies_was_show_up_for_work_every_day.html WHEN I'M KING of the world . . . The Phillies will give Pedro Feliz a little more respect than being tossed onto the market like a Cash-for-Clunkers auto . . . Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT bb5ce68d44c28bed4d9634c45d8c8ece 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635887&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Les_Bowen__The_bottom_line_after_Eagles__loss_to_Cowboys.html IF YOU'RE still looking for a good explanation for that fourth-down spot that turned Sunday night's game around, an explanation beyond the silly stuff like official blindness, bias or some sort of massive conspiracy involving Freemasonry and Tom Hanks, I got nothing for ya. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5d6c438d493c8b94056cabdebd7287e0 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635647&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Marc_Narducci__South_Jersey_Group_2_tournament_is_Colonial_showcase.html Everything that points out the best that Colonial Conference girls' soccer offers was on display yesterday, and the participants didn't let anybody down. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 48ac5554588547c1c96e51a41ded1a59 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635497&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Ashley_Fox___These_Cowboys_may_be__gulp__for_real.html They collapse in December. That is the Dallas Cowboys' recent history. And until they prove otherwise and win a playoff game for the first time in more than a decade, they will be looked at skeptically. They've earned that. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 9fff93cc0b8d0f9a41c410ec5c09ef45 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635977&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_Ted_Silary__Golic_keeping_chin_up_amid_Archbishop_Ryan_s_2-year_drought.html Passing along some city high school football tidbits . . . On Thanksgiving morning 2007, all was right in Mark Golic's football world. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2b62ccf9333a6e226e0a69ff235eb554 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69635627&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091110_You_Talkin__to_Me___How_to_not_come_back_____count_the_ways.html From: Fox, Ashley To: Ford, Bob; Brookover, Bob Re: The Bobs Gonzo is AWOL. I can only imagine where he is today. Wanna venture a guess, or should we just ignore the comings and goings of our colleagues? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 82d5daf2cd15871285856eb1c95bbdf0 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544202&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Gonzo___Close_to_not_close_enough.html You knew it was coming. When the Yankees won the World Series, every sports fan with half a functioning brain cell braced for the inevitable, saccharine SportsCenter packages. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5a7f7e50c98c01b8f964dbaeea9d2156 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544642&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Rich_Hofmann__Will_the_real_Eagles_please_stand_up_.html Al we wanted was some clarity. In the middle of the NFL season, has that really become too much to ask? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 770f1127df74c8ffc9bb45f15ed092af 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544262&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Phil_Sheridan__Once_again__time_is_trouble_for_Eagles.html Andy Reid's reasoning wasn't terrible when he sent his field-goal team out with 4 minutes, 33 seconds showing on the clock. His math was another story. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f2cf1459cf094d55ac33f15912e473b1 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544602&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Paul_Domowitch__In_short__a_familiar_problem_for_Eagles.html A problem that plagued the Eagles for much of last season made an untimely return last night. Third-and-short. For the better part of last season, third-and-short was a hurdle the Eagles couldn't seem to get over. For a while, it appeared it would be their undoing. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 296e65f7ff6848284758fa46387a1d37 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544127&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Bob_Ford__Sloppy_play_is_putting_NFC_East_in_a_muddle.html Midway through the third quarter last night, when the Eagles lined up for what should have been a simple quarterback sneak on fourth and inches, they tried to outsmart the Dallas Cowboys instead of merely settling for beating them. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 6a6951afb3c8e73b009892ce5a4a6561 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544647&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Dick_Jerardi__At_Breeders__Cup__Zenyatta_caps_perfect_career_with_perfect_race.html ARCADIA, Calif. - It must have sounded and felt like this in 1940 when Seabiscuit finally won the hundred grander. Or in 1955 when Swaps was setting all those world records. Or in the 1980s when ageless John Henry was straining for one more finish line. In Southern California, they fall hard for their equine heroes. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c274b3c1d21a960cb6d8a9eacc3d22ac 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544312&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Phil_Anastasia__Unlikely_cross-country_star_set_for_next_run.html Phil Fanz is an unlikely cross-country star. The St. Augustine Prep senior doesn't like distance running all that much. He would prefer to be a sprinter. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 3e4c7122f46c0760b77713ac0a8d7123 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544717&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Frank_Seravalli__Hartnell_helps_net_a_win_streak.html It would not be a reach to say that the Flyers are a different team since their Oct. 27 loss to the Washington Capitals. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 75bbc929934da2e6ab9329614fae63b9 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544332&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Rick_O_Brien__Get_set_for_a_weekend_of_league_showdowns.html We've dabbled a bit with football playoffs over the last two weeks, but the postseason will begin in earnest next weekend. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 425b5edf3d23862d244fa62a37c7b6d3 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544112&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Ashley_Fox___The_right_call_on_Westbrook.html Editor's note: Ashley Fox blogged during last night's Eagles-Cowboys game. Here's a sampling: Pregame Brian Westbrook is inactive. The team released a statement, saying Westbrook started having symptoms of "a mild headache" on Friday. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e0253ac389258d7c4e8c7e4387ed0b8e 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544657&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_Mike_Kern__COLLEGE_FOOTBALL_WRAP.html PLAYERS OF THE WEEKEND National Matt Hogan kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired to give Houston a 46-45 win over Tulsa. Before that, he hadn't made one longer than 34. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2f8417dbf43c741fd127c06e90024d46 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69544282&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091109_You_Talkin__to_Me___Is_this_the__Boys__year__or_just_another_tease_.html From: Fox, Ashley To: Hill, Clarence; Taylor, Jean-Jacques Re: Dog days You guys have been around for these dog days of the Cowboys, Jacques as a columnist (and former Cowboys beat writer) at the Dallas Morning News and Clarence as a beat writer at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Have either of you actually covered a playoff victory? Think you'll get to this year? Or are you done making any sort of prediction when it comes to that team until they actually show up and play in December? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 773646002dbe4c6dc05b59dc43cb4aad 2009-11-09T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498357&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_Phil_Sheridan__Eagles__road_to_playoffs_goes_through_Dallas.html One week after the big two-part grudge match against New York - and just days after the Phillies' dismissal from the World Series - the Eagles face the NFL equivalent of those Damned Yankees. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0a9d80dbfd77e06a8d2d7e3a4341c6c6 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498237&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_Bob_Ford__Phillies__future_hinges_on_Hamels.html If the Phillies are going to get back to the World Series in 2010, they will need Cole Hamels to pitch like Cole Hamels and quit channeling his inner Tyler Green. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT cc2c9b6f37f09aec22b5b04d61a94670 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498227&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_Ashley_Fox___McNabb_has_message_for_young_Eagles.html Every word that comes out of Donovan McNabb's mouth for public consumption is deliberate. Everything he says has meaning, a purpose, and an intended audience. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a8c0f9a1f5ec2b63ff3d772c6eb15ee4 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498302&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_Gonzo___Win_and_tonic__please.html If you haven't seen Three Sheets, I highly recommend it. It's a drinking show that used to be on a little-known cable station called Mojo but now appears on FLN, an even more obscure outlet. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 6c5af252b4430308ab80c5e274b36372 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498377&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_You_Talkin__to_Me___Together_again__and_picking_the_Birds.html From: Gonzalez, John To: Ford, Bob; Fox, Ashley Subject: Sunday Night Football As the Blues Brothers said, we're getting the band back together - though our mission has nothing to do with God. Miss us, Ashley? OK, fine - miss Bob at least? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5725da6d8abc016be5e3bf7a120f409b 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498397&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_Marc_Narducci__Soccer_semifinals_feature_conference_rivals.html There will be a familiar feel to the South Jersey girls' soccer semifinals tomorrow at the sites of the higher-seeded teams. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 3c2fe5f387eba400d93142c0192a4ec9 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498402&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_Phil_Anastasia__Haddon_Twp__s_Dobbins_does_more_than_inspire.html John Dobbins was right: He was a big factor for the Haddon Township boys' cross-country team in the South Jersey Group 1 championship meet. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 95424724c30582288434eb6eb5735fb0 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69498477&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091108_Rick_O_Brien__Devlin_is_tops_on_decade_list_of_QBs.html Pat Devlin didn't step quietly onto the high school football stage. In October 2003, as a 6-foot-3, 190-pound sophomore for Downingtown East, Devlin completed 31 of 46 passes for a then single-game state record of 511 yards and five touchdowns in a 53-34 home loss to Ches-Mont League rival West Chester East. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 7589206985937e0a5b1649b139f040db 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69448087&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091107_Marc_Narducci__St__Augustine_beats_Holy_Spirit__28-21__for_title.html Dustin Thomas has his scholarship in one hand and his South Jersey record for touchdown passes in the other, but the St. Augustine senior isn't worried about records or, for the moment, his college plans. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 270a7690dd17675ece2afb1c6e918cdf 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=69448092&32=3796&7=195502&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091107_Phil_Anastasia__QBs_star_in_classic_title_matchup.html Robert Capoferri Football Field in Hammonton was not the place to be last night to see vintage quarterback play. This was not the spot for tall, drop-back passers who survey the field and fire spirals from sideline to sideline. This was not the spot for high school quarterbacks who are likely to play the position at the college level. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT b94f9596fdb0fbfd0f6d16f1ac73d2c8 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z