Recent Comments by GoBirds

McCarthy: marketing deal good for Favre

"Oops, was I thinking out loud there? Sorry. I must be suffering from Favre Fatigue. Anyone know where I can get treatment?" No worries there. Lets go Brett, dont play and cut yer losses. Myself? I am more concerned with Donovan McNabb.

posted by GoBirds at 07:03 AM on August 02, 2008

First round KO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sglasPrb9k Vai's goal-post punching from '92

posted by GoBirds at 05:45 PM on July 13, 2008

CFL stunned by death of a giant

* (What's the CFL?)

posted by GoBirds at 01:30 PM on July 07, 2008

AFI names its top 10 sports movies

A few god picks I would agree yes, but Slapshot should be on that list, Major League yup. No Water Boy? No Invincible(made by Disney, hence no cursing in a South Philly bar? C'mon yo!!) but we cannot forget the all-time classic, Debbie Does Dallas eh?(just for shits and giggles at least) What about Any Given Sunday or even the Last Boy Scout?

posted by GoBirds at 03:15 AM on June 20, 2008

An Instant Classic

What a game. I was tending bar watching people getting drunk and yelling.

posted by GoBirds at 08:54 AM on June 13, 2008

Bourdon killed in motorcycle accident

*....It just means he was going too fast. .

posted by GoBirds at 07:45 AM on May 30, 2008

Mets' Wagner calls out teammates for ducking media

While I wish no ill-will on any baseball team, as a born and bred Phillies phan I can only look on with glee at the Mets misfortunes. That and taking a couple from the Braves. Seems like Wagner has a big mouth but he does speak the truth. And bring the heat. Enter Sandman.

posted by GoBirds at 08:40 AM on May 17, 2008

Baseball's Failure Dynasties

My Phillies have had some real stinker years.

posted by GoBirds at 07:03 PM on May 02, 2008

Rangers forward Avery Hospitalized

* Let's Go Flyers!!

posted by GoBirds at 03:05 PM on April 30, 2008

Pink Balls

I have no problem with pink balls. I bought my mother a pink mother's day Louisville Slugger last year. I have no idea what they are talking about when it comes to Cricket rules. Wish I did actually. Whats' next? Pink pucks for the NHL? Pink soccer balls for the World Cup? Perhaps pink footballs for the NFL?

posted by GoBirds at 01:30 AM on April 24, 2008

Perfect?

"I would wear them just to get the confused glances..." Man, I could have people confused almost every day of the week being a Phillies, Flyers, Eagles and 76ers phan!!

posted by GoBirds at 03:27 PM on April 21, 2008

Perfect?

You have got to be kidding. Just goes to show that Belichick's and the Patriot's arrogance knows no bounds. It was with great glee seeing these kids running around in the Pat's 19-0 shirts( I don't know how to make the link look like regular words) http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/15224640/detail.html So does that mean they are gonna try and charge the little poor Nicaraguan kids for the privilege of wearing these shirts?

posted by GoBirds at 11:57 AM on April 21, 2008

Basketball team resists Saudi restrictions on female athletes.

"This wouldn't happen if the event were being held in Saudi Arabia, where women aren't even aloud to drive. " Do "women" in Saudi Arabia know how to spell, what are they "allowed" to do?? Can they defend the pick-and-roll?

posted by GoBirds at 12:45 AM on April 19, 2008

Isiah Permanently Ejected

Who would hire him? Hopefully NOT my Sixers. Is there any way he could coach the Raiders?

posted by GoBirds at 12:17 AM on April 19, 2008

School team hit for 66 runs in two innings

They should institute a 10 run mercy rule like they had in my little league days. And get a pitcher not a belly-itcher. Maybe also some batters and not turkey platters.

posted by GoBirds at 12:44 PM on April 18, 2008

Top 10 Unbreakable Sports Records

My boy Chase Utley is going to make a few of these records seem silly. Steve Carlton, Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, Budweiser, Busch, Pabst Blue Ribbon, .......+124? Damn thats good. Dave "The Hammer" Shultz no way I am gonna let him make a record on me.

posted by GoBirds at 11:36 PM on April 17, 2008

Tejada tells team he’s 33, instead of 31.

I was there for the Phillies-Astros game and my Phil's kicked their ass. Tejada looked about 12 years old (just glad we won 10-2). That said, that is bullshit!! Ask Danny Amonte about lying about birth certificates.

posted by GoBirds at 11:28 PM on April 17, 2008

Say it ain’t so, George!

I bet you that George Costanza is at the bottom of this somewhere somehow...

posted by GoBirds at 04:14 AM on April 14, 2008

Rickroll the Mets!

I couldn't get it to work. Maybe I shouldn't have used Jimmy Rollins' name and birthday to vote, oh well. I have been told I bear a striking resemblance to Rick Astley, which could be good or bad, I'm not sure. I'm just hoping that my Phillies have a repeat or better of last years pennant race. May they beat the Mets like rented mules. But if this thing helps me meet girls, God bless the Mets!

posted by GoBirds at 06:38 PM on April 05, 2008

Lenny Dykstra, Financial Planner to the Stars?

Oh. My. God. steelergirl, that was quite frankly spine-chillingly freaky. Of course I just spent over two hundred dollars on two tickets to a Phillies game. They ARE playing the Mets and I AM taking my mother to the game. And the seats are on the darn "score-board porch" or whatever the hell. Wouldn't it be fantastic if "the Dude" could make us all rich with the investment of our coming re-bates? Just try not to step in the pile of chew-spit yo.

posted by GoBirds at 05:41 AM on March 26, 2008

Lanzinger stable after leg amputation

As a skier, I have had some pretty good crashes. More than once I have wished that my skis released earlier than they did. The feeling of twisting while the rest of you isn't is among the worst in the world. That was one of the worst wipe-outs I have ever seen. Puts all my "yard-sales" to shame. I hope he is eventually ok.

posted by GoBirds at 05:52 AM on March 05, 2008

Tony Kornheiser Hates Sportsfilter

I love SpoFi. Kornheiser is a douchebag.

posted by GoBirds at 05:47 AM on February 26, 2008

Forsberg returns to Avs

Kind of wish he would have returned to the Flyers but.... How long will that foot hold up anyways?

posted by GoBirds at 05:47 PM on February 25, 2008

It's a tragic occasion. It's God's will.

I don't know the details but it's always a shame when a 19 year-old dies suddenly. Hopefully there wasn't anything illegal involved. Godspeed Mickey.

posted by GoBirds at 09:36 PM on February 18, 2008

Phillies hot-doggin' the trade market

Funniest stuff I have seen in a while. Traded for a hot-dog eater!! Utter hilarity. It's good to see such light-heartedness in the clubhouse. Building team-chemistry for what I hope to be another run at the pennant. Go Phils.

posted by GoBirds at 03:51 PM on February 18, 2008

Belichick has been taping since 2000, Goodell tells Specter

That's effected. And he uses capital letters. Or should I say "Capitol"?

posted by GoBirds at 06:07 AM on February 15, 2008

Belichick has been taping since 2000, Goodell tells Specter

"The fact that the commissioner has not taken a more serious, public stance on this suggests to me that the NFL doesn't consider it to be that big a deal. Or that they're trying to bury it. Or that Specter is talking out of his ass." Specter has been talking out of his ass for years.

posted by GoBirds at 04:40 AM on February 15, 2008

Belichick has been taping since 2000, Goodell tells Specter

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posted by GoBirds at 04:33 AM on February 15, 2008

Moss denies allegations he committed battery against a woman are false and tthat she made them up to get moneyfrom him

Scrub.

posted by GoBirds at 02:56 PM on January 16, 2008

Fan Signs

Good stuff. I am embarrassed often now-a-days to be a Flyers fan. Sometimes its nice for a little tongue in cheek levity. P.S. There is a Mt. Moran, it is part of the Grand Teton range, in which shadow I live. Let it snow.

posted by GoBirds at 03:58 AM on January 10, 2008

Joe Gibbs Resigns as Washington's Coach

Even this born and raised Eagles fan has much love for Joe Gibbs.

posted by GoBirds at 11:41 AM on January 08, 2008

Patriots are perfect 16-0

Kornheiser put it best, "never again do I want to hear the words uttered,' long suffering Boston fans'."

posted by GoBirds at 05:16 AM on December 31, 2007

Famous Referees

Ed Hochuli would rip Freddy Krueger's face off with his bare hands and slap him with it.

posted by GoBirds at 07:46 AM on December 30, 2007

Herschel

Man he was fun to watch. I especially loved him as an Eagle. Imagine having Herschel on your fantasy team nowadays?

posted by GoBirds at 06:14 AM on December 30, 2007

Brett Farve S.I.'s Sportsman of the Year

Hmm, the plot thickens.

posted by GoBirds at 09:28 PM on December 26, 2007

Brett Farve S.I.'s Sportsman of the Year

Thanks lilnemo, nothing more frustrating then trying to have decent sports conversation and finding responses (much less the actual post) filled with mis-spellings and run-on sentences and caps abused or not used at all. Speaking of run-on sentences!! That's not to say I am some sort of english teacher but at least try to give it a bit of thought. All that aside, and nothing against Mr. Favre, Brian Westbrook is one stand-up individual. Not to mention a heck of a football player. But I am also a bit biased. Happy Holidays everyone.

posted by GoBirds at 07:34 PM on December 26, 2007

Records in sight after Patriots move to 15-0

Thanks lbb, I do feel better. That could also be the shots of Jameson I've been doing all day.

posted by GoBirds at 07:37 PM on December 24, 2007

Records in sight after Patriots move to 15-0

Yeah he did. Me and my bright idea, drafting Donte Stallworth. 0 points the previous 2 weeks, pretty much cost me my fantasy league championship. Oh well. At least I get to see history, maybe. Anybody hear about the dude who jumped off the over-pass going into the stadium?

posted by GoBirds at 01:05 PM on December 24, 2007

Journalist: The NFL's No Game for a Family

Makes Philly fans seem sedate eh? I am a lover of both beer and football(and baseball for that matter) but never have I behaved as described here. I am also a Philadelphian, which of course means I have to be an asshole. I remember going to games with my old man and being horrified at "grown-ups" behavior, and promising myself to never behave as such. Its one thing to heartily deride the opposition and boo and have some fun. It's a totally different matter when violence, racial epithets, sexual innuendo and other inappropriate behavior occurs. People are stupid and rude. Almost all of them. Smart people with manners unite!! The next time we are at a game, stage an up-rising and quash the drunken idiots with force. Or would that make us just like them?

posted by GoBirds at 01:35 PM on December 22, 2007

Chuck Norris Didn't Invent the Internet; He Simply Scared It Into Existence

My boy Cole Hamels is gonna overtake the Chuck list yo... http://mysite.verizon.net/heyjude421/chf/chf.html

posted by GoBirds at 03:30 AM on December 13, 2007

Vick Sentenced to 23 Months in Prison

Blankety-blank Michael Vick. Thats all I have to say.

posted by GoBirds at 02:05 PM on December 10, 2007

US goalkeeper Hope Solo talks about World Cup fiasco

Well said, and gotcha.

posted by GoBirds at 07:58 AM on December 08, 2007

US goalkeeper Hope Solo talks about World Cup fiasco

"(of which they then got outplayed all over the park)." Thats "pitch" I didn't appreciate her ripping a team-mate. I also didn't think it wise to rip her coach in print or video. That said, she has an honest arguement. That was one of the dumbest coaching decisions ever made, but it was made. Ya gotta live with it. As a big time fan of all sports involving goalies, yes, they are a strange breed. Every goalie I have ever met or been a fan of is a bit off. You have to be to allow people to shoot pucks and balls at your head!! I wish she would have gone about it differently, but she will be ok and so will the U.S. team. Kicking ass solves a lot of inner-team problems.

posted by GoBirds at 06:05 PM on December 07, 2007

Blockbuster: Tigers agree to aquire Cabrera, Willis from Marlins

All I can say is it doesn't bode well for my Phillies.

posted by GoBirds at 06:26 AM on December 05, 2007

Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel dead at 69

Spectacular crashes, crazy life, bet even he didn't think he was gonna live this long!! I have seen the canyon he tried to jump, fish the Snake river all the time, and that man was insane to think he could clear that. But try he did and we were all enthralled. R.I.P. Evel

posted by GoBirds at 04:56 PM on November 30, 2007

Jets Fans Gather Each Halftime For 'Show Us Your Tits!' Ritual

And they say Philly fans are rude. I'm all for boob-baring, don't get me wrong, but this is kinda classless. "Mmm, bacon." Homer Simpson

posted by GoBirds at 02:56 PM on November 21, 2007

New Hockeytown USA

All I can say is AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Please someone anyone give me a championship!!! "They can't tell the titles for the rest of us, and I can't crown me Tarzan King Of Mars" Monster Magnet How bout dem Flyers??

posted by GoBirds at 05:33 AM on November 05, 2007

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron Leaves Game on Stretcher

Never watched a haockey game in my life. Its hockey man! I love the Flyers, and yes I am embarrassed by the recent "thuggery". Theres nothing wrong with rough, hard-nosed hockey, sometimes it goes too far yes. However we can't just lay blame on the entire organization, player suspensions and fines are sufficient, theres no way coach Stevens told Jones to put the guy out in that manner.

posted by GoBirds at 03:19 AM on October 29, 2007

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron Leaves Game on Stretcher

OK, I am a born and bred Flyers fan, however I don't(and cannot) condone dirty hits. That said, hockey is a rough sport played at a high speed and guys will get hurt. However, you don't want to see boarding and leaving the skates and such. It is certainly unlike the obviously malicious stick whacking of the head like a couple years ago, yes he should've pulled up. This is hockey we are talking about. I really do hope the guy is alright, and I also hope his aggressor learns to play in a gentlemanley fashion. Its not like the Flyers want this kind of dirty mystique among their players, we after all are trying to gain fans right?

posted by GoBirds at 08:03 AM on October 28, 2007

Sox Will Face Rocks in World Series

"History demonstrates that the dominance of nearly every team fluctuates from decade to decade. These times won't last for us Boston fans. " Truer words were never spoken. As a Philly phan born-and-bred this World Series is heart-breaking, but I'm used to it...

posted by GoBirds at 04:50 AM on October 22, 2007

The Last Play of (Almost) Every World Series

One of the worst days of my life SummersEve. Cried like a baby, still do. Interesting article too, nice post.

posted by GoBirds at 04:47 PM on September 19, 2007

Scarborough Sports Marketing survey finds Steelers have largest female fan base

Be this as it may, the Eagles still have the hottest phans!!

posted by GoBirds at 07:43 AM on September 15, 2007

Division I-AA Appalachian State Upsets Michigan, 34-32

"I got four words...Rut-gers and Boise State. posted by GoBirds at 5:59 AM CDT on September 2 That's five words. posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 6:26 AM CDT on September 2" Sorry, I had been drinking.

posted by GoBirds at 06:51 AM on September 04, 2007

Division I-AA Appalachian State Upsets Michigan, 34-32

I got four words...Rut-gers and Boise State.

posted by GoBirds at 05:59 AM on September 02, 2007

Division I-AA Appalachian State Upsets Michigan, 34-32

*I love it*

posted by GoBirds at 05:06 AM on September 02, 2007

Garcia Booted from PGA Championship for Incorrect Scorecard

Just for that reason The Q, it's supposed to be a gentleman's game. If they didn't keep score for themselves and their opponents, who would? Who the hell nowadys doesnt lie on the couch flipping from station to station during a golf tournament? I have played golf with my friends (while drinking beer) where the object of the game was out-right lying!! Who really is to say what they scored aside from themselves? Keep a scorecard for you and compare it to the guy who tee's off next to you. And make damn sure the name you sign means that you were paying attention!!

posted by GoBirds at 07:05 AM on August 12, 2007

Baseball making a comeback

Baseball still holds my heart as an american and as a sports phan. That said, Go Phillies. It is still the "perfect game".

posted by GoBirds at 03:34 AM on August 06, 2007

755.

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posted by GoBirds at 04:41 PM on August 05, 2007

Women want Cow-Runs for equality in Spain's San Fermin bull festival

The tongue was inserted firmly in cheek. I obscenity in the milk of this of the cows. Thus. Err, what?

posted by GoBirds at 04:06 AM on July 11, 2007

Women want Cow-Runs for equality in Spain's San Fermin bull festival

What a joke. Run with the bulls like everyone else or get the hell out of the way. The fact that "the idea was a joke that came about over real concern that not many women felt comfortable running with the bulls."makes no quality arguement. How many men do you think are "comfortable" running with these beasts(the bulls of course) women all over the globe should be infuriated at this. Sorry I dont see how a cow rambling down the street stirs any compatriotism or danger or even an adrenaline rush. Come on girls, mind the horns!!

posted by GoBirds at 09:23 PM on July 10, 2007