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DESPITE PUSHBACK, ST. JOE’S PREP STILL WANTS TO PLAY CONTROVERSIAL FLORIDA FOOTBALL FACTORY THIS FALL

Al Thompson

Recently fired IMG Academy Director of College Entrance Exams Mark Riddell faces 3 to 40 years in prison for rigging SAT scores for rich kids. It is just part of a slew of bad publicity for IMG Worldwide properties. The Prep has a date with this school in September.
Is The Prep dragging the Philadelphia Catholic League’s brand into the College Admissions Scandal?


25 May 19 - College football, Football, Football Training, High School Football - 3 CommentsRead More »


SHULA LIKES IS QUARTERBACK ROOM WITH MANNING AND JONES

Staff report

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Mike Shula is impressed with the Giants quarterbacks, both young and … older. The team’s second-year offensive coordinator, Shula works with the quarterbacks every day, running their drills on the practice field and teaching them in meetings. He is confident that Eli Manning’s 16th season as the starting quarterback will be […]


19 May 19 - College football, Football Training, Giants, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


VINCE MCMAHON’S NEW FOOTBALL LEAGUE WILL RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SPORT, DRUG TESTING AND POLITICS

Al Thompson

In one-on-one interviews for Footballstories, XFL CEO and Commissioner Oliver Luck says he is up to the task, NFL Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent hopes he gets the chance


7 May 19 - AAF, AFL, Football, Football Training, High School Football, NFC East, NFL, Penn State, Philadelphia Eagles, XFL - No CommentsRead More »


BROWNS GENTLE GIANT SHOWS PRO BOWL IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT

Al Thompson

Cleveland’s veteran guard Joel Bitonio says he sees a lot of similarities between the once long-suffering Eagles fans and Browns fans who are still waiting for their first Super Bowl.
Bitonio said he watched the Eagles parade and thought how much their fans deserves the same.


27 Feb 19 - Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »


EXPECT EAGLES TO SHRUG OFF DRAMA AND COME BACK AS CONTENDERS

Brian Baldinger

Despite the drama that has unfolded since the heartbreaking defeat to the New Orleans Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, the Birds are in good shape. Let’s leave the quarterback decisions and commentary for later in this article. Let’s concentrate on the foundation of this team. I spent the Pro Bowl this year […]


27 Feb 19 - Football, Football Training, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »


EAGLES DEFENSIVE END CHRIS LONG NAMED WALTER PAYTON MAN OF THE YEAR

Staff report

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end CHRIS LONG was named the 2018 WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE, the NFL announced today. Considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well […]


3 Feb 19 - College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »


THE PRO BOWL IS WHAT YOU WANT IT TO BE

Al Thompson

ORLANDO: If you want to talk about the Pro Bowl in relation to the Super Bowl, one could classify the Super Bowl as the NFL supersized and Intense, while the Pro Bowl is the NFL up close and personal. Both have their attractions. If you want the thrill that comes from attending an event that […]


27 Jan 19 - Football, Football Training, Giants, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley - No CommentsRead More »


NOTES FROM EAGLES DRAMATIC 16-15 WIN OVER CHICAGO BEARS

Staff report

EAGLES DEFEAT CHICAGO, 16-15, IN WILD CARD ROUND * Philadelphia defeated Chicago, 16-15, in last night’s Wild Card game at Soldier Field, marking the team’s first road playoff win since 1/11/09 at N.Y. Giants (W, 23-11). * It was also the closest margin of victory in Eagles postseason history (previously 3 points on 1/7/07 vs. […]


8 Jan 19 - College football, Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFC East, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »


SCENARIOS ASIDE: EAGLES MUST FOCUS ON WINNING GAME, NOT THE SCOREBOARD

Al Thompson

When the game against the Washington Redskins gets started (4:25 PM FOX), the only thing Eagles players and coaches plan to do is try to win the game. According to every Eagle coach and player, there will be no scoreboard watching to see how the Chicago Bears are doing against the Minnesota Vikings or how […]


28 Dec 18 - Eagles, Football, Football Training, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles - No CommentsRead More »


SHORT HANDED GIANTS PLAY WELL, LOSE ON LAST-MINUTE TD TO COLTS

Michael Eisen

INDIANAPOLIS – Last week, the newly-crowned NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys invaded Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Indianapolis Colts and failed to score in a 23-point loss. On Sunday, the Giants played the same opponent in the same venue and put 27 points on the board. And it still wasn’t enough to win. Despite […]


24 Dec 18 - Eli Manning, Football, Football Training, Giants, NFL, Saquon Barkley - No CommentsRead More »