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PRESS CONFERENCE WITH ANDY REID, RICK BURKHOLDER JULY 22, 2012

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Andy Reid acknowledged that Mike Vick must stay healthy this season. Rick Burkholder Opening Remarks: “As you guys remember, last summer [DT] Mike [Patterson] had the [seizure and discovery of the arteriovenous malformation] here at Lehigh, and then in January, he had the AVM corrected through a surgical procedure with Dr. Robert Spetzler out of […]


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Banner leaves post as Eagles President

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Banner Moves to Strategic Advisory Role; Smolenski Becomes President [June 7, 2012] – The Philadelphia Eagles today announced an executive succession plan that puts in place a next generation of front office leadership.  Long-time President Joe Banner transitions to a new role as Strategic Advisor to the Owner, Jeffrey Lurie; Chief Operating Officer Don Smolenski […]


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EAGLES McCOY REACH FIVE YEAR DEAL – INTERVIEWS WITH REID AND McCOY

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LeSean McCoy signed a five-year that guaranteed reportedly $20 Million. The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have agreed to terms with RB LeSean McCoy on a five-year contract extension that runs through the 2017 season. McCoy will be available to the media in the NovaCare Complex auditorium at 7:30 pm along with head coach Andy […]


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SOUL LINEBACKER DUSTY BEAR NAMED NATIONAL GUARD COMMUNITY PLAYER OF THE WEEK

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Dusty Bear CHICAGO –Philadelphia Soul DL DUSTY BEAR has been named National Guard Community MVP of the Week for his recent philanthropic efforts. Bear (6-1, 250, Western Kentucky) is in his third season in the AFL and his first with the Soul. Last season, Bear was awarded Second-Team All-Arena honors. Recently, Bear has dedicated his time to […]


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SOUL CRUSH STORM TO STAY ON TOP OF AFL

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Soul quarterback threw eight touchdowns passes against Tampa Bay. Last week the Soul was named the No. 1 team in the Arena Football League by the other coaches in the league.After last night’s win 83-48 win over the over the Tampa Bay Storm (3-3), it is a safe bet the Soul will hold on to […]


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EAGLES RELEASE 2012 SCHEDULE

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Mike Vick’s star power has the Eagles on National TV at least six times this season despite an 8-8 record in 2011 The Philadelphia Eagles today announced their 2012 regular season schedule, highlighted with six nationally televised games (subject to change). The Eagles are slated to be on NBC’s Sunday Night Football twice (week four […]


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SOUL DEFEAT SABERCATS SATURDAY NIGHT, TAKE TOP SPOT IN AFL

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 PHILADELPHIA (April 14, 2012) – A second-half comeback sparked the Philadelphia Soul (4-1) as they defeated league powerhouse, San Jose SaberCats (3-2), 61-55, in front of 9,303 fans at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.  Philadelphia quarterback Dan Raudabaugh finished by connecting on 18-of-41 passes for 239 yards, seven touchdowns and no interceptions.  Tiger […]


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TEMPLE FANS HAVE PLENTY TO LOOK FORWARD TO

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Matt Brown has had an outstanding Spring according to head coach Steve Addazio Temple’s Cherry & White Scrimmage did not reveal much about the football team’s chances this fall when the Owls make their return to the Big East and a shot at playing in a BCS Bowl game. That doesn’t mean the Owls won’t […]


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PHILLIES DROP THE HOME OPENER

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SHANE VICTORINO The wind howled on Monday, the Phillies bats made a lot less noise as they fell to the Miami Marlins (nee Florida Marlins) 6-2 in the ninth home opener at Citizens Bank Park.   The Marlins put the pressure on the Phillies struggling offense – which has scored just 6 runs in the […]


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DEMETRESS BELL PRESS CONFERENCE

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Demetress Bell Opening Comments: “First off, I want to send special thanks to [Chairman/CEO] Mr. Jeffrey Lurie, [general manager] Mr. Howie Roseman, and the entire Eagles family for getting the deal done. On behalf of my family, I just want to say thank you.” On when the Eagles first came onto his radar: “I’m not […]


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