An interesting twist arrives this weekend in the sometimes prickly relationship between the Big Two in Philly sports.
I know, the Phillies and Eagles always smile and make nice when it comes to the attention paid the other. Don’t believe it. The competition is real. In particular, it strikes me that the success of the Phillies bothers those who reside across the street at Lincoln Financial Field.
That’s why this weekend is very important to the Eagles. In short, they must win on Sunday. A loss to their old pal David Akers and the 49ers, at the same time Red October is rolling across the region, could relegate them to an afterthought. At least as long as the Phillies are alive in their pursuit of another World Series title.
Then again, if the Eagles should lose on Sunday – which I don't happen to think is going to happen – they might just welcome all the attention focused on the Phils.
That’s for the two teams to slug it out.
For the fans, it’s simply nirvana. We’ve got Game 1 of the NLDS at 5:07 on Saturday, followed by what amounts to a doubleheader on Sunday. Eagles vs. 49ers at 1 at the Linc. With Game 2 of the NLDS with the Phils & Cardinals providing the nightcap at Citizens Bank Park at 8:07.
Make it Phillies in 4.
And the Birds? Of course you’ll have to check back tomorrow for the Dreaded Saturday Eagles pick. Here’s a hint. I like the Eagles. A lot.
Of course, there’s always the chance that David Akers is lining up the game winner from 35 yards out with 3 ticks left on the clock. Niners trailing, 27-26. I can just hear Merill now. “The kick is up. It’s ….” Merill? Merill?
It couldn’t happen, could it?
Say it ain’t so Andy.
I know, the Phillies and Eagles always smile and make nice when it comes to the attention paid the other. Don’t believe it. The competition is real. In particular, it strikes me that the success of the Phillies bothers those who reside across the street at Lincoln Financial Field.
That’s why this weekend is very important to the Eagles. In short, they must win on Sunday. A loss to their old pal David Akers and the 49ers, at the same time Red October is rolling across the region, could relegate them to an afterthought. At least as long as the Phillies are alive in their pursuit of another World Series title.
Then again, if the Eagles should lose on Sunday – which I don't happen to think is going to happen – they might just welcome all the attention focused on the Phils.
That’s for the two teams to slug it out.
For the fans, it’s simply nirvana. We’ve got Game 1 of the NLDS at 5:07 on Saturday, followed by what amounts to a doubleheader on Sunday. Eagles vs. 49ers at 1 at the Linc. With Game 2 of the NLDS with the Phils & Cardinals providing the nightcap at Citizens Bank Park at 8:07.
Make it Phillies in 4.
And the Birds? Of course you’ll have to check back tomorrow for the Dreaded Saturday Eagles pick. Here’s a hint. I like the Eagles. A lot.
Of course, there’s always the chance that David Akers is lining up the game winner from 35 yards out with 3 ticks left on the clock. Niners trailing, 27-26. I can just hear Merill now. “The kick is up. It’s ….” Merill? Merill?
It couldn’t happen, could it?
Say it ain’t so Andy.
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