Eagle fans - do you hear the ghosts?

[Ishoutandscream]

It's that time again. All the Superbowl talk, and a chance for a cakewalk to the dance, but once again...ghosts.

Okay, Spurrier and you gutless Redskins. Put on a show next Saturday and defeat the birds, and...guess who could once again have their rightful place in the NFC east with a win in New Orleans next week? That's right!

Ghosts in Philly. The swagger is gone. History could once again be repeating itself.

[TSIAS]

1. Eagles will have a hard time now

It's hard to beat St. Louis at home.

I don't mind the Eagles, but I do have a problem with some of their fans.

[Ishoutandscream]

2. I'm right there with you

Actually like the players. McNabb is a good fella. But the fans, well, that's another story.

[TSIAS]

3. I don't want to chastise the whole bunch

I just had a bad experience last week at the Monday night game. One of them, for no reason, struck me with a beer bottle. And then in the parking lot, some guy went on a rampage and tried to kill the Dolphins fans with his car.

[Ishoutandscream]

5. Remember. This is the bunch who cheered when Irvin lay paralyzed

on the football field. I don't care how much you may dislike a player, that is downright sick. And of course, at the Vet, they had to have a jail to accomodate some of the more rowdy fans. And rowdy is an understatement.

[Leftist78]

7. I'll never forgive

The Philly fans for that. Totally classless. Did you hear the "Aikman Sucks" chanting going on today? Still sore about all those beatings the Cowboys gave them in the 90's I guess :)

[Ishoutandscream]

8. Yeah "Aikman sucks"

what idiots. He won what, three Superbowls. Future Hall of Famer.

They're sick and obsessed with Dallas. What bitter individuals they are.

[fishguy]

4. Freepers and Rush Limbaugh lovers!!!

Why else would you root against the Eagles?! ;-)

[Ishoutandscream]

6. Quincy Carter is an African American qb, also

and since we can use Rush's statement to be an indictment of all black qbs in the NFL, I think I can qualify myself as a Rush hater.

BTW, I know you're joking. That gave me a good laugh.

[LynneSin]

11. I'm an Eagles fan - you saying you don't like me?

:shrug:

Eagles fans are legendary for a reason and I'm dam proud to be one of them

[Ishoutandscream]

12. They're legendary alright, and for the wrong reasons

At least in the sane world.

But if that's what you like, then bully for you.

[Bertha Venation]

14. What a lovely response.

:eyes:

[Ishoutandscream]

16. Why thank you.

Just giving back what Philly fans can only understand - rudeness.

[Bertha Venation]

27. Generalize much?

Do you always paint with such a broad brush?

[Ishoutandscream]

29. Oh yes, especially with how the Cowboys and Dallas

are painted with such a broad brush here on this board. Just giving back what was directed toward us Dallasites and Cowboy fans on this board for such a long time.

[Bertha Venation]

32. Then tell me this:

Has LynneSin direct this nastiness toward you or any other Cowboy fan?

[Ishoutandscream]

34. Lynne has mentioned with glee that Irvin's career

ended at the Vet. Another Eagle fan (I can't recall who it was) called me a disruptor when I stated I was a Cowboy fan. Plus, there was the post a few weeks ago that started "how bout them Cowboys" after Philly's win last month. Not only that, another posted because I'm from Dallas I must be some sort of Bush supporter. And of course, the poll that was taken about the most evil sports franchises (Yankees and Cowboys), and the other poll which stated that Dallas was the most right wing city in the nation. Broad brushes, indeed.

Face it, people from the south (especially Texans and Dallasites) are not the most welcomed on this board. At least with all of the hatefulness that has been spouted towards them - both directly and indirectly.

[Bertha Venation]

35. "Face it" ??

Bull. You may be reviled for your choice of team, but if you feel unaccepted, maybe it's got nothing to do w/ your choice of team.

[Ishoutandscream]

37. Bull back. Apparently your haven't been paying attention

You certainly haven't addressed the nastiness others have spouted on this board. I just wonder where you have been when others have painted with "broad brushes."

[Bertha Venation]

39. Nowhere.

Usually I don't read crap like this. I got on you because you attacked LynneSin for, as I saw it, no good reason.

Why attack anyway? Just the need to hit back? IMO that's why this country still practices the barbarism of capital punishment.

Again: it's all over sport. :eyes:

To be fair, I'm not immune to sport hysteria. My team won the World Series in '02 and I thought I'd died & gone to heaven. But to attack or hate someone over things said about a team or a team's fans -- whoever does it, a Cowboys' fan or an Eagles' fan or anyone else -- is horsehsit. It's a waste of time, energy, and karma. It's a life-sucking drain. Hatred kills.

[Ishoutandscream]

44. Exactly - maybe you need to mention that to the rabid Eagle fans on

this board. Hatred does kill. I'm simply fighting back.

[Bertha Venation]

33. Another question:

Do you realize that all of this is over sport? That fans like you, Eagles' fans, Yankees' fans, Lakers' fans, etc., etc., lose their rationality over something that is utterly unimportant and wastes billions of dollars annually?

[Ishoutandscream]

36. Hey, I how about when the Cowboys are attacked in this manner

you do the same thing. This has happened on this board before. Maybe I'm losing some of my rationality, but check out some of the others.

[Bertha Venation]

40. the cowboys?

No, I don't think so.

I wasn't responding to the Eagles' being attacked. I was responding to another poster being attacked.

You're welcome to the last word.

[Ishoutandscream]

43. Thank you. You haven't been paying attention

When someone is attacked for something like their allegiance to a team, or where they may live, I hope you show up. (again, where were you when I as an individual was attacked). Just remember, from now on, when something is attacked that is dear to me, whether it's football related or anything else, I will fight back. Or should us southerners just take it and "mind our station?"

By the way, where do you come from? Or am I not going to get the last word?

On edit - Lynne can take care of himself just fine.

[Red State Rebel]

17. It's pretty much Impossible to beat the Rams at home...!!!!!

[Ishoutandscream]

18. Yes, all Rams fans should be happy today

They're taking care of business. Plus, they understand about winning championships. They're won in January (and this year, in February), not December. Don't try to explain that to an Eagles fan - he doesn't understand that concept in the least.

[GalleryGod]

9. ALL PROCTOLOGIST's "Dreams" Check-in!

Don't you mean You "Slurpandswallow"???

[LynneSin]

10. Eagles got their loss out of the way

Streaks are tough to hold on to and might as well get the loss out of the way and then onward to victory.

Obviously my birds have no problems winning HOME or AWAY.

[Ishoutandscream]

13. Yes, until they go to St. Louis (or Houston - no one will beat the Pats)

Or they may not even go that far. They better take care of business next Sunday, or they could lose the first round bye to you know who.

Ghosts - oooohhhhhhhh!

On edit - they go to DC on Saturday.

[phillybri]

22. The Eagles are 6-1 on the road. We'll take our chances in St. Louise...

Not a typo...

[Red State Rebel]

30. No Chance About it - They are going down! Go Rams!!!!

[phillybri]

38. Wow...I didn't realize the Rams actually had fans...

...what with all that rich St. Louis Rams history!

[Red State Rebel]

42. You mean the Super Bowl win??? Yes, lots of fans!

[Ishoutandscream]

46. Two points for both of you! Excellent

I hope Bertha doesn't chastise both of you for your "attacks" on one another.

[LynneSin]

19. Might I recall that everyone said Tampa Bay can't win in the cold

so I'm not buying this "No one can beat the Rams at home" crap.

[Ishoutandscream]

24. Morning, Lynne. Hope your hangover is a slight one

Very true about cold weather and the Bucs. But remember, Tampa was playing Philly, and we know how well Philly does in the post season.

Seriously, the Eagles are a very good football team. But if they have a few more post season let downs - well, they will be considered what my Cowboys were during the late sixties and early seventies - "Next year's champions."

[Ishoutandscream]

15. Well, at least Lynne showed up

How about those others who had the Eagles automatically going to Houston? What Eagle fans don't understand is that you have to win throughout in the "tournament" to get to the big game. And seeing Philly's penchant for, er, choking, their fans don't quite seem to understand that concept.

I guess our Eagle fans are getting bailed out of jail this morning by their moms and dads after an all-night bender. I'm sure they'll be back in their parents' basements this morning in front of their computers to show their false bravado to the rest of us.

[LynneSin]

20. Was yesterday's game part of the "tournament"

Last I checked it was just a regular season game. And we're still a game ahead of your cowsissies.

We'll be fine in the playoffs. Too long of a winning streak makes me nervous. I'd rather they lose now so they can start another 4 game winning streak - if you know what I mean :D

[Ishoutandscream]

26. Well, when you consider the importance of home field

And Philly is really relying on it this year. This lose yesterday is not going to help their chances. And with their post season loses the last two years, the Eagles must be feeling pretty let down right now.

Maybe it was a wake up call. They were getting a little too cocky. Time will tell.

[phillybri]

21. Kiss my arse....

The Cowboys are doing it with smoke and mirrors. Didn't we beat their asses a couple of weeks ago???

The Eagles WILL right the ship and beat the Skins. Have fun playing in the wild card game! We'll be at home sharpening our teeth!!!

[Ishoutandscream]

28. Hey, there's a difference here. (Oh, by the way, good morning, sunshine)

No expectations were placed on the Cowboys this year. Many were once again predicting five or six wins. It's weird for a Cowboy fan to say this (I mean, with five Superbowl trophies at Valley Ranch), but I'm happy with just the appearance.

Dallas is on the way up. It's not going to happen this year, but this season is a good building block. Philly is supposed to be one of the favorites for the Lombardi. And if your Eagles choke again, they could very well be on their way down.

[Spirochete]

23. The Eagles haven't been as good

since Joe Walsh had to start wearing glasses. They're gonna lose.

[Shrek]

25. Eagles will choke -- Cowboys win NFC East.

If you doubt me, don't scoff until you see my previous prediction.

[Ishoutandscream]

31. That would be nice

And I'm hoping you're right, but the Redskins are a gutless, pathetic group of individuals. I've been having fun with this, but I really can't see Washington beating Philly.

Hey, we just need to enjoy the ride we're on this year. Everything else is gravy.

[YNGW]

41. Eagles need a QB

They haven't had a decent QB since Norm Van Brocklin, although Sonny Jurgensen was good for a year or two and Ron Jaworski played good for a while. But McNabb didn't impress me when he was at Syracuse and I don't believe he'll lead the Eagles to the promised land.

[Ishoutandscream]

45. Oh, oh. Look out. You'll be called a Limbaugh lover for that!

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but McNabb is a very good qb. But you may be right - he may not have all the tools to lead them to win the big game. This is his third chance to do it. If he doesn't do it now, it may reflect badly on him.