Name one solid reason why you continue to support the Eagles and why you haven't jumped ship over the years.
Myself, the Eagles are more like a religion than a sports team. They are a way of life. Even during the 3-13 season recently, I still watched the games. As bad as we are now...we're a whole hell of alot better than we were in that piss hole shteinfarg season.
I wonder if for some though, its just like a bad relationship where they say, "I've invested all this time into it, might as well just stick around". Still, I doubt that there is a team out there that can give us the ups and downs that this team gives us.
Although I'm not on cloud 9 anymore about our team this season, we've been through tougher. It sounds impossible because of the miracles it will take for us to get into the playoffs this season the way we've been playing, but now, instead of expecting playoffs, we really have to farging earn it. It hasn't been like that in a while. I guess that hurts too.
Anyways, we still suck, but go Eagles.
I continue to support them because it's been a part of my life every fall since I was a small boy. I remember my grandfather taking me to games when I was younger. No one else in my family liked football and living in the DC area anyone I met was a taterskins fan. My grandfather used to hold season tickets and we would go to at least 2 or 3 games together every fall. He is too old now to own season tickets and has long since not had them. But I have a lot of memories with this team and watching them . Whether it be from the stands or the comfort of my own living room.
They may suck sometimes but they can't always be good. I take solace in the fact that I do root for the Eagles. And while they've given me no Lombardi to boast or brag about. They do give me the bonus of rooting with some of the best and most loyal fans in the world. And I will always take pride in that.
I'm getting all teary eyed and shtein.
What a gay thread. Shocker it's coming from such a fine example of heterosexuality.
Marcus Hayes is a God amongst men.
Always loved 'em...always will. As far as the current state of affairs goes, here's something ancient and wise:
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If you realize that all things change,
there is nothing you will try to hold on to.
im with ya h to the b. 11-5 baby!
Quote from: SD_Eagle on October 23, 2006, 09:54:59 PM
Marcus Hayes is a God amongst men.
I'll be sure to pass that along.
I have no faith in this team, and yet I feel like I've been kicked in the teeth when they lose. Being a Philly fan rules!
This thread is very extremeskinish...
Hail!
Thanks for reminding me that Koy's gone, you heartless farg.
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"It's okay, GF. I miss you too"
Love, Koy
*sniff*
I remember Bobby Hoying being so bad, I thought there was no way Doug Pederson could be worse. :'(
Extremeskinish, blind homerism, whatever...I just want to think happy thoughts.
its easy...i dont root for the eagles...i root for the city where i grew up....so as long as they have the name philadelphia in front im there
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 24, 2006, 06:28:56 AM
its easy...i dont root for the eagles...i root for the city where i grew up....so as long as they have the name philadelphia in front im there
Good for you. While I appreciate the fans from other cities loving our Eagles, I just don't understand folks in the Philly area (and natives, at that) who latched onto other cities' sports teams. A native Philadelphian who is a Dallas fan should have their citizen status revoked.
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on October 24, 2006, 08:41:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 24, 2006, 06:28:56 AM
its easy...i dont root for the eagles...i root for the city where i grew up....so as long as they have the name philadelphia in front im there
Good for you. While I appreciate the fans from other cities loving our Eagles, I just don't understand folks in the Philly area (and natives, at that) who latched onto other cities' sports teams. A native Philadelphian who is a Dallas fan should have their citizen status revoked.
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Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on October 24, 2006, 08:41:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 24, 2006, 06:28:56 AM
its easy...i dont root for the eagles...i root for the city where i grew up....so as long as they have the name philadelphia in front im there
Good for you. While I appreciate the fans from other cities loving our Eagles, I just don't understand folks in the Philly area (and natives, at that) who latched onto other cities' sports teams. A native Philadelphian who is a Dallas fan should have their citizen status revoked.
I've never really understood that either. I was a junior and senior in highschool when Dallas won their first 2 superbowls in the 90's and it was pathetic to see how many kids were wearing Dallas gear. It was even more pathetic because of how few of them were wearing it in the beginning of the 1992 school year.
I blame their parents for not smacking them silly when their kids asked for Dallas jackets for Xmas.
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on October 24, 2006, 08:41:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 24, 2006, 06:28:56 AM
its easy...i dont root for the eagles...i root for the city where i grew up....so as long as they have the name philadelphia in front im there
Good for you. While I appreciate the fans from other cities loving our Eagles, I just don't understand folks in the Philly area (and natives, at that) who latched onto other cities' sports teams. A native Philadelphian who is a Dallas fan should have their citizen status revoked.
That's me. Born and raised in the area, I support all four Philly teams.
Even though my son wasn't born in PA, he's still being raised to root for the Eagles and the other Philly teams. He doesn't have a choice.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on October 24, 2006, 09:02:26 AM
I blame their parents for not smacking them silly when their kids asked for Dallas jackets for Xmas.
Asking for anything Cowboys related (other than for a stab and burn scenario) is grounds for being disowned. Or having the kid stabbed and burned in the Dallas garb.
Quote from: Geowhizzer on October 24, 2006, 09:18:51 AM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on October 24, 2006, 08:41:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 24, 2006, 06:28:56 AM
its easy...i dont root for the eagles...i root for the city where i grew up....so as long as they have the name philadelphia in front im there
Good for you. While I appreciate the fans from other cities loving our Eagles, I just don't understand folks in the Philly area (and natives, at that) who latched onto other cities' sports teams. A native Philadelphian who is a Dallas fan should have their citizen status revoked.
That's me. Born and raised in the area, I support all four Philly teams.
Even though my son wasn't born in PA, he's still being raised to root for the Eagles and the other Philly teams. He doesn't have a choice.
That's about the only reason I could think of for a kid to root for teams in a different city than where they were born. Or if there's no local pro sports team to latch on to.
I don't mind fans from all over at all.......regardless of what their reasons are for being Eagles fans. But I never understood why someone would grow up as a kid rooting for a team from a different city when they've got one right down the road that they can go see in person. Unless you live in Arizona. Then I totally get it.
Quote from: Geowhizzer on October 24, 2006, 09:18:51 AM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on October 24, 2006, 08:41:22 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 24, 2006, 06:28:56 AM
its easy...i dont root for the eagles...i root for the city where i grew up....so as long as they have the name philadelphia in front im there
Good for you. While I appreciate the fans from other cities loving our Eagles, I just don't understand folks in the Philly area (and natives, at that) who latched onto other cities' sports teams. A native Philadelphian who is a Dallas fan should have their citizen status revoked.
That's me. Born and raised in the area, I support all four Philly teams.
Even though my son wasn't born in PA, he's still being raised to root for the Eagles and the other Philly teams. He doesn't have a choice.
Ditto. My kids have tried to be Rams fans (it's easier for them at school than have to explain me to their friends), but I won't allow it. They wear Eagles green every Sunday there is a game, and I buy them Eagles stuff for their rooms just to continue the brainwashing. So far, I think it's working. I wish I was a teacher so I could mold thousands of young minds, and not just three of them. The world would be a better place.
I havn't posted since last week really, mainly because most of you pathetic people think the season is over now.....I can't stand to argue over it either so I'm just going to express my opinion and let you all be miserable. This season is not over BY FAR. Anything is possible on any given Sunday and we could go undefeated the rest of the year. I know it sounds ridiculous, but you can't deny the fact that it could happen and we can still make the playoffs. So for all of you out there doubting and moaning about our season being over, just shut it. We have the team that can do it. It's basically came down to bad penalties in all 3 games! I'm not giving up on the team just yet. KEEP THE FAITH :evil :evil :evil
Quote from: Father Demon on October 24, 2006, 10:22:59 AM
Ditto. My kids have tried to be Rams fans (it's easier for them at school than have to explain me to their friends), but I won't allow it. They wear Eagles green every Sunday there is a game, and I buy them Eagles stuff for their rooms just to continue the brainwashing. So far, I think it's working. I wish I was a teacher so I could mold thousands of young minds, and not just three of them. The world would be a better place.
You should just paint their faces with the Eagles/Gene Simmons look. Then they don't have to explain anything because all the other kids will be too scared to talk to them. And I'm sure you'll find that their teachers start handing out A's as well.
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This season making the playoffs is not a certainty BY FAR. Anything is possible on any given Sunday and we could go winless the rest of the year. I know it sounds ridiculous, but you can't deny the fact that it could happen and we could still miss the playoffs. So for all of you out there touting and cheering about the team making the playoffs, just shut it. We have the team that probably cant do it. It's basically came down to a horrible defense bad coaching and the same ole mistakes. I'm not thinking playoffs just yet. HAVE LITTLE FAITH.
QuoteLots of stuff about rah rah home team blah blah blah
Having parents who worked for the government and moving around a lot when I was a kid I learned very early that home is 'where you hang your hat', not where the heart is. My entire family is from PA and I have Eastern PA and Penn State in my blood. I never lived closer to Philly than Harrisburg but I've rooted for the city's teams since I was born. So don't act like it's so strange for non-philadelphians to be die hard.
On top of that, it's always been easy to root against the home team when the closest local team is the taterskins.
I could live without the pep talks about as much as I could live without the negativity. As usual, both side of the extreme are pretty annoying. That said, winning is a great deodorant...and as much as that's true, I wouldn't mind seeing a little in the way of ball control when it counts during those wins.
I have never lived in Philadelphia but I have an attachment to the city. I was born in Gladwyne and my family moved back to Hawaii when I was about a year old. I have visited the area several times and am dying to take my son to see the city and the Linc. I love and worship all four teams (can't get into the Soul thing yet). One of the best compliments I get is when someone introduces me to a Friend or acquaintance and they say "This is Bobby. He's the biggest Eagles fan in the state." We as true fans have the right to bitch, moan and point fingers. I have followed this team religiously since 1971. Sure wish you were all around back then for as FS 61 and FS 64 can attest to things were ugly. Playoffs and division titles didn't exist in our vocabulary. My faith will always be there.
Hey Don, who's Bobby? :paranoid
Quote from: hbionic on October 24, 2006, 03:42:57 PM
Hey Don, who's Bobby? :paranoid
fine, you're on to me. mums the word. I really go by the alias Steve McGarrett.
i have a life long addiction for eagles football. until they come out with some sort of patch, i'll be here pissin moanin and bitchin till these iceholes win it all. then, i'll probably just want more.
Don't lose faith the season is not over yet.
...and we pray! :evil