Dawkins

[QB Eagles]

Yeah. There's plenty of evidence that any gods that might exist aren't Eagles fans.

[rjs246]

Dawkins is having a great run of games. He has picked up his game and is dominating on his side of the ball.

He still isn't as good as he was four years ago.

That is all.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Eagles S Dawkins among NFL Players of Month for DecemberSportsTicker
National Football League News Wire

NEW YORK -- Brian Dawkins helped transform the
Philadelphia Eagles from a postseason afterthought to a division
winner in a matter of weeks. The NFL rewarded the hard-hitting
safety for his outstanding play.

After leading the Eagles to a 5-0 record in the month of
December, Dawkins on Thursday was named the NFC Defensive Player
of the Month.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Ty Warren earned defensive
honors in the AFC, while St. Louis Rams running back Steven
Jackson and Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison
were the Offensive Players of the Month.

Chicago Bears returner Devin Hester and New York Jets kicker
Mike Nugent took Special Teams honors.

The Eagles (10-6) appeared finished when superstar quarterback
Donovan McNabb suffered a season-ending knee injury in a loss to
Tennessee in Week 11.

But thanks to the inspired play of Dawkins and the resurgence of
backup quarterback Jeff Garcia, Philadelphia won its last five
games en route to the NFC East Division title.

Dawkins, who was named to his sixth Pro Bowl, was the driving
force behind an Eagles which yielded an average of just 17.8
points during the five-game winning streak. He recorded 48
tackles, three interceptions, one sack, two forced fumbles and
six passes defensed during the month.

It was the first career Player of the Month Award for Dawkins,
who recorded a career-high 93 tackles and four interceptions
this season.

[Eagaholic]

from NYT

December 23, 2006
Dawkins Leading by Example and Experience
By CLIFTON BROWN

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21 — Before games, Brian Dawkins transforms from a mild-mannered, Bible-quoting man into a frenzied warrior, running through the tunnel, screaming and posturing as if his body is possessed. Teammates say they are amazed at how someone so mellow off the field becomes so tenacious once he steps into his role as a starting safety for the Eagles.

"He's like Clark Kent," place-kicker David Akers said. "You're talking about a guy with two different personalities. He's very low-key, very spiritual. But when game day comes, he looks like he's coming out of a cage. He plays nonstop, every single play. As a fan of the game, you almost have to enjoy watching Brian Dawkins."
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I can't help but be struck by some of the similarities between Dawk and Andre Waters.
A kind, respectful, and spiritually devout man off the field, Andre was a violent and intimidating force on the Vet turf. But taking it much further than Dawkins, he would ritualistically transform step by step into his Dirty Waters alter ego. Sometimes chanting or writing biblical slogans on his forehead or arm, always wearing his lucky white and blue undershirt, he would by gametime have whipped himself into a maniacal state - leaving little of the former self behind. As I remember the story, he attacked a Saints player walking to the tunnel after a playoff game. Inquirer reporter Mark Bowden, who knew Andre well, wrote that Waters genuinely seemed puzzled by the questions about his actions, and after the game truely appeared to remember nothing at all of the attack.

Dawk of course has his feet much more firmly on the ground. But, their similarites do bring to mind how fortunate we've been to have a couple of generations of safteys that epitomize what we Philly fans live for on Sundays.      RIP Andre

[Don Ho]

Dawkins is the man.  As I said before, he and Keith Byars are probably my two favorite Eagles of all time.

Two of my all time favorite eagle plays were dawk laying out Vick in the 2002 playoff game and Byars sending Pepper Johnson for a helicopter ride in that 1990 game at the Vet.  Better yet was Buddy Ryan calling a timeout so the crowd could see the play on the jumbotron.

[Zanshin]

True story: about two years ago, sitting in a restaurant:

Wife: So, what are we going to name the baby?
Me: I don't know...what do you think?
Wife: How about "Donovan Terrell"
Me: Uh, no...I don't think so.
Wife: Who is your favorite Eagle?
Me: That's funny - my two favorite players both have the same first name - Brian Dawkins and Brian Westbrook
Wife: Well, I guess that decides that...

Brian E., August 13 2005.

Dawk

The amazing part is how much he looks like a cross between them.  Truly astonishing.

[Cerevant]

The creepy thing about it is that he looks just like 'em. 

The amazing part is how much he looks like a cross between them.  Truly astonishing.

Alright - you guys are creeping me out.  I thought Sarge was just busting my balls...are you guys serious?  I just don't see it...

[Zanshin]

How can you NOT see that?  That's the real question.

[shorebird]

ESPN just had a great short on Dawkins, highlighted by his hit on crumpler. You'd have to be dead to not have that fire you up!

[Sgt PSN]

The creepy thing about it is that he looks just like 'em. 

The amazing part is how much he looks like a cross between them.  Truly astonishing.

Alright - you guys are creeping me out.  I thought Sarge was just busting my balls...are you guys serious?  I just don't see it...

A simple DNA test will show that your child is miraculously the offspring of both Westbrook and Dawkins.  Expect to hear from their attorneys during the offseason to coordinate visitation priviledges

[Cerevant]

A simple DNA test will show that your child is miraculously the offspring of both Westbrook and Dawkins.  Expect to hear from their attorneys during the offseason to coordinate visitation priviledges

Hmmm...think I could hit them up for tickets?

[SD_Eagle5]

[Diomedes]

Dawk thinks he's in a comic book.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

That play made no sense, but it proved Dawkins goes clinically insane on gameday and was fun to watch.

[PhillyPhreak54]

He crawled out of the tunnel too. Dawk> Life