Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
I haven't read the whole thread, but why was Jason Woods's thread, celebrating T.O.'s minor injury, locked? You know, the one with a ":HUGESIGHOFRELIEF:" and a dancing pickle. 
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Footballguy
The latest...(don't know if this has been posted yet)
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...RM_Exclude=Juno
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nf...RM_Exclude=Juno
Jason Wood
Zoo York
OK...you can argue the Packers (maybe) being better...but the Panthers? THEY ARE 6-8 PEOPLE...talk about drinking Kool Aid. GB Panthers fans confusing mediocrity with being an NFC contender.ATL, MIN and GB could come into Philly on a good day and beat the Eagles now, of that I'm certain. Eagles will (and should) be favored against any of them (assuming the Birds circle the wagons and win the divisional) but it will be a tremendously tough task.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
TO is my least favorite player, too. And, I'm not devastated in the least to hear this news. Does this make me a bad person? Or, is it understandable that I don't weep given his personal antics, particularly the taunting showboating display in Texas Stadium, and the Eagles' fans glee at Michael Irvin lying on the carpet in Philly? As a fan of football, should I really be depressed about TO right now?
suchislife
Footballguy
"This year's hype"??? Someone hasn't been paying attention over the last 5 years.Reid was no offensive genius before TO came to town.Let's not get caught up in this years hype.Agreed - that is the worst comparison I've seen on the board.Reid>>>>>>Tice
knowledge dropper
Footballguy
I think I hear Antonio Freeman's cell ringing
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
I've never understood the mentality of "rubbing it in" someone else's face, especially when they are down, disheartened. I have always found persons that need to do so to be of limited intelligence and justifiably low self esteem.
crispus attucks
Footballguy
this is the reply that merits banishment?? cool down, man. this "joke" is nothing compared to the "######" remark that I thought was grounds for dismissal. oh, but that came from an eagle fan so it's ok?look, there are people here who are happy when a player they despise get injured. Is it wrong? Probably. almost shamefully (well, not really), I admit to that myself (Michael Irvin, circa 1999, The Vet). And I admit to feeling that way hearing the news about TO. Mind you, his death or permanent disability would NOT please me. But a broken bone? And to see all these birdy fans crying? Sorry, but I can't help but be happy. that is just my honest feeling on the matter so please don't ban me. ban the guy who, ironically enough, called out gays like TO did Garcia (hmm, maybe the god of Lamda has exorcised his wrath on TO for that?).the reality is that I now fully expect the Eagles to rally and win the NFC.Sweet....Maybe they'll have to amputate it?
Statorama
Footballguy
I thought their offense had always been their biggest problem before TO came to town. Maybe I'm wrong. My perception of this team in the past was:Special teams - SolidDefense - Awesome (wtg Jim Johnson)Offense - McNabb, Staley, Pinkston, Freddie Mitchell, etc. - Scared no one.If I'm wrong, my bad."This year's hype"??? Someone hasn't been paying attention over the last 5 years.Reid was no offensive genius before TO came to town.Let's not get caught up in this years hype.Agreed - that is the worst comparison I've seen on the board.Reid>>>>>>Tice
Billy Bats
Footballguy
Eagles head trainer was just on 610 sports radio and was asked what the chances are that TO plays again this year in the NFC Championship game and/or the Bowl, and his answers were, I qoute..."To play in the championship game, chances are pretty slim, for the Super Bowl, I'd say a little better than slim". 
Hey Eagles fans at least we still have Pinkston 
and the People's Champ Freddie Mitchell!!!! 
:X :X :X
Hey Eagles fans at least we still have Pinkston and the People's Champ Freddie Mitchell!!!! :X :X :X 
Fiddles.
Towel Waver
More TDS for LJ Smith and Lewis IMO. They still have plenty of competent to above avg receivers/TEs plus with the threat of westbrook and mcnabb running and the crafty Reid as coach I would not count them out.How soon do you think before Freddy starts with the cocky comments?
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
The Eagles were fortunate to beat the Packers last year. This year, as a Packer fan, I believe the Packers are not playing as well, and absent their best game, would present a lesser challenge to the Eagles. The big unknown, of course, is how the Eagles will adjust to Owens' absence. Can they raise their game back to near last year's level with a lineup suffle? I believe Reid will rally the Eagles and have them playing at last year's level or better. I still like their chances to emerge from the NFC (though they are reduced). As for winning the Superbowl, I put their odds at less than 50% before, now I'd say less than 25%. But just imagine the glory if they do prevail when all looked lost.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
So Woods locked it?I am assuming he regretted making that thread.I haven't read the whole thread, but why was Jason Woods's thread, celebrating T.O.'s minor injury, locked? You know, the one with a ":HUGESIGHOFRELIEF:" and a dancing pickle.
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CrossEyed
Guest
So much for that all PA Super Bowl. As bad as the rest of the NFC is, I think this definitely makes Philly beatable.
Frank Black
Footballguy
For some of the name calling and celebratory posts that I see when these types of injuries happen, I wouldn't mind seeing some people banned around here.I wonder if you would be so quick to threaten the ban stick if the "joke" were about a player from another team. My guess is no.
rhawkins68
Footballguy
1. As long as they don't film it2. Bad luck on TO's part.
ColtsFreak
Footballguy
No, I don't understand!!!! So now we have to make posts that conform to the "moderators" feelings??? That is
!! So if someones post rubs Jason Wood wrong you will get banned. There have been plenty of "I hope Manning gets injured" posts flying around here, but when it hits home, biased mods start to catch feelings about it. I say screw that and I'm also very happy TO is out for the year. Actually, as an eagles hater from philly, not much makes me happier!!! So Joe B., I say handle this issue with swift authority as your "mods" are making threats based on people stating their opinions, afterall this is America. It is unfair to ban someone because you don't agree with his opinion, and it is even worse because you are an eagles homer who is pissed off and trying to throw your weight around!! I support you WFFL!!!!!! 
I had to laugh at this too. Banning somebody for nonsense like that? C'mon.....the guy was an idiot for making those comments so let him suffer the natural consequences. Maybe we can get a list of all the favorite teams that are off limits?Kind of reminiscent of some of the New England Patriot stuff that was going on last year.I wonder if you would be so quick to threaten the ban stick if the "joke" were about a player from another team. My guess is no.
Losing Owens is a MAJOR blow to the Eagles offense. I don't care if they have a healthy Westbrook because I feel that he is slightly overrated anyway. His entire game is speed and shiftyness in open space. He is NOT a good in between the tackles runner. Levens has looked better as the season has progressed but he is no Staley or even Buckhalter for that matter. At least at this point in Dorsey's carrer anyway. The Eagles struggled against a VERY WEAK AND DEPLETED Dallas secondary without Owens, which showed us a little of what is to come. I guess you could say it was a tough game situation wise heading into the conetest for the Eagles ( sweep the division for the first time in team history and just very difficult to get up for a game knowing that homefield throughout was all but in the bag ) but , it is going to be tough without a true threat of a running game and a wr that can get open quickly and also open things up for everybody else. I still think that The Eagles can make it to the super bowl but stand no chance against Pitt or NE if they can just send the house at Mcnabb all day while not respecting the run and matching up man to man with Philly's weak Wrs. We all know Mcnabb struggles against the blitz.
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
Everybody be cool....
bagger.
The One Play Quiz
So Woods locked it?I am assuming he regretted making that thread.I haven't read the whole thread, but why was Jason Woods's thread, celebrating T.O.'s minor injury, locked? You know, the one with a ":HUGESIGHOFRELIEF:" and a dancing pickle.
In an effort to "consolidate" the TO discussion here. 
rhawkins68
Footballguy
Well since I dislike Philly. The bills made it to Super Bowls big differnce.Hopefully TO will be back up and betting with coaches to wear tights next year.
rhawkins68
Footballguy
Except the Bills. We will forever remember the Bills.That's football. The premier teams win despite injuries. If the Eagles were really only that good by hanging onto a ligament in TO's leg, then they weren't a championship team.Nobody remembers the also rans who had some lame excuse about an injury. They only remember the champions. If the Eagles are worthy of being a Super Bowl champ, they will find a way to get it done.
Frenchy Fuqua
Footballguy
I don't think this changes much in the scheme of things. The Eagles are still the favorites in the NFC (as they have been the past few years). They likely would have been an underdog in the Super Bowl with or without TO. We'll see if the Eagles can overcome key injuries as the Patriots and Steelers have all year.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
Hey Bailiver,First of all, the response you quote also clearly had me saying for everyone to quit the name calling. Use of the term "######" is also not tolerated. But you've been around these threads long enough to know that wishing or celebrating injury just isn't tolerated, never has been, never will be.Now, since I'm an Eagles fan there's no doubt I was laser focused on this thread, thus me issuing the warning. Just as I would expect Levin to be all over a thread relating to a Fins injury, or Shick! in a SEA injury thread, etc... The only difference between this warning and others is that I didn't need to have a dozen REPORT POSTS alerting me to the transgression since I was already here.And one other point, when someone became a member the day before and has no posting history here, they get an immediate and clear warning. As you may or may not know, a lot of other boards are more lenient in what's allowed; so better to establish the rules for a newcomer before it gets out of hand.WoodrowI wonder if you would be so quick to threaten the ban stick if the "joke" were about a player from another team. My guess is no.
Wood. See my previous post.Hey Bailiver,First of all, the response you quote also clearly had me saying for everyone to quit the name calling. Use of the term "######" is also not tolerated. But you've been around these threads long enough to know that wishing or celebrating injury just isn't tolerated, never has been, never will be.Now, since I'm an Eagles fan there's no doubt I was laser focused on this thread, thus me issuing the warning. Just as I would expect Levin to be all over a thread relating to a Fins injury, or Shick! in a SEA injury thread, etc... The only difference between this warning and others is that I didn't need to have a dozen REPORT POSTS alerting me to the transgression since I was already here.And one other point, when someone became a member the day before and has no posting history here, they get an immediate and clear warning. As you may or may not know, a lot of other boards are more lenient in what's allowed; so better to establish the rules for a newcomer before it gets out of hand.WoodrowI wonder if you would be so quick to threaten the ban stick if the "joke" were about a player from another team. My guess is no.
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
Dude, the Titans are f'ing TERRIBLE. They can't tackle and half the O-line should have been cut LONG ago. Its nice to know that McNair's heir-apparent is already on the roster and the skill positions are relatively loaded (Volek, Brown, Troupe, Kinney, Bennett, Mason, Calico, etc.) but the rest is WRETCHED.However, I still think you will be getting a 2 week vacation...
Just kidding.
COlin
knowledge dropper
Footballguy
Mike Tice would still run TO out there as a decoy if he played for the Vikings this week.
ColtsFreak
Footballguy
Please provide a list of whos been banned as a result of the "I hope Manning gets injured" posts!!!Hey Bailiver,First of all, the response you quote also clearly had me saying for everyone to quit the name calling. Use of the term "######" is also not tolerated. But you've been around these threads long enough to know that wishing or celebrating injury just isn't tolerated, never has been, never will be.Now, since I'm an Eagles fan there's no doubt I was laser focused on this thread, thus me issuing the warning. Just as I would expect Levin to be all over a thread relating to a Fins injury, or Shick! in a SEA injury thread, etc... The only difference between this warning and others is that I didn't need to have a dozen REPORT POSTS alerting me to the transgression since I was already here.And one other point, when someone became a member the day before and has no posting history here, they get an immediate and clear warning. As you may or may not know, a lot of other boards are more lenient in what's allowed; so better to establish the rules for a newcomer before it gets out of hand.WoodrowI wonder if you would be so quick to threaten the ban stick if the "joke" were about a player from another team. My guess is no.
Could we just get back to some good old fattie bashing???But you've been around these threads long enough to know that wishing or celebrating injury just isn't tolerated, never has been, never will be.I wonder if you would be so quick to threaten the ban stick if the "joke" were about a player from another team. My guess is no.
fatness
Footballguy
To be fair, if you saw that tackle there was nothing particularly leg-breaking or brutal about it. He grabbed him by the should pads behind the neck and just pulled him down. Owens's leg doubled under him awkwardly. It'll be a real test for the Eagles to see if they can get used to playing without Owens again. They're still probably the best team in the NFC, but not by much now. It'll be a big test for their fans, too, just like it would for Colts fans if Manning went down. And when you get near a few Eagles fans (just a very few of them, not the ones who just root root root for their team, but the ones who've been arrogant blowhards all year) you can hear the sound of air hissing out of their balloons right now.
