Brett's Back

For the first time in my life I can honesty admit that I believe Brett Favre wanted to retire. We all know that as the body ages it takes longer to recover after competing at such a high level. After the pounding he took in the NFC Championship, not too many people should be able to question the pain he was in. And after having his best season statistically in years he finally could leave the game with his head held high and with his critics (myself included) silenced. But what does Favre do, he decides to come back for one more year.

Favre says he owes the Vikings to at least give it one more try, but what does he owe the people that are sick and tired of having to go through this every year? What about the people that feel like he should just retire and live on his ranch or farm or whatever? Look before you tell me to stop hating on Favre, lets be clear. I'm not a Favre hater. He is one of the best QB's ever. And if you feel that he is No. 1, I can see why, I disagree 100% but we all have our own opinions.

So what happens this year if the Vikings stink? What if Favre stinks? Does Favre come back for one more year in order to leave on a good note? What is Tarvaris Jackson thinking? That's who I really feel bad for. This guy lead the Vikings to the playoffs in 2008 and is still young and raw, so they should start to focus on him and not force a guy that doesn't want to play anymore to throw a helmet on.

Again Favre is a great QB but he cannot play forever. Eventually they will have to hand the keys over to another QB. Why not do it sooner rather than later so that you can find the "right guy" before you're key offensive players get old, and your defense falls off.

Handled it right

As I was riding in my car today I happen to hear about a fan wearing a Donovan McNabb jersey at Eagles training camp. Then they went on to say it was a Washington Redskins jersey. I immediately said to myself "thus guy must be against the Eagles for the decision they made." So I kind of "got it" and did not have a problem with it. So naturlally when I heard that a security guard allegedly told him (Jim Devlin) that coach Andy Reid wanted the jersey removed, I took the fans side.

However after reading Philly.com's story about the incident I quickly changed my opinion. This guy said "I wasn't trying to make a statement, I was just trying to get a reaction out of the fans" I said this is what the national media doesn't understand about Philadelphia fans. Because of a few incidents in the past (which I must add almost every die hard city has their own cases), Philly fans are constantly being tested and under the microscope.

What did this guy really want to happen? Oh I must add that he claims to be an Eagles fan. That may very well be true but if he is a true fan why would he try to give the media more to talk about? Was is mainly cause he wanted his 15 minutes? But why would he want to recieve that if it meant his "brotherhood" would be scrutinized?

The incident is byond puzzling to me. I'm just glad that an Eagles fan didn't throw something at him or shout stuff. Shoot the last thing Philadelphia needs is another "J.D. Drew incident" or worse. For once they handled it with class, but I highly doubt they will recieve any credit etc.

Oh well I guess it doesn't pay to be the nice guy because the only time they get attention is when it's for the wrong reasons.

Snoop is right!

So I stumbled upon this video that contained Snoop Dog delivering a message to Money Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Well actually it was mostly directed towards Pacman. Long story short and in a MUCH more pg fashion, Snoop told Pacman stop being "scared" and take the text. No other match matters to boxing fans. So don't insult us with another round of fights versus opponents that have no business being in the ring with these two legends.

My money is on Mayweather. It always will be with my guy Floyd. I will never bet against that man, and why should I? Have you ever witness him in defeat? The answer is a big fat whopping NO! So explain to me why I should start now if this fight ever happens (as each day goes by and ESPN does start the show off with breaking news about the fight I start to get more and more uneasy about the chances)?

Oh that's right Floyd hasn't fought anyone yet. Wait wait weren't people screaming that before his last fight? Come on be a man and admit it. A lot of people were worried about Money before the Mosley fight...not me! To be keep it completely 100 with you guys, I wasn't worried when he almost buckled in the fight. I was more in shock than anything else. Everyone in the house was screaming "oh bleep...your boy is about to get knocked out!" Ha joke was defiantly on you! And it will be again when/if he fights Pacman.

I hope they both watch Snoops video and follow his advice. Manny take the damn blood test. If you have nothing to hide just do it. I am tired of hearing how Manny will do this and that to Money. Yo either take the drug test and fight or don't take it and say the fight will never happen.

Floyd when dude takes the test please do not find another reason why you guys cannot fight. This is the only fight that intrigues people. In fact this is boxing last chance to keep me entertained. Because once these two legends retire and if they choose not to fight, boxing will be have one less fan.

McNabb to the Skins..#$%^

I know that I usually do not spaz much on here, but um "I'm going in!"

I honestly do not know what to say about this deal! I am lost! I am confused! I am speechless! Someone please explain to me why you would trade the greatest quarterback in the history of the franchise! And then tell me what would make you trade him to your division rival?

In my opionion this is by far the dumbest trade in Philadelphia sports history!

I cannot go in on this one. I need some time to get my thoughts together.

Baseball time

Man who is excited for baseball season besides me? I figured you would also be hype for the start of one of the greatest games ever invented. I cannot front my teams success adds to my excitement for the start of the season.

Even though my Phillies are getting hit early by the injury bug I like their chances to win around 100 games and also get back to the World Series. Yeah I know the road to the Series will be harder this year because teams will get up to play the Phillies EVERY night and also because three straight trips to the Series is VERY hard. However I love the Phillies lineup. They have an American League lineup but they play in the National League. What does that mean? That means there isn't an easy out on the lineup. The 1-8 hitters can knock it out the park or get on base every time they are up to bat.

But what about the rotation? Man listen TWO WORDS...ROY HALLADAY! Do I need to say it again? ROY HALLADAY. He is by far the best pitcher in baseball and he has one of the best work ethics in baseball and it appears to be rubbing off on Kid Cole, J.A. Happ, and Kyle Kendrick. Thats four pitchers right there that I feel can win 12-18 games this season.

However I have to be honest, the bullpen scares me a little. This "new" injury to Brad Lidge is a little bit of a blower to me. I would love to see the Phillies try and trade for a closer before the deadline. Possibly trade Jayson Werth to a team that has two closers or that may be out of it, since it appears that Dominic Brown is ready (plus they will most likely lose Werth after this year anyway) to show what he can do in the Majors.

Regardless of what moves this team makes during the season, they appear to have all the ingredients to make this 2010 season a special one. I am off to Washington DC to see Halladay take the mound for the first time as a Phillie. Should be an awesome game and an awesome season.

Pole dancing

So I know my bloggs are usually more on the "this person pisses me off" vibe but um I do not have any problems with a story I read on the NY Daily News website.

There is a rumor going around that in the 2012 Summer Olympics in Rio Pole Dancing may be an event during the Olympics. UM I am all for it. I would imagine that almost every man I know will make sure they watch that event. Don't get me wrong we all know that it's not going to be a "Girls Gone Wild" type of an event, but it will allow a lot of men (and some women) to fantasize about a wild night they had or want to have at a strip club.

Man I can see it now, team Jamaica trotting their Pole Dancing team out to compete against the United States in a track like outfit during prime time TV. WOW! Wouldn't that be a cool event? I mean men will not be the only people that tune it because Pole Dancing appears to be the hot thing for ladies that want to get in shape.

I have no idea if the event will actually be apart of the Summer Olympics, but all I know is I am excited and will make sure I tune in!

So I vote YES to Pole Dancing in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Sad day

It's an extremely sad day when a fan of a player wakes up to reports that he is taking a turn for the worst. Steven A Smith reports that Sixers great, Allen Iverson, is on a fast path down the wrong street. At first I did not want to believe it but then I realized how close those two guys appear to be and that most likely what he is reporting is true.

Allegedly all the gambling and all the extra curriculum stuff Iverson likes to enjoy has started to catch up with him. Smith has said that Iverson needs someone close to him that actually cares about him to step up and try to slow down this train wreck.

It's very sad because Iverson at one point in time was a top 5 player in the NBA and now finds himself becoming a spectacle/side show! But these problems appear to be bigger than just basketball. His daughter is sick (although it remains a mystery as to what's wrong with her), his wife of over 8 years (she has been with him from day 1) has left him, and the one thing he is good at (basketball) appears to not be an option.

Man this is sad! Real sad! As a fan of Iverson I could care less if he plays ball ever again. Don't get me wrong I enjoy watching him play the game but I am more concerned with his well being than his NBA career. I honestly hope someone is able to help him. Maybe his college coach can help him because he seems to of had the most impact (positive) in Iverson's life.

I have no idea what it's like to lose a wife, or to have a sick child. But I do know it's not a good thing. As a humanitarian I wish him luck and pray that he gets help. If not I fear that one of the next stories we will read about him will be one remembering his life.

Please Iverson get help!

Sixers stink

So I have come to the conclusion that the Sixers stink. I mean it is really starting to piss me off. But you want to know what's really crazy? Do you? Well get this they have some really nice young talent. So that leads me to believe that it is the coaching staff that is the problem. Yeah I said it, it is the coaches fault. I am not saying that the the team is a contender but I do not think they are as bad as their record shows.

Look on the bench and tell me what do you see. First lets start with the head guy in charge Eddie Jordan. Jordan has compiled a sub .500 record since his time in the NBA....Um is that good? Oh let me guess he never had the right players. Or he must have woke up one day and discovered how to coach now that he has a great superstar in Andre Iguodala. Um no that is the answer. And I will spare you guys with his horrible decisions he constantly makes and lack of time outs!

Next we have Mike O'Koren...WHO THE HELL ARE YOU? I mean no disrespect but I am dead ass serious. So after doing my research I have learned that O'Koren has been with Jordan since his days in Washington. Um so basically he sucks also.

Ok maybe we will have more luck Jim Lynam. Now don't get me wrong I grew up with Jimmy being the head coach of the Sixers but lets look at his resume because I was kind of young so I may forget how he did. As a head coach Jimmy also was a sub .500 coach (yes another) and in his 10 years as a head coach he made the playoffs three times posting an 8-13 record. Um that sucks also. Dag so when Jordan turns to his bench for advice he doesn't exactly have a coaching guru to give him the answer.

And last but not least we have Randy Ayers, another former Sixers' coach. He coached the team for less than a full season and posted a 21-31 record. Um I am not a math magician but I think that is below .500 also right? YES! WHAT THE HELL. How can an entire staff be below .500 for their career and expect for the team to be productive. Someone please give me the answer because I do not know.

Matter of fact I'm done talking about this, I am getting a headache!

Dear LeBron James

Dear LeBron James,

I am a huge fan. I enjoy watching your team play all the time. The commercials are great, and I must admit I think this is your year to chip up. However I have to be honest with you, not competing in the Slam Dunk contest this year was a huge mistake. Why would you bring it up during last years All-Star weekend if you were just going to back out this year? Are you that scared of failure? I mean lets be real Bron Bron do you honestly think any of those guys in the competition can beat you? NO!

I am getting sick and tired of watching Nate Robinson win. Truth be told he robbed Andre Iguodala to win his first dunk contest, and I was not to impressed when he beat Dwight Howard last year. But honestly Bron you had a real chance to make yourself more likable. All you had to do is enter the contest. You would have won before your first dunk. But no you want to tell people that you will allow those players that do not play as many minutes as you do to compete in the contest. Yeah I feel you on that somewhat but ALL the great players have competed. Jordan, Kobe, Dominique Wilkins, Dr. J etc. What makes you so different? Why do you feel like you are too good for it?

Damn Bron you messed up big time. The slam dunk contest was once an exciting event that was filled with high flying dunks that made you say WHOA! But now it's becoming a joke, something that I honestly may not watch next year unless those competing are worthy of my time. You had a chance to be the savior of the event, just like Vince Carter did when he entered and did some of the best dunks I have ever seen with my own two eyes. Wow man grow up Bron and realize the power you have. All you have to do is compete ONE time and make your mark on that weekend!

Sincerely,

John Jervay

The King!

So I am a big fan of King James, in fact he is one of the people I want to see win a championship before he retires, but what he did was corny! In case you didn't hear he made an official announcement saying he will not be in this years slam dunk contest. This is after he announced last year that he was. Shoot I was hype when he said he was, and when he did a dunk contest dunk in the All-Star game I almost jumped out of my chair. But now that he has backed out of the contest my opinion has started to change.

Is he scared? What is it? I mean he should know that if he enters he wins unless he misses every dunk he attempts. All the great dunkers in NBA history have competed at least once. MJ, Kobe, Dr. J etc they all did it. So what makes James so different? Is he really that scared to fail? Dag man it would have been great to see him in the event. But I guess we will never see him compete. That's sad because he would put on a special performance. He could have made it memorable. But instead he chills and allows his haters to have yet another thing to complain about.

So sad King James, so sad.

Come on

So I cannot be the only person on the face of this earth that feels like Mark McGwire's "apology" for using steroids was not sincere. I cannot be the only person that was able to look beyond the tears and realize it was an act. I mean I know many people have tried it since Mark and Sammy Sosa took HGH, but I'm not the only person that realizes he was the "set it person." If he never did it, Bonds and the gang would have not felt the pressure to keep up!

When I watched his interview with Bob Costa I thought to myself and said, "Are you serious...CHILD PLEASE!" This dude is only doing this because he does not want to be viewed as a cheater. Sorry Mark YOU ARE! You are a fraud and a large part of your success was do to your steroid use. You had the audacity to say " I was given a gift to hit home runs," and that you didn't need performance-enhancing drugs to hit the long ball. KEEP IT REAL!

Does he think that we are stupid? I hope not. Yes you pulled a fast one on us back in '98, but it is now 2010! No more Mr. and Mrs. Gullible! You had a chance to come clean in front of Congress, but you didn't. You had a chance to come clean numerous amounts of times. But you waited till you were back in the game to admit it. WHATEVER.

Just go sit down somewhere Mark and live your life, let those that are clean (if there are actually any clean players left) fix what you help destroy!

Be careful what you ask for

Ok how the season ended was horrible. Back to back losses to your division rival and not one game was close. The defense looked like a pop warner team playing against a high school team, and the quarterback did not play well during either game. So naturally most people in Philly are screaming "get rid of the QB!" But why?

I really hope Birds fans truly take sometime to think about how getting rid of Donovan McNabb may have its ups and its downs.

I mean what are the positives? You get to start over with a young QB but how much do you really know about him? I mean he could stink, or he could be great. But I'm bias, I want 5 to stay.

What about the negatives? What if Kolb stinks? How many times have teams been set back because of taking a chance on the wrong QB? Do you guys want to turn into the Browns? The Raiders? The Redskins? The Chiefs? The Bucs? I mean I can go on and on and on.

Yes I know it's all about winning a Super Bowl! TRUST ME I DO! Shoot I want to party on Broad St. I want to celebrate with ALL my fellow fans! I want to spend a check or two on Super Bowl merchandise! BUT I also know I do not want to turn into those teams I mentioned earlier. I would hate it if my team turned into a joke!

Yes the Eagles need A LOT of fine tuning! They need 2 safeties, another corner, another defensive end, and possibly another linebacker. Oh and that is just on the defensive side of the ball. They also need a few o lineman, but a new QB is the last thing they need.

McNabb is one of the best in the league. He may have some big game issues, however if you manage the game right he may not have the chance to mess up if you strengthen o line. Possibly run the ball more, and use the fullback more.

Man getting rid of 5 would be horrible, could end up being the worst move ever. Could turn the franchise into the laughing stock of the league. PLEASE DON'T DO IT!

Playoffs!

Playoffs! Playoffs! Yes it's that time of year again. Eagles fans are very familiar with the 3rd season. You know how the team goes on a crazy run and then the NFC Championship Game comes up and well we all know how it ends. Well not this year. I believe! I believe! I believe!

Yeah the Wk 17 performance against Dallas SUCKED! It left me on the couch laughing. Not because the game was funny, but because I have watched this part of the movie before. Although I was hype all week, telling everyone how the Birds were going to slap the Cowboys, and how Tony Romo was going to return to his January form, in the back of my mind I was a little nervous. Actually when I got to my friends house, I told him "I have a bad feeling about today." Boy was I right.

But I also have another feeling. A good feeling. I feel like the Eagles will fly high this week on the road to victory! I feel like Dallas will come into the game thinking it's going to be the same story that was told in Wk 17. But they will be wrong. REAL WRONG! On my twitter page (twitter.com/jerv215) many people decided to gloat after that game. It's OK, TRUST ME! Eagles fans will have the last laugh!

Man I have to stop writing because I am starting to get hype and Saturday is so far away. But MARK MY WORDS, the Eagles will move on to play New Orleans! E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah I apologize to all my followers for the long break in my blogs. I'm back and 2010 will be a great year trust me!