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Head for the Cure!

Aug23

So a few weeks ago, Brett’s sister had a great idea. Let’s sign up for the Head for the Cure 5k, a race/walk that raises awareness and dontations for brain cancer research, that’s coming to Kansas City at the end of August. We can race as a team in support of Uncle Jim (Suddreth).

It was such a great idea! So here we are just a few days away from the race and I am getting sort of excited. I was so excited when we first registered, that I set up a fundraising page for our team, Team Mongo!

If you would like to support our team, and help find a cure for the disease, please click here to make your donation. Please make your donation in honor of Jim Suddreth.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to make a difference!

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VICKtory!

Sep27

While the Eagles as a team are 2-1, Vick as the starter is 2-0!!!

Keep on flying!

Next game: vs Washington, Sunday 3:15.

I am so excited!

1 and done (updated)

Sep21

Did anybody else happen to watch the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday? If not let me summarize what happened. Michael Vick took control of a team that is dying for a leader. When Kolb went down in week one with a concussion Vick came in and, even though they lost, did a great job leading. He became the ONLY quarterback over the age of 30 to rush for over 100 yards in a single game. You hear me McNabb? And last Sunday at Ford Field he was on fire. He looked smarter, stronger, better. He looked like a starter. And yet next week when the Eagles head to Jacksonville, Kolb will be starting.

Don’t misunderstand me. It’s not that I think Kolb can’t be a great starter, it’s that I *know* Vick is. He’s experienced. He’s been in this situation before.

I don’t understand Reid’s thinking on this. Or Jeff Laurie’s. Why did we spend the money for Vick to have him stand on the sidelines? It just doesn’t make sense. It makes everything harder. It makes practice more difficult because the players have to run different plays based on who’s quarterbacking. Kolb throws right handed. Vick’s a lefty.

I know there’s no actual quarterback controversy in Philly, but there *should* be! And the coaches and organization should be listening to all of the sound reasoned advice that the sports analysts are giving. If you were a player who would you rather have leading your team, an inexperienced third year guy, or a guy who can get things done?

*********UPDATE**********
Eagles head coach Andy Reid names Michael Vick starting quarterback.

I guess I just had to send the vibes out into the world and sports karma took care of the rest!!!!

I AM PUMPED!!!

Who Dat? That’d be FOOTBALL SEASON!

Sep10

The air is cooler, the leaves are beginning to turn, i can smell Fall around the corner. My favorite time of year has finally arrived!

FOOTBALL SEASON!!!!!

I can think of no time more exciting, more energetic and more frenzied than football season. College and professional football fans alike share an unmatched enthusiasm for their team. I’m talking about screaming at the tv, cursing at the officials and hollering at the players. If you’ve never witnessed the spectacle go to any bar on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and you’ll see what I’m talking about.

I’m not a college football diehard and never have been. I am an NFL fan. Philadelphia Eagles!

I spend my Sundays screaming at the television and getting upset at stupid play calls, poor field reads and dropped passes. And love every minute of it.

I mean honestly, is there anything better than staring at 22 dudes wearing spandex and anhilating each other for three hours while listening to a chorus of Al Michaels and the always incredible Cris Collinsworth? (I’m sure not everybody agrees that Collinsworth is incredible, but he’s better than John). Unless of course it’s an afternoon game and you’re listening to Joe and Troy.

And I don’t only watch my boys. If there is a game on I’m watching it. I watched the Saints/Vikings game last night and while I didn’t particularly care which team won (though I was secretly cheering for the Saints) I still had that football thrill!

Is there anything more amazing than watching football? Any time of year as awesome as football season? Probably not (although the “hunt for October” is pretty thrilling).

So cheer on football lovers. The next five months will be bliss!