Top ten Yankee wins of the decade:
1. World Series game 6 2009. The greatest sports victory of my entire life, without question. A huge weight came off my shoulders and I was happier than I ever have been. Only an Eagles super bowl win could rival it. A day I thought would never come.
2. ALCS game 6 2009. The world series win obviously meant more and was a bigger thrill, but winning the pennant was more emotional after 2004 and feeling like we would never get back. Truthfully, I thought we would win the world series once we got there. But I never thought we'd beat the angels and win the pennant.
3. ALCS game 7 2003. Down three runs in the 8th we come back against Pedro to win the game in extra innings on an Aaron Boone homerun. This was tainted a bit when we lost to the marlins in the world series but it's still a great memory. It was on my dad's birthday. Doing it against the sox and Pedro obviously made it sweeter.
4. World Series game 5 2000. I have to say at this point in my life I was a spoiled ten year old Yankee fan that was used to them winning it all so I wasn't crying tears of joy like I was this year, but it was a great memory. I remember my dad shouting "we did it! we did it!" over and over. People don't remember that we only won 86 games that year. Without Mariano we wouldn't have sniffed a world series ring.
5. ALCS game 2 2009. Another extra inning game. I watched it at my granddads house and will forever remember it as one of the greatest games I've ever witnessed. Three men, all Yankee fans, all related watching a game together. All part of different generations, all acting like kids in a candy store when Jerry Hairston crossed the plate around midnight.
6. ALDS game 2 2009. My 19th birthday. Down two in the bottom of the 9th ARod hits a 2 run bomb. The twins load the bases in extra innings with no one out and David Robertson gets out o it. Tex hits the walk off shot to win it in the bottom half.
7. World Series game 3 and 4 2001. Yes, we lost the series. But two nights in a row we were down to our final out and hit two run home runs to tie it. Two nights in a row!
8. August 2009 against Boston Red Sox. 15 inning game. ARod hits a two run shot with 2 outs to break a 0-0 tie. Was in Florida on vacation. Amazing game.
9. July 2009 against Baltimore Orioles. First time at the new stadium. Great day with an old friend. Got to see Mariano Rivera pitch in Yankee stadium, thank you Brian Bruney. The game I saw at the old stadium would have made it on here but we lost. Still a great experience.
10. September 2000. My first Yankee game in person at Camden Yards. Roger Clemens throws a 1-0 shutout.
Top Five Yankees losses of the decade:
1. World Series game 7 2001. Two outs away from our 4th title in a row. The moment I realized the Yankees, and Mariano, were human.
2. ALCS game 7 2004. The three loses leading up to this were actually way worse than game 7, when you knew we were going to lose. The only team in history to blow a 3-0 series lead, and worst of all blowing it to the red sox.
3. ALDS game 2 2007. Leading 1-0 in the 8th, we needed just six outs from Joba, who had been dominant out of the bullpen, and Mo. Somehow the stadium was attacked by bugs and Joba was unable to see. Throwing a wild pitch to let the tying run in. We would eventually lose the game and the series.
4. ALCS game 5 2009. I hate putting this one on here because we won the series, but after we lost this game I sunk into a deep depression and was sure we wouldn't win the series. Down 4-0 after AJ Burnett choked in the first inning, we came back to score 6 runs with two outs in the 7th. AJ then comes out and puts the first two runners on in the 7th, the Angels score three, and we trail 7-6. In the bottom of the 9th, God decides to fuck with me by loading the bases with two outs for Nick Swisher, who worked the count to 3-2 only to pop up to end the game.
5. World Series game 6 2003. Losing the world series to the Florida Marlins is not fun.
In 2002, 2005, and 2006 we lost in the first round. Games from those series could be included but it would be like telling the same story over and over again. The offense didn't show up, and the pitching was horrible. Oh well, 2009 world series champs!!!!!!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The Philadelphia Eagles all decade team.
Quarterback: Donovan Mcnabb-This one is obvious. Over 100 career wins. More than any quarterback in Eagles history. Better than Jaws and Randall. Having one of the best years of his career at age 33. Should be a hall of famer.
Running Back: Brian Westbrook-This one is pretty obvious too even though Duce Staley is my favorite Eagle of all time and deserves a mention. Correll Buckhalter also did a nice job when healthy. But Westbrook is second in Eagles history in rushing yards behind only Wilbert Montgomery, and he'll most likely end up in first if he can play anywhere near a full season next year. In 2007 he lead the NFL in all purpose yards.
Full Back: Leonard Weaver-He's only been in Eagle green for a year but he's without question the best fullback we've ever had. He's the first Eagle fullback to really be a part of the offense and he understands what it means to be an Eagle. Cecil Martin was a good blocking fullback but didn't do enough with the ball in his hands. Jon Ritchie was a huge bust.
Wide Receiver: Terrell Owens-Yes, I hate him. But he was dominant in his year and a half here and is a big part of the reason we won an NFC championship. When he was here, he was my favorite Eagle. If he hadn't run his mouth, him and Donovan could have won a championship or two together. He should be in the hall of fame.
Wide Receiver: Desean Jackson-One of the most exciting football players I've ever seen and he's only 23. Huge playmaker. Better speed than TO. Should be dominant for years to come.
Tight End: Chad Lewis-Brent Celek may soon take his spot but Chad Lewis was a consistent target for Donovan from 2000-2005. We all thought LJ Smith would make this list when we drafted him, and he turned out to be a walking torn hamstring with hands of stone.
Offensive Tackle: Jon Runyan/Tra Thomas- Another obvious one. Dominant and consistent for the entire decade. Runyan should be a hall of famer. Thomas was the leader of the offensive line.
Guard: Shawn Andrews/Jermane Mayberry- I hate putting Shawn Andrews on this list because he's a waste of talent, but when he does play he's dominant. Jermane Mayberry had a shaky start but was great here from 2002-2004. Todd Herremans came close to making this list.
Center: Jamaal Jackson- Bubba Miller and Hank Fraley were both good. This was really a toss up between three good solid centers. Jamaal Jackson gets the nod.
Defensive End: Huge Douglas/Trent Cole- Hugh Douglas was one of my favorite players of all time. Consistent and underrated every single year. Loved playing for the Eagles. Trent Cole is another underrated Defensive End that still manages 12 sacks a year with little help on the other side. Javon Kearse should have made this list but didnt' get it done while collecting his giant paychecks from the Eagles.
Defensive Tackle: Corey Simon/Hollis Thomas- The combo we have now of Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley is very good and could have easily made this list, but I miss the personalities of Simon and Thomas. Simon got too fat to play football and should have had a much longer career.
Middle Linebacker: Jeremiah Trotter- Just a great football player. He isn't what he used to be, but once he came back for this third stint with the team this season, it seemed like the team went from being an uninspired group of sloppy players to being an emotional group that wanted to win. A true Eagle.
Outside Linebacker: Carlos Emmons- Did something from 2000-2001 we haven't been able to do since, shut down tight ends.
Inside Linebacker: Steward Bradley- Yes, he's a middle linebacker and he's been on the IR since training camp. But we have never had an inside linebacker worthy of making this list, so I'm going with Stewart Bradley.
Safety: Brian Dawkins/Quintin Mikell- BDawk is the most obvious choice on this entire list. The greatest Eagle of all time. Nothing more to say than that. Quintin Mikell is a solid, underrated player and a quiet leader on defense.
Cornerback: Troy Vincent/Sheldon Brown- It kills me not putting Asante Samuel and Bobby Taylor on this list. I love all four of these players and all of them should make the list.
Punter: Sean Landeta- Solid for years. We haven't had a good punter since.
Kicker: David Akers- This is literally the only possible choice. Not what he used to be but still great.
Kick returner: Brian Mitchell- One of the all time greats at this position. He's a Redskin at the end of the day but he still gave us some great years and is the only choice here.
Punt returner: Desean Jackson- Like I said earlier, when he gets the ball in his hands, no one is more dangerous.
Running Back: Brian Westbrook-This one is pretty obvious too even though Duce Staley is my favorite Eagle of all time and deserves a mention. Correll Buckhalter also did a nice job when healthy. But Westbrook is second in Eagles history in rushing yards behind only Wilbert Montgomery, and he'll most likely end up in first if he can play anywhere near a full season next year. In 2007 he lead the NFL in all purpose yards.
Full Back: Leonard Weaver-He's only been in Eagle green for a year but he's without question the best fullback we've ever had. He's the first Eagle fullback to really be a part of the offense and he understands what it means to be an Eagle. Cecil Martin was a good blocking fullback but didn't do enough with the ball in his hands. Jon Ritchie was a huge bust.
Wide Receiver: Terrell Owens-Yes, I hate him. But he was dominant in his year and a half here and is a big part of the reason we won an NFC championship. When he was here, he was my favorite Eagle. If he hadn't run his mouth, him and Donovan could have won a championship or two together. He should be in the hall of fame.
Wide Receiver: Desean Jackson-One of the most exciting football players I've ever seen and he's only 23. Huge playmaker. Better speed than TO. Should be dominant for years to come.
Tight End: Chad Lewis-Brent Celek may soon take his spot but Chad Lewis was a consistent target for Donovan from 2000-2005. We all thought LJ Smith would make this list when we drafted him, and he turned out to be a walking torn hamstring with hands of stone.
Offensive Tackle: Jon Runyan/Tra Thomas- Another obvious one. Dominant and consistent for the entire decade. Runyan should be a hall of famer. Thomas was the leader of the offensive line.
Guard: Shawn Andrews/Jermane Mayberry- I hate putting Shawn Andrews on this list because he's a waste of talent, but when he does play he's dominant. Jermane Mayberry had a shaky start but was great here from 2002-2004. Todd Herremans came close to making this list.
Center: Jamaal Jackson- Bubba Miller and Hank Fraley were both good. This was really a toss up between three good solid centers. Jamaal Jackson gets the nod.
Defensive End: Huge Douglas/Trent Cole- Hugh Douglas was one of my favorite players of all time. Consistent and underrated every single year. Loved playing for the Eagles. Trent Cole is another underrated Defensive End that still manages 12 sacks a year with little help on the other side. Javon Kearse should have made this list but didnt' get it done while collecting his giant paychecks from the Eagles.
Defensive Tackle: Corey Simon/Hollis Thomas- The combo we have now of Mike Patterson and Brodrick Bunkley is very good and could have easily made this list, but I miss the personalities of Simon and Thomas. Simon got too fat to play football and should have had a much longer career.
Middle Linebacker: Jeremiah Trotter- Just a great football player. He isn't what he used to be, but once he came back for this third stint with the team this season, it seemed like the team went from being an uninspired group of sloppy players to being an emotional group that wanted to win. A true Eagle.
Outside Linebacker: Carlos Emmons- Did something from 2000-2001 we haven't been able to do since, shut down tight ends.
Inside Linebacker: Steward Bradley- Yes, he's a middle linebacker and he's been on the IR since training camp. But we have never had an inside linebacker worthy of making this list, so I'm going with Stewart Bradley.
Safety: Brian Dawkins/Quintin Mikell- BDawk is the most obvious choice on this entire list. The greatest Eagle of all time. Nothing more to say than that. Quintin Mikell is a solid, underrated player and a quiet leader on defense.
Cornerback: Troy Vincent/Sheldon Brown- It kills me not putting Asante Samuel and Bobby Taylor on this list. I love all four of these players and all of them should make the list.
Punter: Sean Landeta- Solid for years. We haven't had a good punter since.
Kicker: David Akers- This is literally the only possible choice. Not what he used to be but still great.
Kick returner: Brian Mitchell- One of the all time greats at this position. He's a Redskin at the end of the day but he still gave us some great years and is the only choice here.
Punt returner: Desean Jackson- Like I said earlier, when he gets the ball in his hands, no one is more dangerous.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Yankees. Stories of heartbreak and glory from the luckiest and most cursed sports fan of the decade part one.
Top ten Philadelphia Eagles wins
1. 2004 NFC championship game against the Falcons. First NFC title in 25 years.
2. 44-6 win over Dallas Cowboys on December 28th, 2008 to clinch a playoff berth.
3. 2003 NFC divisional playoff versus Green Bay Packers. The miracle of 4th and 26. David Akers hits the game winner in overtime.
4. November 2002 against the Arizona Cardinals. My first Eagles game at the vet. Donovan throws 4 touchdowns on a broken ankle.
5. 2008 NFC divisional playoff versus New York Giants. Last playoff game in giants stadium.
6. September 2000 against the Dallas Cowboys. Pickle juice game. 110 degrees in Dallas, Duce runs for over 200 yards and the eagles go on to make the playoff's a year after going 5-11.
7. October 2006 against the Dallas Cowboys. A day before my 16th birthday, TO's first game back at the Linc as a member of the Cowboys. Lito with a 100 yard pick six to seal it in the fourth.
8. 2000 wild card playoff against Tampa Bay Bucs. Andy Reid and Donovans first playoff victories.
9. November 2002 monday night football against the San Fransisco 49ers. Koy Detmer plays for an injured Mcnabb and proves everyone wrong.
10. 2006 NFC wild card round against the New York Giants. Jeff Garcia starts for an injured Donovan Mcnabb and leads the team to a last second field goal off the foot of David Akers to send us to the divisional round.
10 ten Philadelphia Eagles losses
1. 2002 NFC championship game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Last game at veterans stadium. Our best chance to win a super bowl. A loss that will forever disturb me. To this day the worst feeling I have ever had. Missed three days of school after wards.
2. 2004 Super Bowl versus the New England Patriots. We go up 7-0 and end up losing by 3. Donovan throws up in the huddle.Had the ball with a minute left and threw a pick. Champagne was on ice and we were ready to celebrate the irst super bowl in the history of the Eagles.
3. 2003 NFC championship game against the Carolina Panthers. Three years in a row to teams that had never won anything before. We score a total of 3 points and Donovan plays scared. The Panthers run around our stadium with the trophy and mock the fans.
4. 2008 NFC championship game. After falling behind by 20 at the half, we work our way to a one point lead with 8 minutes left and allow Kurt Warner and the Cardinals to go down the field in 6 minutes, chewing up most of the clock and effectively ending another golden chance to win it all.
5. 2001 NFC championship game. The Rams were the better team but we still had a lead in the 4th quarter. Kurt Warner and the Rams offense proved to explosive and we lost a tight game. Chad Lewis drops a pass on the final drive that would have put us in a great position to score and win the game. I cried for days.
6. 2006 NFC divisional playoff against the New Orleans Saints. Blew an 8 point lead. A game we should have won.
7. 2000 NFC divisional playoff against the New York Giants. They run the opening kick back and we get beaten up and down the field. My first taste of heartache of the decade. This game was never even close.
8. December 2008 against the Washington Redskins. A win against a bad skins team and the cowboys the next week and we were in the playoff's. We came out flat and laid an egg only scoring 3 points. Down 10-3 with 8 seconds left Reggie Brown caught a pass at the one yard line but was kept out of the end zone. Time ran out and the season appeared over. Somehow though, we would get into the playoffs.
9. September 2003 against the Tampa Bay Bucs. First game ever at the Linc. Monday night football. Time to get revenge on the Bucs. We lose 17-0.
10. Every single game of the 2005 season. Fuck you Terrell Owens.
1. 2004 NFC championship game against the Falcons. First NFC title in 25 years.
2. 44-6 win over Dallas Cowboys on December 28th, 2008 to clinch a playoff berth.
3. 2003 NFC divisional playoff versus Green Bay Packers. The miracle of 4th and 26. David Akers hits the game winner in overtime.
4. November 2002 against the Arizona Cardinals. My first Eagles game at the vet. Donovan throws 4 touchdowns on a broken ankle.
5. 2008 NFC divisional playoff versus New York Giants. Last playoff game in giants stadium.
6. September 2000 against the Dallas Cowboys. Pickle juice game. 110 degrees in Dallas, Duce runs for over 200 yards and the eagles go on to make the playoff's a year after going 5-11.
7. October 2006 against the Dallas Cowboys. A day before my 16th birthday, TO's first game back at the Linc as a member of the Cowboys. Lito with a 100 yard pick six to seal it in the fourth.
8. 2000 wild card playoff against Tampa Bay Bucs. Andy Reid and Donovans first playoff victories.
9. November 2002 monday night football against the San Fransisco 49ers. Koy Detmer plays for an injured Mcnabb and proves everyone wrong.
10. 2006 NFC wild card round against the New York Giants. Jeff Garcia starts for an injured Donovan Mcnabb and leads the team to a last second field goal off the foot of David Akers to send us to the divisional round.
10 ten Philadelphia Eagles losses
1. 2002 NFC championship game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Last game at veterans stadium. Our best chance to win a super bowl. A loss that will forever disturb me. To this day the worst feeling I have ever had. Missed three days of school after wards.
2. 2004 Super Bowl versus the New England Patriots. We go up 7-0 and end up losing by 3. Donovan throws up in the huddle.Had the ball with a minute left and threw a pick. Champagne was on ice and we were ready to celebrate the irst super bowl in the history of the Eagles.
3. 2003 NFC championship game against the Carolina Panthers. Three years in a row to teams that had never won anything before. We score a total of 3 points and Donovan plays scared. The Panthers run around our stadium with the trophy and mock the fans.
4. 2008 NFC championship game. After falling behind by 20 at the half, we work our way to a one point lead with 8 minutes left and allow Kurt Warner and the Cardinals to go down the field in 6 minutes, chewing up most of the clock and effectively ending another golden chance to win it all.
5. 2001 NFC championship game. The Rams were the better team but we still had a lead in the 4th quarter. Kurt Warner and the Rams offense proved to explosive and we lost a tight game. Chad Lewis drops a pass on the final drive that would have put us in a great position to score and win the game. I cried for days.
6. 2006 NFC divisional playoff against the New Orleans Saints. Blew an 8 point lead. A game we should have won.
7. 2000 NFC divisional playoff against the New York Giants. They run the opening kick back and we get beaten up and down the field. My first taste of heartache of the decade. This game was never even close.
8. December 2008 against the Washington Redskins. A win against a bad skins team and the cowboys the next week and we were in the playoff's. We came out flat and laid an egg only scoring 3 points. Down 10-3 with 8 seconds left Reggie Brown caught a pass at the one yard line but was kept out of the end zone. Time ran out and the season appeared over. Somehow though, we would get into the playoffs.
9. September 2003 against the Tampa Bay Bucs. First game ever at the Linc. Monday night football. Time to get revenge on the Bucs. We lose 17-0.
10. Every single game of the 2005 season. Fuck you Terrell Owens.
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