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Infographic: Stephen Starr’s Wine & Spirits Bill

We’ve procured Pennsylvania Liquor Board sales information from 2011 and over the next few days we’ll be mining some of that data. Here’s how Stephen […]

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Vick Slowing Down? Giants Say ‘Just Go After Him’

Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick.Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka talked about a shifting philosophy both within his organization and around the league when it comes to defending Michael Vick.

“It used to be try and contain him, don’t pressure him because he’ll get by, but now it’s more like, just go after him,” said Kiwanuka, via the New York Post.” We’ve had that philosophy here for a while. We don’t change that. We do that no matter whom we’re playing. I think you’re seeing other teams adopt that same game plan. I think it has just become a point of emphasis for everybody.”

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All 22: What We Learned About the Eagles’ Defense

Here’s what I saw from the Eagles’ defense after reviewing the All-22 footage from this week. If you missed the post on the offense, click here.

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Eagles Wake-Up Call: Eli And His Nemesis, Trent Cole

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent ColeIn the spirit of the LeSean McCoy-Osi Umenyiora feud, Eli Manning was asked during a conference call with the Philly media: Who is your biggest nemesis on the Eagles?

Trent Cole was his answer.

Be Well Philly

To Do: Intro to Yoga Acrobatics at Focus Fitness Main Line

Develop Superman-like skills (namely, flying, but not excluding heightened confidence and core strength) on Saturday, October 27th, in a two-hour Yoga Acrobatics workshop at Focus […]

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What They’re Saying About the Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick.Here’s the roundup of what the national media are saying about the Eagles. As you might have guessed, Michael Vick takes a beating this week.

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Vick, Eagles Eager To Welcome Back Real Refs

News of a possible end to the NFL-referee standoff broke while reporters were in the Eagles locker room. Here is a sampling of the players’ reaction:

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HughE Dillon One-Shot: Vince Papale

Former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale makes two appearances today at the Philly Sports Cave at Liberty Place to promote his new book, Mr. Invincible, at […]

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Final Four Seasons, Dock Street Collaboration Debuts Tonight

The fourth and final collaboration in the Dock Street Brewery-Four Seasons Hotel Beer Four All Seasons series is debuting tonight at 6pm at the Swann […]

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Maclin Returns To Practice; Cox Sidelined

Jeremy Maclin returned to the practice field Monday after missing last week’s game against the Cardinals with a hip injury.

Maclin’s absence was very much felt in the 27-6 loss in Arizona. Michael Vick, under constant pressure and struggling with his reads, could have used a safety blanket like Maclin on the outside.

It appears the receiving corps is on the mend. Riley Cooper also practiced Wednesday. Cooper, who is recovering from a fractured collarbone, said last week that he was targeting the Giants game for his return.

As Andy Reid stated, King Dunlap (hamstring), Akeem Jordan (hamstring), Jon Dorenbos (ankle) and Colt Anderson (knee) did not suit up Wednesday. One name not mentioned by the coach earlier in the day was Fletcher Cox, who appeared to be just a spectator at practice. Cox missed part of Sunday’s game because of a migraine.

City Life

Mitt Romney Says Jack Nicklaus Was the Greatest Athlete of the 20th Century

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus was in Ohio stumping for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. At an afternoon event, the GOP candidate called Nicklaus, “the greatest […]

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Vick Not Concerned About Job Security

Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick.Andy Reid‘s comments about his quarterback situation earlier this week got so much attention that he felt it necessary to set the record straight with Michael Vick.

Asked at what point he will consider a QB change given the high turnover rate, Reid said Monday that Vick was his quarterback “right now” and that they would “evaluate as we go.” That got a lot of wheels turning.

“It was the way it was interpreted,” Reid on Wednesday. “That’s not what I had in mind. I’ve talked to Mike…to make sure we clarified. Bad semantics there.”

“We talked about it. We spoke about it,” said Vick. “But it wasn’t anything serious. We’re in a position where we have to look forward to this week, we have to get ready for this game. That’s what’s most important. Outside distraction can’t become a deterrent to this team.”

Be Well Philly

Jillian Michaels Hates Running

So, yes. You already know Jillian Michaels kicked my butt last weekend in Atlantic City. What you don’t know is that afterward I got to […]

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All 22: What We Learned About the Eagles’ Offense

Here’s what I saw from the Eagles’ offense after reviewing the All-22 footage from this week.

Before we get started, some overall themes. Number one, the coaches have to take a hit for the game-plan, which was built around the following ideas:

* That DeSean Jackson could get behind the Cardinals’ secondary for big plays.
* That an offensive line with two new guys (Dallas Reynolds and Demetress Bell) would be able to protect Michael Vick well enough to give him time to find receivers way downfield.
* That Vick would hit on the big plays when they were available.

Obviously, not all of those things happened, and hopefully below, you can see why.

City Life

Rick Santorum Endorses Rep. Todd Akin

Remember Todd Akin? The GOP Rep. from Missouri whose comments on “legitimate rape” made him a national goat back in August? Well, Former Republican presidential […]