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Astros: “We were caught off guard by the atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park last night. We’re ready for whatever Philadelphia fans bring tonight.”
Philadelphia Phillies fans who have been drinking since 10 a.m.:
Bill Simmons: Dennis Rodman is NOT an interesting person. Never has been, never will be.
Also Bill Simmons: Please read my 12,000 world column about the one time me, J-Bug and Sully played the Addams Family slot machine at Vegas and talked about The White Shadow.
Taking a picture with the murderer who hilariously evaded you for two weeks in the woods is like giving the 76ers a trophy for advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
Great moments in Philadelphia history:
1. Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
2. Brandon Graham strip sack fumble of Tom Brady in the Super Bowl.
3. Flip-A-Delphia.
It’s amazing to see how this city is so united in its hatred of the 76ers right now.
I haven’t seen such unanimous hatred of a Philadelphia sports team since last year’s 76ers.
Ben Simmons just looked over at me and said — “Make sure you get this.” Then he let down another entire fanbase in the span of one year — and said “There you go.”
Just saw Future at the Wawa on the Blackhorse Pike. Asked him what he was doing in town and he gave me a wink and said he was going to see Ciara while Russ was "busy" this afternoon. He was wearing a Wentz Eagles jersey and bought me a sizzli. Nice guy. Hope Russ doesn't see this
The five steps of having Ben Simmons on your team.
1. He is so fucking talented. It doesn't matter if he doesn't shoot.
2. His defense is amazing. So what if he won't shoot?
3. Is he just going to stand around all game?
4. Why is he not shooting?
5. I hate Ben Simmons.
AJ Brown is out, Hurts has a busted up finger, and the Bucs have trouble stopping the run.
The Eagles have no choice but to run the ball more on Monday night, right?
::Brian Johnson calling that first WR screen to Julio Jones::
BREAKING: After the Heat’s loss to the Sixers Friday night, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly drafting his strongest legislation yet to ban masks of all kind from Florida.
Here’s a new rule: If the ref doesn’t have enough time to react to blow the play dead when a QB takes a knee in the backfield, then you shouldn’t expect a d-end going down to make a tackle to somehow pull up in that same amount of time.
Castellanos: "I'm going to be real with you guys. I love this team, I love this city, but it can be tough to play here. I'm going to tell you something that I'd never say live on the air, but I think this is really imp-"
Amaro: "WERE YOU LOOKING MIDDLE IN ON THAT BALL YOU HIT?"
BREAKING: Las Vegas city officials have ordered the sides of the Luxor preemptively be greased down in preparation for the influx of Philadelphia fans this weekend.
Magic Johnson: "Sure, I guess I'll try and help Ben Simmons become a better player if he wants."
Philadelphia: "You tampering BASTARD."
Bryce Harper: "I will 100% call Mike Trout to recruit him to the Phillies and literally tamper with his future."
Philadelphia: "Hell yes."
My 6-year-old son really put this Super Bowl loss into perspective for me. I asked him this afternoon if he was upset that the Eagles lost.
He looked up at me and said “No, I still love them.”
I could only smile, shake my head, and tell him to shut his fucking mouth.
On this day 33 years ago a crucial error by Keith Hernandez led to a five run 9th inning by the Phillies, costing the Mets the game and ruining the day of two fans in the right field stands.
Saw Nick Sirianni at the Blackhorse Pike Wawa this morning wearing a “Dallas Sucks, Dak Swallows” tee. I told him it was a cool shirt and asked why he wasn’t in Chicago. He gave me a sly grin, a little wink, and then threw his hot coffee in my face.
I've seen the infamous Ben Simmons' "layup pass" play against the Hawks countless times, but for some reason I've never bothered to look at Seth Curry's immediate reaction to his decision...
We surprised my son this morning with Phillies opening day tickets for his 8th birthday. First words out of his mouth:
“They’re going to get demolished!”
True Philadelphia fan.
LaMelo Ball: "Dad, did you see the Better Business Bureau gave Big Baller Brand an "F" rating? This is bad!"
LaVar Ball: "F for 'Fantastic' playa!"
LaMelo: (puts hand over eyes): "Dad....we're in Lithuania....for the love of god...."
Joe Giglio tomorrow: “This Phillies team is the greatest gathering of men in the history of mankind.”
Joe Giglio when they lose a game next week: “Is it time to get out from under Bryce Harper’s contract?”
John Mallee before Bryce's at-bat:
"I think you should strike out."
Charlie Manuel before Bryce's at-bat:
"The old crawdads and hoppin' toads would tell you, man, I dunno, to hit a grand slam."
"And the 76ers fall to the Raptors 110-89, forcing a Game 7 in Philadelphia."
::Two Minutes Later::
"And with the 15th pick in the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select Johnny 'Appleseed' McNaughton, WR, Washington State."
All of Philadelphia:
The Phillies require their beer vendors to be vaccinated to work. Aaron Nola is not required to be vaccinated. The franchise obviously believes beer vendors are more essential to the team’s success.