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Being a Philly Sports Fan Keeps Getting Harder and Harder

Kermit was right; it ain't easy being Green. It also ain't too easy being Orange. Or red. Or whatever color the Sixers are wearing this year. For those that didn't grow up Philadelphia this may be hard to understand, so bear with me...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 3 months ago 64 reads 0 comments
To The Angry Philadelphia Eagles Fans a Few Things To Consider

Dear outraged fan, As an animal lover, I understand your anguish over the signing of Michael Vick. It is often difficult when we are confronted with someone who engaged in acts we find appalling and disgusting...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 3 months ago 578 reads 15 comments
Moving Forward: How Will the Eagles Use Michael Vick? (Humor)

Now that I've gotten my disappointment out of my system regarding the reaction, I can focus on the future. Just how will the Philadelphia Eagles use Michael Vick once he's able to return in Week ...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 3 months ago 189 reads 1 comments
Michael Vick Signs with the Eagles and I'm Disappointed...in the Fans and Media

The Philadelphia Eagles played a preseason game against the New England Patriots last night, so the post game topic should have been about their performance on the field, right? Wrong...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 3 months ago 313 reads 30 comments
Sky Falling for Philadelphia Eagles? Perhaps Not, But There Is Cause For Concern

When the smoke cleared after the 2009 NFL Draft, no fans were more optimistic than the Philadelphia Eagles fan base. The loss of Brian Dawkins still stung, but the flurry of moves made by the Banner Crew had Philadelphia buzzing...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 3 months ago 714 reads 8 comments
The NFL Suffers a Huge Loss As Jim Johnson Succumbs To Cancer

When the story broke last night I was gearing up to watch the Phils play the D-Backs; football was the furthest thing from my mind. Jim Johnson was even further. Not because I didn't care about his battle, or about his family...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 4 months ago 13 reads 0 comments
Building a Superbowl Champion using the NFC East: Offense Edition

The NFL is full of stories of teams, players and coaches overcoming adversity to achieve the ultimate goal; a Super Bowl ring...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 5 months ago 341 reads 5 comments
Unfortunately, Kobe Bryant Will Never Be Embraced Like Jordan Was

Let me begin by saying that no one should shed a tear for Kobe Bean Bryant. He is a world famous athlete, with championship rings, million-dollar endorsement deals, a beautiful wife and two wonderful little girls...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 5 months ago 1,122 reads 38 comments
Creating the Perfect NBA Player

After watching Kobe's performance in Game One of the NBA Finals, a Jay-Z song went through my head: "If you haven't heard, I'm Michael, Magic and Bird all rolled into one, cause none got more flows than young...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 6 months ago 625 reads 23 comments
Dear LeBron James: Thanks For Finally Ending the Debate

Going into this year's playoffs, there was one thing that was constantly talked about—almost regardless of what teams were actually playing: Who's better: You or Kobe? Your regular season numbers were off the charts: 28...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 6 months ago 307 reads 18 comments
The Top Eight NFC Teams Capable of Making the Trip to Super Bowl XLIV

If you're a fan of football, this is the WORST time of the year for you. The Draft is over, training camp is months away and the NBA and NHL playoffs are getting all the pub...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 6 months ago 1,044 reads 62 comments
Sports Misconceptions: "Clutch" Football Players

It was my junior year in High School when I learned the true definition of the word. May 7, 1995. I know I'm dating myself, but I'm trying to make a point...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 6 months ago 107 reads 21 comments
Welcome to the NFL 2009-2010 Hot Seat!

This is the point of the NFL offseason when expectations are the highest. Teams have completed the first Free Agency period, the Draft and most teams have had their first mini-camp by now...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 6 months ago 625 reads 38 comments
Sports Misconceptions: The Typical Eagles Fan

The general consensus is that they're an unruly bunch. Their stories are legend. They've chucked foreign objects at everyone from Jimmy Johnson to Santa...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 297 reads 10 comments
Making the Philadelphia 76ers Contenders Again Can't Be That Hard, Can It?

It seems like such long time ago, but there was a time when the Philadelphia 76ers were considered an elite team. Of course at that time most of us were more interested in Thundercats than thunder dunks...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 497 reads 20 comments
What Have We Learned so far Class? My NBA Observations After One Round.

I feel you Ray, I can hardly believe it either! But it's true the Celtics made it to round two sans the Big Ticket, Kevin Garnett. Will the run continue? Hard to say, but I have learned not to doubt the Green Machine...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 340 reads 11 comments
Do I Think I Can Do Better? Absolutely! How I Spell D-y-n-a-s-t-y with the Eagles

As I told fellow writer Curt today: "Nobody plays the "What if" game better than Eagles fans" Then another writer listed the Eagles as an Almost Dynasties which as badly as I wanted to I could not argue against...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 668 reads 21 comments
Looking Back at the Philadelphia Eagles' Entertaining Offseason

Andy Reid is smiling. But that's because he knew all along. He knew the Eagles Front Office had a game plan to get better, younger, more talented players in midnight green for another Superbowl run...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 983 reads 12 comments
On the Cusp of Being Elite, Andre Iguodala Is Still a Work in Progress

Elite. What really makes a player qualify for that distinction? Is it popular opinion? Favorable comparison to another elite player? Is it success at the highest level, i.e...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 398 reads 5 comments
Better Than Advertised: Celtics vs. Bulls

This was supposed to be the warm-up series for the Celtics on their way to the inevitable clash with the Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, nobody informed the Bulls about that...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 210 reads 5 comments
Chauncey Billups Proves to Be a Better Fit for the Nuggets than Allen Iverson

Being an Allen Iverson fan, watching his career since leaving Philly has been both painful and sad. Now Chauncey Billups is adding to my anguish...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 573 reads 8 comments
Sheldon Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles: Drama Unfolding

Since first hearing about Sheldon Brown's ultimatum on Friday, I've learned two things: First, the chasm between the average fans' perception of money and the average professional athlete's is grown into the Grand Canyon...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 270 reads 3 comments
Ten things I've learned watching the playoffs so far

Normally around NBA playoff time I'm vaguely interested. Baseball has just started so I wanna make sure my Phils get off to a good start...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 297 reads 6 comments
Let's Make a Deal... Or Else! Why I Hate Player Demands

I want to conduct a little social experiment. I want all the readers out there to walk into their bosses office and demand more money or else. Done? Good. Now give me your job location and requirements so I can apply for your old job...

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 349 reads 31 comments
Philadephia Eagles 2009 Season Preview

With the new schedule out and about everyone is talking about the same thing. T.O.'s new home. Brady's return. Cutler in a Bears Uni.....

Written by Anthony Williamson about 7 months ago 260 reads 5 comments

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Anthony Williamson Article Archive

Being a Philly Sports Fan Keeps Getting Harder and Harder

To The Angry Philadelphia Eagles Fans a Few Things To Consider

Moving Forward: How Will the Eagles Use Michael Vick? (Humor)

Michael Vick Signs with the Eagles and I'm Disappointed...in the Fans and Media

Sky Falling for Philadelphia Eagles? Perhaps Not, But There Is Cause For Concern

The NFL Suffers a Huge Loss As Jim Johnson Succumbs To Cancer

Building a Superbowl Champion using the NFC East: Offense Edition

Unfortunately, Kobe Bryant Will Never Be Embraced Like Jordan Was

Creating the Perfect NBA Player

Dear LeBron James: Thanks For Finally Ending the Debate

The Top Eight NFC Teams Capable of Making the Trip to Super Bowl XLIV

Sports Misconceptions: "Clutch" Football Players

Welcome to the NFL 2009-2010 Hot Seat!

Sports Misconceptions: The Typical Eagles Fan

Making the Philadelphia 76ers Contenders Again Can't Be That Hard, Can It?

What Have We Learned so far Class? My NBA Observations After One Round.

Do I Think I Can Do Better? Absolutely! How I Spell D-y-n-a-s-t-y with the Eagles

Looking Back at the Philadelphia Eagles' Entertaining Offseason

On the Cusp of Being Elite, Andre Iguodala Is Still a Work in Progress

Better Than Advertised: Celtics vs. Bulls

Chauncey Billups Proves to Be a Better Fit for the Nuggets than Allen Iverson

Sheldon Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles: Drama Unfolding

Ten things I've learned watching the playoffs so far

Let's Make a Deal... Or Else! Why I Hate Player Demands

Philadephia Eagles 2009 Season Preview

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