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I am a diehard Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan. I obsess over every facet of the game. My true love is the statistics of the games. I am always trying to expand my knowledge through new and improved stats I can use in my articles.

I love reading articles on this site. Feel free to post any and every of your articles on my board, especially if it deals with the Eagles or Phillies, and I can virtually guarantee you I will read it and leave a comment.

Brian Dawkins is my favorite athlete of all-time. No one plays the game with as much passion as he does. He's a future Hall of Famer, a man of God, and a leader on and off the field. Jim Johnson, you will never be forgotten.

My life has been changed forever by the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. I never thought I would see a champion in Philly, but I think the Phillies are primed to repeat as champs again this year.

I am blessed to be a community leader for both the Eagles and the Phillies. I just cracked the top 50 writers on this website and I plan to reach the top 10 by next football season.

Cody's Recent Articles

Reviewing the Importance of Playoff Closers, Part Two

Published 26 days ago
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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Closing pitcher Brad Lidge #54 of the Philadelphia Phillies winds up on the last pitch of the game beating the Houston Astros 10-3 and winning the National League East on September 30, 2009 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Does a Team Really Need a Dominant Closer To Win the World Series?

Published about 1 month ago
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 22: J.A. Happ #43 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the New York Mets during the game on August 22, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Phillies Near Playoffs: Who Will Close Games for the NL East Champs?

Published about 1 month ago
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A Writer's Reflection: The 2009 NFC East Preview

Published about 1 month ago
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Favorite Athletes

Brian Dawkins, Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, DeSean Jackson, Cole Hamels, Brad Lidge, Shane Victorino, Jamie Moyer, Jeremiah Trotter, Asante Samuel, Jon Runyan, Correll Buckhalter, Jayson Werth, Ryan Madson, David Akers, Mike Schmidt, Randall Cunningham, Reggie White, Troy Vincent, Pat Burrell, Jerome Brown, Kurt Warner, that entire 1991 Gang Green defense
Favorite Sports Teams

Eagles, Phillies, whoever plays the Cowboys or the Mets
Favorite Coaches

Charlie Manuel, Andy Reid, Buddy Ryan, Jim Johnson
All Time Sports Moment

Phillies win 2008 World Series, Eagles beat Falcons 27-10 in the 2004 NFC Championship Game
Most Memorable Game Attended

August 30, 2007: The Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the Mets, winning 11-10 on Chase Utley's game-winning single
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe DiMaggio's 56 game-hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth... Better hitter, better pitcher
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

MJ
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Who cares?
Schumacher or Senna?

See above...
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

the NFL

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by Hotnuke
about 12 hours ago

Cody,

I thought you might like this piece. It’s not just your standard “breaking news” piece about a trade, although it does note the trade of Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins to the Boston Red Sox. Let me know what you think in the comments section.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285981-unrealized-potential-florida-marlins-trade-jeremy-hermida-to-boston

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Josh
2 days ago

Everyone has dreams of playing a professional sport. Sirr Parker did in football. But it was impossible for him to do that from where he grew up. But he made it, and he's truly remarkable. It's a story I'd love to share with you:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285022-they-called-him-sirr-the-truly-remarkable-story-of-sirr-parker

I'd love your feedback on this and I hope you can check it out. Thank you, and have a great day!
by JW
2 days ago

you MUST read this story from Tom Erdington. It deserves POTD.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284583-ricky-bell-the-unsung-hero-of-the-1979-tampa-bay-buccaneers
by Alex
6 days ago

Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full
by Josh
7 days ago

Hey guys, I am back with my series Does Anyone Remember...? Today, I write about a stellar, strong, running back. His career may not be all that great, but he was pretty good, I swear. Let's hope you remember Kevan Barlow:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281761-does-anyone-remember-kevan-barlow

Love to have your opinion. I'd love all the feedback possible.

Thanks and have a great day,
Josh Dhani
by Matt
11 days ago

NFL Power Rankings after Week Seven- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279953-mcs-nfl-power-rankings-after-week-seven
by Dan
11 days ago

As the World Series gets under way later tonight, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the "frienemies" that will develop between fans in this year's World Series.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279950-phillies-yankees-causing-fans-to-become-frienemies-in-world-series

Hope you enjoy!

Dan
by Matt
13 days ago

It's Christmas in New York! A Yankees fans thoughts on the 2009 New York Yankees, giddy for the start of the World Series! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278707-the-script-resurfaces-yankees-head-to-the-world-series?just_published=1

Let me know what you think if you get a chance, if not no worries.
by Alex
13 days ago

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven
by Bob
15 days ago

Hey Cody,

Did you get my PM about the changes to what you'd be doing on Spin Zone? It's just going to be more of a PFT.com type of site with five or six writers updating and writing breaking news and short (or long, if you want) analytical pieces.

If that sounds like something you want to do, I can get you set up.
by Isaac
16 days ago

I recently read a book called the "Passing Game" about a guy I'd never heard of, Benny Friedman. But I really liked it, and realized just how great Benny was. I had to right about it. Give it a look:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276884-benny-friedman-the-football-innovator-nobody-talks-about
by Jim
16 days ago

It sure would be nice if Cole could get his act together for the World Series.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276881-has-the-phillies-cole-hamels-let-success-go-to-his-head?just_published=1
by Isaac
17 days ago

Yo Cody what's up? I worked really hard on this, so feedback would - as always - be appreciated. I decided to make a list of the top ten quarterbacks to ever play. Give it a look. Thanks as always!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276217-nfl-who-are-the-top-ten-quarterbacks-of-all-time
by Matt
19 days ago

Power rankings after Week Six- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275115-mcs-power-rankings-after-week-six
by Ben
19 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275059-to-the-ends-of-the-earth-baseball-still-playing-into-my-life?just_published=1

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