Joel Embiid, Alone

Joel Embiid, Alone

Nobody feels bad for the 76ers. Why should they. Context, of course, matters. So much has happened with this franchise since Sam Hinkie took over in 2013. It’s easy to ridicule the 76ers and Trust The Process. They forced the NBA to change lottery rules. And for what… A popular post went viral last night [...]

The 76ers, Insanity

The 76ers, Insanity

I didn’t want to write about it. I swore it off, almost like it didn’t happen. Who wants to relive that? Who wants to go back to 12 hours ago? And see Lou Williams make bucket after bucket. And see a promising season drift away. Atlanta practically begged the 76ers to win Game 5. The [...]

The Eagles and Carson Wentz Part Ways

The Eagles and Carson Wentz Part Ways

Finally, after much delegation, annoying leaks and ostensibly never-ending nonsense, Carson Wentz has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts. As disastrous as it is—seriously what a calamity for a prideful organization—there’s a sense of closure now. A clean break for both parties. Winning a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback. It’s possible that’s where it [...]

The Eagles Hire a New Coach

The Eagles Hire a New Coach

Three years ago to the day the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl they’ve reportedly hired the replacement of the guy who led them there. Nobody really knows anything when it comes to coaching hires. I won’t repeat what’s been said before.  I was firmly in the “anyone but Josh McDaniels” camp. Although, I [...]

Something Out of Nothing

Something Out of Nothing

In late September 2016, Carson Wentz scrambled to his right. Philadelphia had won its first two games that season, home against Cleveland and on the road in Chicago. Neither all that impressive. As Wentz moved toward the sidelines, the Eagles held a 10-point lead against the always tough Pittsburgh Steelers. It felt like backyard football [...]