It’s a crazy thing about the current generation of Philly-area kids: they think our teams are supposed to be good. And more often than not, they’re right. It’s a marked change from the mindset of past generations of Philly sports fans. People my age were born into a city that […]
Michael Thomas Leibrandt: America is filled with historic football stadiums. None more so than Philly’s Franklin Field.
You might not think that when your football team dates from 1876 that it would be hard to create any new history. If 2024 is any evidence, then you’d be wrong. This season at Cornell, Penn backup quarterback Liam O’Brien would set Penn records with an incredible performance en-route to a 67–49 […]
Michael Thomas Leibrandt: Moving Eagles training camp was a mistake
Each summer of my youth, I spent the dog-days of early August in the daily hope that my Dad would come home from work and announce that we were taking a trip. No, this wasn’t a fun-filled family vacation to fill our shoes and luggage with fresh sand from the […]
Michael Thomas Leibrandt: Let the boys play football
The Abington-Cheltenham game is tradition. Don’t cancel it, honor it.
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt
Christine Flowers: Catholics, kickers and abortion
Harrison Butker’s pro-life sentiments shouldn’t affect his football career.
By Christine Flowers
The man who brought pro football to Philadelphia and the draft to the NFL
Through thick and thin, Bert Bell would not compromise on his vision for the sport and the city.
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt
Jeff Hurvitz: The Super Bowl’s communal allure
Watching the Super Bowl is one of the rare things Americans do together.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Christine Flowers: Michael Oher is the one with the ‘Blind Side.’
The latest in the constant attempts to pit one group of people against another.
By Christine Flowers