by Michael DeLuca
Closing arguments are scheduled to be given today in the case against Philadelphia Eagles CB Jack Ikegwuonu. Ikegwuonu and his twin brother, Bill, were charged with residential burglary and criminal trespassing. The brothers claim to have just been looking for a party, despite the fact that Safyian Baba, who lived in the home, claims to have discovered them in his residence holding an XBOX (the old kind). Apparently, Bill Ikegwuonu was an acquaintance of Baba’s roommate, Michael Britton. Bill claimed that the two had discussed going to a party earlier in the evening and that he was dropping by to see if Britton had finished work yet. Britton testified that he neither had plans with nor had spoken to either brother that evening. In a seperate trial, in April, Bill was (somehow) found not guilty.
Jack Ikegwuonu was selected him in the fourth round, as the 131st overall selection out of Wisconsin by the Philadelphia Eagles. He missed the entire 2008 season with a knee injury that was suffered in pre-draft workouts. Had he not been injured, he was expected to be a 2nd round pick.
Ikegwuonu has run into trouble on numerous occasions. Last November, a picture surfaced of him with a bong and prescription pills crushed into a powder (see below). Should he be found guilty of the burglary and trespassing chargers, the Eagles can expect to be without his services for at least another season.
Update: According to Ikegwuonu’s agent Drew Rosenhaus’ Twitter page, Jack was found not guilty on all charges. Here is Rosenhaus quote, “I’m happy for our client Jack Ikegwuonu who was acquitted of all charges filed against him. Justice prevailed as Jack was found not guilty.”
8.5 to 1 to win it all. That slightly bests the NY Giants, who come in at 9 to 1. Though the Eagles are the NFC favorites, the bookmakers apparently feel that the three strongest teams this year are in the NFC. The New England Patriots, with returning superstar Tom Brady, are the favorites to win it all at 4 to 1. The defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers come in at 6 to 1. Last but not least, the San Diego Chargers have been given 8 to 1 odds to win this year’s title.
the chance to own Jones Drew now that Fred Taylor is no longer in town. After the team handed Jones Drew a 5 year $31 million deal, coach Jack Del Rio said, “We want Maurice on the field more often. We believe he’s a feature guy and it’s his time. We’re excited about that. I’m very confident this is the type of young man that will go out and continue to display the things that have made him so popular to begin with. He’s gonna get plenty of work. We’re excited about getting him the ball more often.” It sure sounds like a recipe for success.
McNabb’s and Kolb’s contracts are set to expire following the 2010 season. Wesseling suggests that a second rounder might get the job done and that the St. Louis Rams would be a good fit, pointing out that Rams Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur was Kolb’s QB coach in Philly and that incumbent starter Marc Bulger’s time is running short. 
where he and his twin brother, Bill, were charged with residential burglary and criminal trespass Nov. 26, 2006.
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option to utilize them in the future. McNabb is a was due to make $9.2 million this season and $10 million next season. The new deal is reportedly for $24.5 million, with another $1 million in potential incentives.
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Jarmon will have a pro day in Lexington on July 9. Kentucky now has no defensive ends on its roster who have made a college tackle.
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