Philly Sports: Quick Scoops

5 01 2010

EAGLES:  A few days back I told you to keep an eye on TCU’s Jerry Hughes as a potential draft selection of the Philadelphia Eagles.  In last night’s Fiesta Bowl, Hughes went without a sack but did apply constant pressure on Boise State’s quarterback Kellen Moore.  Hughes forced a fumble in the game and deflected a pass from Moore.  We’ve got a long way to go until the combine and draft, but Hughes name will likely be in play for the Philadelphia Eagles, who will draft towards the bottom of round 1 (maybe not too far to the bottom considering last week’s performance).

PHILLIES:  According to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki the Phils have extended a minor league offer to relief pitcher Scott Eyre.  In other news, the team has agreed to a contract with Danny Baez pending a physical.  Baez has the highest ground ball to fly ball ration of all available relievers and thus should be a good fit for Citizen’s Bank Park.

76ers:  The team finished up a 5 game West Coast road trip with a victory over the Denver Nuggets.  The team went 3-2 on the swing and may be turning the corner now that Lou Williams and Mareerse Speights are healthy and the players’s roles are becoming more clearly defined in new head coach Eddie Jordan’s system.  Elton Brand continues to impress as the most overpaid 6th man in the NBA.


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Sixers Just 3.5 Games Back In Playoff Race

29 12 2009

by Michael DeLuca

It may be an odd headline and, sure, we’re only a little over a third of the way through the NBA season but something grabbed me after viewing the standings this morning following the team’s Monday night comeback victory over the Portland Trailblazers.  The Philadelphia 76ers, despite their woeful start, are still very much alive in the Eastern Conference.  To begin, more than 50% of the teams in the league make the post season.  In addition, the Eastern Conference is top heavy, with the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Atlanta Hawks all playing .720+ ball!  The 7th and 8th spots are currently occupied by the Charlotte Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks, both with records of just 12-17.

Are the 76ers good…no.  Are they talented…yes.  I see only one direction for this team to go and last night’s game might be an indication that they are beginning to head in it.  The team is healthy for the first time in quite a while, Elton Brand is beginning to make solid contributions for the first time as a 76er and the team seems to be grasping Eddie Jordan’s system a bit better.  In addition, you can credit Jordan with loosening the reigns a little bit and allowing the team to do a bit more of what they do best…ATTACK.


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Iverson Humbled?

3 12 2009

Humbled? I don’t buy it. Disturbed? Perhaps.

Iverson attempted to hold back tears during his Thursday afternoon press conference regarding his return to the Philadelphia 76ers. On Wednesday, Iverson agreed to a prorated veteran’s minimum salary to return to the City of Brotherly Love. The contract is not guaranteed.

Iverson said all the right things, praising the Philadelphia fans and saying, “I have a love for them and they love me and it’s evident.” Iverson went on to say, “When I had the opportunity to come back here. I couldn’t turn it down.”

Iverson also said that he would be content in any role the team saw fit for him. Yup, definitely not buying it.


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Sixers Coach Downplays Iverson Rumors

29 11 2009

Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan has told The Associated Press that he hasn’t talked Allen Iversonto the team’s former franchise player, Allen Iverson, about a return to the City of Brotherly Love.

Jordan claimed that he’s had no discussions whatsoever regarding Iverson and that the team is not currently considering any free agents. Team sources told ESPN.com on Saturday that “Iverson’s return is not a certainty and that no face-to-face meetings between Iverson and anyone from the franchise have been scheduled.”

PCPTAKE: Iverson will be in the starting lineup by this time next week. Don’t buy this smokescreen.


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Report: Iverson To Return To Philadelphia

28 11 2009

by Michael DeLuca

Numerous reports have surfaced linking Allen Iverson to his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers.  A possible reunion has been a major talking point since Philadelphia starting point guard Lou Williams suffered a broken jaw.  The injury will sideline Williams for approximately eight weeks.  The move would make sense for the 76ers, who are ranked 29th in league in attendance, besting only the Memphis Grizzlies, the team Iverson started the season with but quickly became unhappy with his role on.  Iverson’s presence could certainly help boost fan interest, at least in the short term.

Just this Wednesday, Iverson, who is now 34 years of age, announced his plans to retire from the NBA on Steven A. Smith’s web site.  Now, just three days later, Smith is reporting that the Sixers are nearing a deal with Iverson which could be finalized early next week.


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Sixers Lose PG

26 11 2009

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without starting point guard Lou Williams for approximately eight weeks.  Williams had surgery on his broken jaw Thursday morning, the injury occured during Tuesday’s loss to the Washington Wizards.


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Dalembert Trade Chatter

18 11 2009

by Michael DeLuca

We’re all in the same boat.  Sitting, waiting patiently…for something, ANYTHING to happen.  Well, rumors surfaced yesterday that Philadelphia may trade Samuel Dalembert as part of a three way deal, receiving Bostons’ Brian Scalabrine and Tony Allen along with Sacramento’s Kenny Thomas, a former 76er.  All three have expiring contracts, while Sammy will be owed $13 million for the 2010-2011 season.  In my opinion, the trade would be a minor coup for the Philly squad. Dalembert and JR Giddens would head to Sacremento while Boston would receive Andres Nocioni.

There’s a great thread ongoing at RealGM regarding this potential trade, check it out…

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=959241


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Ax Man Back! A Reunion of Sorts for JR’s Ramblings!

29 09 2009

Just when I thought YOU weren’t getting a Tuesday Ramblings, the Eagles went and made another odd move in what seems like an endless supply since last free agency started. We’ve been through them all so I won’t re-hash, but really, did you ever think Jeremiah Trotter would be back on this team in any other capacity besides, “team ambassador.” I knew you didn’t. Anyways, on to the real thing………… Read the rest of this entry »


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Plaxico Found by the Sistas? Phillies Still Closer-less? It’s Ramblings Time………

25 09 2009

by John Ryan

In my busyness (editor’s note: Go back to sleep old man, you’ve got a long day of drinking and beating the shi* out of me tomorrow), I neglected to fire off a ramblings early in the week. Because of this travesty, you get a preview of the coming weekend as opposed to a recap. Off we go………

1.) The NY Daily News is Reporting Plaxico Burress is having a rough first week in prison. I gotta say this right off the bat: I think it’s hilarious. He’s a 6’6″ NFL player, and yet he is probably scared to death. While I won’t say prison is a joke, I just keep

Who was that idiot's lawyer?

Who was that idiot's lawyer?

thinking the situation is a joke. He shot himself in the leg (what irony) and he winds up getting two years in prison. Meanwhile, the following people have served less or no prison sentences: OJ Simpson, Donte Stallworth, Michael Vick, Ray Lewis. Quite a list. I wonder if he is having a rough time because in Rykers Island, the majority of the inmates are probably Jets fans, or is it because “Boggs” and the “Sistas” found him in there and want to know his sexual orientation. I guarantee you, though, two things will never happen again after this day: Plax will never catch another NFL pass, and Boggs and the Sistas will have instant street cred in prison. Is raping an NFL player (and one who’s 6’6″ for God’s sake!) the most incredible thing an inmate could do? What would be more brag worthy in the surreal world of prison? Hope I never get the answer to that trivia question the hard way……… Read the rest of this entry »


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76ers Add Four

19 09 2009

The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Dionte Christmas, Sean Singletary, Brandon Bowman, and Jared Reiner have been extended sixers logofree agent invitations to join the Philadelphia 76ers training camp roster. Yes, there’s still a basketball team in Philadelphia.

Christmas, a Philadelphia native and Temple standout, was surprisingly undrafted and participated on the Sixers/Nets Pro Summer League team in July.

Singletary is also a Philadelphia native and attended Penn Charter and later started all 90 games he appeared in at Virginia. The 6’0 guard was Sacramento’s second-round pick in the 2008 draft. Read the rest of this entry »


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