E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!! Birds - Chiefs Super Bowl LVII game thread

[Tom McAndrew]

please use this thread for pre-game, in-game, and post-game discussion about the Eagles - Chiefs game in Super Bowl LVII.

I was nervous as hell 5 years ago, when the Birds played in Super Bowl LII. It was Nick Foles against Tom Brady -- how could a Birds' fan not be nervous? This time, it's kind of weird, with the Birds being the favorite. I haven't experienced that since Super Bowl XV, and the Birds lost that Super Bowl to the Raiders. It's also been weird to listen to Philadelphia sports talk over the past 2 weeks. For Super Bowl LII, fans had the dog masks, and songs about how nobody liked us, and we didn't care. Now the fans, as well as the analysts, are almost in agreement that the Birds are the better team, and too many of them (IMHO) seem to think it will be a pretty easy game. (I should note that Jeff McLane, the Philadelphia Inquirer's main beat reporter for the Eagles did pick the Chiefs to win by 1 point, but it's hard to find similar sentiments or predictions by reporters or fans.)

So how will the game play out? I haven't a clue. I like the Birds chances and certainly hope to be celebrating at the end of the game.

Go Birds!!!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Looks as though Siposs is punting for the Birds, and Covey will be returning punts for them:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

The Eagles long-time radio PBP guy:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[s1uggo72]

please use this thread for pre-game, in-game, and post-game discussion about the Eagles - Chiefs game in Super Bowl LVII.

I was nervous as hell 5 years ago, when the Birds played in Super Bowl LII. It was Nick Foles against Tom Brady -- how could a Birds' fan not be nervous? This time, it's kind of weird, with the Birds being the favorite. I haven't experienced that since Super Bowl XV, and the Birds lost that Super Bowl to the Raiders. It's also been weird to listen to Philadelphia sports talk over the past 2 weeks. For Super Bowl LII, fans had the dog masks, and songs about how nobody liked us, and we didn't care. Now the fans, as well as the analysts, are almost in agreement that the Birds are the better team, and too many of them (IMHO) seem to think it will be a pretty easy game. (I should note that Jeff McLane, the Philadelphia Inquirer's main beat reporter for the Eagles did pick the Chiefs to win by 1 point, but it's hard to find similar sentiments or predictions by reporters or fans.)

So how will the game play out? I haven't a clue. I like the Birds chances and certainly hope to be celebrating at the end of the game.

Go Birds!!!

Need to watch the NFL channel they seem to be all over Mahomes and the Chiefs

 

[Woodpecker]

Wait, is this game today? You'd think someone would have mentioned it.

 

[BobPSU92]

Looks as though Siposs is punting for the Birds, and Covey will be returning punts for them:

The Iggles seem to lack the killer instinct by having a punter on the roster today. That’s worrisome.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

my buddy at the game reports that of those wearing Birds or Chiefs gear, it looks to be about a 50-50 mix.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Birds win.

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

Still love the tribute of "Ragged Old Flag" by Johnny Cash. Very well designed using art paintings and video clips to articulate the song.

 

[WestSideLion]

The Eagles long-time radio PBP guy:

I’m wearing my lucky blue Phillies hat from 2018. And the same sweater from the Giants *** kicking a few weeks ago.

 

[LionsAndBears]

GO BIRDS!! Feeling confident that our pressure will slow down Mahomes today.

 

[BobPSU92]

I don’t have an NFL team, but go Iggles. Go Miles!

 

[BobPSU92]

“NFL Man of the Year, Dak Prescott!”

BOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Iggles fans booing Prescott. Hilarious.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

lol, Birds' fans don't disappoint -- they boo Dak Prescott when he receives the Walter Payton man of the year award from the NFL. Congrats Dak, but you can't expect Birds' fans to cheer for a Cowboy.

 

[Lionville]

I don’t have an NFL team, but go Iggles. Go Miles!

Is this #26’s last game as an Eagle?

 

[LionsAndBears]

Is this #26’s last game as an Eagle?

Probably unless he's willing to take less to stay in Philly...which I think would be the best choice in the long run for him.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

hopefully the Birds shut up the Chiefs' fans. The chop cheer drives me crazy -- it's like watching a FSU football game.

 

[rudedude]

Good gosh those DJ Khaled intros were awful

 

[Ludd]

Good gosh those DJ Khaled intros were awful

I’m not sure why they have to overdo everything for the Super Bowl these days including the player intros.

 

[rudedude]

Also the lip syncing is ludicrous

 

[Ludd]

Also the lip syncing is ludicrous

You won’t get that from Chris Stapleton.

 

[psuro]

lol, Birds' fans don't disappoint -- they boo Dak Prescott when he receives the Walter Payton man of the year award from the NFL. Congrats Dak, but you can't expect Birds' fans to cheer for a Cowboy.

You would if they were fans that exhibit any clas- oh, wait never mind.

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Mick Fleetwood doing the ASL for the Anthem.

 

[rudedude]

You won’t get that from Chris Stapleton.

Thank goodness, a real voice that sounds great!!

 

[BobPSU92]

Nick Sirianni got caught up in the moment of the Star Spangled Banner. Tears running down his face.

Babyface and Chris Stapleton were outstanding.

 

[psuro]

You won’t get that from Chris Stapleton.

Who is this guy? Is he a singer? He should consider doing this for a living.

 

[Ludd]

Thank goodness, a real voice that sounds great!!

We got the most talented musician of the day for the National Anthem.

 

[Ludd]

Who is this guy? Is he a singer?

He’s the one who should be doing the halftime show.

 

[PSU87]

I might tune in after Johnny Dangerously is over...

Marilu Henner's cleavage >>>>> NFL

 

[Ludd]

I might tune in after Johnny Dangerously is over...

Marilu Henner's cleavage >>>>> NFL

You fargin’ ice hole.

 

[WestSideLion]

I’m seated next to a Cowboys fan from North Jersey. Double ugh.

 

[rudedude]

 

[Midnighter]

Still not a big fan of all the military/sports intermixing….ah well.

 

[psuro]

He’s the one who should be doing the halftime show.

Does he play music that “people” like?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

hmm, Birds have been winning a lot of the coin tosses this year, but they didn't win today's. The Chiefs win and they defer. Birds will start on O.

 

[psuro]

Still not a big fan of all the military/sports intermixing….ah well.

Yeah-where are all the “I watch sports to get away from it all…”folks?

 

[s1uggo72]

Is this #26’s last game as an Eagle?

Who is this guy? Is he a singer? He should consider doing this for a living.

But I didn’t think u liked country music