Eagles 2010 Season
August 19, 2010 • written by Hank Davis ('13) / Editorial Assistant
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Every year Eagles fans feel optimistic about the upcoming year no matter how the previous season went. This is because Eagles fans focus on the positive aspects to look forward to. This year the top five stories leading into the Eagles 2010 season are mostly about the numerous changes the organization... Read more »
The decision of a lifetime
July 15, 2010 • written by Jake Fischer ('12) / Online Sports Editor
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
This fall, I will be taking my basketball viewing talents to my living room to witness the spectacle of the “Three Kings” in Miami. But no matter how dominant the team, how numerous the all-stars on the team’s roster, and how ridiculous their ultimately collective and individual stats, I will never... Read more »
Sports Editors’ top 10 sports movies
March 12, 2010 • written by Eastside Sports Editors
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Mike Davis (’10) /Eastside Sports Editor 1. Rocky 2. Raging Bull 3. Million Dollar Baby 4. Field of Dreams 5. The Hustler 6. Jerry Maguire 7. Remember the Titans 8. The Wrestler 9. Brian’s Song 10. Caddyshack Nate Mulberg (’10)/Eastside Sports Editor 1. Friday Night Lights 2. Hoosiers 3.... Read more »
Top 10 Sports Movies of Eastside’s Dillon Rosenblatt (’11)
March 12, 2010 • written by Dillon Rosenblatt ('11)/Eastside Editorial Assistant
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
1. Million Dollar Baby (2004): Won four of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. (Stars Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood, directed by Clint Eastwood) Swank plays a female boxer named Maggie Fitzgerald who is desperate for a trainer. Frankie Dunn (Eastwood) refuses to help... Read more »
Super Bowl Preview
February 5, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Well, it’s that time. Super Sunday, and while you’re all digging out from the snow, Super Bowl XLIV will be played in 78 degrees and plentiful sunshine. Doesn’t that make you happy? Anyway, here my take on the big game (minus the commercials). Saints Offense vs. Colts D: The Colts D is very fast,... Read more »
NFL Playoffs: Championship weekend
January 24, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Last week, I lost my super bowl pick and went 2-2. Can I get both games right this week? AFC Title Game: 5 New York Jets @ 1 Indianapolis Colts 3 PM EST SUN on CBS This is very reminiscent of Super Bowl III. The Jets are David. The Colts are goliath. Will David slay Goliath once again? Jets Offense vs.... Read more »
NFL Divisional playoff round preview
January 15, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Last week I was 3-1 in my picks, and pretty dead on right as well. So, can I keep my momentum going? NFC Divisional Round: 4 Arizona Cardinals @ 1 New Orleans Saints 4:30 PM EST SAT on FOX New Orleans hasn’t won a game in a month, and Arizona is coming off a very tough game on a short week against... Read more »
Wild Card Weekend Playoff Analysis
January 8, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
I was writing for fantasy, now I am writing predictions for every playoff matchup. Sit back and enjoy! AFC Wild Card: 5 New York Jets @ 4 Cincinnati Bengals 4:30 PM EST Saturday on NBC One of the 3 rematches from week 17, this being the only one which changes sites. Can the Bengals D regain its edge... Read more »