Phour for Phour
Phour for Phour: Birds Beat The Birds and the Philllies Eye October
This week we’ll take a look at Phillies clinching their fifth-straight NL East title, and a strange loss by the Eagles which included cheap shots, botched replays, a go-go-gadget offense, and a concussion for Vick.
Welcome back, Patch readers! Let’s get started! A Dirty Bird Last year, Falcons defensive back Dunta Robinson—who shall henceforth be referred to as "Mr. Cheapshot" — nearly decapitated Desean Jackson on a crossing route as he illegally launched himself into the defenseless receiver while also leading with the crown of his helmet. Both players were diagnosed with concussions, with Jackson missing time and Robinson initially being fined $50,000. After Mr. Cheapshot leveled a nearly identical blow on Jeremy Maclin during Sunday night’s loss, the NFL should seriously consider a suspension for the repeat offender. Fortunately, Maclin returned to the game, and finished with double digit catches, 172 yards receiving, and a pair of touchdowns, …
