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If Reid Wants To Go Back to Vick, Jeff Lurie Needs To Step In

Ever since Michael Vick went down with his concussion, I've been pounding the drum that Nick Foles should remain the Eagles' starting QB for the rest of the season, regardless of how he or the team performs.

I even went so far as to say that Andy Reid would be selfish not do so.

Before all the Vick lovers come crying, this is not about him.  My reasoning for starting Foles is purely what I believe to be in the best interest for the future of this franchise.  Simply put, we need to see if he is going to be our quarterback going forward.

Whether or not you're a Vick supporter, there is a legitimate chance that he will not return to the Eagles next season.  The fact that there should be a new coaching staff in place, along with a huge amount of money owed to Vick, combine to make it likely that he will not, in fact, be back.

That's why this isn't about Vick.  It's about the team and the future direction it will go.  An incoming coach will need to have as much game tape as possible on Foles to determine if he will be the quarterback to lead this team.

With that said, every time Andy Reid is questioned about his starting quarterback, he has repeatedly said that Vick will be the starter when healthy.  This just pisses me off to no end because it's stubborn and illogical.

I was listening to sports radio last week and I heard an interview with Ray Didinger.  They started discussing Foles and Diddy felt the same way as I do...that he should start the rest of the year regardless.

However, Ray brought up another interesting point: Jeff Lurie should step in and tell Reid that if he insists on going back to Vick, he will have to fire him now rather than waiting until the end of the season.

I found myself agreeing 100%.

More after the jump...

Penn Gets Much Needed Victory Over Binghamton

The Penn Quakers came into tonight's game with only one win on the season and were desperately in search for their second win. The Quakers would get their second win tonight and defeat the Binghamton Bearcats 65-54.

Temple Tames Buffalo in Road Victory

Behind great team defensive from Temple tonight, they were able to defeat the Buffalo Bulls 54-39 at Alumni Arena. The Temple Owls held Buffalo to 32.7 percent shooting from the field and 18.8 percent from the three point line.

SJU Hawks Cruise by American University Tonight

At the Hagan Arena tonight, the Saint Joseph's Hawks were taking on the American University Eagles. St. Joes came into tonight's game with a 3-1 record and American was coming in with a 2-3 record.

Carlos Ruiz Suspended 25 Games

One would have thought that the first major news for the Philadelphia Phillies would have been a major signing or a trade. Well, that was not the case today. News broke just recently that Phillies' All Star catcher Carlos Ruiz has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 25 games without pay after testing positive for the use of an amphetamine.

Ruiz was caught using adderall, which is an amphetamine that works to help treat ADHD. Since the amphetamine is considered a stimulant rather than a steroid according to the MLB's policy, Ruiz will only get the 25-game suspension instead of a 50-game suspension.

Ruiz had by far his best season of his career last year and he will not be able to play until April 28th. This may be a bigger deal than it seems, but the suspension should not affect the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies.

David A. Cattai is the Featured Writer for the Philadelphia Flyers with Rant Sports & Featured Beat Writer covering the Philadelphia Phillies for Buzz On Broad.

Follow me on Twitter @DCattaiSports for all Flyers, Phillies, NHL, and MLB sports updates.

 

Jason Babin Released

The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to release DE Jason Babin the same day that they placed WR DeSean Jackson on the injured reserve. Babin was struggling and has been a disappointment after leading the Eagles in sacks (18.0 total) just a year ago. Babin has a total of 5.5 sacks and 26 tackles in 11 games this season.

The news was broken via Twitter by Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider). Andy Reid said that they appreciate everything that Babin has done over the past couple of years and this decision gives the younger players a chance to get more reps and develop.

Without a doubt this may be the first of many more moves to come for the remainder of the season. Be on the lookout for more big name players that have played poorly to be moved as the season progresses.

David A. Cattai is the Featured Writer for the Philadelphia Flyers with Rant Sports & Featured Beat Writer covering the Philadelphia Phillies for Buzz On Broad.

Follow me on Twitter @DCattaiSports for all Flyers, Phillies, NHL, and MLB sports updates.

DeSean Jackson Done For Season; Andy Reid Remains Head Coach

Well if losing to the Carolina Panthers last night on Monday Night Football wasn't enough, then the news that was given to the Philadelphia Eagles this morning sure added to it. Head Coach Andy Reid announced during his Tuesday afternoon press conference that Jackson had sustained multiple rib fractures and will most likely be placed on the injured reserve today. It is believed that Jackson suffered the injury on a two-yard end around in the first quarter.

Jackson finished the night with one catch for nine yards. He has been a huge disappointment this season, but so has the entire team. Jackson signed a five-year deal worth $51 million this past off season. He did not live up to the hype that he has surrounded himself with. Jackson ended up finishing his 2012-2013 season with 45 receptions, 700 yards receiving, and two touchdowns. 

What a turn of events for the Eagles this season.

There was so much hype that was surrounding this entire organization after the moves that had been made the off season before and now it has turned into one of, if not, the biggest disappointments in professional sports.

It not only is a disappointment to Eagles' fans everywhere, but it is also a disappointment to Jeffrey Lurie who said that an 8-8 record would not be acceptable for this Eagles' team. The Eagles now have the worst record in the NFC at 3-8 and are currently the fourth worst team in the entire NFL. The best they can finish is 8-8.

Will Lurie live up to his word? Many fans sure think he will.

But does Reid deserve a mulligan for all the injuries that his team (most importantly his offensive line) has dealt with all season? According to Tim McManus, an Eagles beat writer for 97.5 The Phanatic, Reid will most likely remain the head coach for the Eagles this week against the Dallas Cowboys.

We may not find out about the future of Reid until the end of the season, but we do know that the fire is starting to kick up on his hot seat.

David A. Cattai is the Featured Writer for the Philadelphia Flyers with Rant Sports & Featured Beat Writer covering the Philadelphia Phillies for Buzz On Broad.

Follow me on Twitter @DCattaiSports for all Flyers, Phillies, NHL, and MLB sports updates.

 

Penn State Finishes 2012 Season with Overtime Win over Wisconsin

Buzz On Broad is proud to bring to you a brand new segment called "Inside PSU." We are all aware of the recent events surrounding the proud university involving some deranged higher-ups formerly employed by Penn State. The 2012 football season at PSU marks the first season under a new regime and even more monumentally, the start of a brand new chapter in Penn State history.

While the national media will have their eyes closely affixed to the school from the outside looking in, you can now rely on Buzz On Broad and our newest contributor, PSU Insider Dan Smith, to shed light on the morale and attitude from within the confines of Happy Valley.

Look for Dan Smith to break down every game this season each week, from a gridiron perspective to the pulse of the fan base and student body. Enjoy this recap from Penn State's season finale against Wisconsin.

NHL Brings In Mediator For Next Meeting

After several months of potentially getting nowhere, the NHL and NHLPA took a big step today.  They have announced that there will be a mediator at the next CBA meeting, which is scheduled for sometime this week.  The meeting is said to be on Wednesday, in which the NHL is not expected to make a new offer.

The mediators will meet with both sides separately before the meetings.  Here is a direct statement from FMCS (Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service) official website:

“I have had separate, informal discussions with the key representatives of the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association during the course of their negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement. At the invitation of the FMCS, and with the agreement of both parties, the ongoing negotiations will now be conducted under our auspices. I have assigned Deputy Director Scot L. Beckenbaugh, Director of Mediation Services John Sweeney, and Commissioner Guy Serota to serve as the mediators.”  

 

“Due to the extreme sensitivity of these negotiations and consistent with the FMCS’s long-standing practice, the Agency will refrain from any public comment concerning the future schedule and/or the status of the negotiations until further notice.”

 

Full Holiday Weekend Roundup

While you were all out shopping (hopefully everyone stayed safe), the holiday weekend was a pretty big weekend in Philly sports.  Between the Sixers weekend game, Operation Hat trick, and the Eagles, there is plenty I'm sure you missed. Here is a quick wrap-up from the holiday weekend:

Sixers Weekend

On Saturday night, the Sixers tipped off against the Oklahoma City Thunder.  The Sixers were defeated 116-109, with a strong performance by Thad Young, as well as Evan Turner. In the loss, Thad registered a team high 29 points, with 15 rebounds (6 OFF, 9 DEF) and 4 assists. While Turner dropped 29 points, with 5 rebounds and 4 assists.  The Sixers played a strong game, but couldn't handle Kevin Durant and the Thunder. Durantula led the OKC with 37 points, while his partner in crime, Russel Westbrook dropped 30 points.

On Sunday night, the Sixers defeated the Phoenix Sunds in a nail biter, 104-101.  Sunday's game showed that Sixers Jrue Holiday is a star in the making.  Jrue registered a career high 33 point performance and added 13 helpers.  

The Sixers hit the court on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center to tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:00pm. (CSN, 97.5 Fanatic)

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