Eagles over Chiefs, 40-22, in Super Bowl LIX
:10—As I’ve been known to do on occasion, allow me to start at the end and work my way back to the beginning. In doing so, let’s have a long overdue but quick conversation about Kenny Pickett for “you few” haters who are still hanging on to it no matter how much it hurts. #1. It’s not his fault he was drafted by Mike Tomlin and the Steelers in the first round. They called, he answered…and you would have, too! #2. You do realize we’re not talking about chopped liver here? Just check your underused Google app and you will see he is either one step ahead or one step behind the great Dan Marino in most every major category at Pitt. #3. Before you continue to spread the false truth about Pickett being a quitter, ask yourself…who quit on who first? What was he told and promised by the Steelers? Don’t forget there are always three sides to a story, his side… their side…and the truth. Lastly, you’re dog-gone right he went out there! He’s part of the team, did his time and paid his dues…NOW ALL HE HAS TO DO IS “SHOW THEM THE RING!!!”
:09—Alright, alright, back to the game. I will tell you the truth. I am anti-Chiefs only because I don’t want them any closer to the Steeler dynasty stuff. Other than that, I am cool with Holmes, Kelce, Taylor and for that matter Mother Kelce as well. But I am sure glad they got taken out back to the shed and spanked!
:08—That being said, we/you/and I had to know going in that Philly would and should win. Man, they had it all. The QB, the O-Line, the D-Line, the best defensive backfield in football, and of course, they had the great Saquon Barkley.
:07—With that being said, you were still afraid of the Big Bad Boogie Man. Well, ding-dong the wicked witch, the boogie man…Freddie and, to the best of my knowledge, Jason…are all dead (I’m going to hold out on Jason. You know that boy is something else when it comes to being dead. I am just saying!)
:06—I know, I know, so finally back to the lead. “The Philly Dog.” The old school slang for Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and “Debo” (aka Tommy Lister of “Friday” fame) “you got knocked the !!! out.” (BTW, rest in peace Tommy Lister.) (Amazing what you learn here, huh nephew?) ANYWAY, that expression is about the dog that rises above all others to wreak havoc on any and everything in the way. It’s the dog in you! Well, that D-Line let the dogs out and they bit hard and often and Mahomes will have the teeth marks to show it. Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, AKA…THE NEW PHILLY DOGS!
:05—Of course, of course Jalen Hurts got the proverbial monkey off his back and has now moved closer to wearing a gold jacket when he retires from the game.
:04—I would overhype the Eagles receiving group, but I don’t know if they did much to deserve it. Given that there was never anyone around them playing defense…wait, say what now? I am just saying they were wide open all night. Oh, I get it…my bad… that’s what makes them great! A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson and crew, job well done.
:03—The only thing left on the table was Barkley not getting in the end zone. But, Lord knows he’s done enough. And yes, by the way, he should have been the NFL MVP. OK, Josh Allen, you deserve to be in the conversation and your lady is super hot, but did you run over 2,000 yards and jump over a man backwards… I didn’t think so. C’mon man!
:02—To the victor go the spoils. So, congratulations you Philadelphia Eagles. But let’s not get any of this twisted. I applauded your superior effort and you did me and a ton of Steeler fans a solid…but trust me the next morning, I went right back to hating the Eagles. (Mic Drop!!!)
:01—Now that this one is tucked away, let’s get ready for March Madness college basketball. Which in turn gets me started on the next movement to be had in the City of Champions. HOW IS IT THAT ONE OF THE GREATEST CHAMPIONS WESTERN PA HAS EVER PRODUCED DOESN’T HAVE HIS SHIRT RETIRED!!! Stay tuned, my people, as I launch the words to be heard into the universe…when will Duquesne University retire the jersey for the Great Baron “BB” Flenory??…my words not his! Stay tuned to your Pittsburgh Courier for more.
:00—Special Note: My apologies to photographer extraordinaire, Barrett Schley, for not giving him recognition for all the photos that appeared in last week’s Courier for the Pittsburgh City League Hall of Fame.
GAME OVER
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