When we first started this blog, our intention was to cover the wide world of sports–whether that was a horse race in Boise or a football game in New York, we wanted to add our two cents. But after a while, we came to the realization that the whole world of sports is a bit much for two people with full time jobs to cover. There were so many things happening that we wanted to write about that it seemed impossible to do any of it justice. Couple that with a whole mess of things in our personal lives and we went stagnant on this blog.
During that span of time, we’ve decided to refocus. Instead of covering the whole of sports, we are going to concentrate on our true passion–the Philadelphia sports scene. After all, it is far easier to write about something that you are a passionate about. Anthony and I have been surrounded by the Philadelphia sports scene for the majority of both of our lives. We understand the pysche of the Philadelphia sports fan. The perpetual feeling of impending doom. The never ending anguish. The city where “it ain’t over until its over” is not a cliché. But we also understand what makes the city of Philadelphia the best sports town in America. The passion, albeit sometimes misguided, of the fans. The appreciation of a player that does a lot with a little and the disgust for players that do little with a lot. This is the Philadelphia sports psyche and it is the history that colors each of our perspectives. We figured it was time to embrace our own sports history on Heard in the Cheap Seats.
From here on out, the majority of the content will be focused on the Philly sports scene. We hope to add to some of the great voices in the Philadelphia sports scene and offer a little color of our own. You will still see stories that delve into the larger sports scene, but it won’t be the core of the content here.
So stop by again soon, subscribe to our feed and start joining in the discussion. We look forward to hearing from you!
As a Chicago Bears fan who has always viewed the Eagles as his second team (family has lived in Philly for 37 years), I am dearly hoping the Men in Green take out the Vikings on Sunday. As in, take them out in a major way. Oh, did I mention I live in Minneapolis? And my wife is from Minneapolis? And her entire family roots purple? A Bears fan surrounded by…purple. This doesn’t fly with me. But the Eagles do.
And might I hasten to add, to this day I remain on the fence between Pat’s and Jim’s. Here in Minnesota, Wild Rice Soup is great…but it’s a far, far cry from a Philly Cheesesteak. Or, for that matter, Mack & Manco pizza on the Ocean City Boardwalk. I digress. Sorry.
Excellent blog…keep up the good work! Go Eagles!
By the way Chris, I wrote a piece on Philadelphia a few months back that was syndicated by Reuters…hell, Philly’s Chamber of Commerce should have picked up the piece, too!
Anyway, I think you might enjoy it: http://tinyurl.com/6ovkoh
Thanks for stopping by. I myself am a Pat’s Cheesesteak guy. It is funny you mention Mack and Manco’s–for the past 25 years I have been spending summers in Ocean City so I know Mack and Manco’s well.
Thanks for sharing your piece on Philly. I think you hit the nail on the head. The city has fallen on tough times, but it is a great place that has as much culture and history as any place. But in my mind, what makes Philadelphia a special city is its personality and as you mentioned, much of that comes from its base of sports fan.
As for the game, stop by again soon for my thoughts on how it will play out–but suffice it to say I think the Iggles match up well. What is the consensus in in your neck of the woods?
Chris, folks here in The Land of Purple are fearing the worst with the Eagles blitz package. Namely, that T-Jack will get torn to shreds. They’re pinning their hopes on Adrian Peterson and the Vikings running game to give them a chance.
The Vikes are tough at home and although the Dome is a miserable sports facility, the noise, as you well know, can be a factor. That said, they’ve not been as dominant in here this year as in seasons past. Most of that has to do with personnel.
The party line in the media has been i.e. “Don’t be fooled by the Eagles manhandling of Dallas. They’re good, but they’re not that good.” While I agree with that, I know Childress is not happy about facing the Eagles…..of course, even when Childress is happy as a clam, he looks and sounds like someone whose pet turtle was run over by a garbage truck.
I look forward to getting your take.