Has Matt Wieters Finally Arrived?

Matt Wieters
Matt Wieters

by PhillyBirds Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters was once regarded as one of the best prospects in all of baseball. A standout hitter at Georgia Tech, he collected accolades (and hits) seemingly every year. He ended his collegiate career with … READ MORE

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The Phillies, Chase Utley, and a Curious Prospect Trend

Chase Utley
Chase Utley

by PhillyBirds The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of a renaissance, an era of winning that is fueled, in part, by home-grown players on both sides of the ball. However, of late the Phillies farm system has taken on … READ MORE


Surprise! Another ‘Overachiever’ Excels

Brian Robison sacks Detroit QB Matt Stafford
Brian Robison sacks Detroit QB Matt Stafford

by Don Wassall As a March 28 article in The Norseman, a website that supports the Minnesota Vikings, accurately noted, “Going into the 2011 season, it was largely wondered whether or not Brian Robison would be able to step in … READ MORE


The NFL Gets Ready to Select Another Group of Busts

Vontaze Burfict lumbers to a 5.09 40 at the 2012 Combine, slowest among all invited linebackers.  He did however manage to beat out Rich Eisen.
Vontaze Burfict lumbers to a 5.09 40 at the 2012 Combine, slowest among all invited linebackers. He did however manage to beat out Rich Eisen.

by Don Wassall The number of black players selected in the early rounds of the NFL Draft who turn out to be busts has grown appreciably in recent years, but it’s a phenomenon that’s never remarked upon by the corporate … READ MORE


Exploding the Myth of Pele

Pele
Pele

by Rebajlo Pele is the most overrated footballer in history. No other player has ever been surrounded by such an aura of myth and mystique. His legend is so puissant that his very name is a universal household metaphor for … READ MORE