Timonen Lifts Flyers Over Lightning in Shoot Out

Last nights game had a playoff atmosphere down in Tampa Bay with physical play from the top 2 teams in the Eastern Conference. It took more then 65 minutes to get a result, but Kimmo Timonen finally won the game for the Flyers on the 7th round of the shoot out. "I've got one move and that's my move. I wanted to come at full speed and wait for him to make the first move." said Timonen, who scored against Dwayne Roloson. The Flyers now have 79 points in the conference and hold a 5 point lead over the Lightning for the top spot. This was the first win against Tampa Bay this year as the Flyers lost the previous 3 to them this season.

James van Riemsdyk recorded his first ever "Gordie Howe" hat trick, with a fight, assist and a goal in regulation. JVR came to the aid of Claude Giroux, when former Flyer Randy Jones went low on a hit against him. It was JVR's first fight and he wasn't Mike Tyson out there but he held his own with the fight recorded as a draw. Scottie Hartnell added a goal and Darrell Powe scored on a short handed penalty shot.

Chris Pronger had a quiet game but played perfectly when he held onto the puck several times noticing a trap being set up by the Lightning. This agitated the crowd but helped the Flyers get threw the trap.

Brian Boucher played well in goal as he stopped Martin St. Louis in the shoot out to win the game.

The Flyers look to continue their winning ways tonight as they visit the Florida Panthers.

Chase is Ready for Clearwater......

In the words of the late great Harry Kalas "Chase Utley, you are the man"

Nova Loses to Rutgers on 4pt Play to End Game

Rutgers senior Jonathan Mitchell hit a 3 pointer with almost no time left in the game and was fouled by Corey Fisher. Mitchell then hit the tiebreaker from the free throw line, and after a desperation inbound toss from Nova, the game was over and the students stormed the court. This was a huge upset for Rutgers over #10 ranked Villanova and quite possibly the highlight of their season. Villanova has a tough matchup in 2 days against #4 Pitt who is also 1st in the Big East. Games like this just go to show that the Big East is one of the best conferences in mens basketball, with strong teams from top to bottom. March Madness is only a few short weeks away and as of now it looks like the Big East could have twice as many teams then any other conference with 9 or 10 in the big dance. One of the best times of the year is those 4 days in March when teams battle in the 1st and 2nd round of the tourny. Get ready to fill those brackets out....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQzEE8FTQtg&feature=player_embedded

Super Squibb Defends Title to Win Wing Bowl 19

Wip 610 Wing Bowl 19 at the Wells Fargo center has crowned this years champion.....Super Squibb. It's his 3rd career title and this year was one for the ages. He went up against wing eating legend El Wingador who came out of retirement this year. Both men ate away the competition and it was a 2 man battle in the final, and they both broke wing eating records. After it was all said and done, Super Squibb totalled 255 wings to El Wingador's 254. A one wing defeat. The 5 time champ El Wingador said he will not compete next year and plans to stay retired. Also at this years event was Kobayashi who broke the cheesesteak record by downing one in 24 seconds, smashing the previous record of 48 seconds. The legendary eater says he will compete in Wing Bowl 20 next year according to his translator. Porn star Mariah Carey was this years honorary wingette.

Another successful year in what has become a great pre Super Bowl tradition in South Philly. All the strip clubs in the area are extremely thankful as thousands of people who attended are now flocking to Club Risque, Cheerleaders, Sho n Tell and other lovely establishments to continue celebrating.

Bobby Clarke Banner Night

The Flyers take on the Nashville Predators tonight at the Wells Fargo Center on Bobby Clarke banner night. This will only be the 14th time in franchise history these 2 teams have faced each other. Interesting that these two teams have have more trades together(17) then games played against(13). The Flyers are still sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference Standings, while the Predators are among the top teams in the Western Conference and are on pace for a 100pt season.

All fans tonight receive a replica banner of Clarke's #16 banner. I am pissed I had to turn down box tickets to this game now.

http://video.flyers.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=772&id=95786

Cliff Lee Always Classy....

Cliff Lee at the Philly Auto show just responding to some Phils fans chanting "Yankees Suck". Is this guy classy or what? Phifer!!

posted on the700level.com

http://www.the700level.com/2011/02/cliff-lee-does-not-believe-the-yankees-suck.html

Eagles Name OL Coach Juan Castillo as Defensive Coordinator...Odd

The Eagles finally found their guy to save the defense in offensive line coach Juan Castillo. I'm assuming that from the way the offensive line has played the past few years that he deserved to be promoted. Wait...what? The same offensive line that has sucked and without Vick scrambling and getting out of the pocket he would have been sacked twice as much? I don't get it, probably never will. Castillo is a good guy and a decent coach but this move is just weird. At least pitchers and catchers report in less then 10 days.