Last week, I sounded off on five ways that my Philadelphia Eagles would have to do, in order to beat the New England Patriots. Just to reiterate, I told you that we needed to:
1. Ran the football on the 1 yd line.
We did an even better one, by running a trick play with Nick Foles, the QUARTERBACK, who caught a touchdown from Wide Receiver Trey Burton. That play will always be remembered as the "PHILLY SPECIAL," just like their cheesesteaks.
2. Maintained a lead after halftime....sorta.
We had a 22-12 lead heading into halftime. We sorta lost that lead after halftime. It was 32-33 New England in the fourth quarter. And I thought things were about to hit the fan, but by the grace of God it didn't.
3. Paid the referees equally like the Patriots.
My Philadelphia Eagles are the toughest tools in the toolshed. They are the sharpest knives that does not need resharpening. And we win based on merit and sacrifice, not bribery. But the way those Patriots defenders played on Sunday, it seems a little to riggy. Or it was just Nick Foles' brilliance that catapulted the Eagles to their first Super Bowl Championship. It was possibly both, but I am elated either way!!!!!!
4. Didn't Make Costly Mistakes
The Philadelphia Eagles did a great job at game managing, and making the most out of every opportunity that came their way. I mean sure, Nick Foles had an interception, but it was ridiculous the way it was orchestrated, and had no part in it. Both teams combined, only punted 1 time. That is crazy!!! No team played any defense until, my Eagles put the nail in the coffin for the Patriots and Tom Brady. When Brandon Graham punched the ball out of Brady's hand, a Super Bowl parade was brewing!!
5. Had A Confidence That Couldn't Be Taken Away
Just the poise that Nick Foles had the entire game was breathtaking. He had confidence that could not be shaken or stirred by anyone else but him!! The way he was able to step up in the pocket and throw precise dimes down the field to covered receivers, was remarkable.
To ALL and EVERY hater/critic that said he couldn't do it, they were wrong in the most high. And I am glad that they were. This was a battle tested team, that persevered through every obstacle that was put in front of them. Whether it was battling injuries, coming back to take the lead, or even winning with a backup quarterback, we did it right way.
We Knew We Were Great, But He is Greater.
Through God, we were able to defy the odds and win our first of many, Super Bowl Championship. God had them us in his back pocket, and decided to let us win it big time!!!! No one could deny that of our blessing!!!
I am proud to be a Philadelphia Eagle fanatic and gracious to be apart of the Eagles family....even though we are craziest fans in the world. But we are the realest fans and we deserve this one!!!!
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