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Posted on Thu, Jan. 20, 2005 McNabb, Vick set for milestone game NFC title game is first with two black QBs By LES BOWEN bowenl@phillynews.com NOBODY HAD to remind Jeff Blake that this weekend's matchup of Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick in the NFC Championship Game ensures that an African-American will start at quarterback in the Super Bowl, for only the third time in 39 years. "There's only been two, in NFL history. That's a lot of football, for only two. And only one's won it," said Blake, an Eagles backup who is both African-American and a QB. "It's a...

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A 29-year-old Maryland man was charged with theft after calling NFL players Donovan McNabb, Darrell Green and Warren Sapp and convincing them to wire him money. Lewis Sills of Elkridge, Md., faces multiple charges of theft and identity theft after stealing or trying to steal from McNabb, Sapp and Green, Howard County police said. fter persuading Green and McNabb to wire him money, Sills called Sapp, who became suspicious, police said. The Oakland Raiders defensive lineman's financial manager contacted police, who arrested Sills after he picked up money he believed was from Sapp. "We have not been...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Donovan McNabb usually puts up these numbers playing video games. McNabb threw a career-high five touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a team-record 464 yards passing, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 47-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Brian Westbrook had 11 catches for 156 yards and three TDs and Terrell Owens caught eight passes for 161 yards and one score. McNabb set a team record by completing his first 14 passes and finished 32-of-43. "Statistically, it felt like playing a video game," McNabb said. "We were clicking on all cylinders....

Rather than star quarterback Donovan McNabb or any other members of the Eagles, it seemed natural that the often-tacky Terrell Owens was the player who once again managed to find the gutter. Out here on the Left Coast, we observed the Owens act for six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He openly feuded with coaches, teammates, and opponents. Owens' end zone antics such as the Sharpie incident became legendary. And embarrassing to anybody who believes athletes should be held to a higher standard! After the 2003 season, the self-centered and disruptive Owens had to go. With his talent, the...

Rush has been touting for an hour-and-a-half some comments that former ESPN host Max Kellerman made on Hannity yesterday (not sure if it was on Sean's radio or TV show). Apparently it has to do with what was being said behind the scenes regarding Rush's comments about Donovan McNabb, and the aftermath. I can't listen any more today to Rush, and would be very grateful if someone would post what Rush has to say about it, or what Kellerman himself said during his appearance with Sean Hannity. Many thanks!

Posted on Sat, Jan. 31, 2004 Phil Sheridan | White or black, cheer the good and boo the bad By Phil Sheridan Inquirer Columnist HOUSTON - Warren Moon agrees with Rush Limbaugh on this much, at least. The progress of African American quarterbacks in the NFL has been a media-driven issue. "It's a story we didn't necessarily ask for," Moon said Thursday afternoon. "In a thousand interviews, we were asked about being black quarterbacks." The screaming match that followed Limbaugh's ill-conceived September remarks about the Eagles' Donovan McNabb drowned out any more thoughtful discussion about this. Maybe that's possible now...

Black QBs lament Limbaugh's comments By JOE KAY, AP Sports Writer January 29, 2004 HOUSTON (AP) -- Some retired black quarterbacks want to help their modern-day counterparts deal with the extra scrutiny of being a high-profile minority player in the NFL. Rush Limbaugh's comments about Donovan McNabb earlier this season reminded them that black quarterbacks still aren't on equal footing in all respects. Warren Moon, Doug Williams and other former NFL quarterbacks said Thursday they've formed ``The Field Generals'' to serve primarily as a support group for players. ``As a quarterback -- I don't care who you are -- there's...

PHILADELPHIA -- He always was a winner, a champion from his Mount Carmel days, making it all the more cruel and a little absurd that Donovan McNabb has become a lovable loser. Like a certain baseball team in his hometown, he is cursed and maybe doomed to a runner-up existence, which won't make his life easier in a devastated city that is reaching for razor blades and looking for bridges. This time, it wasn't Rush Limbaugh spewing hatred. This time, it was a freak shot to the ribs, courtesy of Carolina linebacker Greg Favors, who planted his helmet into McNabb's...

For those who missed it, Limbaugh performed the most perfect comments on Donovan McNabb this morning by not even mentioning his name. Instead he contrasted the way that Payton Manning came out and took responsibility for his performance against the way that the media instantly set out to blame the Eagles' wide recievers for what happened to them. It was the best revenge, because by not mentioning McNabb, no one in the media can say that Rush attacked McNabb, but to all us football fans, what Rush DIDNT say, was LOUD AND CLEAR. Thanks Rush!

BEGIN TRANSCRIPT 12:40 PM ET RUSH: Matt in Cincinnati. Welcome, sir. Nice to have you on the EIB Network. MATT: Yeah, hi, Rush, I'm not going to let this McNabb thing go, either. I just wanted to say I will be thankful when the Super Bowl is over and the NFL season is come to an end. I've lost all respect for the NFL media, and certain other individuals for their treatment of you. I'm disgusted with their phony baloney outrage and their self-serving hand-wringing. I tell you I expect more out of adults and I say shame on them.

When Sam McNabb heard the words coming from Rush Limbaugh's mouth - the hateful, hurtful words about his son Donovan - he flashed back to another devastating night in the early 1980s. It was supposed to be a wonderful time for Sam McNabb's family, the culmination of what he calls "the all-American concept" - he finally was able to buy his wife and two children a house in the leafy Chicago suburbs. But the house was in a neighborhood where almost everyone else was white, and a black family from the inner city wasn't exactly welcome in Dolton, Ill. "When...

Read for yourself below: McNabb's rating of 54.8 is improved over his 51.-something from last week, but still ranks him as dead last among starting QBs. CBS - CBS SportsLine - AOL  home   scores   stats   schedules   standings   teams   players    FANTASY FIELD PASS ROSTERS DEPTH CHARTS TV & RADIO NFL NETWORK YOUTH FOOTBALL TICKETS AUCTIONS NFL SHOP    NFL SITES KIDS HALL OF FAME NFLPLAYERS.COM SUPERBOWL.COM PRO BOWL NFL Europe NFL ALUMNI  MORE FROM NFL.COM ROOKIES CONTESTS IN THE COMMUNITY PLAYER PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL NFL SUNDAY TICKET USA FOOTBALL WIRELESS   2003 Regular Season NFL · AFC · NFC    Quarterback...

<p>I'm watching Pardon the Interruption, the sports talk show on ESPN TV with Tony Kornheiser.</p> <p>In discussing Donovan McNabb's pitiful performance this season, Kornheiser surmised that Rush's statements have made it almost impossible for anyone to criticize McNabb, for fear of being accused of racism.</p> <p>I went to the official NFL site to check QB ratings, and sure enough, of all the starting QBs, McNabb is, far and away, the lowest ranked!</p>

Box Score: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=231019019 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Twenty-five years ago the Philadelphia Eagles stunned the New York Giants with "The Fumble." Now they have "The Punt Return" to rub in the Giants' faces. Brian Westbrook scored on an 84-yard punt return with 1:16 to play, leading the Eagles to a 14-10 victory over the Giants on Sunday. Until the return, the Giants' defense dominated the game between the two struggling NFC East powers. It had limited Donovan McNabb and the Eagles (3-3) to 134 total yards and one second-half first down. All the Giants (2-4) needed to do to...

Racial Censorship and the Witch-Hunt Against Rush Limbaughby Walter Williams (October 15, 2003) Article website address: http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=3176 Summary: Limbaugh's statement is opinion that can be characterized as correct or incorrect -- but racist, no. [CAPITALISM MAGAZINE.COM] Rush Limbaugh's comment on ESPN regarding Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb was: "I don't think he's been that good from the get go. I think what we've had here is a little of social concern from the NFL. The media has been desirous that a black quarterback do well."Kweisi Mfume, NAACP's president, criticized Limbaugh's remarks as bigoted, ignorant and racist. Democrat presidential hopefuls chimed in with...

McNabb remains starter despite injury, ineffectiveness By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer October 13, 2003 PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Andy Reid is peppered with questions about whether it's time to bench an injured and ineffective Donovan McNabb. The only topic Reid wants to put to rest is McNabb's status as the starting quarterback. ``There is nobody who wants to win more than Donovan McNabb. I don't worry about that at all,'' Reid said Monday. ``He's going to keep firing and he's going to be fine.'' ADVERTISEMENT That's been the standard line all season about McNabb. After two straight wins temporarily...

Limbaugh and Football Stats by John R. Lott, Jr. Is it possible to even discuss race in sports, let alone anywhere else? This past week provides little hope. Whether Rush Limbaugh's comments on Donovan McNabb were "racist," there is a general agreement that he was factually wrong, that Limbaugh did not know what he is talking about. Yet, what is the evidence? Limbaugh readily admits that it was just his opinion that "the media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well." But his critics allowed no possibility for uncertainty, calling his comments "ignorant" or worse. As National...

<p>Here's an odd twist on the Rush Limbaugh football kerfuffle: It turns out that an academic paper published last October lends support to Limbaugh's comment, which critics denounced as racist, that "social concern" led people in the NFL and the media to hope Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb to do well. The study, by Duke University economists Peter Arcidiacono, Jacob Vigdor and Eric Aldrich, is titled "Race, Football and Television: Examining the Black Quarterback Effect."</p>

Rush Limbaugh has come and gone on ESPN, given the bum's rush because of the unprovoked racial slur he made about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. Like a weed that thrives only in the dark, Rush shriveled in the glare of NFL football. But his poisonous words reveal much about the race-baiting politics so prevalent on the right. McNabb has enjoyed remarkable success in the NFL. He is one of the modern mobile quarterbacks who have revolutionized the position -- like Dante Culpepper of Minnesota, Jeff Garcia of San Francisco and Michael Vick of Atlanta. These extraordinary athletes are a...

NFL Team Owner Claims Merely to Hire a Conservative as a Sports Commentator is Proof of "Institutional Racism" Should Conservatives Part Company with the NFL? "Much of the commentary by the pro football community in the wake the the Rush Limbaugh/ESPN controversy has been hostile to conservatives," says Amy Ridenour, president of The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative group. "Some of it attacks all conservatives explicitly; most of the rest attacks Rush Limbaugh in such a way as to make it clear that conservatism is what they actually hate. Will the NFL, any pro football team, or...