Why we love Philly ... and it's not just because it's not New England

Tribune-Review (Suburban Pittsburgh) ^ | Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, 11:27 a.m. | Susan Jones

[Vigilanteman]

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have always had a kind of love/hate relationship. We're joined by history and boundaries, but divided by more than 300 miles on the turnpike and more than 1 million people in population (we admit it, Philly's bigger).

We might poke fun at the weird accents and food tastes of the other, but just like brothers, we'll defend those same idiosyncrasies against all outsiders.

And this weekend, most Pittsburghers will take up arms to root on the Philadelphia Eagles against the much-despised New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.

But there's more to love about the City of Brotherly Love than a green-tinged football team that we hope topples the reigning NFL champs. The Trib staff got together to point out some of our sister city's good points.

Don't worry,

[Prov1322]

but I also want to see Nicky Foles hug the Lombardi Trophy.

In this bizarre season, that would be sweet!

Saw that someone put up a billboard something like "From Wentz we came, in Foles we trust."

Fly, Iggles, Fly!

[Kid Shelleen]

Thanks again FRiend. Ever listen to Faith on the Field?

Faith on the Field Show.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

You need help answering the question? Did you boycott the sotu because of anti American protesters?

Nope! And, nope! As the old song said: "Go away little girl!"

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Although I’m not interested in the Super Bowl this year, my best times at football games were in the (old) Vet watching the Iggles!

[Eagles6]

Good idea.

[Prov1322]

Thanks again FRiend. Ever listen to Faith on the Field?

Thanks for the heads-up!

[Prov1322]

my best times at football games were in the (old) Vet watching the Iggles!

Ha! You think that's old...I attended games at Franklin Field...as a kid. They were so bad in the Joe Kuharich era that you cold get in for free if you just asked the right attendant.

[edzo4]

You didn’t boycott the state of the union because of the protestors? Why you must hate the flag the Constitution, law enforcement the military what a hypocrite you are. And I’ve told you before with your stupid name calling, I’m an elastomer you’re and adhesive it deflects of of me and to you is cohesive. So nah

[Road Warrior ‘04]

I always wanted to get over to Philly for the Army/Navy game when it was played in JFK. Never did. And, now it’s (long) gone!

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Go away little girl!

Do you still hate the flag, the military/veterans and law enforcement, little girl?

[Road Warrior ‘04]

I wouldn’t actually call myself conservative...

In your own words! Coupled with your tagline...WOW! DU beckons yon girl!

[edzo4]

Jesus Christ, virtue signalling, avoiding direct question, name calling, using quotes taken out of context you really are a liberal troll aren’t you

[Road Warrior ‘04]

name calling?

Should I post your Freepmail to me? Now, go away little girl!

[edzo4]

Go ahead why don’t you ask a couple more freepers for help too.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Don’t need help! Just wanted to be sure everyone knows that the DU girl is on the board! Now, please, go away little girl!

[edzo4]

What a sad cry for help, seriously I feel bad for you want a depressing life spending all day copying and pasting your large text virtue signalling into every thread.

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[Road Warrior ‘04]

Yep! They were all me! Thank you for helping out! More will see it now!

But, go away little girl, who said: "I wouldn't actually call myself a conservative!"

[edzo4]

Admitting you have a problem is the first step, good luck.

[Vigilanteman]

Yep. The article says very little about football and a lot about Philadelphia. Sure, we in the ‘burgh despise their sports teams. But I’d say we despise the Flyers (NHL) the most, the Phillies (MLB) next and probably the Eagles (NFL) last. It mainly has to do with the frequency that we play them.

Brgds,
D. Staples

[Haiku Guy]

No. The GWB. For all the Jets and Giants fans who can’t stand the idea of The Iggles or the Pats winning the game.