It's interesting that you mention McNabb, though. When Five was asked about Iverson, he said multiple times that you often don't realize what you have until it's gone.
Subtle stuff. Hint, hint, Eagles fans.
- Gonzo
If [Iverson] loved us so much, where was he on fan appreciation night?
- Chris
Chris,
Great question. If the prosecution wanted to indict him for fan love fraud, that would be the evidence presented to get a conviction.
He screwed up that night, but I still believe he loves the people here. Going back to the relationship analogy, when you're with someone for 10 years things can sometimes get stale. No matter how much you love the other person, you periodically take them for granted.
Remember, though, that he held plenty of impromptu fan appreciation nights over his career. How many times did he grab the microphone to thank the crowd or put his hand to his ear to acknowledge the fans? That doesn't excuse his boorish behavior, but we shouldn't forget that he frequently demonstrated real affection for Philly.
- Gonzo
I was skeptical of the move, but it made me realize that I really don't care about the Sixers without A.I.
- Colin
Colin,
You and me and everyone else. Ed Stefanski tried to reenergize the fan base with the Elton Brand signing, but we all know that hasn't exactly worked out. I give Stefanski and the organization credit for realizing how grim things became and then trying to create a little buzz around the team.
Sports are like movies. If the characters don't captivate and the plot doesn't entertain, you're changing the channel. Iverson is a leading man who commands attention. At least for a little while, it'll be nice to watch a star again - even if the rest of the production is still a mess.
- Gonzo
