FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[catjumper]

Wish I could make the trip - I love Philadelphia. For any 'Cats lucky enough to be going this weekend, I'll add a "must-see": Franklin Field on the Penn campus, one of the nation's historic football venues. If the 'Catdome-style old-school character runs to your taste, you'll love Franklin Field - double-decked, 60,000-some seats and it looks like Ben Franklin built it his ownself. I saw Oregon State play Temple there a dozen or so years ago and that's one of the highlights of my football fandom. As a bonus, Franklin Field is right next to the Palestra, one of college basketball's legendary arena.

Have a cheesesteak for me - wit' -  and bring us back a win.

[D O.C.]

Football and baseball starved LINFIELD fans do what I did last August, cruise Broad Street and see all the sports venues right there together. PLUS, see how people park in the middle of the left turn lanes!

[bluenote]

....I'm thinking I like pizza better? 

[SaintsFAN]

Wish I could make the trip - I love Philadelphia. For any 'Cats lucky enough to be going this weekend, I'll add a "must-see": Franklin Field on the Penn campus, one of the nation's historic football venues. If the 'Catdome-style old-school character runs to your taste, you'll love Franklin Field - double-decked, 60,000-some seats and it looks like Ben Franklin built it his ownself. I saw Oregon State play Temple there a dozen or so years ago and that's one of the highlights of my football fandom. As a bonus, Franklin Field is right next to the Palestra, one of college basketball's legendary arena.

Have a cheesesteak for me - wit' -  and bring us back a win.

Isn't Franklin Field the spot where the infamous Santa Claus incident took place during an Eagles game??

[gordonmann]

Yes, the Eagles played at Franklin Field for years. That incident took place in 1968 but there's more to the story than most know.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Philadelphia_Eagles_season

[PBR...]

Wish I could make the trip - I love Philadelphia. For any 'Cats lucky enough to be going this weekend, I'll add a "must-see": Franklin Field on the Penn campus, one of the nation's historic football venues. If the 'Catdome-style old-school character runs to your taste, you'll love Franklin Field - double-decked, 60,000-some seats and it looks like Ben Franklin built it his ownself. I saw Oregon State play Temple there a dozen or so years ago and that's one of the highlights of my football fandom. As a bonus, Franklin Field is right next to the Palestra, one of college basketball's legendary arena.

Have a cheesesteak for me - wit' -  and bring us back a win.

I ran in the Penn Relays there... fantastic experience. My whole family still goes back today and watches the penn relays when we can. Gordon is right there is a lot more to the santa claus story than most know and the lazy national media who doesn't want to work for anything new drudges up an almost 50 year old story and trots it out there..yeesh...

[bman]

Yes, the Eagles played at Franklin Field for years. That incident took place in 1968 but there's more to the story than most know.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Philadelphia_Eagles_season

Ahhh

He was a crappy Santa...he had it comin...

[bman]

formerWu back in the house.  I had to jump in on the cheesesteak topic.  LaSpada is great and it is close to Widener.  Great Hoagies as well.  BMan and I used to hit Abners back in the day, but it is not the same quality as it used to be.  The last few times I tried it, very disappointing.  Short distance away at the Harrah's Philadelphia (Chester) casino is a Tony Luke's.  I agree with the roast pork sandwich being good, but not so much on the cheesesteak.  My favorite steak is Jim's on South Street.

For all you OR fans coming in, Philly is one of the greatest food cities in the country.  No one has mentioned China Town yet (right next to Reading Terminal).  Plenty of good food.

I'll be at the game this Saturday.  I'm hoping for a close one.

Formerwu making an appearance on the boards!  Welcome back!

[wildcat11]

Headed out tomorrow. Anticipating a close and hard fought ballgame between two very good teams. Looking forward to checking out a great city as well.

[wesleydad]

Headed out tomorrow. Anticipating a close and hard fought ballgame between two very good teams. Looking forward to checking out a great city as well.

Safe trip to all Linfield fans.  I would love to meet you guys since Widener is only 10 mins from my house, but alas, I must show my allegiance and head to Dover to see Wesley play Hobart.  I hope that sometime in the near future I can make a trip to the Catdome or meet some of you in Dover.  Good luck this weekend.

[wildcat11]

Sorry, we'll miss you wesleydad.  The Catdome is a great place for small college football.  Hope you can make it out someday.

[OldCatProf]

Been looking at the satellite picture of Quick Stadium. "Heavens to Mergatroy"...there are no bleachers on the visitor sideline?  Gulp...you mean we will have to sit in enemy territory...among the HOMIES??? Do I need to wear a disguise? Maybe I better stop off at the Bookstore ahead of time and buy a Widener sweatshirt.

Actually, am looking forward to the visit.
GO CATS !!!

[D3MAFAN]

Been looking at the satellite picture of Quick Stadium. "Heavens to Mergatroy"...there are no bleachers on the visitor sideline?  Gulp...you mean we will have to sit in enemy territory...among the HOMIES??? Do I need to wear a disguise? Maybe I better stop off at the Bookstore ahead of time and buy a Widener sweatshirt.

Actually, am looking forward to the visit.
GO CATS !!!

Don't know what satellite picture you are looking at , but they do have bleachers on the visitors side, not as good as the home side. As far as a disguise, I don't think that is needed, unless you act out of character. As far as the HOMIES, wesleydad has been to that stadium a couple times and wears his hat and from what I can recall, never has to be in a disguise.

[MonroviaCat]

I've been watching some of the Widener videos and am wondering why Widener and their opponents use short kickoffs so often....seems like a lot of drives starting with good field positions as a result.....

[D3MAFAN]

I've been watching some of the Widener videos and am wondering why Widener and their opponents us short kickoffs so often....seems like a lot of drives starting with good field positions as a result.....

I am hoping Linfield takes that opportunity/chance and kicks it deep, they would soon find out why many teams don't.