STATE OF THE EAGLES…
With the first preseason contest of 2008 only four days away, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said today during his annual “State of the Eagles” press conference that he’s excited about the team’s potential. “I think Andy and the player personnel people have done a great job of retooling the defense with young fast players [to go along] with the veteran mix that we have,” said Lurie. “This isn’t about rebuilding, retooling, or anything. This is [about] going for it. That’s our approach. It’s pedal to the metal. That’s what every move is based on, what every attempted move is based on, with an eye towards the present and an eye towards the future. We’re going for it.”
“[There’s] a lot of success and a lot of hunger to win a championship. I kind of feel, this decade, that we’ve accomplished virtually everything we can except win a championship. Multiple division titles, NFC Championship, a lot of number one seeds, but we haven’t won a Super Bowl Championship, and that’s what I want for our fans. And that’s day to day all I think about.”
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
The Eagles will be hosting 300 members of the Armed Forces tomorrow from 7:30 to 11 a.m. “Voice of the Eagles,” Merrill Reese, will address the men and women, invited by the USO, at 7:45 a.m. After the morning practice, the Armed Forces will have a chance to meet Eagles players and coaches on the field. The Eagles mascot SWOOP and the Eagles Cheerleaders will also be making appearances. A raffle will be held for the opportunity to win signed footballs and merchandise.
TURKEY HILL TEAMMATES…
Brian Dawkins and Turkey Hill Dairy have teamed up against Juvenile Diabetes and the two celebrated that sponsorship today. “Turkey Hill, we have teamed up for seven years now. For every interception I get, they donate $1,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, as well as for every Touchdown Sundae that is sold, they donate 5 cents, I think it is, to Eagles Youth Partnership. Hopefully, I’ll get a whole bunch of interceptions this year. For every touchdown I get—so let’s pray for some touchdowns for me—$10,000 goes to Juvenile Diabetes. It’s a great cause, I believe; that’s why I’m a part of it. I want to thank Turkey Hill for all they have been doing for me.”
TOTAL FAN ATTENDANCE: 7,125
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
· Tomorrow's practice times – 8:15 am and 2:00 pm (special teams)
· Tomorrow’s autograph session: No signing
BIRDWATCHING:
· Tonight T Jon Runyan will appear on 950 ESPN Radio starting at 7:00 pm
· Tonight FS Brian Dawkins will be live on Comcast SportsNet’s Daily News Live starting at 6:00 pm
· Tonight DE Chris Clemons will appear on FOX’s Eagles ‘08 starting at 11:00 pm
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