Philly's Best & Worst: Year in Review
It’s that time of year when we look back and evaluate, and I decided to do the same with the Philly sports scene. At first I tried to come up with categories in which to determine the best and worst. Then I realized that this is Philadelphia. We have no problem identifying someone or something as “the worst” (or “the best”) and leaving it at that. So, here’s the Philly Sports Review round-up of the best and worst in 2006: Eagles: They’re the best. For the first time in ages there’s a legitimate argument for another team, but their surge to the playoffs and potential NFC East title helps them nudge the Phillies. Flyers: They’re the worst. They were supposed to have hoisted the Stanley Cup in the last couple of years, and are now an irrelevant team in an irrelevant sport. Ryan Howard: He’s the best, hands down. He made a serious run at the non-juiced home run mark, and is the biggest reason the Phillies likely supplant the Eagles as town favorite in 2007. Pat Gillick: He’s the best. Gill