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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 1: “Eagles vs Patriots” On Sunday February 12, 2023, your dear correspondent (that’s me, welcome new readers!) attended a Super Bowl...
alecnewcomb12
Sep 13, 20236 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Season Finale and the Playoffs The NFL playoffs are the great equalizer. All season, fans spectating from couches, barstools, box seats,...
alecnewcomb12
Feb 9, 20236 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 17: “Eagles vs Saints” I was gearing up to dissect the Eagles’ stunning loss to the Saints this past weekend, but I found I couldn’t...
alecnewcomb12
Jan 5, 20233 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 16: “Eagles vs Cowboys” Happy Holidays beautiful people and dear readers. I hope wherever you are this weekend, you’re with people...
alecnewcomb12
Dec 24, 20227 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 15: “Eagles vs Bears” This past weekend your dear correspondent was shot through the heart by Cupid’s arrow and fell truly, madly,...
alecnewcomb12
Dec 20, 20229 min read
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Shows from 2022 That Are Worth Checking Out
Like “The Sopranos,” another year’s come to an end (It’s over! Find a new show.) And as the holiday approaches, anybody who enjoys...
alecnewcomb12
Dec 17, 202213 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 10, 11, & 12: A loss, an almost draw, and sending Rodgers packing Note from the author: After our self-implosion against The...
alecnewcomb12
Dec 1, 20228 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 8 & 9 and “Red October” Note from the author: This is another combination post. Your dear correspondent held off on last week’s...
alecnewcomb12
Nov 4, 20229 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 6: “Eagles vs Cowboys” In 1876, James Butler Hickock, better known as “Wild Bill” Hickok, sat in a ramshackle saloon in Deadwood,...
alecnewcomb12
Oct 20, 20227 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 5: “Eagles vs Cardinals” On July 7, 2022, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned from his position. During his speech, Johnson...
alecnewcomb12
Oct 14, 20227 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 3 & 4: “Eagles vs The Commanders and Jaguars (respectively)” (4-0) Quick housekeeping note before we get into the good stuff. I...
alecnewcomb12
Oct 6, 20228 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 2: “Eagles vs Vikings” Week 2 is when a season’s myths are born. We can’t help ourselves — people already calling the Super Bowl....
alecnewcomb12
Sep 23, 20226 min read
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Dog Mentality: A newsletter from a Birds fan abroad (or at least outside of Philadelphia)
Week 1: “Eagles vs Lions” Expectations, great or otherwise, are the currency Week 1 trades on. Famous gonzo writer and guy who I...
alecnewcomb12
Mar 30, 20226 min read
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