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2008 Calder Cup CHAMPS
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join:2003-01-22
Algonquin, IL | Billy Goat If Comcast can get a Billy Goat into Wrigley... AND get the Cubs to win a Championship.... Well THAT would be something. | |
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 | Joe12345678
join:2003-07-22
Des Plaines, IL | Re: Billy Goat How about selling comcast sports net chicago back to fox? | |
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CUBS_FAN
Wait 'til next year. Again
join:2005-04-28
Chicago, IL | I'm guessing we need to make a golden goat and install it onto one of the Sears Tower's antenna | |
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jay608
Going Nucking Futs
join:2007-01-22
Chicago, IL | Heh Who Cares?? | |
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N3OGH
Will it all be Obama's fault now?
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join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs
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| Re: Heh said by jay608  :Who Cares?? I do....
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ptrowski
Got Helix?
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join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs: | Seriously? Good lord that is a freaking stretch. | |
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| NeoandGeo
join:2003-05-10
Harrison, TN
| Re: Seriously? said by ptrowski :Good lord that is a freaking stretch. Well you have to admit. The only thing you can do is prove the point, it happened in accordance with the terms of the curse. So there's no disproving it at this juncture.  | |
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join:2008-08-08
Parkville, MD
| said by NeoandGeo :said by ptrowski :Good lord that is a freaking stretch. Well you have to admit. The only thing you can do is prove the point, it happened in accordance with the terms of the curse. So there's no disproving it at this juncture. If they lose next year? | |
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pnh102
Reptiles Are Cuddly And Pretty
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join:2002-05-02
Mount Airy, MD
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October 30th, @09:06AM
| Absolutely The notion that the likeness of William Penn being on top of the tallest building in Philadelphia broke the long-running curse is absolutely, 100% correct. I think in terms of sports curses this was the worst because one of our teams would always come SO CLOSE...
This curse was so bad that it even cost Smarty Jones the Triple Crown back in 2004.
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Cogdis
join:2007-03-26
Floral Park, NY | Let's go Mets! I hate Jimmy Rollins.
Let's go Mets! | |
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N3OGH
Will it all be Obama's fault now?
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join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs
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| Re: Let's go Mets! Two years in a row...... | |
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FastiBook
join:2003-01-08
Newtown, PA | Re: Let's go Mets! Hey now. We didnt have a solid team either this or last season.
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MysticGogeta
The Robot Devil
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join:2005-03-14
League City, TX
clubs: | I'm sorry the cubs take the cake as far as choking. | |
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join:2005-12-22
Pittsburgh, PA
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October 30th, @04:57PM
| Re: Let's go Mets! said by MysticGogeta :I'm sorry the cubs take the cake as far as choking. No, they wait till near the end of season, the Pirates do it before Memorial Day. | |
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MysticGogeta
The Robot Devil
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join:2005-03-14
League City, TX
clubs: | Re: Let's go Mets! Yes but at least they don't give hope of a world series win. | |
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BabyBear
Keep wise ...with Night-Owl
join:2007-01-11
| Comcast Voodoo Maybe they can go to work on the "curse" of bandwidth caps next.
Oh wait, they are the curser not the cursee.  | |
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BF69
join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN
| Well let's see They have 4 sports teams X 25 sports seasons each -( 1994 MLB strike season) and -( 2004-2005 NHL lockout ) and that's 98 seasons since their last championsip in 1983 when the 76ers won the NBA title. So statistically you would think in 98 seasons you'd eventually win ONE championship. | |
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telcolackey
The Truth? You can't handle the truth
join:2007-04-06
Death Valley, CA | Re: Well let's see heh... "Statistical fairness" / balance around championships... that's funny.
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HarleyDude
join:2002-01-04
Kennett Square, PA
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October 30th, @09:59AM
| Humm Well, ok. Let see if ole Willy Penn can help out the Eagles! | |
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pnh102
Reptiles Are Cuddly And Pretty
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join:2002-05-02
Mount Airy, MD
| Re: Humm said by HarleyDude :Well, ok. Let see if ole Willy Penn and help out the Eagles! The Iggles can start by dumping McNabb and getting a real QB. McNabb is a nice guy and all but he always chokes near the end of a game.
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N3OGH
Will it all be Obama's fault now?
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join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs
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| Re: Humm I was in Vegas for the infamous vomit moment..
The Eagles could have won that game. What a kick in the teeth that was for Philadelphia fans.
I agree the Eagles could do a lot of good by ditching McNabb, but the problem is he sells swag, and it's all about the Benjamin's.
WS games ending at 2 AM proved that.....
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HarleyDude
join:2002-01-04
Kennett Square, PA | Re: Humm I agree, McNabb needs to go. I also think we need a new coach. | |
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footballdude
join:2002-08-13
Imperial, MO | nope 20 years does not a curse make. Talk to Cubs and Red Sox fans about a real drought.
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Jodokast96
R.I.P Bassman442
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join:2005-11-23
Erial, NJ
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| Re: nope said by footballdude :20 years does not a curse make. Talk to Cubs and Red Sox fans about a real drought. Uh, over 20 years since any team in the city won, not just a single sport. Chicago and Boston/New England both had at least on team win. | |
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neftv
join:2000-10-01
Broomall, PA
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| Curses and stuff. If anyone believes in the curses and stuff than I have a bridge to sell you. The reason the Phillies won is because I didn't watch the games and other years I had tendency to watch bits of the games. Hmmm lets see if it works for the Eagles too. SO there the secret is out. | |
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axus
join:2001-06-18
Washington, DC | Yes It was Comcast. Good job! | |
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cooperaaaron
join:2004-04-10
Rockford, IL | They should... give everyone a free months service this Christmas, for the win..... | |
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Rick
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join:2001-02-06
Waterbury, CT
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| What an awesome story... You know..seriously..with all the doom and gloom in this country and economy today as I looked at those photos it instilled in me the thought of how much Comcast is really bucking the trend. A company that could have gone anywhere building instead their new skyscraper in the place they and even we as Americans call home. Capping it off with such a respect for tradition. I see real pride there in the photos and faces of the workers..and success for this country and what makes it great.
And look at the results. Not just in winning the game..but by their corporate results posted here on this website yesterday. A company really competing..offering great services..and showing what winning is really all about.
How about it..America? How about everyone stepping up to the same kinds of challenges. Companies and employees alike getting back to tradition..innovation..and a sense of hard work. A sense of giving of yourselves as much as is asked for in return.
We can bring this country back. Comcast is proving that.
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The Coyote captured the RR! Roadrunner Rick is now Comcastic! | |
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ptrowski
Got Helix?
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join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs: | Re: What an awesome story... Now I have heard it all.... | |
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kleinml
join:2008-04-18
Levittown, PA
| Rick, Seriously. I enjoy my job too but.. I like the company I work for. But come on. are you running for CEO of Comcast or something like that? I was glad when I saw the Willie Penn statue placed at the top. I was heartbroken when it was stolen. and I was relieved that Comcast replaced it. But to set them as the example all corporations should use as a model thats a bit extreme isn't it. Were taking Fan Boy to whole new levels here. | |
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join:2008-06-07
State College, PA | Re: What an awesome story... The statue was stolen? Why didn't I hear about this one when I lived in Philadelphia? That's hilarious. | |
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guhuna
The Raiders SUCK Should move back to LA
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join:2001-03-31
Discovery Bay, CA | Your joking right? HAHAHA dude you need to seek some help!
I'm with the "who cares crowd!" | |
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pghviewer
join:2004-12-02
Ambridge, PA | Slow News Day? Must be a slow news day.
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Sammer
join:2005-12-22
Pittsburgh, PA | Comcast, Please end Pirates curse! Not even sure what the Pirates curse is but if Comcast could end it many over here in the western part of the state would be extremely grateful. | |
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| rody_44
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join:2004-02-20
Quakertown, PA | Re: Comcast, Please end Pirates curse! you will find out what the curse is after your team gets to the world series. until that time shhhh, you will extend it. | |
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GameGuy369
join:2004-07-09
Olathe, KS
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| Yup They absolutely helped. Its crazy coincidences like this that make fans believe in curses. Being a diehard Philly fan (all Philly teams), I love what I am seeing from our teams since this happened. Keep in mind, even if you dont believe in curses, people do, and at the very least something like could ever so slightly relieve some pressure felt by these teams.
Ya never know.
And for the first time in my lifetime, I am able to say the following: PHILADELPHIA! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!
(too bad I live in KC now, boo) | |
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weekid
@comcast.net | Cleveland From what I heard Cleveland hasnt won a championship since 1964. Now thats a drought! | |
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| quintin3265
join:2008-06-07
State College, PA
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| Re: Cleveland Cleveland doesn't have four major sports teams, however. People were making a big deal about this because Philadelphia used to be the only city with four teams with such a streak. It would make sense that Cleveland would win fewer championships because they have fewer teams. | |
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
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join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ | yawn He who has the best juice wins in baseball | |
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Comcast Ends the Philadelphia Curse?
