Mike Bartrum? Yes, that’s right!
I know, to most of you, the Eagles don’t matter. We aren’t in the playoff race, 15-20 starters are injured, our receivers lead the league in dropped passes, the NAACP hates our quarterback because he isn’t black enough, etc. etc. But, you have to root for a guy like Mike Bartrum when he makes a touchdown catch. In his 12 year career, he has has a whopping 11 receptions. He rides the pine except when the FG team is in, where he is the long snapper. When a long snapper comes in and makes a touchdown catch, you have to cheer.
So today I ask you to stop and take a moment to read this and salute the NFL’s hard-working no-namers who rarely see the glory. Then you can go back to checking your fantasy stats, watching the playoff race, or making your new year’s resolution. I am aware the Eagles suck this year, so please spare us from the shots you feel like taking… but do feel free to highlight your favorite unsung heroes of the NFL if you’d like. Cheers!
December 19th, 2005 at 1:34 pm
Eagles fans are a different breed of human.
December 19th, 2005 at 2:05 pm
quite possible… but how can you not appreciate when a 12 year veteran who’s only claim to fame is being a long snapper gets a touchdown…
December 19th, 2005 at 4:07 pm
Pats do that kind of stuff in Super Bowls. You might remember.
December 19th, 2005 at 5:43 pm
Tom ashworth (right tackle) caught a TD in Saturday’s game against Tampa.
December 19th, 2005 at 7:38 pm
all unsung heroes. i salute them too. even though i hate the patriots in general, it’s nice to let the little guys get some glory.