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7 Struggles Of Being An Eagles Fan

All we need to back up our trash talk is a Super Bowl win.

Leah Sanson

Feb 08, 2016

Bloomsburg University

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Everyone hates Philly fans, except, that is, for Philadelphians. The love that we have for our sports teams, the Eagles in particular, is unlike any other. An excessive amount of pride is often associated, and sometimes unwarranted. Like when Eagles fans beat up a Santa Claus in the stands in 1968 because he was rooting for the other team during a Christmas game. It all started with booing until Eagles fans took it to the next level, like always, and started pelting Santa with snowballs. It's the passion for the game that all Eagles fans have in common. Here are seven struggles that we, as Eagles fans, face.

1. Never being able to feel the post-season pride after a Super Bowl win.

2. The letdown of a second-half comeback only to come three points shy of winning the game

Except for, what seems like a miracle, when the Eagles do pull off the win. For example, the famous "Miracle at the New Meadowlands" game in 2010. Those kinds of games are what keep Eagles fans going.

3. Not recognizing half of the team thanks to Chip Kelly.

4. Realizing that we almost won the division but ranked 18th in the NFL for the 2015 season with a total of seven wins and nine loses.

At the end of the season, these games were played all with heart but the Eagles still came short of participating in the playoffs this year.

5. Having a cross-eyed quarterback that could not make a 10-yard completion to save his life

At least we have Sanchez as a promising second string. Oh wait...

6. Realizing that we only contributed three players to the Pro Bowl this year...

...with the only promising player being Fletcher Cox. Our team consists of no superstars but instead a bunch of half-stars, as accurately described by "The Longest Yard."

7. Paying over $40 million for a five-year contract plus a $5 million signing bonus, as reported by Spotrac, for DeMarco Murray to only have him run 702 yards and rank 18th in the NFL.

That is only an average of three and a half yards per run, guys.

But, with all the near heart attacks and fits of anxiety that are caused by this team, no Philly fan would trade their beloved Eagles for anything. Nothing compares to attending a Sunday night game at the Linc, cheesesteak in one hand and a drink in the other. Everyone feels the electricity of the crowd running through them that fills the stadium. Even watching the games at home, it is hard to stay seated. Although the Eagles do not always win, they sure put on a fight and give some exciting games, most of the time at least.

Philly fans' hearts will always bleed green. Go Eagles!

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All we need to back up our trash talk is a Super Bowl win.

1. Never being able to feel the post-season pride after a Super Bowl win.

2. The letdown of a second-half comeback only to come three points shy of winning the game

3. Not recognizing half of the team thanks to Chip Kelly.

4. Realizing that we almost won the division but ranked 18th in the NFL for the 2015 season with a total of seven wins and nine loses.

5. Having a cross-eyed quarterback that could not make a 10-yard completion to save his life

6. Realizing that we only contributed three players to the Pro Bowl this year...

7. Paying over $40 million for a five-year contract plus a $5 million signing bonus, as reported by Spotrac, for DeMarco Murray to only have him run 702 yards and rank 18th in the NFL.

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

8. I need food. Where is the closest place to get food? I need it stat.

9. This is the longest day of my life. I need a drink, or two, or three.

10. Sleep? What is sleep? What a foreign concept.

11. When someone suggests going and studying in the library, let alone studying in general.

12. When the cafeteria or student center is packed and you can't find a seat anywhere so you literally have to sit in an abandoned corner.

13. When you see someone you used to hook up with. They see you, and approach you; so you have to pretend like everything is normal.

14. When you get your exam and realize you didn't study as much as you should have.

15. When you crush it on an exam or paper that you totally bullshitted.

16. I need a grande, extra strong coffee to get me through today.

17. When the professor announces you have a project due the following week with no instruction on what it's on and how to do it.

18. Is it Friday yet? Where's the weekend when you need it most?

19. It's freezing in here. I feel like I'm sitting in an igloo. I should have brought a jacket or worn long pants.

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