Guy Harrison

Associate Prof @ U. of Tennessee | Philly sports fan

[Guy Harrison @ProfGuyHarrison]

I wrote 2,000 words about the fishiness of the NFL’s latest scandal for our newspaper here in Knoxville. The more I hear and read about this story, I find it forcing us to ask questions of the whole sports/media industrial complex.

[Knox News @knoxnews]

Opinion: The Mike Vrabel/Dianna Russini story hides something more scandalous than the ethical or moral failings of two people, writes a Knoxville professor. https://t.co/eujSx1wlMC

[Kei @RealMamaEagle]

I look at Sirianni in a better light too. I was already someone who defended him (I see the value in player coaches), but he helped keep the team together through all of that nonsense too.

He caught strays for the behaviors just as JH did.

[O.J. Spivey @OJPhilly]

For those who have rocked with me for a while, you know how I move. My criticism was consistent back when others were talkin back heavy. I’ll just leave it right there. https://t.co/kE4ssASUw2

[Charlie O'Connor @charlieo_conn]

Wild that they did it in the middle of his return-to-Philly series.

[Victor Williams @ThePhillyPod]

Jalen when he saw AJ involved in dirty business.

[Guy Harrison @ProfGuyHarrison]

@_weedie21 @haaaaandrew Idk why that’s hard for people to understand

[Devan Kaney @Devan_Kaney]

AJ Brown finally free of the 2x Super Bowl champion team and Super Bowl MVP QB

[Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles]

Thank you for everything, A.J. 💚

[Guy Harrison @ProfGuyHarrison]

Finally

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

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ESPN sources: The Eagles are trading Pro-Bowl WR A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick that is the better of New England’s two fifths. The deal that has been speculated on for weeks now finally is happening. Brown and Patriots HC Mike Vrabel are reuniting.

[Guy Harrison @ProfGuyHarrison]

@juanderful89 @tylerbarberis_ I never said he’s not an upgrade. I just don’t think it’s worth the price they paid. But, hey, if they win the Super Bowl, it’ll be worth it.

[Guy Harrison @ProfGuyHarrison]

Wow. Not the trade we thought we’d see today.

Gotta be honest: I don’t get this trade for LA. What was the reason? Verse is really good!

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

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Bombshell: The Browns are finalizing a trade that will send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, per @rapsheet, @TomPelissero and me.

In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and other draft-pick compensation still being negotiated to the Browns.

[Guy Harrison @ProfGuyHarrison]

@tylerbarberis_ I suppose. To me, the upgrade from Verse to Garrett wasn’t worth the price they paid. It’s not like the Rams had no edge rush. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLane]

If the return for A.J. Brown is straight up a 2028 first round draft pick — and from what I understand, that is the case — then it would come two draft cycles after the parameters of a deal between the #Eagles and Patriots were likely set.

That’s quite a drop in compensation if the initial asking price, as I had heard it, was a first and a second rounder. Some of that seemed posturing.

But the Rams were really the only other serious suitor. Brown was coming off a down season, has medical concerns with his knees, and requires some maintenance off the field. He’s also still highly regarded around the league and has many who vouch for his character and leadership.

The Eagles will save money by moving him — a significant $133.1M in cash — but there is also a dead money charge (around $43M) that necessitated a post-June 1 roster move. So they will be getting more than just the future first rounder for Brown.

It’s not apples to apples, but if you look at the most recent trade for a top receiver — the Broncos gave up 2026 1st, 3d and 4th round picks for Jaylen Waddle and a Dolphins 4th — the Eagles’ return isn’t close to comparable.

Waddle is 19 months younger, but he’s a tier below Brown. Perhaps Denver overpaid, but that market should have conceivably helped the #Eagles.

[MLB @MLB]

One of the wildest stories you may read today ⬇️

A couple accidentally showed up to a game with tickets to the next night's game

So they bought 2 more tickets and ended up catching Willy Adames' home run ball

Then they came back the next night with their original tickets, sitting nearly in the exact same spot as the night before ...

Then Adames hit another home run and they caught it AGAIN 🤯

[John Foley @2008Philz]

I spoke with Grover Cleveland Alexander today about Cristopher Sánchez possibly breaking his franchise consecutive scoreless inning record.

“I’m rooting for him,” said Alexander, age 139. “He’s an incredible talent.”

Classy stuff from Old Pete.

[ESPN @espn]

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family. https://t.co/MbPBCin9aZ

[O.J. Spivey @OJPhilly]

All I’ll say is Skip knows what happened.

[lil’ bink @ICECOLDBISHOP]

This is the part we gotta remember man. Not being able to see your house again is crazy. Kind of a sad story. Yes they are getting paid millions, yes it’s apart of the biz. all of that is true. But athletes are still humans man.

[ESPN @espn]

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by The Associated Press. https://t.co/EHGNd564cr

[Joon Lee @joonlee]

Wemby’s origin story is literally Batman Begins

[O.J. Spivey @OJPhilly]

“Jalen wasn't the only Eagles teammate who wasn't there ... it looks like no current Eagles were ...”