Okafor: ‘At least it’s not raining!’ minutes before being indicted for treason

76ers-center-jahlil-okaforPhiladelphia, PA – Not believing his rash of bad luck in the past week, 76ers center looked skyward after news released of his traffic stop on the Ben Franklin Bridge for driving 108 MPH and jokingly told his teammates “at least it’s not raining!” before going to field questions from the media.

Minutes later CIA agents were arresting the embattled rookie for high treason against the U.S. government.

“We had reason to believe Mr. Okafor was selling some of our most sensitive nuclear secrets to the Chinese,” said CIA spokesman Richard Grant. “After a high tech sting with some of our highest operatives, we have reached the rock-solid conclusion that he is one of America’s greatest internal enemies.”

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Best of Day II: The Re-Bestening

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Easy there Tom, kids go on this blog!

So it’s the day after Thanksgiving and we’ve all got families to hang out with and hangovers to get rid of. Or, if you’re like me, you’re sitting by yourself in your one bedroom apartment looking at the loaded gun on your dresser and wondering if TODAY IS FINALLY THE DAY you take the easy way out!

Lucky for you, today is not the day (and I need to remember to buy more bullets) so here are some more greatest hits if you care at all. I know I don’t.

Enjoy!

The induction of Tatanka as the first ever member of the Coggin Toboggan Hall of Fame. 

Our interview with standup comedian Doug Benson. 

Pat Burrell comes to town one last time. 

Carli Lloyd signs the most lucrative women’s soccer endorsement deal of all time. 

IMPORTANT BREAKING THANKSGIVING NEWS

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Coggin Toboggan! 

While you’re enjoying your turkey and hanging out with your family, just remember that some of us are squatting in the basements of vacant homes, stealing internet from a nearby children’s hospital and plotting our revenge against ALL WHO HAVE WRONGED US.

Enjoy some of the favorite articles we’ve written in the last year.

John Chaney appears in Owls locker room at half, gives speech, disappears into the fog.

Chase Utley’s alleged takeout slide of Marcus Hayes in Phillies Clubhouse explains so much. 

Punch throwing, fight picking radio host still offended at Chase Utley’s profanity use in 2008.

Reports from Eagles practice describes “incredible freakout” by Les Bowen

Lane Johnson cements Donnie Jones’ status as only likable member on Eagles roster

112013-donnie-jones-600Philadelphia, PA – Lane Johnson’s recent comments about Lincoln Financial Field not offering a home field advantage because of apathetic fans has cemented punter Donnie Jones as the most likable member of the 2015-2016 roster.

It’s rare for a punter to hold the prestigious ranking on any football team, but with such an unlikable cast of rogues on the roster this year Jones found himself on top of the heap Tuesday afternoon.

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Rod Brind’Amour turns heel as he is honored by Flyers

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Oh god, why Rod?!

Philadelphia, PA – A supposed night of closure and redemption turned into a night of true shock as Rod Brind’Amour turned heel and railed against the city that loved him so dearly.

The evening started off on a high note, as Flyers play-by-play man Jim Jackson introduced him to the roaring crowd.

Brind’Amour walked out of the tunnel after being announced, smiling and shaking hands with familiar faces. Jackson presented him with a “Brind’Amour Cup” and team dignitaries thanked him for his years of service to the team.

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Argument between Darren Sproles, Mark Sanchez gets ugly

hi-res-3c9dc8ab72ff1c764151e2269e9a0ed2_crop_northPhiladelphia, PA -Adding another wrinkle to a horrendous season, Darren Sproles and Mark Sanchez had to be separated by Jason Peters at the end of yesterdays game as the two had a brief, but noticeable, argument on the field.

Snippets of the argument were caught by the high-powered NFL Films microphones on the sideline of the game.

The Coggin has the transcript:

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Philly sports talk prep sheets for Monday’s Eagles discussion

The Coggin Toboggan has received information from its sources at both sports talk station about tomorrow’s popular sports talk shows. We have received some very rough prep sheets about what each show will be discussing tomorrow.

Obviously these could change, so if not all of the items are touched on during the shows you’ll know why.

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Morning Show

  • 6 to 8 a.m. Chip Kelly needs to be fired. Horrible coach, one of the worst of all time.
  • Interview with Kelly at 8:10 a.m.
  • Chip Kelly is a great guy, one of the best and shouldn’t be fired.
  • 9 a.m. cavalcade of young interns for Angelo Cataldi to creepily stare at.
  •  9:59 to 10 a.m. Roundup of Flyers and 76ers news.

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Philadelphia Media Network suing its caviar provider

Caviar-on-mother-of-pearl-spoonPhiladelphia, PA – Adding insult to injury for the beleaguered parent company of the struggling Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, the Philadelphia Media Network was forced to levy a lawsuit against its caviar provider for the “sub-par quality” of its salted fish eggs.

Philadelphia Media Network has the food shipped fresh, daily, to it’s offices on 8th and Market for the enjoyment of all the high-level officials at the company.

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76ers pumped to learn they actually get to keep jerseys

76ers logoPhiladelphia, PA – Despite losing their 12th game in a row to open the 2015-2016 NBA season, morale in the 76ers locker room remained high after Brett Brown informed the team they would indeed be allowed to keep their jerseys after the season ended.

“No fooling? You mean I get to keep this jersey? That is just way too cool!” 76ers rookie TJ McConnell said to Brown. “That is so killer! I’m going to wear this everywhere I go, awesome! It even has my last name on the back of it, just like the pros wear!”

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