NORRISTOWN >> The Philadelphia Eagles surprised and amazed their fans this season. I’ll admit, my preseason prediction was 10-6 with a second round exit from the playoffs. It didn’t take long for me to expect more, especially when it was clear Carson Wentz made massive leaps from his rookie season.
Their next-man-up attitude has made them the lovable underdogs. But I love hearing their, “we are not done yet!” rallying cry in the locker room after postseason victories.
The greater Philadelphia area has been blanketed in a sea of green with die-hards and newbies jumping on the now-Foles led Wentz Wagon.
What do other Montgomery County Eagles fans love about this team: And if their stomach isn’t in knots on Super Bowl Sunday, what do they plan to snack on:
Name: Katie Kohler
Title: Freelance multimedia journalist
Hometown: King of Prussia
Favorite memory of 2017 season: NFC championship game. They completely dominated.
Why do you love this team: Their “we are not done yet” attitude.
Super Bowl Prediction: Eagles 19 Patriots 13
Super Bowl MVP: Fletcher Cox
Football snack: Dad’s baked clams and scallops wrapped in bacon
Where are you watching the game: At my parents’ house.
Name: Harry Bambi
Title: “I’m your dad,” he replied, wondering why I was asking questions like this and the next that I knew the answers.
Hometown: Norristown
Favorite memory of 2017 season: Jake Elliott’s 61-yard field goal with no time on the clock to beat the Giants.
Why do you love this team: They are underdogs and overcame the underdog status.
Super Bowl Prediction: Eagles 31 Patriots 19
Football snack: Baked clams
Where are you watching the game: At home.
Name: Oscar Vance
Title: Retired Chief Montgomery County Detective DA’s Office
Hometown: Abington
Favorite memory of 2017 season: Enjoying game with my grandkids and Eagles winning big over Vikings.
Why do you love this team: They represent fighting hard and never giving up. Just like the Marines!
Super Bowl prediction: Eagles 28 Patriots 17
Favorite game day snack: Wings
Where are you watching the game: Home with football club.
Name: Russ Montalbano
Title: Sports Chiropractor
Hometown: Norristown
Favorite memory of 2017 season: NFC championship Game. Nick Foles to a wide open Alshon Jeffrey for a 53-yard TD on a double move.
Why do you love this team: Dougie P, the resolve and determination of the team and their faith.
Super Bowl prediction: BIRDZ 34 Patriots 17
MVP prediction: Nick Foles
Favorite game day snack: Hot Wings from Via Veneto.
Where are you watching the game: With the family at my brother-in-law’s house.
Name: Alexis Carlomagno
Title: Founder/CEO of Ladies Break Room
Hometown: Norristown
Favorite memory of the 2017 season: Hands down the Eagles winning the NFC Championship
Why do you love this team: My parents are both Eagles fans! I was raised to bleed green since birth!
Super Bowl prediction: Eagles 31 Patriots 28
MVP prediction: Nick Foles aka The Comeback Kid
Favorite game day snack: Corropolese tomato pie, Tony G’s wings, Eve’s Zeps & Via Veneto’s Sicilian pizza (my local favorites)
Where are you watching the game: Home sweet home, with my famiglia.
Name: Edward Harris
Title: Chief Marketing Officer, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
Hometown: King of Prussia
Favorite memory of 2017 season: Beating our division rival New York Giants at home on a last second field goal.
Why do you love this team: It’s the perfect example of true teamwork. Everyone understands their unique role in achieving collective success.
Super Bowl prediction: Eagles 28 Patriots 17
MVP prediction: Nick Foles
Favorite game day snack: Pizza
Where are you watching the game: With my family at our neighbor’s party in King of Prussia.
Name: LaNorris Leaphart “L”
Title: Co-founder of Strategic Wear and Fresh Pressed Customs
Hometown: Norristown
Favorite memory of 2017 season: “Lately had to be a 53-yard pass. I really have been checking the game out on and off the field. Watching only highlights all seasons despite my hometown team is going to the super bowl the game of football is a little more deeper this year to me.”
Why do you love this team: The Eagles drive describes a lot of us. The spirit can be electrifying. To give your all despite the obstacles.
Favorite game day snack: Wings
Where are you watching the game: “Who knows where I’ll be watching the game. Don’t blink.”
Name: Joe Kekoanui
Title: Director of Acquisitions for Modern Real Estate LLC
Hometown: Norristown
Favorite memory of 2017 season: Realizing we are going to the SUPER BOWL!!
Why do you love this team: Watching the team gel together and become a team. They have brought together people from all over the country and world to care about each other because they bleed green.
Super Bowl prediction: Eagles 24 Patriots 14
MVP prediction: Zach Ertz
Favorite game day snack: Franzone’s pizza
Where are you watching the game: I will be attending the Super Bowl! Fly Eagles fly!
Name: Leah Conley
Title: Billing specialist
Hometown: Skippack
Favorite memory of 2017 season: Being known as the underdog going into the playoffs while proving most skeptics wrong.
Why do you love this team: The passion behind the players. The fans tears. They bleed and see green. Winning is the only option.
Super Bowl prediction: The Eagles!
Super Bowl MVP: Fletcher Cox
Favorite game day snack: Wings and beer
Where are you watching the game: At home
Name: Keith Gallo
Title: GM and part owner of Tony G’s Pub
Hometown: Blue Bell
Favorite memory of 2017 season: Too many to choose from, but I would say the last play in the Falcons game to send us to the NFC Championship.
Why do you love this team: They are playing like brothers. Their loyalty towards each other shows. They are amazing to watch.
Super Bowl prediction: Eagles 27 - Patriots 24.
MVP prediction: Nick Foles
Favorite game day snack: Hot Wings
Where are you watching the game: Tony G’s Pub