Fanatic Highlights

(0:00-7:03) Phillies win again & the looming decision on Jalen Carter's punishment 

(7:03-19:23) If it was the other way around, we would want to set an example if Hurts was spit on

(19:23-28:10) Mike gives his three positives and three negatives from Eagles-Cowboys 

(28:10-39:22) Concerns from the Eagles Thursday night 

(39:22-47:21) Texters react to the University Florida player spitting on a USF player

(47:21-55:35) More to the story on the man giving the lady the homerun ball on Friday night 

(55:35-1:06:51) Max Kepler should play over Castellanos 

(1:06:51-1:16:04) Texters are defending Jalen Carter 

(1:16:04-1:31:53) Sports Illustrated's John McMullen joins Mike Gill on Jalen Carter 

(1:31:53-1:39:06) Mike gives his one thought on every game on Sunday

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Kevin Cooney is joined by Austin Jones to kick off this Saturday morning's discussion, starting with the controversial incident involving Jalen Carter, which has sparked significant debate due to the severity of his actions. They also delve into the performance of Jalen Hurts, who is often labeled a winner, yet faces criticism regarding his style of play. Despite concerns about his MVP candidacy, Kevin and Austin emphasize their desire for the quarterback to continue securing victories. The conversation further explores the rivalry between the Eagles and Chiefs, noting their recent Super Bowl matchup and five consecutive seasons of competition.

In baseball news, the Phillies celebrated a solid victory against a struggling team, but a viral moment captured the attention of fans when a Phillies supporter expressed frustration over another fan receiving Harrison Bader's home run ball for his son. Additionally, the discussion touches on Nick Castellanos, who has found himself benched again, highlighting a concerning trend in his recent performance.

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Shukri Wrights is making his debut on 975 the Fanatic during Fanatic Weekend, where he opens the show by addressing the unacceptable behavior of Eagles Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter, who was seen spitting on Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott. Wrights emphasizes the need for Carter to manage his emotions and conduct himself more appropriately on the field. He also expresses his dissatisfaction with Cornerback Adoree Jackson's performance, labeling it as subpar and warning that other NFL teams are likely to exploit Jackson's weaknesses as the season progresses.

Joining the discussion is OJ Spivey from the Philadelphia Tribune, who shares insights on the Jalen Carter incident and evaluates the performance of quarterback Jalen Hurts. Spivey also comments on Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader, who has been on a hot streak since his acquisition at the trade deadline. Additionally, Shukri touches on a viral moment from the recent Phillies vs. Marlins game, where a father successfully retrieved a home run ball for his son, only to face backlash from another fan.

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The Eagles kicked off their 2025 regular season with a victory against their long-standing rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. Jalen Hurts showcased his dynamic running ability, while defensive coordinator Vic Fangio made crucial adjustments that allowed the defense to keep Dallas scoreless in the second half. Additionally, we address the recent spitting incident involving Jalen Carter, offering our perspective on the situation.

In our coverage, we feature audio from Tim McManus, who shares his insights on the game and comments on the Carter incident. Furthermore, we provide updates from around the NFL, including news on Micah Parsons and Christian McCaffrey.

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(00:00-13:40) Tim McManus joins the show to talk about last nights game.

(13:49-24:17) Ray and Amy list their concerns for the Eagles and season going forward.

(24:30-32:37)Ray and Amy start the Rodman Report

(32:45-42:28) We Wrap up the show.  

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(00:00-10:55) Ray and Amy introduce NFL Notes At Noon.

 (11:03-21:55) Ray and May touch on the Jalen Carter Spitting incident and they analyze what he did and give their thoughts.

(22:08-32:17) Ray and Amy switch gears and talk about the Phillies and they take calls on the Eagles from last night.

(32:25-40:38) Ray and Amy continue with the Eagles talk and take some calls from listeners was it good win are there things to pick apart?

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(00:00-09:17) Happy Victory Friday, Ray is joined with Amy Fadool, and they talk about last nights victory against the Cowboys.

(9:23-17:00) Ray and Amy talk about Jalen Carter spitting in Dak Prescott’s face you must be better they give their thoughts on it. They then play audio from Jalen Carter.

(17:13-25:19) Jalen Hurts what a game he had, Ray and Amy talk about Jalen Hurts game and how he did last night

(25:27-35:59) Ray Amy and Sean look at the text line and there are a lot of texts on Jalen Carter. Then they take calls to get listeners feedback from last nights game.

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Kevin Cooney and Brendan Gunn give their instant reactions to Jalen Carter and AJ Brown's lack of targets. Callers give their biggest need heading into week two. Plus we hear from Jalen Carter & Dak Prescott on Spitgate. Plus we have Jalen Hurts & Nick Sirianni's press conferences live!

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Kevin Cooney & Brendan Gunn react to about three quarters of football between the Eagles and Cowboys while the game is suspended due to lightning. The talk is mostly about Jalen Carter and his ejection before the first snap of the game!

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Connor Thomas and Ray Dunne will anchor tonight's pregame coverage as the Eagles kick off the 2025 NFL season against their divisional rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles' secondary remains a concern, especially with the Cowboys possessing several offensive threats that could potentially exploit defensive weaknesses. On the offensive front, there is curiosity surrounding the game plan under new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.

Joining the discussion are Eagles beat writers Andrew DiCecco and Tim McManus, who will share their last-minute insights as kickoff approaches. We will also review the list of active and inactive players, noting the surprising decision to sit defensive player Azeez Ojulari, and we will seek Tim McManus's perspective on this choice. As the show concludes, we will offer our final thoughts on the matchup and share our score predictions.

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