August 14, 200818 yr J-Roll Rocks Philly Fans By Lee Russakoff Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:02:13 GMT Jimmy Rollins has played eight years in Philadelphia. You'd think he'd know better than to rip Phillies fans...especially when he's having a down season. J-Roll and teammate Ryan Howard were interviewed on the "Best Damn Sports Show Period" in Los Angeles this week. When Rollins was asked if Philadelphia deserves its reputation as a tough sports town to play in, Jimmy took aim at the Philly Phaithful. "It can be [tough], yeah," Rollins said. "There are times, like, it's one of those cities...I might catch some flack for saying this, but, you know, they're front-runners. When you're doing good, they're on your side. When you're doing bad, they're completely against you." When Rose and Salley suggested that it was like that everywhere, likening sports fans to a "family," Rollins said, "I hear you. But, for example, Ryan is from St. Louis, and St. Louis, it seems like they support their team, they're out there and encouraging. In Philly, can't be no punk." Calling your fans front-runners? Not the smartest move in a blue-collar town like Philly for anyone. Let alone a guy who has been benched twice this season for "big timing" it--once for not running out a pop-up and another time for showing up late to a key game against the Mets in Shea. It will be interesting to see what kind of reception Rollins gets when he returns home from this seven-game West Coast road trip (J-Roll is currently 3-for-14 in the first three games of the trip, all losses to the Dodgers). Are Philly fans front-runners? How will they treat Rollins when he returns? Add your own comment here. Message Edited by Lee_Russakoff on 08-14-2008 02:14 AM Link This should be interesting...
August 14, 200818 yr They'll boo the heck out of him when he comes home. Then, once he starts doing well they'll cheer as if nothing even happened. Thus proving Jimmy's point
August 14, 200818 yr They'll boo the heck out of him when he comes home. Then, once he starts doing well they'll cheer as if nothing even happened. Thus proving Jimmy's point haha pretty much.
August 14, 200818 yr They'll boo the heck out of him when he comes home. Then, once he starts doing well they'll cheer as if nothing even happened. Thus proving Jimmy's point :lol funny and so true.
August 18, 200818 yr He's right though. Your mother. (no this has no point.. :blink: ) Um....you're mother? (That ' was intentional.)
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