Weekend Rips: Sixers continue surge vs. Pelicans, Eagles OC search is over, Flyers... why...

The weekend is upon us, folks, and, quite frankly, it couldn't come soon enough. Despite the Sixers' win last night, Philadelphia is still a complete mess in the snow, which I assume is because Cherelle Parker weathered the storm in her office with a shitload of airplane liquor bottles, playing RollerCoaster Tycoon, and is still unaware that the blizzard ended days ago. That's just a working theory, but it feels right.

While there is still a ton of snow on the ground, the days are a bit sunnier in the world of Philadelphia sports. The Sixers keep winning, and Joel Embiid is back to his old self. Plus, the Eagles finally hired their offensive coordinator, who appears to be a sneaky-good hire. Sadly, the Phillies have told us to shove it, and the Flyers are so hapless it's legitimately frightening, but in times like these, you have to focus on the positives.

So, who cares if your car is still snowed in? This is the perfect opportunity to mimic our great mayor and get hammered by yourself in a dark room all weekend. Or, you can ride the beautifully maintained rails of SEPTA and see everything winter in this city has to offer. No matter what you do, get it done. It's time to let it rip.

The Sixers are winning the NBA title, and it starts vs. the Pelicans - Saturday @ 7:30 pm

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES???? You'd better, because they're happening before our very eyes. Joel Embiid dropped 37 points on the Kings Thursday night, and looked damn good while doing it. You know the league is fucked when Embiid starts openly mocking his opponents on the court while getting any shot he wants.

Pair him with surefire All-NBA selection Tyrese Maxey, and the Sixers are cooking with grease. This team is finally fun to watch again, and it'll be a blast watching them demolish the Pelicans on Saturday night. They are a truly horrific team - albeit fun to watch on occasion - but the 76ers are just too damn hot right now.

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Eagles hire Packers QB coach Sean Mannion, and the people seem to love it

Our long national nightmare is over. The Eagles have finally hired their OC. Sean Mannion has been a fast riser in the coaching world after his playing career as a backup QB. He's been a coach for two years and has never called plays - not exactly the pedigree most Birds fans hoped for - but considering how upset Packers fans are by his departure, I'm inclined to find this a good hire.

The biggest concern I have is his hairline. I don't mind a balding king, I'm just looking for consistency in messaging. Just look at these two pictures and tell me I'm not crazy.

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Flyers should just lose to the Kings - Saturday @ 12:30 pm

The Flyers got shit on by the Bruins last night. This team remains terrible, and I honestly believe they should just forfeit every remaining game and fire Rick "Nazi" Tocchet into the sun.

Yes, because the hockey is awful, but also because my friend and lifelong Bruins fan Devon Smith was at the game and ripping us to shreds in the group chat. Life is pain.

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