Eagles/Skins

I went to Eagles-Skins last night in Maryland and have some comments:

Fedex Field is not very old but is not aging gracefully. It's dirty in a way that made us old time Veterans Stadium folk feel comforatable. I wouls say that there was about a 30%-70% Eagles-Skins split. Alot of obstructed views seats ring the second level so that one is forced to watch the TV's provided.

The Skins fans were non-threatening and didn't talk too much trash until the game was over. They are not even remotely as witty as Giants fans. When they talk trash, it's generally hilarious and smart.

Access to the field was easy, right off the beltway. Parking wasn't bad and they provide room for some tailgating.

Overall, a not unpleasant experience with the exception of the outcome, which brings me to the Eagles performance. No running game is hurting us severely. Revelations of Hugh Douglas changing T.O's paradigm are running rampant (sparking remembrances of another rumor about Eric Lindros) and McNabb couldn't get it done at crunch time...again. Lastly, clock management is horrid and Andy Reid has to answer for that.

Update: Cross posted at my other site.