The news broke Monday morning that President Donald Trump had withdrawn his invitation to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House on Tuesday.  The White House had learned that approximately 80% of the team would skip this traditional event for sports champions.  It stands to reason that the president felt that, by snubbing this honor, the players hoped to turn it into a political statement, and he wasn't having any part of it. I am a lifelong Eagles fan.  I saw something special in this team last season, and I strove to block out all the noise generated in response to the various player protests that took place every Sunday during the National Anthem.  I just wanted them to go away so we could enjoy our football. My faith in my hometown team was rewarded.  Despite their underdog status throughout the playoffs, and ultimately matching up in Super Bowl 52 against the New England Patriots –...(Read Full Post)