Archive for January, 2012

Armstrong: Five thoughts on the talent and the schedule

Wow, my head is spinning. Game after game after game. You think Allen Iverson wouldn’t mind a little ‘PRACTICE’ right now.

Does Philadelphia need star power to sell tickets?

Why are the Sixers such a distant fourth in popularity among the city’s four major sports teams ? Fans filled the place during Allen Iverson’s prime, and this Philly team, looking great so far against a schedule heavy on both cupcake teams and road games, could become one of the league’s most likable groups if it keeps winning.

Marc Lamont Hill: 76ers worth getting excited over

As a 33-year-old Philadelphia sports fan, I haven’t had many good Sixer moments.

Why I quit being a Sixers fan

I guess I miss the money the most. That’s the price you pay for being a loyal pro-sports fan and season-ticketholder. In my case, my passion was the Philadelphia 76ers, and from Day 1 I rarely missed a home game.

Hawes, Meeks lead Sixers past Pistons

Spencer Hawes had an admission to make. As hard as the 76ers’ center worked out during the five-month lockout, making sure he was in top shape when, or if, the season was going to resume, he was about ready to take a break.

Sixers 2012: What to Look Forward To

Ah the New Year. Opportunities, resolutions, dance parties…. it’s all there. For the Sixers, 2012 seems like it will be a very telling year.