Return Game
Return Game
Return Game runs it back like never before. This Official Eagles Podcast takes you deep inside the most iconic moments in Philadelphia Eagles history, bringing you first-hand accounts of unbelievable games, unforgettable plays, unrelenting rivalries, and undeniable characters. Each season of Return Game features a never-heard-before take on a different time, team, personality, or moment in Eagles …Social links:
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Episode 4: Peaks & valleys
With Dallas in their sights, the Birds head into the second half of the Vermeil era with the feeling they are invincible. But how long could that feeling – and the Vermeil magic – last? Bold moves on and off the field leave Coach Vermeil faced with the biggest decision of his career. Hear from E…
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Episode 1: From garage to gridiron
A young Dick Vermeil grows up in Napa Valley, CA. It’s a tough life, but the seeds for his coaching philosophy are planted. He bops around from one coaching position to the next, improving his reputation with each move. Hear stories from Coach Vermeil, Coach Vermeil's brother Al Vermeil, and so…
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Episode 2: It’s coming up roses
In his biggest job to date, Coach Vermeil heads the UCLA Bruins. This episode has stories of bad grades, a pre-Rose Bowl players’ mutiny, turtleneck sweaters at Disneyland, a moment that still makes Coach Vermeil get choked up, and some amazing football. It was such good football that an NFL team…
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Episode 3: Time to fly
“No thank you,” was the answer the Eagles heard from Coach Dick Vermeil when they wanted to bring him in for an interview to become the struggling franchise's new head coach. What changed his mind? After a rocky start, the Vermeil coaching philosophy was starting to take hold and the ride turned ou…
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Episode 5: The Greatest Show on Turf
Coach Vermeil takes a break. Did he invent burnout? Hear what it took for him to put the headset back on and step back onto the field. Coach Vermeil makes two discoveries: a new found love of the game and a quarterback who had never started in the NFL. Hear what really happened from Coach Vermei…
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Coming September 16: Season 3 of Return Game with Dick Vermeil
Return Game is back for Season 3! Return Game: Coach Vermeil, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, is hosted by Rob Ellis and takes you through the legendary career of Dick Vermeil. From humble beginnings at Hillsdale High School all the way to Super Bowl glory, relive the story as told by Coach V…
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Season 2, Episode 12 - Inside the Mind of a Fan
Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. In this episode, Rob and Derrick explore the psychological reasons fans root for one team or the other. They learn some new terms and are joined by Eagles fans and …
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Season 2, Episode 11 - Rivalries
Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. The National Football League has been around for over 100 years and some of its rivalries have been exciting fans for nearly as long. This episode is packed with h…
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Season 2, Episode 10 - Fandemonium
Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys and Bad Blood presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys Rivalry. Favorite Eagles and Cowboys rivalry moments told by some of our most famous fans. Stories from: Carli Lloyd - Eagles Fan and Olympic & World Cup soccer champion …
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Season 2, Episode 1 - The Hit that Started it All
Return Game: Birds, ‘Boys, and Bad Blood, presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation, is the sweeping story of the Eagles and Cowboys rivalry. The 1960s saw the Philadelphia Eagles experience a stretch of highs and lows. They opened the decade as World Champions, but by the end of the decade, the team wa…
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