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Rich's Blog: The Trick Shot QB and is he really plugging soccer and the View?
Posted: 02.15.2011 at 3:27 AM
Rich Chrampanis

Rich Chrampanis is WPDE's sports director and host of the End Zone, Hoop Zone, David Bennett Show and Cliff Ellis Show.

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See why this guy has over 4,000,000 hits on YouTube
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In the world of the internet, things can go viral in a hurry.  Last week, I stumbled upon this video and meant to share it with everyone.  Next thing I know, there's over 4,000,000 YouTube hits.  So if you've seen it already, I'm sorry I'm not on the cutting edge, but for those of you who haven't it's a fun watch.

Johnny McEntee is a third string quarterback at UConn.  He may not be in the starting lineup, but his trick shots are incredible.  Sure, he probably needed a few takes, and what he's doing in shorts in an empty fieldhouse doesn't translate to success on Saturday's, but I'm a fan.

YouTube: Johnny McEntee: Trick Shot QB


I'm a lukewarm soccer fan.  I get excited during the World Cup and I always root hard for the US, yet I'm not rushing to get MLS season tickets or watching the table in the English Premier League.  However, I did get to see Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and his goal last weekend and it was off the charts!  YouTube doesn't have the rights, but this British newspaper has the video below:

Wayne Rooney's bicycle kick goal 

Like most males, I have not seen the View (weekdays at 11am right here on WPDE) for more than three minutes.  However, I did get to see this story which was heartwarming and inspirational.  A 13 year old boy from the Philadelphia area was the victim of senseless bullying.  When you read the story, it breaks your heart.  But the fact that he was able to go public with his story gave him the chance to meet his sports hero, Eagles WR DeSean Jackson.  ESPN.com's Rick Reilly tells the story. 

Reilly: Eagles over Wolves in a rout 

YouTube: Eagles visit bully victim on the View 

I always remembered DeSean Jackson as a showboater who excessively celebrates.  This was better than any touchdown he'll score.

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