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Eric Fisher’s weekly column about a variety of topics. This week Eric serves up opinions on the lack of anticipation for spring training, Brian Dawkins and Terrell Owens not being selected for the Hall of Fame, and two examples of outstanding sports writing by Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski.

Thaddeus Young was the consummate professional during his seven seasons with the 76ers. He had five head coaches, one winning season and won one playoff series as a Sixer, but always gave his best effort.

After his game-winning hit Sunday against the Mets, Ryan Howard said the Phillies are headed in the right direction, but Eric Fisher says if The Big Piece is correct, it’s only because they’re so bad that they have nowhere to go except up. Eric also reviews Charlie Manuel’s induction into the Phillies Wall of Fame, questions why older players are starting late in the season and wonders if a Phillies pitcher will win 10 games.