PhilliesPhever

by Timothy Wonson staff writer

I may not have a "phever," but rm definitely coming down with something. It was late last Wednesday night when the Phi lies clinched their division and one more fan. I have never really been a big Philies fan, being that I come from Boston. As I watched the post game show, however, all that began to change.

As the Phillies celebrated by dousing themselves and others in a river of champagne, and later beer, their friendship as well as their dedication really shown through. That is what is so different about this team. They are not just a group of grown men paid to hang out and play a game together. They are friends.

How far do students think the Phillies will go in the National League Championship Series. Pat Ryan, senior, said, "The Phillies will win it all. They're on fire, fire fire." His horrendous imitation of Beavis really got his point across.

Ryan went onto say, "The Braves and the Giants are gonna wear each other down." Ryan also _thinks Dykstra will play amazingly wel~ and walk away with the MVP.

Gary Stec, sophomore, felt the result would be the same but the route to that result would be different. Stec said, "The Phillies will win, but it's going to come down to the wire." Stec went on to say, "That will be all right though, because they're going to win it in Philly."

Stec also showed a tremendous amount of confidence in Philly pitcher Curt Shilling. Stec felt Eisenrich would play well. "The guy swallowed the book on bow to play the game, " Stec said. "He is the best new player the Phillies have."

Billy Bono, senior. was tke most positive oftheIQ all. "They're ~onna sweep!" Bono screamed. "They will dominate the series."

Bono felt the Phillies bench would really help the team in the long run. Bono said, ·'The 'Dude' will play really well. He's gonna be the team leader." While he felt Dykstra would lead the team, he did not think he was going to be their best player. According to Bono, "I think we are going to see a lot from Duncan. He is going to be their outstanding offensive player."

The Phillies have traveled down a long road but they have not yet made it home. The Braves are going to be a difficult obstacle to pass. It remains to be seen if the Phillies really will go from worst to first, or should I say "Phirst !"