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Look For Philly Fans Wearing Cheesesteak Hats

Posted: 7:13 pm CST January 9, 2004

The past couple road games, the Packers have left a day early and they've won each time.

The Green and gold decided to stick with that winning formula and left early Friday evening for Philadelphia, where they will more than likely be greeted by rowdy Eagles fans.

But Wisconsin sports fans might recognize one familiar face in the Eagles organization -- Scott Jenkins. He ran the show at Miller Park and before that at University Wisconsin -- Camp Randall and Kohl Center

But now, he's the man in charge of the home of the Eagles -- the new $512 million Lincoln Financial Field (pictured, left), which seats 68,000.

But just because the team has new home doesn't mean they don't have the same old fans.

They are in a word, harsh, and Jenkins said cheeseheads beware.

"They're going to attract attention, and our fans are playful and very passionate and people will take some heat no doubt about it. I went to Lambeau when we played there, and we took some heat for Eagles stuff. So, you'd expect that. But it won't get out of hand," Jenkins said.

Jenkins said the team can revoke fans' their season tickets

"I think the Philly fans are equally as passionate as Packer fans. They do have a little bit of an edge, and they will turn on you if you're not doing well," Jenkins said.

But Jenkins been a lifelong Packers fan. So who will he cheer for?

"This week's been great having a lot of Wisconsin people coming here. I'm excited to have the Packers here because it's going to be a great game. I grew up a Packers fan coming from Wisconsin, but I'm definitely an Eagles fan now, and I will say this, whoever wins, I hope will go all the way, Jenkins said.

WISN 12 Sports Andy Kendiegh said it feels like Packer football weather in Philly with temperatures below zero.

And in case you're wondering, WISN 12 News found three tickets left for the game on e-Bay for about $800.

Troy Vincent

A decision on whether Eagles cornerback Troy Vincent can play Sunday against Green Bay will not be made until game time.

Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said Friday Vincent's hip injury still bothers the five-time Pro Bowl player.

He's listed as probable and has missed the last two regular-season games. If he isn't ready for the playoff game, second-year pros Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Brown will replace him.

The Eagles (12-4) haven't played since beating Washington on Dec. 27. The Packers (11-6) advanced with a 33-27 overtime victory over Seattle.

School Bet

There's more riding on Sunday's Packers-Eagles game than just a chance to advance in the playoffs.

Packer pride is also at stake.

Wannamaker Middle School in Philadelphia has a bet going with Lombardi Middle School in Green Bay.

If the Packers win, the staff at the Philly school has to wear cheeseheads and Packer jerseys.

If Philadelphia wins, folks at the Green Bay school have to wear Eagles gear and dine on something called scrapple -- a kind of fried pork loaf native to Pennsylvania.

Cheesesteak Hats

Philadelphia Eagles fans have their own answer to a cheesehead hat.

A local manufacturer in Philadelphia said his cheesesteak hats are growing in popularity.

T The giant felt hats are made up to look like Philly's favorite food.

Rasta Imposta operations manager Jodi Berman claimed the hats are far superior to the cheesehead hats in Wisconsin.

The cheesesteak hat costs about $20 dollars and is available in some Philadelphia area stores and on the Web at www.cheesesteakhat.com.

Joseph Hoeffel Sr.

A Pennsylvania congressman now has one more reason to root for the Philadelphia Eagles when they play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Despite published evidence, the Packers refuse to credit Rep. Joseph Hoeffel III's grandfather with coaching Green Bay when the team joined what is now the National Football League in 1921.

Joseph Hoeffel Senior was identified in news stories at the time as "captain" of Green Bay's team.

But Packers president Bob Harlan said the team recognizes Curly Lambeau as the head coach. Harlan said regardless of what the titles were, Lambeau was running things.

Lambeau recruited players for what began as a semipro team and talked his employers at the Acme Packing Company into providing jerseys and a practice field.

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