Morning Bytes | Tips for surviving a cold sports winter

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, January, 2007 | by Frank Fitzpatrick

Welcome to Philadelphia, the city that took the "win" out of "winter." Beset by unparalleled indoor-sports misery, Philly fans these next few months undoubtedly will be seeking diversions for their seasonal-affective disorder. Here are a few suggestions: Gather your friends and ride the Rolling Ramps at Lincoln Financial Field.

Join a Madden '07 league and play as the Eagles. Then, when your season is on the line, punt. Attend a Villanova game and wonder what Mike Nardi was thinking when he had his own name tattooed in big block letters on his right shoulder. Does he worry about misplacing himself? As you're watching what remains of the NFL playoffs on TV, try to come up with one good reason why Jimmy Johnson and Tony Siragusa are employed. Root for New Orleans coach Sean...