The Philadelphia Eagles played a 94 WIP call from “Peter in Lehigh Valley” in their team meeting before their game against the Dallas Cowboys. Peter’s call was a passionate rant against the Cowboys and their fans, and it clearly fired up the Eagles, who went on to win the game 28-23.
Eagles center Jason Kelce said that the team played Peter’s call because they wanted to “get guys know how important this game is in Philadelphia.” He added that Peter’s call was “iconic” and that it definitely got the Eagles “fired up and excited to play the Dallas Cowboys.”
Peter the cop was also excited to learn that the Eagles listened to his call. He said that it was “amazing” to be played during a team meeting and that he was “honored” to have his words motivate the Eagles.
Analysis:
The Eagles’ use of Peter the cop’s call is a great example of how sports teams can use social media and local sports talk radio to connect with their fans and get them excited about the game. It also shows that coaches are paying attention to what their players are watching and listening to, and that they are willing to use that information to motivate them.
Peter the cop’s call is also a great example of the passion and intensity of Philadelphia sports fans. The Eagles-Cowboys rivalry is one of the most heated in all of sports, and Peter’s call captured that perfectly.
The fact that the Eagles went on to win the game after listening to Peter’s call is just icing on the cake. It’s a story that will be told and retold for years to come.