Former Eagles coach Doug Pederson, center Jason Kelce, and quarterback Nick Foles are revisiting the infamous "Philly Special" trick play that helped their team win Super Bowl LII in 2018. The fourth-and-goal call will be the subject of a new ESPN "30 for 30" documentary that delves into the origins, execution, and impact of the play.
According to the network's reporter Sal Paolantonio, understanding Philadelphia requires understanding the Eagles and their iconic trick play. The film, directed by Angela Zender and Shannon Furman, aims to capture the essence of the underdog spirit in Philly sports history.
"The Philly Special" is not just a game-winning play, but a real-life story of an underdog mentality that resonates with people across the country. Former coach Pederson and players Kelce, Corey Clement, Trey Burton, and Foles will share their perspectives on the play, which started with a direct snap from Kelce to Clement and ended with Foles catching a touchdown pass from Burton.
Analysts, former players, and fans will also contribute to the documentary, explaining what the play meant to them. The film promises to bring together the unique voices of those who lived through this historic moment, including the players' accounts of their emotions during the game.
Kelce recalled that his team felt confident going into the game but never expected to execute such an incredible play. The documentary will also explore the city's underdog passion and its role in the Eagles' remarkable Super Bowl win.
"The Philly Special" premieres on ESPN on February 6, allowing fans to relive this iconic moment once again.
According to the network's reporter Sal Paolantonio, understanding Philadelphia requires understanding the Eagles and their iconic trick play. The film, directed by Angela Zender and Shannon Furman, aims to capture the essence of the underdog spirit in Philly sports history.
"The Philly Special" is not just a game-winning play, but a real-life story of an underdog mentality that resonates with people across the country. Former coach Pederson and players Kelce, Corey Clement, Trey Burton, and Foles will share their perspectives on the play, which started with a direct snap from Kelce to Clement and ended with Foles catching a touchdown pass from Burton.
Analysts, former players, and fans will also contribute to the documentary, explaining what the play meant to them. The film promises to bring together the unique voices of those who lived through this historic moment, including the players' accounts of their emotions during the game.
Kelce recalled that his team felt confident going into the game but never expected to execute such an incredible play. The documentary will also explore the city's underdog passion and its role in the Eagles' remarkable Super Bowl win.
"The Philly Special" premieres on ESPN on February 6, allowing fans to relive this iconic moment once again.
... love how the film's focusing on the underdog spirit - that's what Philly's all about 
... i'm sure we'll get to see some amazing behind-the-scenes footage too 
... and who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned trash talk? 
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King Jr. 
The Philly Special will be all about those times of challenge and controversy for the Eagles and their fans, and I'm excited to see how it's relived 2 years later 
anyway cant wait to see what the doc says about the underdog mentality in philly sports history its supposed to capture the essence of that, so fingers crossed it does justice 
. Like, yeah it was a cool trick play and all, but is it really worth making a whole documentary about? I mean, we're talking about a game that ended over 7 years ago... what's so special about it now? 
And don't even get me started on how "underdog" it was - please, every sports team is an underdog at some point! 
! The whole city of Philly is gonna be like, "Yaaas, let's do this!" They're really highlighting the underdog spirit and how that play captured the hearts of everyone in the stadium. It's not just about the football, it's about the emotions, the camaraderie... it's gonna be so relatable 
I'm gonna be real for a sec... what's up with people still hyped about that "Philly Special"? 
The documentary might actually be interesting though - I'm curious to hear what the players think about it now vs. after the fact. 
! like, it's not just about the play itself, but the whole vibe of underdog Philly sports history 
And can we talk about Jason Kelce for a sec? 
. also, the fact that they're getting all these players to share their perspectives is gonna be so lit 
I'm so stoked about this new docu! 
The "Philly Special" is literally one of the most epic moments in Eagles history 
. I mean, can you imagine being part of such an unforgettable play? 
. Fingers crossed I get to watch it on Feb 6th and relive that magic again 
anyways, i think its awesome dat they r gettin so many ppl to share their thoughts on this play. i bet its gonna be a real feel-good docu that makes u wanna cheer for the underdogs (like the eagles lol) 
I'm excited about this new docu, can't wait to see how it all went down behind the scenes! 
The "Philly Special" was such a pivotal moment in Eagles history, and it's amazing that we get to relive it with the people who were there. 
it was like 7 yrs ago and ppl are still talkin about it like its gonna change the game or somethin'. i mean, sure, it was cool and all but come on, the eagles won super bowl lii because of that one play? thats not how sports work. fans just wanna see some actual talent on the field, not a bunch of guys runnin around like they found the secret sauce to winning championships 
. Everyone's making a mountain out of a molehill. The Eagles won the game because they were better equipped and prepared than the Patriots. Not because of some magical trick play 
. And let's be real, Nick Foles was having an MVP season already 
. It's just a fluke that became a legend 
I'm so stoked for this new docu! It's gonna be sick to see how they captured the energy of that game day 
The Philly Special was more than just a trick play, it was this underdog vibe that took over the whole city and brought everyone together 
! I mean, who doesn't love the underdog story of the Eagles winning that Super Bowl? It's crazy to think about how that one play can be so iconic and still get talked about 7 years later