Go Philip Rivers - win the Superbowl - save the name Phil - by Phil Staudt

by Phil Staudt December 13, 2009

All the famous Phils are either old dudes or groundhogs.

The name Phil needs a boost. Go Philip Rivers!!!

The name Phil needs a boost. It is time for a new "Phil" to be famous. There are a few famous and successful Phils. 

Philip Rivers is only 28 years old, which is more representative of my age, or at least the age I want to be. Maybe Philip Rivers can win the Superbowl!!! EVERYBODY watches the Superbowl; men and women; young and old; and having a quarterback win the Superbowl with my name, who is under 30 years old, would be a great image booster for all of us with the name Phil.

Maybe Phil Mickelson can shake off his second-best reputation while Tiger is taking a break. Hopefully, Phil Ivey will keep winning poker tournaments. Maybe Dr. Phil will end up owning his own television network and running for President, like Oprah. (Has she announced that, yet? Somebody should tell her that Dr. Phil would be a good Vice President to run with her.)

I like some other famous people with the name Phil. Phil Simms was a Superbowl winning QB, and is a good commentator for the NFL. Phil Jackson is one of the best coaches ever. Phil Collins is one of the best musicians of all time. Phil Donahue was a famous talk show host a long time ago. Phil Keaggy put out some good music. And don't forget Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog.

Then there are the people I wish would not use the name Phil. Phil Hendrie is a disgrace to the name, although he shouldn't be offended by that, because he has worked hard to deserve that. And, unfortunately, there is Phil Spector.

Obviously, the name Phil needs help! All the famous Phils are either old dudes or groundhogs.

I am certain that there are some people named Phil who will take offense to this article, but that is consistent with my style of writing what I believe is true, regardless of who it offends.

Philip Rivers even spells his name correctly, with only one "L", just like in the Bible, and me. I don't know if he likes horses, but you won't see me near any horses, even though the word Philip means "lover of horses". If riding on a horse on the football field would help Philip Rivers win football games, and the Superbowl, then I highly recommend it.

All the guys who are famous named "Phil" are getting old, which is of grave concern to me. You don't want to have all the people who are famous with your name, to be old people. That is not cool. We need a new generation of hip, popular, up-to-date, stars named Phil.

My mom and dad always wanted me to use "Philip" instead of "Phil", but why use six letters when you can do four? (BTW, I have been called a lot of other four letter names, so I am used to it). When I was a little kid, my sisters would call me from playing to come from dinner by standing at the front door of my house and yelling, "Phillaaaaaap", and it always sent a chill down my spine, and so I went by Phil. But if Philip Rivers wins the Superbowl, it may be time for me to start going by "Philip" instead of "Phil", but don't tell my parents.

As far as King Philip and Prince Philip, they might as well be living on a different planet than me. And as far as the disciple goes, nobody is going to nominate me for saint status.

The name "Tony" does not need a boost, so I am hoping that Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers defeat those Dallas Cowboys today, and goes on to win the Superbowl. We don't need to have any more recognition to people with the name Peyton, or Tom, or Drew, or Brett. But the name Phil needs a big boost right now, and even though Philip Rivers is not smart enough to go with the shorter version of his name, I am hoping that Philip Rivers wins the Superbowl.

by Phil Staudt December 13, 2009

Also, if Philip Rivers wins the Supebowl, this blog article will get a lot more views.

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