Philadelphia Eagles fans have a contentious relationship with owner Jeffrey Lurie, a billionaire who has transformed the team since his 1994 acquisition. Despite the Eagles celebrating two Super Bowl victories in eight years, a segment of fans maintain an inherent dislike towards him, commonly shared across sports fandoms. While Lurie supports team success and charitable efforts, he recently gained favor for his role in preserving the 'tush push' play after rallying support at a crucial NFL owners’ meeting, which exemplifies the polarizing nature of sports ownership.
It does not matter that the Eagles have won two Super Bowls in eight seasons. It does not matter that the previous owner charged players for their own socks.
Lurie seems benevolent enough for a 2025 billionaire. The Eagles are good, they do well-organized charity work, players don't have to buy their own socks.
Thanks to a heroic and annoying bit of oratory, he saved the tush push. Lurie was the one to save the play!
Owners voted 22-10 in favor of a ban on aiding a runner by pushing, but the motion needed a two-thirds majority to pass.
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