Great film

Rating: 10/10 (3 February 2007)

I'm a Philly boy who went to St. Joe's from 1976 through 1980. I was disappointed that they never mention Papale's alma mater (St. Joe's) by name. Other than that, I thought the movie captured the feel of the times perfectly: the people, the neighborhoods, the music, the attitude. I found it very inspirational - a true life Rocky story. Of course, being an Eagles fan and former Hawk, I am a little biased. I agree with all the other submitters that Kinnear's portrayal of Vermiel is spot on. He earned the respect of his players by working harder than any other coach and working them harder than any other coach. I went to high school with the prior coach's son (Mike McCormack, Jr) and they were nice people. But Dick Vermiel was the reason that the Eagles turned it all around. Vince helped.