Third-grader Bobby Cox of the city's Overbrook section got the surprise of his life a day early yesterday, when word leaked out that Donovan McNabb would be visiting his house and his school this morning.
Bobby was picked as part of JC Penney contest in partnership with the NFL.
I'm here at the school ... waiting for McNabb to arrive at the school.
Bobby won for the Philadelphia market, and the NFL picks the player. "McNabb has been so supportive," said Robin Caldwell, director of community relations and afterschool for JC Penney. She's here at the school along with school workers, media folks.
He's on his way, we're told.
Inquirer reporter Mike Jensen is the college basketball columnist for the Inquirer. Each year, he gives a special insight into the tournament.
Inquirer reporter Jeff McLane is the beat writer for Temple. He will pick the tournament.
Inquirer reporter Tom Fitzgerald will blog about Hillary Clinton's Pa. visits March 10 &11.
Inquirer reporter Larry Eichel will post updates on Bill Clinton's March 7 visit to Media.
Inquirer reporter Tim Panaccio will write about National Hockey League trade talk. 
Inquirer reporter David Aldridge will live-blog the week before the NBA's trade deadline. 
Peter Mucha began this blog, before moving on to other writing duties.
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