A big pack of kids files into the room where the interview was held. Under an arch of green and silver balloons is a table with Cat in the Hat hats with Eagles logos.They crowd in, so quiet and well-behaved, and sing songs and chant a speech about destiny and walking tall and proud.
McNabb gives a great, heartfelt speech that really talks to the kids. About how he was the class clown and got in his share of trouble in school. Detentions. Interestingly, he talks about how he'd like to be a broadcaster someday and makes some crack about getting to be on the other side of the criticism.
Got video of the speech. It'll be up later on philly.com. Well worth seeing.
Mini interview with a student: Shakara White, 8: "He's a good football player! I think he's going to take them to the Super Bowl!"
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