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Schoolchildren Punch Cowboys Bags in Eagles Rivalry Ritual

11/24/2025

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Philadelphia-area schoolchildren participate in a pre-game ritual by punching bags bearing Cowboys players' faces as they gear up for the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry.
The students are from Camden, New Jersey, reflecting intense local pride.
The event has drawn mixed reactions, with some deeming it excessive and others embracing the tradition.
The game is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET, according to Tyler Lauletta of Sports Illustrated.

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Philadelphia-area schoolchildren participate in a pre-game ritual by punching bags bearing Cowboys players' faces as they gear up for the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry.
The students are from Camden, New Jersey, reflecting intense local pride.
The event has drawn mixed reactions, with some deeming it excessive and others embracing the tradition.
The game is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET, according to Tyler Lauletta of Sports Illustrated.