Coach found no humor in Thai food question

Philadelphia, PA--On Monday, Eagles head coach Andy Reid gave his regularly scheduled day-after news conference concerning Sunday's game for the ages in Cincinnati. The Eagles and the Bengals played to the NFL's first tie in six years. It had been eleven years since the Eagles' last tie.

One reporter, who wanted to add a spark to the usually lifeless gatherings, asked Reid about the teams' pregame meal.

"Did the Eagles and the Bengals eat Thai food before the game?" asked the reporter, who did not want to be named.

The room erupted in a roar and there were high fives and handshakes exchanged and promises of rounds at the bar. The question and reaction was not intended to disrespect the coach.

"I really was only kidding around. I thought Andy would get a kick out of it. But I guess when you're 5-4-1...," said the reporter.

After the question Reid shot a glare at the journalist rarely seen from the head man. For a split second, it appeared Reid was going to smile; however, he quickly gathered his play laminated charts and left the room.

The press room was still filled with chuckling writers trying to contain themselves as the podium stood empty.

"[The reporter] beat me to it. I was going to ask [Reid] if he could recommend a good Thai place in the city," said one local sports radio personality.