Die-hard Eagles fan Brenna Collier is on a mission to find the charming stranger she met after last Sunday's win against the Carolina Panthers.  Collier, a medical sales rep from South Jersey, was swept up in the post-game euphoria alongside throngs of Eagles faithful exiting Lincoln Financial Field.

It was during this celebratory exodus that fate intervened. As Collier and her friends navigated the parking lot towards their car, a chance encounter with a fellow Eagles fan left a lasting impression.

"He was getting into the back of a four-door pickup truck in Lot S at Citizen's Bank Park," Collier recalls. "Tall, attractive, with facial hair – he seemed really nice."

The encounter took an unexpected turn when the handsome stranger stopped Collier in his tracks.  "You are beautiful, and you just need to know that," he remarked, leaving Collier momentarily speechless. Flustered by the unexpected compliment, she missed the opportunity to snag his number before he disappeared into the crowd.

Undeterred by the fleeting interaction, Collier, a woman known for thinking outside the box in her sales career, decided to take her quest for connection online.  On a whim, she logged onto the Philadelphia Eagles Fan Group Facebook page.  There, she posted a picture of herself decked out in gameday attire, along with a heartfelt plea to the "very cute guy getting into the back of a pickup truck" who brightened her day.

Collier's audacious move struck a chord with fellow Eagles fans.  Her post garnered over 9,000 likes and shares, transforming into a viral quest for love.  Comments poured in, offering words of encouragement and labeling the situation as "Hallmark movie material."  The online community rallied behind Collier, eager for an update on her search for her "prince charming."

"Of course, finding someone to watch the games with would be great," Collier admits. "But ultimately, it's about making connections.  If something more develops, that's fantastic, but even meeting new people would be a win."

Dating hasn't always been easy for Collier, and while her mystery man remains elusive, her online efforts haven't gone unnoticed.  The post has even garnered some good-natured ribbing from family members urging her to find Mr. Right.

"Part of this was to appease my mom and sister who think I'm not putting myself out there enough," Collier laughs. "So, here we are!"

Regardless of whether her search for the charming stranger yields a happily-ever-after, Collier's story serves as a reminder of the power of a simple compliment.  "Maybe he is married, taken, or whatever," she ponders.  "If that's the case, so be it.  I believe it was a genuine compliment, and that's something worth celebrating."

Collier's story is a testament to the spirit of Philadelphia – a city where passion for the Eagles transcends the gridiron, fostering a sense of community and connection even in the most unexpected places.  So, keep an eye out, Eagles fans – love might just be waiting in the parking lot after the next big win!

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[Photo via Brenna Collier and Fox News in Philly]

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