DMV: SVP Is Zaching For A Cause
By JP Finlay | February 10, 2012
Keep supporting Zach Lederer, UMD hoops manager fighting cancer. [Bog]
Caps suffer bad home loss, give up two goals in final three minutes. [WaPo]
A not too pretty break down of Dale Hunter versus Bruce Boudreau. [RMNB]
Rich Tandler: Skins QB choice comes down to RG3 or Peyton. [CSNW]
Wiz face Lebron tonight, and tough home crowds. [Wash. Exam.]
Lacking a “Big Three” Wiz not sure on core, or if they have one. [Bog]
5-Star WR/DB Stefon Diggs to pick school today, could be Terps. [RI]
Hokie hoops continues to suck, lose by 16 to Miami. [Wash. Times]
Attendance drops for ACC basketball, fourth-year in a row. [WaPo]
Mason needs to play tougher, not allow lesser teams to stay in games. [WT]
Loyola recruits DC/Bmore hard and wins. Big game tonight vs Iona. [WE]
Politician who needs to shut it: PA Senator Bob Casey. [SBNDC]
Topics: DMV, Maryland | No Comments »
Peyton Manning Skins Roundtable (With Bonus Peyton-Skins Poll!)
By JP Finlay | February 9, 2012
The hype machine is out full-force on the Peyton Manning to the Redskins rumors. Any major news outlet you look at is reporting on the possibility, and the Shanahans remain mum on the topic. There are plenty of questions on Peyton’s health and what it will take to sign him, but the bigger question for Skins fans is if Peyton is the right fit. Some folks say they should, others say no way. We opened the Peyton issue up to our team of “semi-rational homers” for analysis and want your take in the comments.
Andy Peden: I guess it’s 20 years of shit that has me believing that this would only go badly. If healthy we could get Peyton for three or four years without giving up any draft picks. We could also use the No. 6 pick for a playmaker on offense. And hopefully spend an early-round pick this year or next on the QB of the future. But this is the Redskins so I’m guessing if we were to sign him he would immediately tear his ACL.
Jack Kogod: Signing Peyton Manning would be a step backwards. Even if he is healthy (hard to believe) bringing him in would go against everything they’ve done to rebuild the roster over the past two years. The team still needs a lot of pieces. Most important among them is a young quarterback.
Topics: NFL, Peyton Manning, Pollin', Redskins | 14 Comments »
Andy’s A-11, Where It’s Still Georgetown Up Top
By Jamie Mottram | February 9, 2012
Mr. I Maryland Sports Correspondent Andy Peden casts his weekly ballot in the so-called Atlantic 11 college hoops poll.
1. Georgetown (18-5, 8-4) — Huge loss at Cuse last night. The Hoyas are working on seeding at this point. They have a reasonable chance to end up with a highly desired top-four seed, especially with a top-20 RPI.
2. Virginia (19-4, 6-3) — No shame losing to a FSU team that is officially rolling. Their RPI and SOS aren’t as good as their record, so its really hard at this point to guess their seed.
3. George Mason (20-6, 12-2) — Had a slip-up this week before beating ODU. It doesn’t matter much since it still appears they have to win the CAA to get in. Should win both their games this week.
4. VCU (21-5, 12-2) — As I have said before, the CAA is going to be a battle to see who gets the bid. Not ready to move them up, but check back after Valentine’s Day when they have played both ODU and Mason.
5. Maryland (14-9, 4-5) — Finally got a road win. They’re current not in the bubble talk but have games with UNC, Duke and UVA (twice) left so they have the opportunity to get into the conversation.
6. Old Dominion (16-10, 10-3) — Let’s just say their game Saturday against VCU is going to tell us a lot.
7. Loyola (18-5, 11-2) — Friday night against Iona. If you are in the area, you should try to go.
8. Virginia Tech (13-10, 2-6) — Showing signs of life.
9. Norfolk State (17-8, 9-2) — So much for running the table. They have been a little shaky, but they’re still in position to be the top seed in the MEAC.
10. American (15-8, 6-2) — They’re rising because others are falling
11. Richmond (13-12, 4-6) — No more ups and downs. Mainly just downs.
Topics: Andy's A-11, College Hoops | 6 Comments »
DMV: Statement Games
By JP Finlay | February 8, 2012
Caps reclaim first place in Southeast with 4-0 whuppin’ of Panthers. [JR]
Brooks Laich played hurt, got some love from Ted after the game. [CSNW]
Terps get first win on the road despite blowing big lead late. [Balt. Sun]
Great story about Terps Mens Hoops Manager Zach Lederer. [Patch]
#12 G-Town heads to #2 ‘Cuse tonight. [Washington Post]
Nick Young, ranked 52nd in 3-PT shooting, wants in 3-PT contest. [SBNDC]
Topics: Capitals, DMV | 4 Comments »
Nationals Fans > Phillies Fans
By Jamie Mottram | February 7, 2012
The headline is a bit overblown, I’ll admit, but the blowback from the Nats’ “Take Back the Park” campaign is annoying. So, a few points for those who attempt to ridicule the Nats for having worse fans than the Phillies:
1. The Phillies have had 120-plus years to build their shitty little fanbase.
2. The Phillies have been a winning team for the past nine seasons. As a general rule, winning teams have more support than losing teams.
3. Bad Phillies teams actually drew less fans than bad Nats teams.
To that last point, the Nats have existed in Washington for seven seasons and have yet to field a winning team. They’ve averaged 26,000 fans/game. The last time the Phillies went seven years without a winner was 1994-2000, and they averaged 24,000.
Meaning, I wish we had a reason to invade Philly in the ’90s, if we were that obnoxious and it was actually a city worth visiting.
Topics: Nationals, Philly Sucks | 14 Comments »
Correction: Duke Men’s Basketball Doesn’t Play Women’s Basketball
By Jamie Mottram | February 7, 2012
From the Washington Post (via @wyshynski):
Topics: Duke Sucks, Media Bird Doggin', Washington Post | No Comments »
DMV: The JaVale McGee Version Of A Hustle Play Is Hilarious
By Jamie Mottram | February 7, 2012
This may be the most JaVale McGee play of all time. Visit SBN to see it in GIF form, or click the video above (via BDL) to play it in full. The ad is worth it see the failed alley-oop at the end. [SB Nation D.C., Ball Don't Lie]
The Wiz won, by the way, in OT over Toronto at home. [Bullets Forever]
DeAndre Jordan may have stared down JaVale’s mom. [Grantland]
This guy actually ordered an Andray “Baltche” Wiz jersey. Respect. [Bog]
Caps play Florida tonight for first place in the Southeast. [WaPo]
Bruce Allen says the Skins want London Fletcher back. [Redskins Blog]
Just a picture of Devin Thomas with the Lombardi Trophy. [Homer McFanboy]
Nats sign Mark Teahen to a minor league deal, so you know. [Nats Journal]
Maryland assistant starts a Tebowing-type thing that’s actually cool. [Patch]
Ryan Pearson has a “Fear the Beard” sweatshirt. [George Mason Basketball]
Some JMU bros made the best ad of Super Bowl XLVI. [JMU Sports Blog]
The Junkies’ producer is leaving to run his family’s business. [Bog]
Topics: DMV, JaVale McGee, Wizards | 3 Comments »
The Peyton Manning Vanity Plate-Redskins Bumper Sticker Combo
By Jamie Mottram | February 6, 2012
If you see this car on the road, and it was reportedly seen earlier today near the Bay Bridge, please honk and extend your middle finger. Thanks.
Topics: Redskins | 4 Comments »
1995-96 Upper Deck Scott Skiles
By Jamie Mottram | February 6, 2012
You guys (okay, one of you guys) asked for more Cardboard Icons, so here’s one, from FACTORYSET (via @BulletsForever):
There’s a lot going on with this card: 1) The hairline. 2) The uniform. 3) The warmup jacket getting ripped off. 4) The ballboy bro’s Warriors hat. 5) The subtle, Kokopelli-looking “Electric Court” logo, whatever that is. I love it all.
Topics: Cardboard Icons, Wizards | 3 Comments »
Five Sports Illustrated Covers Featuring Redskins Super Bowls
By Jamie Mottram | February 6, 2012
I was 6 years old the last time the Redskins lost the Super Bowl, so I don’t really remember what that feels like. I was 14 the last time they won one, though, and that memory is pretty vivid. I even wore my Zubaz Redskins hat to school the next day. It was the greatest.
So while I don’t harbor much empathy for Patriots fans, I certainly do envy Giants fans. Congratulations to those filthy animals. May this be the last time they ever know that feeling. Now, onto the post …
Difficult though it is be to believe, the Redskins have played in five Super Bowls, winning three. Here they are, as captured by Sports Illustrated covers, ranked from the worst (Super Bowl XVIII, above) to the best.
(All images taken with love from SI’s covers archive, which is a great place to waste some time on the Internet.)
Topics: New York Sucks, Redskins | 1 Comment »