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Skins Win First Preseason Game in Years, D-Lineman Suffers Helmet-Less Collision
By Jamie Mottram | August 13, 2007
Here’s what stands out from Saturday night’s Redskins preseason opener:
- LaRon “The Ron” Landry is impressive (exhibit A: his Kerry Collins takedown). Looks like he’ll start right away.
- Mark Brunell is torture. Pray for J.C.’s health, which is in danger with blindside protector Chris Samuels on the shelf.
- Punter Derrick Frost isn’t much of a punter, but he delivered the hit of the night.
What I don’t recall, or was perhaps passed out asleep for, is practice squad defensive lineman Lorenzo Alexander (pictured) losing his helmet at the line of scrimmage, following the play and getting cracked upside the head by a teammate flying in on the tackle. The must-watch fan video is scary, but the commentary — “His head is not healthy right now.” — lightens the mood.
Two days later and I don’t see anything online resembling an injury report, so I’ll have to go with Chris’s armchair observation: “He was bleeding pretty bad from the cheek area.” That doesn’t sound good. Let’s hope he’s alright and commend him for going all out to earn a spot.
For real blogger analysis from the totally meaningful game that was (we won!), follow the recommended links:
- Redskins Eek Out Stinker in Preseason Opener [FanHouse]
- Offensive Breakdown: Redskins vs. Titans [Post Game Heroes]
- Redskins Undefeated on 14-6 Win Over Titans [Hogs Haven]
- Who Needs Life When You Have Saturday Night Football? [KSK]
- Here We Go Again [DC Sports Bog]
Update: Steinz emails to say that Lorenzo Alexander is OK.
Update No. 2: Steinz has all sorts of Lorenzo “Scarface” Alexander updates. I love the Bog.
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August 13th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
The commentary obviously came from a nurse or a doctor… someone who clearly knew what she was talking about.