Archive for November, 2008
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Sunday, November 30th, 2008Win and keep up with Dallas. Lose and, well, there’s easier sledding ahead. So the Skins don’t need this one, but wouldn’t it be nice?
Thank goodness, too, because the Giants are the best team around: defending Super Bowl champs, 10-1 and the same outfit that embarrassed Washington on opening night. They are, however, sans Plaxico [...]
ST ‘Becomes the James Dean of the NFL’
Thursday, November 27th, 2008Sean Taylor passed a year ago today, and his awesome legend only grows.
The Washington Post has you covered, especially with its Redskins Insider blog, which posts a poignant tribute from Mike Wise:
“I remember writing of the funeral how sad it was that we knew him better in death than in life. I still feel that [...]
Happy Thanksgiving 2008 From the DTC
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008Due to time constraints and out of respect for The Mayor of FedEx Field, the following is presented without commentary, though we will warn you about foul language and questionable rhymes:
Here’s to you and yours having a wonderful Thanksgiving, and you and yours affording something finer than Aristocrat to fill your cup.
For One Night, the Wiz Save Their Season
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008In Eddie “Obama” Tapscott’s first game as the new boss, Washington played its best game of the season, Caron had his finest effort since last season and Dray Blatche put up his best numbers ever. It was a 24-point win over Golden State, just their second so far, and Ivan Carter (via BDL) postulates on [...]
Peace the Fork Out, Alexander
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008You know what I’m thankful for during this festive time of year? That the Redskins cut Shaun Alexander’s bitch ass today.
On your way out the door, Shaun, I’d just like to sincerely thank you for your invaluable contributions to the team while Betts was out. The Skins simply could not have maintained their winning ways [...]
Football Players Are Not Like Us
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Today in stuff athletes do that will not happen in your everyday life comes this story of a dry-humping, ball-punching prank, as told by Chris Cooley:
Last Thursday in practice we were working on our run game and one of our guys fell down as the play ended. … I don’t really know why, but I [...]
JMU Football Is Ranked Higher Than LSU
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008As we have the past couple of weeks, let us rejoice in the juggernaut that is JMU football by listing bowl-bound teams from BCS conferences that Sagarin’s ratings have ranked below the No. 33 Dukes:
34. LSU — 7-4 (3-4 in the SEC)
41. Rutgers — 6-5 (4-2 in the Big East)
44. Wisconsin — 7-5 (3-5 in [...]
Kogod Q&A: Eddie Jordan Is Nevermore
Monday, November 24th, 2008Eddie Jordan got canned this morning, so we turn to resident Wiz fan/expert Jack Kogod A.K.A. Unsilent Majority for answers …
1. After making the playoffs four straight seasons, why’d Eddie get canned 11 games into this one?
The team was regressing before our very eyes and it was becoming apparent that Coach Jordan was losing the [...]
Chris Horton Doesn’t Know His Address
Monday, November 24th, 2008NFL Defensive Rookie of September and Redskins safety Chris Horton’s blog is the latest example of why athlete/bloggers need editors:
“This is Chris Horton coming to you live from my apartment in Ashford, Virginia.”
That’s innocuous enough, right? It’s just your boy, The Predator, coming at you from the comfort of his home. Except I’m pretty sure [...]
Redskins-Seahawks Winners & Losers
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008Handing out labels following Skins games. Today: a 20-17 win at Seattle.
WINNERS: Jim Zorn – The offense gained 386 yards, picked up 24 first downs and put 20 points on the board as he got the much-needed win in his return to Seattle, and his decision to kick on 4th-and-inches from the 5 with 9:19 [...]
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