Archive for December, 2009
« Previous Entries Next Entries »DMV: The Nats Make Their Marquis Move
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009Steady starting pitcher Jason Marquis is Washington’s big free-agent catch, takes a two-year, $15 million deal. [WaPo]
All you need to know about Marquis, who is a good signing. Also, a Jew. [FJB]
The Nats rotation now looks slightly less shitty. [Chatter]
Haynesworth has words for the coaches, not so much for the owner. [Redskins 360]
Brandon Jacobs: “We [...]
Redskins-Giants II Winners & Losers
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009LOSERS
Danny Smith — The “swinging gate” play (see above), which Smith must have drawn up, was the ultimate fail. How was that even supposed to work? It was an astonishing failure, as was this entire game, which shall forever be known as Swinging Gate-Gate.
The offensive line — Guys were coming in untouched on Jason Campbell [...]
Redskins-Giants II MNF Live Blog
Monday, December 21st, 2009So it begins. Tonight’s Skins-Giants Monday Night Football matchup is Game 1 of the Bruce Allen Era, the first three games of which will feature every Redskin playing/coaching for his job. Sound like fun?
Sure does, so tune in and join us here or on Comcast SportsNet at 8:15 p.m. ET for the official Mr. Irrelevant-CSN [...]
DMV: Ovi Is Mildly Popular in Edmonton
Monday, December 21st, 200910 thoughts from the Caps’ Ovi-fueled Saturday night comeback in Edmonton. [Japers' Rink]
There were 1,000-plus red 8 jerseys in the Edmonton crowd. [Caps Insider]
Caps folk hero Quintin Laing returns early from his broken jaw. [TWT]
Blache didn’t interview for Zorn’s job, but Jerry Gray did. Awkward. [Redskins Insider]
Skins hilariously respond to Pro Football Talk’s erroneous report. [...]
Gilbert’s ‘Greatness Was Overwhelming’
Saturday, December 19th, 2009After tying an NBA record by losing six straight by four points or less, a win at Golden State was just what the Wizards needed. And maybe more than that, a 45 and 13 effort against his former team was just what Gilbert Arenas needed:
Gilbert Arenas had an unbelievable performance,” Warriors’ coach Don Nelson said. [...]
DMV: Bring It Back Home, Bruce Allen
Friday, December 18th, 2009The replacement of Cerrato is the best news in more than a decade.” [Sally Jenkins]
“Snyder made the first sensible hire of his tenure.” [Player Hater's Ball]
“This link-to-the past junk is overrated.” [Mike Wilbon]
Talking points from the Bruce Allen press conference. [Redskins Blog]
“Hello, Bubba” was Allen’s bizarro “Maroon & Black” moment. [Thom Loverro]
Awesome Allen family photos. [...]
Cerrato Resigns, Biggest Win For Skins Since ‘92 [Update: Bruce Allen Hired]
Thursday, December 17th, 2009ESPN 980 first reported that Vinny Cerrato has resigned, which is now being corroborated by FOX 5 in D.C.
The joy and excitement has rendered me incapable of forming any real thoughts right now. But stayed tuned and we’ll update right here as more news comes in. Feel free to start the celebration in the comments. [...]
DMV: The Hockey Fight of the Decade, Starring Ex-Capital Stephen Peat
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009HockeyFights.com ranks the top 10 NHL bouts of the ’00s, and Washington’s Stephen Peat vs. Boston’s P.J. Stock takes the No. 1 spot. [Puck Daddy]
Caps crush a first-place Avalanche team out West. [WaPo]
Ten notes from the Caps 6-1 victory at Colorado. [Japers' Rink]
Mike Green was on the receiving end of “a bush league hit.” [Caps [...]
Redskins Seeking Collections Coordinator To Make Old People Cry
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009You’ll recall back in September the Post ran a piece on the Redskins suing fans after they were unable to make good on season ticket payments owed to the franchise. It was a real tear-jerker, which led with the story of 73-year-old woman who lost a lawsuit to the team after she was unable to [...]
DMV: For the Wizards, There’s No Bottom
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009The Wiz lose in improbable fashion yet again, this time blowing a 17-point second-half lead to the Clippers. Despite newfound production from the Big Three, they’ve lost five straight and have the second-worst record in the East. [Wizards Journal]
Who’s worse: Skins or Wiz? [Stet Sports]
Ovi’s back-sliding goal is the NHL’s signature play of the decade. [...]