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« Previous EntriesDMV: Ted Is Bringing Ernie Back
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012The Wiz are bringing GM Ernie Grunfeld back, probably for two more years, despite all of the incredible amounts of losing. [Wiz Insider]
Timing seems odd. Why not interview other candidates? [Bullets Forever]
The move isn’t popular with fans and at least one blogger. [Krem's Sports]
If Ernie’s just doing what Leonsis wants, why not keep him? [Mike [...]
New Traditions In Natitude, Birdland And Rocking The Red
Monday, April 16th, 2012I’ve been mostly out of touch recently, and with so much happening with our four active teams I want to check in with everything all at once, so.
The Wiz are still flat-out awful. Not only are they threatening the franchise mark for futility (current winning percentage: .233; record-low percentage: .232), but this is their fourth [...]
DMV: Nats Win, Wiz Win, O’s Almost Win
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012Nats end two-game skid thanks to strong start from Ross Detwiler. [WaPo]
Jayson Werth socked four hits in the win, best game in DC. [Nats Journal]
Mike Morse suffers setback in return from injury. [Federal Baseball]
Nerds determine Nats least “liked” in MLB, Bog sets record straight. [Bog]
O’s lose in extra innings to the Yanks despite chances at [...]
DMV: Wiz Win Battle Against Charlotte, Lose Lottery War
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012Wiz beat tar out of Charlotte 113-85 in battle for Anthony Davis. [CSNW]
Wiz win over Charlotte has special meaning w/ MJ ownership. [Bog]
Lottery tanking and what it means for Wiz and Bobcats. [Truth About It]
Nats can’t make basic plays in 9th, lose in Queens to Mets. [Wash. Times]
Bad news for Drew Storen, going to visit [...]
DMV: Wiz Rook Chris Singleton’s Quote Of The Year Candidate
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012“Can’t say I do” was pretty great, but I like this one even better. When asked if spending $10,000 on lottery tickets was wise, Chris Singleton said, “Either that or blow it in the club.” Because those are the only two options, you see. [Wiz Insider]
Wall’s post-Nene numbers aren’t good. [Bullets Forever]
Wizards blown out by [...]
The Wizards Fan’s Guide To The 2012 Final Four (BONUS POLL)
Friday, March 30th, 2012As you know by now, unless you tuned out sometime in 2008, the Wizards have the second-worst record in the NBA. This is because they are the dregs, you see.
But with great losing comes great draft positioning, which hasn’t meant a whole hell of a lot for the Wiz these past few years. In 2009, [...]
DMV: Andray Blatche’s Hilarious Box Score Status Is Hilarious
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Wiz beat Nets in Nene’s debut. Their new big posted 22 and 10. [WaPo]
Andray Blatch’s box score status: “NWT — Conditioning.” [SBN D.C.]
JaVale McGee had a game-winning dunk in his Denver debut. [WaPo]
One week into free agency, London Fletcher is unsigned. [The Insider]
Five thoughts from Robert Griffin III’s Pro Day. [Redskins Confidential]
Ex-Skins DC Gregg Williams [...]
A Fan’s Goodbye to JaVale and NY
Friday, March 16th, 2012All things end, whether good or bad. The trade that sends Nick Young and JaVale McGee to Denver concludes the run for two of the more interesting characters to ever play pro hoops in DC.
Both of these players were homegrown, first-round picks drafted by the Wiz. I remember my reactions to each pick; in 2007 [...]
DMV: ‘Can’t Say I Do’ Movement
Friday, March 2nd, 2012Hey, JaVale McGee, do you know why you were benched? “Can’t say I do.” [Wiz Insider]
“Can’t Say I Do” is now a full-fledged thing, hence this custom jersey. [SBN D.C.]
For the full “Can’t Say I Do” experience, see WizzNutzz. [@wzzntzz]
It’s time to let JaVale go, either via trade or free agency. [Bullets Forever]
Nats kick off [...]
JaVale McGee’s Epic Throw/Dunk And 3 Other Great NBA Thrunks
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012I was going to include this massive throw/dunk in the DMV, but it’s our duty to spotlight all very JaVale videos individually. It’s yeoman’s work, really.
Bonus: Three more great throw/dunks (“thrunks”) from NBA history.