Due to a 23-17 loss to the New York Giants this past Sunday, the Redskins have started their 2009 season the same way they started 2008; they return home from the Meadowlands without a victory, and hoping to gain ground in the conference with an NFC matchup at home the following week. The Redskins have … Read more
Week 2 of Phillip Daniels’ HogBlog is now posted! This week, Phillip reviews the Giants game, previews this week’s matchup against the Rams, discusses his meeting with a special fan and gives his take on the Kanye West situation. Click here to read his second installment in this THN Exclusive.
Redskins Fans! Spread the word! The time has come. New to TheHogs.net is defensive end Phillip Daniels, who will provide us with a weekly HogBlog during the season. In his first blog, Daniels details his recovery from a devastating knee injury suffered last July. Click here to read it!
Here are extra quotes from Andre Carter that were not included in this week’s article. THN: What will be YOUR main focus Sunday? Run stopping, pass rushing, batting down passes, whatever situation you can take advantage of, or all of the above? AC: As a defensive end, my main objective is all the above. I … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come. Football has been back for over a month but now the records and standings count. From July 30th to late August, coaches and players fought through two-a-days to improve themselves and this team. For veterans especially, training camp is viewed as an unwelcome but necessary evil. “Training camp … Read more
Owner Messay Hailemariam Looks Back on the Maniacs First Season By Jake Russell Approaching the 2009 season, not much was expected of the Maryland Maniacs. After all, they were an inaugural team. For first-year owner Messay Hailemariam, there were plenty of questions and unknowns going forward with this venture considering he had no previous experience … Read more
Maniacs Succumb to Rage in Atlantic Division Championship 55-31 By Jake Russell The Maryland Maniacs impressive inaugural season came to an end Saturday night at The Family Arena in St. Charles, MO against the RiverCity Rage. The Maniacs, who earned the top seed in the Atlantic Division, were forced to play away from home due … Read more
Three Maniacs Make 2009 All-IFL Second Team; Team Will Play River City Saturday By Jake Russell Congratulations are in order for three Maryland Maniacs: Offensive Lineman Tyree Spinner, Defensive Back Mike Hill, and defensive lineman Oby Arah. Spinner blocked for the IFL’s third-ranked rushing offense, which included IFL MVP candidate Darryl Overton, Jr. Hill finished … Read more
The Maryland Maniacs, who are in the middle of a three week resting period before their postseason debut, struggled during the final two weeks of their regular season but are looking forward to returning to action on Monday, June 27th against the winner of the RiverCity Rage/Rochester Raiders first round matchup. Here is the article … Read more
A Fan’s Guide to the Maryland Maniacs Experience By Jake Russell When entering the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD, fans are instantly greeted by the official Maryland Maniacs truck parked in front of the building. It’s a nice Dodge pickup with a customized Maniacs paint job which is rather impressive. Upon entering the … Read more