THN to Join Pro Football Central Radio Thursday

Our very own SkinsFreak (a.k.a. Brad Johnson — and no, not THE Brad Johnson) will be joining the cast of Pro Football Central Radio on Thursday to preview the Washington Redskins off-season. This blurb is from their web page: Pro Football Central Radio Show will be live this Thursday and will provide the best preview/review … Read more

Slinging Sammy Passes at 94

All-time great Sammy Baugh passed away Wednesday night at Fisher County Hospital in Rotan, TX. Baugh was 94, and had reportedly been battling multiple ailments in an assisted-living home. Baugh should be in consideration for the greatest quarterback ever. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the modern-day NFL passing game. Baugh was … Read more

Important Note For Those Attending Tonight’s Caps Game

I just received this note from the Caps. Anyone attending tonight’s Capitals-Islanders tilt will want to read this: Street Closures & Parking Restrictions For 2008 Pageant of Peace. (Washington, D.C.) The Metropolitan Police Department has provided the following information regarding street closures and parking restrictions for the 2008 Pageant of Peace on Thursday, December 4, … Read more

Early Play-Off Look For Redskins

Its definitely too early to really make play-off predictions, but Steve Wyche did so any way. There’s no real surprise information here. Obviously, he has the Giants, Panthers and Cardinals as locks, since all three of these teams are the class of their division, at least as it presently looks in the standings. He also lists Tampa Bay as being “In good standing.” Again, no surprise. They are 7-3 and playing pretty good football.

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Vote The Redskins Ticket Surprisingly Effective

For anyone living in a cave in the DC area, or those who aren’t quite as lucky to live close the their favorite team, the Washington Redskins have been putting on a rather subtle campaign to put as many of the Burgundy and Gold in the Pro Bowl this year as possible.  Let’s just say that, at least as far as the fan voting is concerned, its working.

As of November 18, the Redskins boasted four of the top ten overall vote getters. Clinton Portis is second behind only Drew Brees with more than 450,000 votes. Following Portis, Chris Cooley, Santana Moss and Jason Campbell are fifth, sixth and ninth respectively. Now let’s break down the individual positions for the NFC squad:

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The Fifth Quarter: Farewell Texas Stadium

Once again, the Washington Redskins silenced the critics winning the “unwinnable” against the “best team in football” in their house, something they were told all week they had no chance to do. The Redskins downed the Dallas Cowboys in their final visit to Texas Stadium, 26-24. Passing Offense Santana Moss continued his dominance against the … Read more

Caps Start Strong, Can Canes 4-1

The Washington Capitals opened the ’08-’09 pre-season with a trip to the Southeast Division rival Carolina Hurricanes last night, leaving Carolina with a 4-1 victory. Much like NFL pre-season, the Caps didn’t play many of their star players, instead using the time to evaluate some of their young prospects. With a team returning a majority … Read more

Remembering September 11

I know this is a sports blog — more specifically a Washington Redskins and Washington Capitals blog — but some things are bigger than sports, and today is no exception. I’m sure everyone has their own story about that day, but I can’t help but reminisce about it and how different things are now, as opposed to before that fateful day.

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