Six Pack: New York Giants II

What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans tired of being distracted by “sensible” analysis, backed by “facts” and “knowledge.” If you seek shelter from the twin storms that are “reality” and “logic,” then this is your port of call. 1) Congratulations go out to the Redskins named … Read more

Hog Wire: Who is Todd Collins?

Quarterback Todd Collins came off the bench Thursday night to go 15 of 20 for 224 yards and two Touchdowns; he earned a 144.6 QB rating and guided the Redskins to a 24-16 victory, to stay in the playoff hunt. On Tuesday Collins was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance … Read more

Hognostications Week 15

Congratulations to HOOKBASSGA, Malicious and murray for being our weekly winners with a 15-1 mark in week 14, winning through the tiebreaker over three others. HOOKBASSGA widened his/her seemingly insurmountable 18-game lead in our seasonal standings with three weeks to play in the regular season. Congratulations to everyone last week for some excellent hognosticating. Thirty-one … Read more

Six Pack: Bears

What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans tired of being distracted by “sensible” analysis, backed by “facts” and “knowledge.” If you seek shelter from the twin storms that are “reality” and “logic,” then this is your port of call. 1) We had previously asked the football gods … Read more

On the Line with Todd Wade

This week, Todd is recovering from MCL and Achilles injuries, forcing him to sit out Thursday night’s victory against the Chicago Bears. He discusses what to expect this week from Todd Collins, who filled in for starting quarterback Jason Campbell to lead the team to victory against the Bears; as well as how he and … Read more

By The Numbers: Bears

Here is a look at some of the more interesting numbers from the Washington Redskins game last Thursday against the Chicago Bears: 345 – Total yards of offense. It wouldn’t normally be that impressive, but considering the next entry, it certainly was. 224 – Yards through the air by Todd Collins. When Jason Campbell could … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Chicago Bears

In what amounted to mid-season playoff game, the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears squared off on Thursday night to determine which team would stay in the hunt for a wild card berth and which would start thinking about next year. The Redskins, coming off a short and tumultuous week, fought through great adversity to pull … Read more

Hognostications Week 14

Congratulations to juansushi for being our weekly winner with a 12~4 mark in week 12, winning through the tiebreaker over five others. HOOKBASSGA continues to hold a seemingly insurmountable 17-game lead in our seasonal standings with four weeks to play in the regular season. Chicago at Washington How’s this for hognosticating? The Washington Redskins win … Read more

Hog Wire: Short Week In Washington

On Monday morning the Redskins (players, coaches and team officials) traveled to Miami and back courtesy of the team owner. The trip was to honor and celebrate the life of safety Sean Taylor. Monday is the normal day off for players, but some players routinely go to Redskins Park on Mondays for treatment or film … Read more

Six Pack: Bills

What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans tired of being distracted by “sensible” analysis, backed by “facts” and “knowledge.” If you seek shelter from the twin storms that are “reality” and “logic,” then this is your port of call. 1) We spent a bit of time trying … Read more