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What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans that are 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) A big thumbs down to … Read more
Following the 20-12 defeat of the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, theHogs.net is here to list the top players of the game for the Washington Redskins. Offense: Jason Campbell 16/29, 209 yards, 1 passing touchdown, 1 interception, 6 rushes, 39 yards Campbell started out shaky, struggling to find a way to get the ball … Read more
Monday night’s game featured a Washington Redskins team that is playing smart, efficiently, and – perhaps most importantly – as a cohesive unit. On to the Fifth Quarter rankings, which are based on a scale of 1 to 5 Quarters: Passing Offense: Joe Gibbs and Al Saunders had Jason Campbell take shots down the field … Read more
“To them, victory proves the pain and sacrifice were worth it. Defeats breed doubt in teammates, coaches and in the very price that they pay to play the game” – Thomas Boswell, Washington Post This quote was so well written and so clearly expressed the nature of the Skins’ ‘must’ win comments made in week … Read more
The Washington Redskins lost offensive tackle Jon Jansen to a season-ending fractured fibula and a dislocated right ankle Sunday, while en route to a 16-13 overtime win against the Miami Dolphins. Jansen suffered the injury in the second quarter; it happened on third and-goal at the Dolphins’ five yard line. As Jansen blocked defensive end … Read more
What follows are answers to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans that are tired of being distracted by “sensible” analyses 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) First, we here at the Six … Read more
When Shaun Suisham lined up in overtime to kick what would be a walk-off, game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins – it had to be surreal for him. After all, what aspiring young football player hasn’t sat in the school yard daydreaming about a big NFL event for themselves? For a would-be kicker, that … Read more
Here is a look at the most interesting numbers from the Washington Redskins 16-13 overtime victory over the Miami Dolphins in the season opener: 400 – Total yards of offense for the Redskins. Surprised? 273 – Total yards for Miami’s offense thanks to some good defensive play by the Redskins. 222 – Yards passing for … Read more
Offense: Antwaan Randle El 5 receptions, 162 yards Yes, Clinton Portis made his return. Yes, he scored a touchdown. Yes, he came two yards shy of a 100-yard rushing performance. But Randle El put the offense in position for players like Portis to score and make plays. On his first reception (35 yards), Randle El … Read more
Shaun Suisham made a clutch kick in overtime to put a pretty ending on an ugly win for the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Ugly or not, the Redskins sit at 1–0, and if they continue to put away winnable games like they did yesterday against the Miami Dolphins, few Redskin fans will complain. On to … Read more