Hog Wire News and Notes

Walking Wounded (Injury Report) Cornerback Carlos Rogers had surgery on Monday, having three screws inserted into the thumb that he injured during last Sunday’s loss to the Titans. Carlos is listed as “Out” for this Sunday’s game. Defensive tackles Cornelius Griffin (hip) and Joe Salave’a (calf), who were both out for the Titans game, returned … Read more

Cheap Seats: Teach Your Girlfriend Football Part I

Every football fan knows someone close to them who isn’t interested in the game, and for many guys it is their girlfriend or wife. Naturally, misunderstandings abound between football addicts and those who have no interest in the game. For instance, it can be difficult to defend one’s fanaticism to someone that has never fully … Read more

Fifth Quarter – Tennessee Titans

There were some exciting moments, but for the most part, the Washington Redskins laid an egg, losing an all-important home game to a winless team with a rookie quarterback. Typically, the three keys to winning any football game are to run the ball successfully, stop the run and win the battle for time of possession. … Read more

XBox 360 Sim – Tennessee Titans

The clouds could not be any puffier this Sunday, 10/15/2006, as the Washington Redskins look to engage with the Titans from Tennessee. Will the Redskins get back into a streak of winning or will they continue to go back and forth in the win/lose column? Today a streak will either be made or doubt will … Read more

Redskins Sign Novak, Make Practice Squad Moves

After suffering a strained groin and strained thigh against the New York Giants, the Redskins placed John Hall on injured reserve and signed kicker Nick Novak, who was among three other kickers to try out for the team on Tuesday. The Redskins gave the former Maryland Terrapin his first shot at the NFL in 2005. … Read more

The Cheap Seats

Football video games are the fantasy world of many fans. Only in a computer game can a fan be the mastermind behind an offense, the front office that never makes a poor move and possess the skills that make a backup QB look like an all-star. There seems to be no greater pastime than to … Read more

Hognostications: Week 6

Only 13 games on tap this weekend. Is it a coincidence following the week of Friday the 13th? Speaking of bad luck…who would have thought that the loss of one player, Shawn Springs, would have such a detrimental consequence on a quality defense? The injury to Springs is an example of why anyone that says … Read more

The Six Pack

What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans who 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) So … um … Sunday … Read more

Fifth Quarter – New York Giants I

The Washington Redskins drop to 2-3 — 0-2 in the brutal NFC East — with a 19-3 pasting at the hands of the New York Giants. There were no signs of the team that put up 36 points in an overtime victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. Luckily, with the Tennessee Titans on the … Read more

XBox Game Sim: Redskins @ Giants

A devastating loss to an otherwise perfect season at home against the Jaguars has hopefully brought the Redskins back down to earth. The Redskins have traveled north to face the NY Giants and to hopefully further their lead in the NFC East. The high powered Giants’ offense will look to take advantage of an ailing … Read more