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What an emotional roller coaster this season is turning out to be. As hard as I try to keep this ‘game’ we so enjoy in perspective, I have to admit that games like last Sunday’s leave me in a funk that can only be cured by either time or a victory over a competitive opponent. … Read more

Washington Redskins (5-3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-3) November 13th, 2005 Raymond James Stadium FOX 415pm Neither the Redskins nor the Bucs could ever have imagined in training camp that their week ten match up would find both of them fighting for the lead in their respective divisions. The Redskins kept their season rolling last … Read more

Week nine of the cartoons, and this week the Washington Redskins face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their number one ranked defense. This week’s cartoon sees three Hurricanes descending on Tampa Bay and destroying everything in their path in ‘Stand Back!’. There is a link to the Cartoons section in the permanent left-side navigation of … Read more

Now that’s more like it! What a great, long-awaited win against Philthy, with or without TO. It serves me right to miss only that game. I should have picked with my heart and had more faith in Coach Gibbs and his staff to have our guys focused and confident after the New York debacle. It … Read more

Each week, THN will choose their three players of the game at each position. Here are week nine’s selections: Offense: Mark Brunell Against the Eagles, Brunell had help from all areas of the offense. Whether it was Clinton Portis’ blocking, Mike Sellers’ powerful running, Santana Moss’ crucial catches that converted for first downs, or Chris … Read more

While the scoreboard at FedEx Field on Sunday night showed the Eagles had lost, 17-10, what it didn’t show is that those who want to bury them in the NFC East without Terrell Owens may need to wait, at least for two weeks. Unless you have just awoken from a coma-like sleep, you know that … Read more

Philadelphia Eagles (4-3) at Washington Redskins (4-3) November 6th, 2005 FedEx Field ESPN 8:30pm (Mike Patrick, Paul Maguire, Joe Theismann and Suzy Kolber) In a game that features two teams known for their hard-nosed style of play and for their overall toughness, the latest installment in the long standing series resembles more of a M.A.S.H. … Read more

Week eight of the cartoons, and this week the Washington Redskins square off against another division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. This week’s cartoon pays homage to the great Foghorn Leghorn and also pokes a little fun at the fickleness of fandom. It’s called, ‘Monday Morning MayHen’. There is a link to the Cartoons section in … Read more

Despite taking a lot of punishment over the last several weeks, the Redskins starting defensive line has been battling through pain to stay in games. Starting defensive tackles Joe Salave’a (planter fasciitis) and Cornelius Griffin (hip flexor) headline this week’s injury report. Both players are listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game against the Philadelphia … Read more

What a long week to belong to the Redskin Nation. That was an embarrassing loss that can only be erased with a win this week against Philthy. Besides the home team let- down, Denver and St. Louis continue to impress, while it’s the same ole same ole for the Vikes, Pack, Lions, Browns and Titans. … Read more