Six Pack: Giants

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) The Washington Redskins seemed to ignore all … Read more

A Giant Pain

Ouch. That one hurt. I mean, what can you say about that. Not much without violating that little ‘no cursing’ rule they have ’round this forum. It was like watching a horrible car accident before it happens, and not being able to warn those involved. I could feel it coming in the second half when … Read more

PotG: Week 3: New York Giants

Offense: Santana Moss 3 receptions, 89 yards, 1 rush, 2 yards The Redskins were unable to move the ball at all in the second half against the Giants on Sunday, so naming an offensive player of the game is difficult. Santana Moss gets the nod on the basis of his success against the league’s worst … Read more

Giants 24, Redskins 17: Post Game Wrap

As fans look for a specific reason that the Redskins lost to the Giants, they’re over-analyzing; the fact of the matter is that the Redskins just flat out played badly and let one get away from them. Here is the game information… if you dare re-live it… At NFL.com Game Center Recap Play-By-Play Official Gamebook … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: New York Giants I

As big a victory as last week’s upset in Philadelphia was for the Washington Redskins, the momentum from the win was more than negated by the New York Giants, who simply outplayed the Redskins at FedEx Field on Sunday. This one, like any loss to a division rival at home, has an especially bitter taste, … Read more

Caps Farm Report: Bears Freeze Pens

WILKES-BARRE TWP.–Just two days after officially kicking off training camp, the Washington Capitals’ AHL affiliate Hershey Bears faced off last night in their pre-season opener, edging their arch rivals, the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins, 4-1. Both teams went with lineups that were long on prospects to make the opening night roster and short on players that … Read more

The Cheap Seats: Classic Buges

Way back in 2004 when the Washington Redskins announced the return of Joe Gibbs, most Redskins fans’ initial reaction was to start thinking about Super Bowl glory. My first thought was of Joe Bugel. When I heard the announcement in the car at 11:45pm on WTOP, I said out loud, “Surely I misheard that. If … Read more

Hog Wire News and Notes

Plug and Play: The Washington Redskins headed into the final pre-season game concerned about the left side of the offensive line, with Chris Samuels coming of injury and Pete Kendall just joining the team. Well, less than a month later the Redskins are down to two of five starters on the offensive line from the … Read more

Decisions, Decisions… Aaaaah Payday!

I’m likely making myself look ‘old’ but, does anyone remember that old board game Payday? http://www.fatbraintoys.com/images/products/large/WIN004.jpg They used to have this cheesey commercial that had game players saying… ” Decisions, decisions… aaahhh… Payday! ” That’s all I could think on Monday night when Chris Cooley hauled in a 16-yard touchdown pass to put the Redskins … Read more

Six Pack: Eagles I

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