The Fifth Quarter: Buccaneers

The Washington Redskins began the Jason Campbell era off auspiciously on Sunday by losing 20-17 to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that really hasn’t been very good this year. Not that Jason’s performance had much to do with the loss. Here are the Fifth Quarter ratings: Passing: Campbell had a solid debut considering that he … Read more

Hognostications: Week 11

It was a rough week for hognosticating as the hognostication pool consensus last week went a mediocre 8-8 (.500). The upsets included the Jets over the Patriots (picked by 2 of 40 hognosticators), the Brownies over the Falcons (picked by 4 of 40 hognosticators), the Dolphins over the Chiefs (picked by 8 of hognosticators) and … Read more

Hog Wire: News and Notes

Clinton Portis to undergo surgery on his left shoulder Portis injured his right hand in the first quarter of Sunday’s 27-3 loss at Philadelphia, and three screws were inserted into his right ring finger on Monday. Tuesday it was reported that he would be placed on injured reserve. The shoulder surgery should take place sometime … Read more

The B. Lloyd Show – Episode 4

Brandon Lloyd joined Scott Hurrey and Grant Paulson to talk Washington Redskins football, music and more on his weekly posdcast available only on THN. On this week’s show, Brandon recaps the Philly game, previews the Tampa Bay game, and talks about the insertion of Jason Campbell in the starting line-up. Lloyd also introduces his listeners … Read more

Cheap Seats: A QB Switch Brings Perspective

Joe Gibbs’ decision to shake up our QB depth chart (have you heard?) has changed the way Skins fans are going to view the rest of the season. Question: How do you get Washington to follow the remainder of a (seemingly) lost season with as much interest as they would have for a playoff team? … Read more

Hognostications Counterpoint NFL Week 11

Hognostications Counterpoint NFL Week 11 So, where do the Hognosticators stand after 10 weeks in the NFL season? According to the Pool History , the following Hognosticators have won on a weekly basis: Week 1: TincoSkin Week 2: CLL Week 3: Cvillehog Week 4: theoneandonly9 Week 5: Scottish Hog Week 6: Kearney420 Week 7: gus … Read more

How About Them Capitals?

With the Redskins’ playoff hopes seemingly dashed, Washingtonians might want to turn some of their attention to the team in D.C. that is playing well. The Washington Capitals have been solid through seventeen games, and the young team is starting to build some momentum. On Monday night the Caps beat the Florida Panthers 4-1 for … Read more

Anger – Sadness – Hope

An all too familiar cycle for a Redskins fan: Anger – Sadness – Hope Yes, I watched the game against Philthy. Yes, I stayed away from the board yesterday. Yes, just like all of you, I did suffer the humiliation to watch not just another game go down the toilet. I watched an NFC East … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Eagles

The Washington Redskins couldn’t count on a gift from the football gods again this week against an NFC East opponent. This week, not showing up to play cost them a 27-3 drubbing at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles. It was never close, and it was never in doubt. Passing: Can the Redskins passing game … Read more

XBox 360 Sim – Eagles

Sitting at 6-2 after last week’s defeat of the Dallas Cowboys, the Redskins march onto Lincoln Financial field in Philadelphia to battle the Eagles for 1st place within the NFC East. The Skins have amazing stats thus far this season which hint at the club’s great record. The Skins are the third least-penalized team in … Read more