Why am I a poster at THN website?

Why am I a poster at THN website? Let’s face it: I have not sent several thousand messages to any members of my family, friends or anybody else in my life. I have not sent more than a few hundred messages to any of the very few other specialised professional boards to which I am … Read more

Redskin Jesse Lumsden Has A Nice Ring To It

How about a little more pop for Redskin Jesse Lumsden? Sick of hearing about him here on the site? Too bad. It seems that down here at training camp, he has become my boy to many people on the sidelines. I have even been accused of having a man-crush on him. So what? Big deal… … Read more

Q and A with Jesse Lumsden: Part 2

Jesse Lumsden

THN caught up with running back prospect Jesse Lumsden again to complete our exclusive interview, that was started yesterday. The Canadian athlete has been drawing attention during training camp, and this Jesse Lumsden Redskins camp conversation reveals the person behind the player pursuing his NFL dreams in Washington. In the conclusion to the Jesse Lumsden … Read more

Q and A with Jesse Lumsden: Part 1

Jesse Lumsden

THN was fortunate enough to grab Redskins running back hopeful Jesse Lumsden for an exclusive sit-down on Monday. In this Jesse Lumsden interview, the Canadian prospect discusses his journey from McMaster University to the NFL, drawing attention from both fans and coaching staff as a promising newcomer. This interview represents the first part of a … Read more

Water Gate

Yes I know… watergate was one word. But this is a different kind of watergate, it actually refers to water. Today the Washington Redskins took to Fed Ex Field to play the Baltimore Ravens in a scrimmage. The day was marketed as a scrimmage / fan appreciation day. The only problem is… I didn’t see … Read more

Water Gate

 

Yes I know… watergate was one word. But this is a different kind of watergate, it actually refers to water.

Today the Washington Redskins took to Fed Ex Field to play the Baltimore Ravens in a scrimmage. The day was marketed as a scrimmage / fan appreciation day. The only problem is… I didn’t see much real appreciation for Redskin fans at all.

For starters, there was a section reserved at Fed Ex Field for RAVENS fans. Yes, that’s right… it was a free-for-all for Redskin fans to find a seat, but Ravens fans were treated to an entire reserved section in the lower bowl at center field… arguably the best section in the stadium. Fed Ex Field staff went to great length to keep Redskin fans out of the great seats… awesome.

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My day at camp

As a younger fan, I have only made it to one training camp before this year. The first training camp I attended was quite the spectacle: * That coach from Florida was in his first season * Our QB situation was a furious competition between stars Shane Matthews, Danny “the one-glove wonder” Wuerfful, and Patrick … Read more

2006 Training Camp: Cornerbacks

It is said that no man is an island but the cornerbacks in Gregg Williams’ defense must often feel as though they are on one. Williams relies on a variety of well-disguised blitzes to pound the opposing team into submission and he relies on his corners to handle man-on-man coverage to allow for those blitzes. … Read more