Linemen… ‘Unskilled’?

Okay, I admit it that I am a former lineman and still have dreams of playing on the Redskins’ offensive line. That aside, I am sick of the label “skill positions”. The label is reserved for the quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and well basically everybody EXCEPT the linemen, namely the offensive line. Why is that? … Read more

Week 2: Fluttering Falcons

FLUTTERING FALCONS Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans! It is a glorious day indeed–our troops return victorious from the field after a close-fought battle. The sun has been shining in these cooling days, as it has shone on our army. The Ol’ Ball Coach continues to show that he has taken to heart a number of … Read more

Week 2: Falcons

The Redskins faced another opponent as underrated as themselves on Sunday afternoon in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Without Mike Vick, people said, the Falcons were not capable of winning a game. Ramsey was young and unproven; he would be frightened by the noise and rattled by the sacks. Much to do was talked about … Read more

Losing is for the Birds

As the final whistle went on Sunday, the Redskins had staked a 2 and 0 mark in the standings for the first time since the season of their last Super Bowl victory, 1991. By no means does this team look Super Bowl bound yet, but they rallied from a 17-0 deficit to post their second … Read more

Week 2: Skinning the Birds

Coming off a close but confident win over a quality team missing their quarterback, the Redskins find themselves entering a very similar match up. The Atlanta Falcons, a high powered playoff team that won in Lambeau field in the 2002 playoffs, limps into this game injury filled at key positions. Similar to the Jets, the … Read more

Key Player Match-Ups

The Redskins head into Atlanta for the second game of 2003, fresh off of their 16-13 victory over the Jets. They will be trying to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 1991. Here are this week’s featured match-ups: Bruce Smith vs. Bob Whitfield Laveranues Coles vs. Ray Buchanan Patrick Ramsey vs. Falcons’ … Read more

Tailgating

Well, it’s that time of year again. The baseballs are being put on the shelf and the footballs are once again being tossed around. The smells have changed from grass clippings to mud, and will soon be changing to falling leaves. The sounds have changed from the splashing of water in neighborhood pools to the … Read more

Week 1: Flying High

Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans! It has been many months since last we spoke, but now the campaign season is upon us and our army in burgundy and gold has been well-rested and -trained. I hope the quiet months have treated you well; I am glad you have come back–or if you are new to our … Read more

Week 1: Jets

Redskins’ fans nationwide were biting their fingernails at game time, waiting to see if the latest big moves by Dan Snyder would pay off. In looking at Mr. Snyder in the booth during the game, he was not as effervescent as usual, looking more nervous. He had watched the same preseason as the rest of … Read more

Redskins Make ‘Coles’law Out of Jets

Football fans were treated to a gem to kick off the 2003 NFL season. Well-played, well contested, the game had everything that a fan could ask for — especially a Redskin fan. As John Hall took his three step backs from the ball, looked up and saw 8 seconds on the clock, could he have … Read more