Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
Halloween arrived at Fed Ex Field and one would assume it was early fall or late spring! The weather was absolutely beautiful! The temperatures crept up to 74 degrees Fahrenheit as TheHogs.Net crew tailgated in anticipation of a Redskins victory over the Green Bay Packers. As we tailgated, we looked all around to see whether … Read more
1. So Close When Clinton Portis ran into the endzone, I was rounding the sofa with both hands in the air. I was yelling something, mostly for the sake of yelling. My dog was jumping up and down, then she turned suddenly toward the TV. What do you mean, “a flag.” The penalty was correct, … Read more
Victory was snatched away from the Redskins when Clinton Portis’ touchdown late in the fourth quarter was brought back because of a penalty. A penalty that nobody seemed to be able to see. But games are won and lost on more than just one play in a game. When you break down the respective Redskin … Read more
Some things in this world are bigger than football. Many of us, myself included, look at football as part of the fiber that makes up our being. Everyone loves a good hit or a spectacular play. Everyone loves to cheer for his or her favorite team on game day. Every once in awhile though, something … Read more
A loud voice has been calling for a change in our nation’s capitol. You may have heard it. You may also have heard another voice saying that no change should be made. The voices have debated about who should be running the show and who the best man for the job is. Both men feel … Read more
It is no secret that I am a lover of football. Yes, I truly love football. No matter what level, where it is being played, when they are playing or even who is playing. It would be a stretch to include the Canadian Football League but in a pinch it would probably do. Of the … Read more
1. Feeling Smooty Good Watching Fred Smoot play Sunday was an inspiration. Smoot was in obvious pain with a damaged right shoulder. It didn’t keep him from throwing that shoulder into Bear ball carriers. Each time, he would get up and get ready to go play again. The whole team began to feel a little … Read more
Both teams came into Sunday’s match-up with one win on the season. If there can be a must win in week six, this was one for both teams. The Redskins offense gave up its league leading fifth turnover for a touchdown. This time though, it was in the second quarter allowing the coaching staff to … Read more
Anyone seen Billy Kilmer? Joe Theismann? How about Doug Williams? Heck, how about someone with a pulse and an arm that is capable of breaking a pane of glass with a thrown football? I believe our current signal caller could break a pane of glass but could he if I draped a Redskin jersey over … Read more
1. Defense Falling Down on the Job The Skins defense isn’t getting the job done. Oh sure, they’re hitting people, defending the pass, slowing the run and holding offenses to FG’s and FG attempts… but that’s just not enough. The Skins D needs to score 16 points a game in order for the Skins to … Read more