Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
1. Hexed There is simply an unusual air in Giants Stadium. Until Sunday, I didn’t even know that I had Smell-A-Vision… but I’m certain I smelled something. (Especially when Chris Collinsworth openned his mouth – don’t wanna know where he’s been nor what he’s put in his mouth). The Skins turned the ball over EIGHT … Read more
The 5th Quarter A possible NFC East battle turned into more of an ugly bowl and Redskin fans were granted their first glimpse of ‘growing pains’ in a deserved 20-14 loss to the New York Giants. While the Giants didn’t play overly well, they made fewer mistakes, and despite giving Washington every chance to snatch … Read more
The following is the second week of TheHogs.net’s 2004 NFL season simulation using the ESPN 2K5 football game on the Playstation 2 console: 2004 NFL WEEK TWO Washington Redskins (0-1) at New York Giants (1-0) The weather in The Meadowlands seemed to also be affected by Hurricane Ivan as at times, the rain came down … Read more
I have won the Heisman Trophy. I have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. I have drank from Lord Stanley’s Cup. I have also felt the glow of the spotlight after being named the Most Valuable Player in those same leagues. I have challenged Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach and won. And I have won NASCAR’s Winston … Read more
1. D – Lightful The Redskins Defense won the game against the Bucs on Sunday. D-line: applied pressure, sacks and batted balls to the turf. D-linebackers: blitzed, defended passes and overall stumped the Bucs. D-db’s did the rest. Top to bottom, the Skins defensive unit – including Gregg Williams and crew – busted the Bucs. … Read more
You could smell it. The hamburgers, sausages, hot dogs, scrapple sandwiches, and BBQ chicken cooking on the grills. You could feel it. The excitement. The anticipation. The deliria. Those of us that attended Sundays game against the Bucs were there to witness history . . . and we were excited about it. The Bucs game … Read more
It took Clinton Portis one touch of the ball to show Redskin fans what he could bring to the team, and it took Gregg Williams just one game to show what an impact that he is going to have on the quality of the Redskins’ defense. All en route to a hard-fought 16-10 victory over … Read more
In a game billed as the return of a coaching legend, it wasn’t surprising that Sunday’s 16-10 victory by the Redskins was largely due to coaching. What is surprising, is that it was defensive co-ordinator Gregg Williams that was the coach responsible. Going into 2004, critics everywhere pointed to the Redskins busy off-season and stated … Read more
Hopefully you have come to realize that TheHogs.net staff can deliver daily articles, keen insight and unrivaled Redskins content. But do they know NFL football? We decided to test the staff’s prognosticating skills as some of them have offered up their predictions for the upcoming 2004 season. We will be checking in quarterly to see … Read more
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s that time of year that you kiss your wife and kids goodbye on Friday after work and then hope that they welcome you back on Monday morning, with the understanding that not only will you be leaving them for a few hours Monday night, but that you … Read more