Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
1. Smell That? You know what I’m talking about. Every year, just about this time, there is a hint of something in the air. Finely tuned noses can define it, others catch a brief whiff and some can’t smell a thing. But for us – it’s a combination of sweaty, sweet pigskin and falling leaves… … Read more
Welcome back Joe Gibbs. The flashes of how large a difference coaching styles can be were seen on the field this evening in Canton, OH. What was once lost was once again found. The plays, while not executed well, were what fans once expected on a weekly basis. The offense sputtered, but the defense caught … Read more
Beer. Sports. To be clearer, the sports in which I am referring would be any sport that allows the other. I was recently involved in a debate regarding what I thought about the sale of beer at sports arenas. On the surface, the answer is pretty simple, yes. Beer should be sold at sporting events. … Read more
In reading the posts by fellow fans in message boards, it became obvious that there was a strong surge of people supporting Dan Snyder. Looking at it from all angles, both the kind and opposing viewpoints had begun to merge to form a more positive outlook. While the sports writers themselves have had a harder … Read more
Tydus Winans was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 3rd round of the 1994 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. He spent two seasons with the Redskins and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals, later in 1996. From 1997-1998, Tydus played for the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. In 1998, Tydus … Read more
While the Redskins are in the process of gearing up for another season, the news and rumors have been flying, and rapidly. During the entire offseason, many moves have created stirs, from the Steve Spurrier resignation/not resignation/resignation to the re-hiring of Joe Gibbs. Free agency played a large part to the re-tooling of the Redskins, … Read more
Once again, the fan favorite, the circus maximus that highlights the start of NFL season has passed by. The lights have dimmed, and the workers have come to cleanse the sands and remove the losers from the floor. But, who, in the matches of the weekend that brings shouts of anger and joy from onlookers … Read more
How many times have you thought to yourself that you would give anything to be able to play just one more game in the sport that you once excelled? One more chance to step onto a stage that you once thought you would never leave? One more chance to feel the warmth of the spotlight … Read more
Say it ain’t so Satchmo. Tell us that you were kidding and that you aren’t really leaving us. Tell us that come Monday morning we won’t have to be reminded of how good we used to have it from the hours of 10am to 1pm, when we were treated to the stories of one Mr. … Read more
The Redskins have signed three cornerbacks since the departure of Champ Bailey. Newly acquired, Shawn Springs will be the starter opposite Fred Smoot. Former-Giant, Ralph Brown and Former-Bear/Colt, Walt Harris have been signed to compete with Rashad Bauman for the nickle-corner spot. However, Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator, Greg Williams, has been known to use as … Read more