Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
Sitting at the tailgate with my friend, Bill (a lowly Cowboys fan), we took a look around us and thought, “It doesn’t get any better than this.” Monday Night Football. Redskins v. Cowboys. Gibbs v. Parcells. Make no mistake about it, there was electricity in the air outside FedEx field prior to the game as … Read more
When I think of sports rivalries, I think of two teams that hate each other and subsequently beat each other up when they play and their fans share that passion. Some of the great rivalries that jump to my mind are the Redskins-Cowboys, Steelers-Browns, Dolphins-Bills, Penn State-Pitt, Florida State-Miami, Georgia-Florida, Cubs-Cardinals, Yankees-Red Sox and Duke-Kentucky. … Read more
1. Save a Horse, Ride a Zebra The Cowboys didn’t need to ride their horses in DC, they rode the NFL’s finest zebras. The score, Redskins 18, Zebras 14, Cowboys 7. This may sound like sour grapes to some – you better believe it! The referees decided the game on Monday Night. A pathetically inept … Read more
The following is the third installment of TheHogs.net’s 2004 NFL season simulation using the ESPN 2K5 football game on the Playstation 2 console: NFL WEEK 3 Dallas Cowboys (0-2) at Washington Redskins (0-2) Note – This is a continuation of the simulated 2004 NFL season using the ESPN NFL 2K5 video game. Welcome to Monday … Read more
Note: This week’s Cheap Seats is being guest written by BossHog for Wingman. Hurricane Ivan hit Wingman and the rest of Pennsylvania hard, and unfortunately, he is still bailing out his basement. Our thoughts and wishes go out to Wingman and his family as they sort through the mess. We look forward to having him … Read more
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