Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
What happened to football as I once knew it? So much has changed over the years and yet, so much has remained the same. The trials and tribulations of being a Redskin fan have been documented before. The changes in the league, whether it is the salary cap, free agency or expansion, have also been … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. What a week it’s been–highs and lows, joy and pain, eating to excess, and then the highs, lows, joy, and pain of watching our burgundy and gold soldiers return once again in defeat. It is in trial that life teaches us the most lessons, and unfortunately for the Ol’ Ball Coach, … Read more
The Redskins are making progress, but just not enough to win the games. That is the way it appears when watching these last few nail biters, including this game against the Saints. The offense seems to click a little better – this time the running game seemed to do better with a back going over … Read more
1. Showing Heart The Redskins showed great heart Sunday Night in Miami. They scrapped, clawed and fought the entire game. As a team, they never quit – but fell short in their effort to stay alive in the NFC East. In spite of having every opportunity to cave, buckle and go through the motions… this … Read more
It’s that time of year again. It’s the time for giving thanks for all that we have and all that we have been given. It’s for spending time with family, friends and loved ones. It’s time for…. All right, enough of the Norman Rockwell and Hallmark moments. It’s time we talk about what this time … Read more
Well at 4-7, it would appear that the dreams and wishes of the Redskins’ faithful are on hold for yet another season. This is not a new feeling to contemporary Washington fans, as ‘Wait til next year’ has become the moniker of the Redskins’ millennium. Gone are the days of pride and tradition, replaced by … Read more
The 5th Quarter By Rich Hilts Once again, fans of the Burgundy and Gold get to bleed for their team. Not for lack of the team’s efforts, but once again because the coaching staff played not to lose, resulting in a not so surprising loss. Adjustments were made away from a successful, high percentage passing … Read more
1. TD or not TD? With the Skins leading late in the 4th Quarter, Ex-Redskin Stephen Davis was handed the ball near the goal line. The ball was knocked loose and the Redskins recovered. However, one official raised his arms indicating a touchdown. The ruling on the field was upheld for lack of evidence in … Read more
You can’t keep a good man down. That is how the old saying goes and it has never been more appropriate than when you look at the Redskins young signal caller, Patrick Ramsey. This kid has been beaten up more this season than Jerry Cooney was during his time as a heavyweight fighter. Opposing defenses … Read more
Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans–it was not meant to be! Our gritty army, arrayed in its burgundy and gold, came close to defeating a foe that had beaten almost all its opponents. Alas, we could not pull it out in the end–or so the judges decided. In any case, controversy aside, this contest was an opportunity … Read more