Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans–it was not meant to be. Our army seemed poised to recover its footing against an opponent who was eminently beatable, but instead it stumbled and fell into the abyss. Each week from my mountain-top home, I examine two or three aspects of the game that show how much Qiu Lei Yun … Read more
To say that fans have been in agony the past few weeks watching Steve Spurrier, George Edwards and company exercise their best efforts would be an understatement. To see the talent mismatches that have taken place between our beloved team and the teams that have beaten them – the Giants, Eagles and Bills not to … Read more
I know it is football season but there is magic in the air of four Major League cities. While the Cubs look to advance to their first Fall Classic in almost a century, the Boston Red Sox have renewed their rivalry with the hated Yankees of New York. Their series is tied and over the … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. The pale sun is rising this crisp morning and plays across the flags and broken weapons of battle. Our burgundy and gold army went up against last year’s victors, and while they hung tough for a time, in the end they could not stop the enemy. This week, the Ol’ Ball … Read more
It was a black and white day today, one of plusses and minuses, the total of which ended up with the Skins being in the negative again. What started out as a domination by our beloved boys in Burgundy and Gold ended up in a tragedy of stalled offense and a porous defense. What our … Read more
1. Flinch, Flinch Jr., Whiffer and Flinch-Lite. Derrick “Flinch” Dockery had more false-starts than a turret-syndrom patient in church on Sunday. Something about his flinchiness was contageous. Samuels and Jansen were, “Flinch Junior” and “Flinch Lite” respectively, alternating jumps as if they were contestants on “What’s My Line?” Actually, that’s a good question. What is … Read more
…Ok, I admit it I was calling this season’s Redskins offensive line the second coming of the fabled “Hogs.” Based on their performance thus far in the season, I have been disappointed. They have allowed too much pressure on the quarterback and have caused Ramsey to take a beating. The bookends (Samuels and Jansen) have … Read more
Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans. It is the quiet of the evening alongside the river here in my valley, and the stars are coming out. Our army–though valiant to the last–could not return to their homes victorious after this battle. But from both victory and defeat, lessons can be learned. Let us see what lessons … Read more
What causes a drop? When does a coach adjust play calling to allow for defenses’ tendencies? How much more can Patrick Ramsey take before he simply breaks under the tidal wall of blitzers? When does he quit fighting? These are the questions that have to be asked and answered soon before the Redskins find themselves … Read more
1. Easy as 1-2-3 Meet Tom White, he’s an official in the National Football League. White was once asked what number he would prefer on the back of his zebra shirt. He said, “Uhm, er, dezerskie, I guess…. One?” Before the inquisitor could say ‘OK,’ White continued… Two? The curious person responded, ‘OK then Twelve … Read more