Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
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
It was once said that the only thing a person HAS to do is die and pay taxes. In the sports world there is a far worse third option: the sun will set on your career. For some this may be worse than dying, and we have seen others who have chosen to fight the … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans! On my little mountainside farm, the breeze is blowing cooler though the sun’s rays remain warm. Soon the leaves will begin to change. Our burgundy and gold army was once again victorious in a close-fought battle–and some unexpected approaches by the Ol’ Ball Coach are what allowed us to take the … Read more
After a close loss last week, nothing tastes sweeter to a fan than a game that swings the other way. The Redskins, after making the initial mistake of going to a prevent zone, turned the game, seemingly headed for overtime into a victory by playing the great defense fans know they can. Against the Patriots, … Read more
1. We Stunk and you BARELY beat us! The New York Giants escaped with a win on Sunday. The Redskins played they’re worst game thus far. The Skins contrasted their blown opportunities with multiple gifts to the G-men. Add two missed field goals off the foot of Hall, and the Redskins lost the game in … Read more
Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans–we came close this week to eking out another come-from-behind victory; alas, it was not meant to be. But I was seated high on my mountainside and watched the battle unfold below me, and I could see that the Ol’ Ball Coach learned more from Master Sun Tzu. Let us examine how: … Read more
The comeback kid? Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be this week for Patrick Ramsey and the Skins. Their heads should not be bowed, though, as they struggled back from a massive dose of self-sabotage to bring the game to a winning ending. What would this game have been like without the drops and the penalties that … Read more
Okay, I admit it that I am a former lineman and still have dreams of playing on the Redskins’ offensive line. That aside, I am sick of the label “skill positions”. The label is reserved for the quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and well basically everybody EXCEPT the linemen, namely the offensive line. Why is that? … Read more
FLUTTERING FALCONS Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans! It is a glorious day indeed–our troops return victorious from the field after a close-fought battle. The sun has been shining in these cooling days, as it has shone on our army. The Ol’ Ball Coach continues to show that he has taken to heart a number of … Read more
The Redskins faced another opponent as underrated as themselves on Sunday afternoon in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Without Mike Vick, people said, the Falcons were not capable of winning a game. Ramsey was young and unproven; he would be frightened by the noise and rattled by the sacks. Much to do was talked about … Read more