Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans. It is a crisp dawn here outside my little hut, but the fish are biting in the deep pools edged with ice. It has been some days since our army returned from battle; the loss was perhaps anticipated, but there is excitement nonetheless at the skills and leadership exhibited by … Read more
RUSHING: When Stephen Davis had 24 yards on his first 2 carries, it looked as though the Rdskins were going to employ a steady dose of running. Then, Davis fumbled the ball on his third carry and separated his shoulder on the same play. After that, Washington only ran the ball 23 more times. Ladell … Read more
1. First of Two, Tune Up Games for the Playoffs In the words of them immortal, Jim Mora “Playoffs!?, Playoffs!?” Yes, PLAYOFFS. The Redskins have on meaningful game remaining on the schedule this season – December 29th, at home, versus the Dallas Cowboys. In Darrell Green’s final game as a Washington Redskin, the streak must … Read more
So here we are again. Another season drawing to a close with the Redskins “playing out the string”. With three games left in the season and the playoffs well out of the picture, the Redskins should start to prepare for the 2003 season. It is hard not to look around the league and compare our … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. Our army returns again to our little valley with heads down, swords dragging in the dust. They know that they can only now fight to salvage some personal pride and to cause problems for other contenders. But at the same time, the Ol’ Ball Coach has spent the past few weeks … Read more
RUSHING: Coach Spurrier’s ‘de-emphasis’ of both the running game and Stephen Davis continued against the Giants. Seven different Redskins had runs, though Washington ran the ball only 20 times. Davis had just 12 carries for 70 yards (5.8 yards per carry), including a nice 33 yards gain in the 3rd quarter. If management plans on … Read more
1. “W” Got the “W”, then the “L” Danny Wuerffel finally got his chance – and made the most of his opportunity. Wuerffels’ stats were impressive, 16-for-23 235 yards, no interceptions. More importantly, Wuerffel was a leader in the huddle. He frequently audibled to successful plays and scrambled out of the pocket to make plays. … Read more
The owner of the Washington Redskins, Dan Snyder, was dubbed “The Danny” or just “Danny” by the media shortly after acquiring the storied franchise. Many articles have been written about Mr. Snyder’s brief tenure thus far as the owner and about the decisions that he has made. While not every decision or move made by … Read more
Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans, our little village lays smothered under the forlorn detritus of our day of thanksgiving. We were feasting on so many wonderful dishes–and then disaster struck. Our troops, after an early domination of our sworn enemies, collapsed and their defeat was secured. It is a dark time for all of our peoples. … Read more
RUSHING: While Steve Spurrier didn’t really call enough running plays for the running game to establish itself, the offense didn’t execute the plays very well either. Well at least not in the second half. The offensive line did create some good lanes for Big Country to run through early on, but those lanes got smaller … Read more