Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
Just wait until next season. How many times have you heard that said in every sport at every level? Even worse, how many times have we as Redskin fans said this? It seems that this has become our mantra over the last 10 seasons. The sad thing is that each season it seems that this … Read more
1. Shame, Shame, Shane Shane Matthews isn’t happy about returning to the bench, but everyone aside from Mrs. Matthews is OK with the move. Matthews’ most telling quote from post-game interviews was this little gem, ‘I’m not playing as bad as the stats indicate.’ You’re right Shane – you’re playing a lot worse than the … Read more
Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans. It is a quiet, reflective day here on my mountain–it has rained on and off throughout the night, and mist shrouds the valley below. It is gray all around. The Ol’ Ball Coach has brought us more lessons from Master Sun Tzu. Let us turn to them: WATER WATER EVERYWHERE … Read more
RUSHING: Stephen Davis did not show any signs of being hampered by the knee injury that kept him out of the last two games. Unfortunately, Steve Spurrier didn’t show any signs of embracing a ‘run-first’ attitude either. The Redskins ran the ball only 21 times compared to 35 passing plays. SD had 59 yards on … Read more
1. The Shane Game Last week we warned you that QB Shane Matthews might be losing his grip on the starting job. Against the Jaguars, Matthews brought back painful memories of the ghosts-of-quarterbacks-past. There is perhaps no greater insult than to compare any QB to the likes of ex-Redskin Tony Banks… so here goes. Matthews … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. The hunters have returned from the jungle in the south, saddened by the loss of a few of their party. It appears that a spotted cat unexpectedly made an appearance and dragged some men into the undergrowth. The hunters, though they searched long and hard, were unable to find them. Our … Read more
1. Tasty Tennis Shoes Four weeks ago, I blurted out what I thought at the time was wisdom. I was afraid the Redskins didn’t have enough depth at the RB position. Further, I ranted that Kenny Watson looked nervous, more like he was trying NOT to make a mistake than a player with confidence. Last … Read more
– The Redskins have climbed back to the .500 mark after beating the Seahawks last week. Many of the football pundits still give us little chance of making the playoffs but at 4-4, I would say that this team is starting to come together quite nicely. – How about that familiar face in Redskin Park? … Read more
It is a beautiful day, Shaolin Redskins fans. The crisp breeze blows from the northwest and dries my laundry strung among the bamboo. It is wash day, but I am distracted by the movement of the troops in the valley below. Our host returns triumphant. The Ol’ Ball Coach pulled some unusual lessons from Master … Read more