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Week 5

May 3, 2025October 9, 2002 by Scott Moore

1. What Cheese? Marvin Lewis turned to the corporate world for help with his defense on Sunday. Lewis assigned all of the defensive players to read Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson. The entire book is less than 100 pages and is written in large text, I read it while waiting for a plane … Read more

Week 5: Knocking Over Titans

May 3, 2025October 8, 2002 by Eric Johnson

Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans! Today I write from among the bells and drums, the fireworks and cymbals of our village celebration. This week was an incredible, well-deserved victory, and we welcome the ascension of a young new leader! HEART LIKE A LION Sun Tzu said: “Appraise war in terms of the five fundamental factors. . … Read more

Week 4

May 3, 2025October 2, 2002 by Scott Moore

1. Winning cures all ills The next time you hear-‘.. hey, you gotta give the guy credit, they made a great play…’ – it won’t be from the lips of a Redskins player. The answer is: No, I don’t have to give anyone credit. I wasn’t the guy that got my butt whipped on the … Read more

Week 4 (Bye): The View from the Mountain

May 3, 2025October 1, 2002 by Eric Johnson

Salutations, Shaolin Redskins fans. Today I write from the mountaintop above my village. From these heights I can look down and across my quiet valley and survey the distant battlefields of the past three weeks. The lull in the campaign gives us an opportunity to gain some broader perspective on the Ball Coach’s tenure thus … Read more

Random Thoughts

May 3, 2025October 1, 2002 by Les Barnhart

Here’s to touchdowns and high fives for our beloved Redskins for the remainder of our season. Here are a few things that have occupied my thoughts during this much needed Redskins bye week… 1. Bye weeks. What do you think Redskin Park was like during these last two weeks? I have to admit, at the … Read more

Week 3

May 3, 2025September 25, 2002 by Scott Moore

1. Ba-Bye Week This week the Redskins will have time to regroup and refocus. This season is far from over, but many Redskin Fans will be in hiding until they feel it’s ‘safe’ to come out. The remaining players from years past have one thing in common – their ability to manage change. While a … Read more

Fan-dom

May 3, 2025September 25, 2002 by Les Barnhart

I watched the 49ers game with a friend of mine, a 49er fan, and it was no fun let me tell you.. Normally I get together with my brother to watch the games. As we are both Redskins fans, we relate to each other. We are just like most of you, we talk to the … Read more

Week 3: The Candlestick Flickers

May 3, 2025September 24, 2002 by Eric Johnson

Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. As I sit today beside the flowing waters of the reed-lined river, a butterfly flits by. A sign of change? Of rebirth? Indeed, contrary to the sun which weaves in and out of the clouds, a sign of hope? PLAGUE Sun Tzu said: “An army that does not suffer from countless … Read more

Week 2: Eagles Over the Valley

May 3, 2025September 18, 2002 by Eric Johnson

Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans, it is with a heavy heart that I write this week. It is raining outside my little hut–a gray, misty rain, to match my mood. The Ball Coach has drawn more wisdom from Master Sun Tzu; unfortunately, this week he is on the receiving end of the lessons. Let us take … Read more

Week 2

May 3, 2025September 18, 2002 by Scott Moore

1. Mailing One In… From Home OK, the Redskins were out-coached, out-hustled, out-hit, out-run, out-played and out-scored. At one point, the Redskin Cheerleaders ran on to the field with a new cheer – You made us cry. You made us punt. Now it’s time to play some golf – Hey it didn’t ryhme, but at … Read more