Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
In the September 4, 2006 issue of Sports Illustrated, the editors of the illustrious magazine selected www.the-Hogs.net as the third best Washington Redskins news media outlet available on the web. The sports media giant ranked the outlets as part of their 2006 NFL Preview. The top four news providers were listed, in order of quality … Read more
Every year the Washington Redskins head into the off-season with one mission, find a way to retain their top players. This is according to the national media and the talking heads at that four letter network. Right before Free Agency starts the Redskins are linked to every big name free agent expected to hit the … Read more
THN would be remiss if we started this with anything but a thank you. Thank you Coach Gibbs. Thank you for returning to make this franchise a contender again. Thank you for bringing in your old buddies to run the Washington Redskins offense. Thanks you for bringing in Gregg Williams to sculpt a dominating defensive … Read more
Yesterday’s game was a typical Joe Gibbs playoff game. It was not perfect, it certainly was not pretty, but it was a Washington Redskins victory. Thank you coaching staff and players for a great season thus far and a great run. Seeing the culture of losing removed from Redskin Park, and bringing the franchise from … Read more
Our chef Scott Coward brings you yet another great cold-weather recipe this week – Tailgate Fajitas. You Will Need: For Salsa 10-12 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic ½ tsp cumin Cilantro, chopped (add to taste) Juice of 1 lime 1 fresh jalapeno, chopped fine 1 medium onion, chopped ½ can tomato sauce (half of … Read more
This week’s match-up with the Philadelphia Eagles had all the makings of a trap game. The Washington Redskins came in needing a win to reach the playoffs for the first time since 1999 and only the second time since Coach Gibbs retired the first time. The Eagles had nothing to lose and the Redskins were … Read more
In what was perhaps the best game the Washington Redskins have played since Joe Gibbs first tenure, they demolished the Cowboys 35-7 to move to 8-6 and keep their playoff hopes alive. It marks the first time that the Skins have swept the season series with Dallas in ten years. Passing: Mark Brunell only completed … Read more
Our chef Scott Coward brings you a great cold-weather recipe this week – tailgate chili. You will need: 1 pound ground beef 2 links Italian sausage 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp … Read more
The word of the day was turnover, as the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals combined for 4 interceptions and 3 lost fumbles, yet the ‘skins pulled out the win, keeping their slim playoff chances alive. Passing Mark Brunell came into this weekend leading the league in touchdown-to-interception ratio. That is likely no longer the case, … Read more
To quote the great Yogi Berra: “It was like déjà vu all over again”, as the Washington Redskins found themselves up 17-7 in the fourth quarter. On their next possession, Mark Brunell fumbled the ball out of the back of the end zone for a safety, leading many Redskins fans to start thinking of the … Read more