This week the Redskins find themselves not merely attempting to knock down another battle tested team, they are going against one of the NFL Elite and division champs. The Eagles have been to the NFC championship game for two straight years, and just last week, started to play like it. Because they faltered early in … Read more
Eagles RBs vs. Jeremiah Trotter Rich Hilts The Philadelphia Eagles, like the Redskins, have been platooning their running backs this year, partially due to Duce Staley’s hold out that took so long to resolve. Unlike the Skins, however, the Eagles haven’t shown the same success the Skins backs have shown. Their main back has been … Read more
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
Coming off the third consecutive close game of the season, only this time in a losing effort, the Redskins find themselves looking inward for the key to victory. The Redskins are the most penalized team in the league; the 17 penalties for 142 yards in the Giants loss included a holding penalty that removed a … Read more
The Redskins and the Patriots meet Sunday at Fed Ex in a game being billed as the battle between the offensive genius of Steve Spurrier vs the defensive genius of Bill Belicheck. Both coaches will have to find ways to get players in the following match-ups to win their individual battles: Patrick Ramsey vs. Tom … 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