The recent return of The Wingman got me to thinking this week – thinking about the origins of this site, how far we’ve come, and truthfully, how pioneering THN really was. That isn’t an ego stroke – it’s an observation based on something that you may not have had occasion to think about. Allow me … Read more
The Washington Redskins selected Defensive Tackle Chris Neild with the second to last pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, 253rd out of 254 selections. While many experts and arm chair experts alike, would possibly pontificate that such a late round pick has little chance of making much of a mark, don’t be so quick to … Read more
It appears that the NFL Lockout is over. At almost 4:00am this morning, Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer tweeted that ownership and the NFLPA had finally come to an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. While almost 2000 NFL players still have to vote on the pact, which they will do shortly after coming together … Read more
As the second overtime period began on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, I couldn’t help but believe that the Washington Capitals would find some way to win. After the disastrous second period, I never felt like the Caps were out of it and following the glorious third period, I felt as if momentum was … Read more
If the Redskins have been consistent at one thing this season, it has been their ability to be inconsistent. With only five wins on the season, the Redskins have only managed a winning streak of two games just once and will ride their third two-game losing streak with a loss to the Giants.. It looked … Read more
Many news stories will point out that four of the Washington Redskins first five games have been decided on the game’s final play, and you really don’t know who will win the game. Today you just knew the Redskins weren’t going to blow this one, even though the tackles on the closing drive were Artis … Read more
Redskins and Cowboys fans alike were treated to yet another instant classic in the NFL’s most storied rivalry to open the 2010 season. After the Redskins had held a lead all game, fans watched as Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo tossed the game-tying touchdown to receiver Roy Williams, who was wide open in the near corner … Read more
What kind of week did the Washington Capitals have this week? One word; Epic. Here’s a few things to start off with. Did you know that the Caps have scored four or more goals in all but two of their eleven games this month? The Caps faced down Detroit (who even though banged up is … Read more
The Flyers come to downtown D.C. today having won four of its last five games, with their only loss in that span coming as a 4-0 shutout on Thursday against the team the Capitals defeated handily the night after to the tune of 6-1, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Today’s matchup will mark the fourth and … Read more
Posted from Curmudgeon Corner, Maine. It’s official. The National Sports Media’s “Jim Zorn Getting’ Fired” Vigil has officially begun. When a Redskins1 sighting in Denver began a feeding frenzy of undercover press stakeouts outside the home of Mike Shanahan, the drooling over the still conscious body of the Redskins coach moved into high gear.