{"id":15685,"date":"2025-05-04T11:29:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T15:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the-hogs.lovestoblog.com\/blogs\/?page_id=15685"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:27:23","slug":"the-hogs-articles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/the-hogs-articles\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hogs Articles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-22501789\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-365a0fc8\">\n<p>We have put together a collection of Hogs articles. All of these links used to point to offsite links. Over the years, many of the links ended up broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have put these articles in the blog, so that they will always be available. Each link shows where and when it was published, and who the original author was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/the-original-hogs.jpg\" alt=\"The Hogs Originals banners\" class=\"wp-image-15681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/the-original-hogs.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/the-original-hogs-500x68.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hogs Articles &#8211; Originals <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1982\/11\/27\/some-redskins-hogging-the-victories\/\">Some Redskins &#8216;Hogging&#8217; the Victories<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Washington Post, Saturday Final Edition. Posted on November 27th, 1982 By Paul Attner <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Joe Bugel, the Washington Redskins\u2019 offensive line coach, looked at center Jeff Bostic and guard Russ Grimm one day last season and decided they were built like hogs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1982\/12\/12\/the-redskins-offensive-linemen-roll-out-the-pork-barrel\/\">The Redskins&#8217; Offensive Linemen: Roll Out the Pork Barrel<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Washington Post, Sunday Final Edition. Posted on December 12th, 1982 By David Kindred <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>That\u2019s because the Redskins\u2019 offensive linemen have named themselves the \u201cHogs.\u201d They have printed T-shirts with drawings of angry hogs on the chest. These shirts are awarded to Redskins who prove themselves macho porkers able to block superbly. When the Redskins built the longest winning streak in the NFL, the Hogs became famous because, as John Madden once said in praise of offensive linemen, \u201cThe route to easy street goes through the sewer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1983\/01\/23\/sports-of-the-times-hoggish-on-the-redskins\/\">Sports of The Times; Hoggish on the Redskins<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The New York Times, Saturday, Late City Final Edition. Posted on January 23rd, 1983 By George Vecsey <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There was nothing beautiful about Riggins and the other Hogs -nine offensive linemen who make the Redskins go. But even with seven and eight Cowboys bunching up in the middle, Riggins was able to dive and slash and push and crawl his way to 140 yards, behind the broad backs of the Hogs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1983\/01\/30\/for-the-offensive-line-a-casual-nickname-sows-a-hog-happening\/\">For the Offensive Line, A Casual Nickname Sows a Hog Happening<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Washington Post, Super Bowl Edition. Posted on January 30th, 1983 By Paul Attner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThey are short guys with big bellies,\u201d Bugel said. \u201cI started to say to the whole line at practice, \u2018Okay you Hogs, let\u2019s go down in the bullpen and hit those sleds.\u2019 Some guys might have resented it but these guys loved it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1983\/08\/21\/sooooeeeey-a-hog-what-every-offensive-player-wants-to-be-when-he-grows-up\/\">SOOOOEEEEY; A Hog: What Every Offensive Player Wants to be when He Grows Up<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Washington Post, Sunday Final Edition. Posted on August 21st, 1983 By John Ed Bradley <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Praise for the Hogs extend far beyond the boundaries of the game. On April 19, when Columbia University alumni congregated at the Four Seasons Hotel and presented the John Jay Award for distinguished professional achievement to four celebrated honorees, George Starke (BA, \u201971) brought the house of black ties and evening gowns to its feet. He set aside the speech he\u2019d spent four days researching and writing, gazed absently into the vast sea of faces and said without pretention, \u201cLadies and gentlemen. I am Head Hog.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1983\/10\/30\/on-the-redskins-offensive-line-its-still-a-hogs-life\/\">On the Redskins&#8217; Offensive Line, It&#8217;s Still a Hog&#8217;s Life<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Washington Post, Sunday Final Edition. Posted on October 30th, 1983 By Gary Pomerantz <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Perhaps the most telling stat about the Redskins offensive line is this: among the five down linemen, none has missed a game due to injury in two years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1984\/01\/19\/sports-of-the-times-hogs-in-three-piece-suits\/\">Sports of the Times; Hogs in Three-Piece Suits<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The New York Times, Thursday Late City Final Edition. Posted on January 19th, 1984 By Dave Anderson <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>But as Super Bowl XVIII approaches, the Hogs have joined Miss Piggy and the Three Little Pigs as the most storied swine in history. These are prize Hogs on the cleat instead of the hoof \u2013 the five offensive linemen, two tight ends and the fullback John Riggins \u2013 who will be helping the Washington Redskins defend their National Football League championship Sunday against the Los Angeles Raiders.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1988\/01\/31\/the-hogs-not-as-famous-but-still-proud\/\">The Hogs: Not as Famous, but Still Proud<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Washington Post, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/super-bowl-xxii-williams-and-washington-destroy-denver-in-one-quarter\/\">Super Bowl XXII<\/a> Edition. Posted on January 31st, 1988 By Tom Friend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Bugel\u2019s method of separating the Hogs from the men is putting them through what he calls \u201ca pain and torture program.\u201d In other words, training camp.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/the-hogs-v2.jpg\" alt=\"The Hogs V2 banner\" class=\"wp-image-15682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/the-hogs-v2.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/the-hogs-v2-500x68.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hogs Articles &#8211; V2.0 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1991\/01\/04\/tough-to-root-out-a-hogredskins-beefy-boars-prove-a-long-lived-species\/\">Tough to Root Out a Hog; Redskins&#8217; Beefy Boars Prove a Long-Lived Species<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Washington Post, <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/super-bowl-xxii-williams-and-washington-destroy-denver-in-one-quarter\/\">Super Bowl XXII<\/a> Edition. Posted on January 4th, 1991 By Ken Denlinger <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Hats and tee-shirts are a motivational tool within the Redskins. One of the shirts rewards a \u201cKO block\u201d and is given only when a lineman flattens an opponent and also causes his head to snap back on the ground.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1992\/01\/20\/hog-heavenoffensive-line-brings-home-the-bacon-for-redskins\/\">HOG HEAVEN; Offensive line brings home the bacon for Redskins<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in Metro Edition. Posted on January 20th, 1992 By Jim Souhan <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Eleven years later, Bostic still starts at center. Jacoby still starts, although he has proven you can teach old Hogs new tricks by switching from left tackle to right tackle to wherever else they need him. He has played mostly at right tackle this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Former backup Raleigh McKenzie has taken over at left guard. Two relative newcomers \u2013 All-Pro left tackle Jim Lachey and first-time Pro Bowl guard Mark Schlereth \u2013 have made an already formidable group one of the most heralded units in pro football, along with the 49ers\u2019 receivers and the Eagles\u2019 defensive line.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1992\/01\/21\/introducing-the-most-powerful-group-in-washington\/\">Introducing the Most Powerful Group in Washington<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The New York Times, Tuesday Late Edition. Posted on January 21st, 1992 By Thomas George <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The starters are Lachey at left tackle, McKenzie at left guard, Bostic at center, Mark Schlereth at right guard and Jacoby at right tackle. Adickes, Grimm and Ed Simmons are reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tight end Don Warren, when not lined up in the backfield as an H-Back, gives the group more beef up front. And when the Redskins go with their Heavy package, adding either tight ends Ron Middleton or Terry Orr, the Hogs become Whales.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1992\/01\/22\/rooting-for-redskins-an-honor-among-hogs\/\">Rooting for Redskins: An Honor Among Hogs<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio). Posted on January 22nd, 1992 By Dick Fenlon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As a token of his esteem, quarterback Mark Rypien presented each of the Hogs a watch. However, none was noticed to be wearing his yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201dHogs don\u2019t wear jewelry \u2013 ever,\u201d Bostic snorted. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1992\/01\/24\/the-hogskins\/\">The Hogskins<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Boston Globe, Friday City Edition. Posted on January 24th, 1992 By Joe Burris <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A decade later, the Hogs are still the most celebrated and, without a doubt, the most quoted offensive line in NFL history. And they are still going strong; Starke and May are gone, but Jacoby, Bostic and Grimm remain, and the Redskins have added fine talents like All-Pro Jim Lachey, Raleigh McKenzie and Mark Schlereth, who has supplanted Grimm as a starter. Together they allowed quarterback Mark Rypien to be sacked just seven times this year, tying an NFL record set by Miami in 1988.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1992\/01\/25\/the-hogs-redskins-offensive-line-has-grip-on-nations-capital\/\">The Hogs: Redskins Offensive Line Has Grip on Nation&#8217;s Capital<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Seattle Times, Saturday City Edition. Posted on January 25th, 1992 By Steve Kelley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Everything in the Washington Redskins\u2019 offense starts with The Hogs. They give quarterback Mark Rypien the time to throw those remarkable deep routes to his fleet receivers. The Hogs open the cracks that Ricky Ervins darts through and they push forward for Earnest Byner\u2019s punishing short bursts. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/1994\/01\/02\/redskins-made-hog-heaven\/\">Redskins Made Hog Heaven<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published in The Chicago Sun-Times, Sunday, First Edition. Posted on January 2nd, 1994<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In their heyday \u2014 1982 through 1991 \u2014 the Hogs inspired T-shirts, pennants, snouts, an entire line of clothing. For a while, there was even Hog beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe thing just exploded,\u201d recalled Grimm, the left guard in the original 1982 quintet and now a tight ends coach for the Redskins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt got so big that you could ask a person in Alaska, who are the Hogs? And the answer would come back, Washington\u2019s offensive line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was just like we were professional wrestlers. We took a lot of pride in it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more to read? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/the-hogs-offensive-line-history\/\">History of The Hogs<\/a> section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-00ff7881\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-49f33125\">\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/the-hogs-offensive-line-history\/\">Hogs History<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/washington-redskins-hogs-quotes\/\">Hogs Quotes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/the-hogs-articles\/\">Hogs Articles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hogs Graphics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have put together a collection of Hogs articles. All of these links used to point to offsite links. 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