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by Jake
Fri Jul 01, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Keeping up with our Jake
Replies: 16
Views: 13540

Re: Keeping up with our Jake

Deadskins wrote:
Jake wrote:Just call me Señor Hog now!

Are you moving to Mexico?


I see what you did there
by Jake
Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Keeping up with our Jake
Replies: 16
Views: 13540

Re: Keeping up with our Jake

welch wrote:You are welcome, Jake!

Good grief: you joined The Hogs Net thirteen years ago, Jake. Wow!


Just call me Senior Hog now!
by Jake
Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Keeping up with our Jake
Replies: 16
Views: 13540

Re: Keeping up with our Jake

A whole thread devoted to me? No way! haha Thanks Welch!

Here's a whole list of pieces I've written for The Post, some more informative than others. m

Also, if you're interested in some more reading material, this is available as well.
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by Jake
Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Calling all Nationals fans!
Replies: 7
Views: 4822

Re: Calling all Nationals fans!

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The book is finally available in physical form! The official publish date is April 15 but I have autographed advance copies available here .

It covers a wide range of topics involving the Senators and Nationals. Be sure to tell ...
by Jake
Thu Dec 10, 2015 2:03 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Calling all Nationals fans!
Replies: 7
Views: 4822

Re: Calling all Nationals fans!

Thanks Welch! Unfortunately the book won't be published until April!
by Jake
Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Calling all Nationals fans!
Replies: 7
Views: 4822

Re: Calling all Nationals fans!

Thanks, guys!

SJ, I'm pretty sure it will be, but wouldn't an autographed copy be even better? :D
by Jake
Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Calling all Nationals fans!
Replies: 7
Views: 4822

Calling all Nationals fans!

Long time no chat, guys!

Just wanted to give you all a heads up that my upcoming book "100 Things Nationals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" is on pre-sale on Amazon and will be published in the spring. I'll continue posting book updates on Twitter .

Hope all is well with everybody!

http ...
by Jake
Sun May 19, 2013 3:17 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Redskins legends weigh in on name change
Replies: 2
Views: 1187

Thanks!
by Jake
Fri May 17, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Redskins legends weigh in on name change
Replies: 2
Views: 1187

Redskins legends weigh in on name change

I was lucky enough to talk to Mark Rypien, Bruce Allen, Jeff Bostic and Ricky Sanders yesterday at a charity event. I asked them about the event and a range of of other topics, including the name change debate.

Bostic was very outspoken, Allen and Sanders made their opinion clear, and Rypien was ...
by Jake
Fri May 17, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Where are you at on this whole team name change thing?
Replies: 294
Views: 44408

Will do, IB. Thanks!
by Jake
Fri May 17, 2013 1:50 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Where are you at on this whole team name change thing?
Replies: 294
Views: 44408

Like Irn-Bru, I'm stoking the fire as well.

I was able to get some great quotes from Jeff Bostic, Bruce Allen, Ricky Sanders and Mark Rypien on the issue. Take a look.

http://www.the-hogs.net/blogs/2013/05/17 ... ern-shore/
by Jake
Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Send Your Well Wishes To Boss Hog
Replies: 28
Views: 6698

Not a problem, Mark. Free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year so it made things easier. Be sure to heal up for us.
by Jake
Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Send Your Well Wishes To Boss Hog
Replies: 28
Views: 6698

Send Your Well Wishes To Boss Hog

Mark sent out this tweet from the THN account a few hours ago.

"On the shelf for a bit, had a heart attack this week. I'm ok, but prayers up for my fam, who would appreciate the support. #prayerWarriors"
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If you're on Twitter, send him some well-wishes. If you're not on there, send him an ...
by Jake
Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:22 am
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Recapping the Redskins during Day One of Free Agency.
Replies: 6
Views: 1829

Recapping the Redskins during Day One of Free Agency.

THN summarized the day's events and maintained a log of relevant Redskins news throughout the day. Give them a look.

Redskins Quiet on Day One of Free Agency

The Redskins showed a newfound level of maturity and restraint (albeit forced because of the cap penalty) and laid low as the Miami ...
by Jake
Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: THN Three-part Interview with Doc Walker
Replies: 9
Views: 2290

Thanks guys.

IB, it wasn't necessarily anything he said, it's what he didn't say that impressed me the most.

He talked to me for an hour after the event was over without ANY sense of him being in a rush, or wanting to go somewhere. He would go on and on about the questions I asked and that ...
by Jake
Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: THN Three-part Interview with Doc Walker
Replies: 9
Views: 2290

Thanks a bunch. Glad you enjoyed it.
by Jake
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: THN Three-part Interview with Doc Walker
Replies: 9
Views: 2290

I'll never forget my roots, CT. haha
by Jake
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: THN Three-part Interview with Doc Walker
Replies: 9
Views: 2290

THN Three-part Interview with Doc Walker

Hey guys,

Just posted a three-part interview with Doc Walker from last week in the blogs section. I had the chance to talk with him for an hour last week, including a half hour interview. Doc gave some interesting nuggets on a bunch of different topics.

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Interview With Doc Walker - Part ...
by Jake
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: End of an Era - The Hogettes have disbanded.
Replies: 23
Views: 18622

End of an Era - The Hogettes have disbanded.

After 30 years of dedication and unabashed support, the super fan group The Hogettes are disbanding. The decision was made by Michael Torbert, known as Boss Hogette.

Widely recognized for their hog noses and dresses, The Hogettes were formed in support of the Redskins famous, dominant offensive ...
by Jake
Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: 5 years today, the anniversary of Sean Taylors passing.....
Replies: 15
Views: 4318

Don't mean to hijack the thread with a shameless plug but I was able to interview Sean's father, Pete, this weekend.

Here is a portion of the article. Let me know what you guys think.

Five years ago today, the Washington Redskins suffered a tragic loss when Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor died ...
by Jake
Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Redskins-Ravens "Rivalry"
Replies: 18
Views: 8523

I just wanted to thank you guys for your participation in this.

The December issue of What's Up? Annapolis Magazine is out now and the article is one of the cover stories.

Feel free to pick it up in the Annapolis Barnes and Noble or local grocery stores.

Also, you can follow me on Twitter ...
by Jake
Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Redskins-Ravens "Rivalry"
Replies: 18
Views: 8523

Thanks for the feedback, everybody.
by Jake
Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Hog Wash - Washington Football Team
Topic: Redskins-Ravens "Rivalry"
Replies: 18
Views: 8523

Redskins-Ravens "Rivalry"

Hey guys, I'm writing an article for What's Up? Annapolis Magazine about the Redskins and Ravens "rivalry" and wanted to get the fan perspective on it.

I have a few questions for you all. If you would like the chance to be cited in the magazine by your real name but don't want to give it out on ...
by Jake
Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: 2012 Nationals
Replies: 67
Views: 86284