According to ELIAS, the Washington Redskins rookie combo of Alfred Morris and Robert Griffin III have a chance to break the NFL rookie rushing record this year: Elias: Redskins Alfred Morris & RG3 have combined for 1,820 rush yards, 153 shy of ’79 Cardinals record for most combined rookie rush yards. Just think about that for a second. That is not just a franchise record, that is an NFL record that has stood for 34 years and looks to be attainable by the next game, and if not then certainly before the season ends. The fact that the Redskins have these two young players who are able to contribute so heavily in the offense just by themselves is amazing to think about as a fan. Assuming health, these guys are going to be the backbone of this Skins offense for many years to come, and I for one couldn’t be more ecstatic about putting the keys to this team in there hand. Thinking about the future is a great deal more exciting for Redskins Nation than before Griffin and Morris were par...
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Earlier in the week, Robert Griffin III previewed the new Adidas crazyquick football cleat that will become available in Spring 2013. From adidas public relations contact Michael Ehrlich: Hitting stores in Spring 2013, the adidas crazyquick is a revolution in football cleat traction technology and features a QUICKFRAME plate which includes: QuickStuds: Improve traction during cuts...
New York Giants fans pummel a Washington Redskins fan during MNF
Robert Griffin III isn’t coming up to save this poor Redskins fan from repeatedly getting punched in the face by these two New York Giants’ fans.
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Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down: Redskins 17 Giants 16
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Alfred Morris -- Alfred Morris is a grown-@ss man! He's rushed for 313 yards in these 3 victories over Washington's division opponents -- and he saved his best for Monday Night Football, when he gashed the Giants for 124 yards on 22 carries [5.7 ypc]. No run was more important than the last, when he blasted through a Giants defense for six yards on third down...
Weekly Rankings: The One Where Jim Carrey Stars In ‘I Love You, Alfred Morris’
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Robert Griffin III’s Presence Spurs Wizards to Victory Over Heat for Just Second Win of Season (Photo)
RGIII is a pretty big deal.
On Monday night, Robert Griffin III led his Washington Redskins to a 17-16 win over the New York Giants, moving the team to 6-6 and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive for at least another week. In the game, Griffin went 13-for-21 passing for 163 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, adding 72 yards in five carries on the ground, as well.
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The Fifth Quarter: Redskins 17 Giants 16
Photo from Bleacher Report
It Was Over When... On third and three with just over one minute left in regulation, the Redskin called TB Alfred Morris' number for the 22nd and final time of the game and he plowed over the left side of the offensive line, gashing through the Giants defense and diving forward for six yards. It was first down and the Redskins and Robert Griffin...
The Assist: Robert Griffin III courtside for Heat vs. Wizards
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Richard Sherman says Russell Wilson is a little better than RG3 and Andrew Luck
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Redskins defeat Giants 17-16 at FedEx Field
“We won the game. That’s all that matters” said Robert Griffin III after the Redskins pulled off an upset of the NFC East leading Giants.
With Monday nights win the Washington Redskins remain in contention for a NFC Wild Card spot and still have a chance to win the NFC East at 6-6. The loss drops the Giants to 7-5.
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Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck Have Stolen Headlines, But Russell Wilson Deserves Just As Much Hype
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Redskins Tuesday AM Pundit Report
The Redskins Monday Tuesday AM pundit report is here. The Washington Redskins, led by rookie QB Robert Griffin III, WR Pierre Garcon, and some nifty offensive line play, extended their winning streak to 3 straight, all over NFC East Division rivals, and pulled their season record to 6-6, just one game behind the Giants for the division lead. The Redskins defeated the Giants at...
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