HUNTER SMITH NEWS

Keepin' tweets to the refs

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Many have probably read or heard the NFL has let teams make their own rules on tweeting and blogging during training camp practices. The Colts don't allow it. The NFL, in a statement, says it encourages it, not from the players themselves but media and fans. Star columnist Bob...
>> blogs.indystar.com/philb/2...
 
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Bowling OTA's

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Today the team was surprised with an exciting trip to the bowling alley. Although most of us were expecting some kind of field trip from clues left around the locker room and in playbooks, no one could actually confirm that we would spend the day off the field rolling balls. I know...
>> chriscooley47.blogspot.com/2009/06...
 

Pakulak signed, Wynn cut

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As expected, the Redskins have activated punter Glenn Pakulak to handle both the punting and place kick holding duties in place of the injured Hunter Smith. To create room on the roster the Redskins waived defensive end Renaldo Wynn. He has been inactive for all four games this season...
>> realredskins.com/2009/10...
 

McIntosh absent, Pakulak punting

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Linebacker Rocky McIntosh isn't on the field and Glenn Pakulak is punting for Hunter Smith as the Redskins hold their final practice of the week.
>> www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs...
 

Bill Polian is happy with the special teams play

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More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP 1 day ago: Indianapolis Colts. T.J. Rushing, left, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan on a punt return in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday...
>> www.stampedeblue.com/2009/10...
 

Behind the Scenes with the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders

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A long running fantasy of a lot of men is a group of scantily-clad hot chicks involved in a pillow fight. Thankfully the sideline eye candy in Washington has brought the fantasy to life. Somebody was lucky enough to get a behind the scenes look at the Washington Redskins cheerleaders...
>> youbeenblinded.com/behind-...
 

Rewind story: Pakulak, Wynn

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If I was lazy, I’d just copy the story from last Saturday and paste it into today. The Washington Redskins signed punter Glenn Pakulak to the active roster as Hunter Smith will not be able to go for the second straight week. To make room for Pakulak, the Redskins waived Renaldo...
>> realredskins.com/2009/10...
 

Mark Sanchez Tries to Shorten His Short NFL Career

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Three games into his NFL career it seems New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez can do no wrong. He takes part in a questionable photoshoot and then pulls the super model he’s posing with. His ill-advised passes have found the ground or his receivers instead of the competition...
>> youbeenblinded.com/mark-sa...
 

Punters Kapinos, Brooks remain in battle

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Was the decision not to satisfy Hunter Smith and make him a Packer another in a litany of blunders at the punter position? Only time will tell. But it wouldn't come as a major surprise if Smith continues his steady career in Washington and the Packers end up striking out with...
>> www.jsonline.com/sports/...
 

It's Pakulak The Punter

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Of the four punters who tried out at Redskins Park today, Glenn Pakulak is the choice. He's been signed to the practice squad, and blog favorite WR Trent Shelton has been released to make room.For Pakulak, this continues a well-traveled NFL career that's included stops in...
>> blog.redskins.com/2009/10...
 

End of the Road for the Red Snapper?

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Football is a numbers game at it's core, and is so at no more obvious a juncture than the annual September cuts.For the longest tenured Redskin, there's serious concern that his last day in B & G might be approaching. The Redskins are in an incredibly unique situation...
>> redskinshogheaven.com/2009/08...
 

Pour Some Sugar On Me - Week One Edition: Time to Stay Positive

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More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Hunter Smith proves his worth in the first half of the first game. Browse more photos » Unlike my colleague Kevin, I am not ready to throw in the towel on this...
>> www.hogshaven.com/2009/9/...
 

Week 3 Review - Inside the Numbers

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More photos » by Ross D. Franklin - AP Two of the biggest reasons Manning is on pace for a better season than 2004. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Browse more photos » Complete domination by...
>> www.stampedeblue.com/2009/10...
 

STEELERS SIGN SHAUN MCDONALD, DIRK JOHNSON

The Steelers signed a few veteran free agents today, most notably WR Shaun McDonald. Originally a fourth-round pick by the Rams in 2003, McDonald spent the last two seasons with Detroit, following former coach Mike Martz to the Motor City. In 2008, McDonald had 35 catches for 332 yards...
>> mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

AFC Wild Card Live-Blog: Colts @ Chargers, 1st Half

Well, I was blatantly wrong in the early game. Let's see if I'm any better this time around. LDT on the bike: pedalpedalpedalpedalpedalpedalpedal Darren Sproles takes it out to the 22. LDT can make a cut, I guess. 13 yard gain to start. Two more for LDT, and a throw to Gates...
>> awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2009/01...
 

Competition committee crackdown on JerryWorld digital boards is coming

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Titans coach Jeff Fisher, a co-chairman of the league's competition committee, made his feelings clear about the need to raise the JerryWorld digital boards. Colts president/GM Bill Polian, another member of the competition committee, seconds the motion. "It's just an...
>> cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archive...
 

Redskins Player Evaluations: Trick or Treat

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Took me 2 hours, but I'm still proud of it. View full size photo uploaded October 30, 2009 In the spirit of Halloween and the BYE week, I thought I'd do a mid-season evaluation and tag the Redskins players as...
>> www.hogshaven.com/2009/10...
 

NFC East Hurting After an Injury-Filled Sunday

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More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Browse more photos » All I can say is, be thankful the Eagles had a bye week. It seems that all three of our rivals were met with some form of misfortune this Sunday, as many...
>> www.bleedinggreennation.com/2009/10...
 

Redskins start familiar, Lose to the Giants

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The Washington Redskins came out as flat as flat gets. Pretty pathetic start to a game, pretty pathetic start to a season. The Redskins defense, supposedly a Top 5 defense, looked pretty poor today, as the Giants offensive line dominated the line of scrimmage. The Redskins did not...
>> dcprosportsreport.com/2009/09...
 

Steve Smith Does Not Like Jake Delhomme the Quarterback

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Jake Delhomme has delivered awful performances in his last two games for the Carolina Panthers. He ended last season with six turnovers and a home playoff loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Jake pissed off Panthers fans and wide receiver Steve Smith with by putting up a five turnover effort...
>> youbeenblinded.com/steve-s...
 

Horse Tracks 11/14/09 - Ryan Harris out; LK Smith starting in place of McBean, who is listed as questionable

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Good Morning, MHR Friends! My brother-in-law Brock (who's a big Packers fan) asked me an interesting question the other day, about whether I thought Mike Shanahan could end up coaching Green Bay next year. At first, I gave him a quick "Are you nuts?!" but after...
>> www.milehighreport.com/2009/11...
 

Fake FG is executed to perfection

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. | Hunter Smith would have been one of the least likely choices for who would score the Washington Redskins' first points this season. And yet it was Washington's new punter, in his role as the holder for field goals, who crossed the goal line with the...
>> www.washingtontimes.com/news/20...
 

Indianapolis Colts Up Close: Special Teams

Colts fans generally haven’t had to worry about the team’s offense from year to year, and probably won’t have to until Peyton Manning retires. The team’s defense has had bright spots and question marks in recent seasons, and it appears that the Colts have made...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Zorn finally fakes a Redskins FG

When I found out Jim Zorn was hired by the Redskins to be the offensive coordinator head coach, I immediately hit YouTube looking for the NFL Films Feature on him. He was the original Seattle Seahawks quarterback and his signature play in this early expansion years was the fake field...
>> www.yurasko.net/wfy/200...
 

Hunter Smith: Punting is Like Golf

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OTA punting. (By John McDonnell - TWP) In 1998, the Redskins--led by punter Matt Turk--finished second in the NFL in net punting average. Second is good. In the decade since then, here's where they've finished in that category: 25th, 18th, 20th, 31st, 21st, 21st, 20th, 19th...
>> feeds.voices.washingtonpost.com/click.p...
 
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