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DMV: Sherm ‘Another Set of Eyes’ Lewis Promoted to Primary Set of Eyes
October 19, 2009 by
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Sherman Lewis is the new playcaller. [Skins Insider]
Revisiting Lewis’ hiring and the absurdity of the comments made at the time. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Keeping Zorn but stripping him of the playcalling is ridiculous. [Player Hater’s Ball]
Adam Schefter says Jerry Gray or Joe...
Redskins-Chiefs Winners & Losers
October 18, 2009 by
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LOSERS
The Kansas City Chiefs — I know it was Todd Haley’s first win, and it must’ve felt great for all involved, but a Gatorade shower? Really? We’re all laughing at you, though probably not as hard as you’re laughing at us.
The Washington Redskins ...
A Response to Thom Loverro’s Column Calling for Jason Campbell’s Benching
October 17, 2009 by
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Had some thoughts on this column I thought I’d share, excerpts of which have been blockquoted:
Jim Zorn repeated the same things at his news conference Monday that he has said week after week in this wreck of a season.
What is needed is not tinkering but a wrecking ball.
Major...
Poll: Who Is the Dreamiest Coach of Dan Snyder’s Dreams?
October 14, 2009 by
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When, not if, Jim Zorn is fired, the popular opinion is that Dan Snyder will try to replace him with the biggest name that will sign on the line that is dotted.
This week alone there have been reports concerning Danny’s dalliances with Mike Shanahan and Jon Gruden, and fellow...
DMV: Buy Dibble’s Priceless Treasures
October 14, 2009 by
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Nats color man and real-life Kenny Powers Rob Dibble is selling some truly hideous attire, not that you’d expect anything less. [CSTB, Walkoff Walk]
O’s receive higher TV ratings than Nats … in D.C. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Clinton Portis addresses his run-in with Mike...
Reggie Jackson on Blogging: ‘That’s The Stupidest F#cking Thing I’ve Ever Heard’
October 14, 2009 by
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If you’ve been with Mr. Irrelevant for some time now, you may have heard this. If you haven’t, it’s time to catch up. Either way, it’s a career highlight.
Back when Chris and I hosted Sports Bloggers Live, we had Reggie Jackson on the program. And as we often...
DMV: Carlos Rogers Would Like One Of Those ‘Snyder Sucks’ T-Shirts, Thanks
October 13, 2009 by
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In context, this quote isn’t bad, but it goes so well with this photo of Mr. Rogers with our “Snyder Sucks” t-shirt that I couldn’t resist: “[The Redskins’ problems] start with the ownership.” Indeed. [Redskins Insider]
Sources: Gruden tops...
Gil and Dwight Star in Awful Commercial
October 12, 2009 by
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Ball Don’t Lie shares the new NBA on TNT ad that would have benefited from better writing, or any writing at all really:
And Now a Panthers Fan Wearing a Pink Jake Delhomme Women’s Jersey
October 12, 2009 by
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We will have a much more extensive photo essay of our field trip/**** show to yesterday’s Skins-Panthers game (otherwise known as the NFC Championship preview) either tonight or tomorrow. But while we continue the recovery process that comes with 15 hours of drinking, here’...
Portis and Sellers Fought Over Yoder?
October 09, 2009 by
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A few 140 characters-or-less reactions to the report that Clinton Portis and Mike Sellers had a run-in after Portis called for Yoder to replace Sellers in Sunday’s Bucs game: This happened after Portie’s best game of the season, a game they won. No mention is made of the...
Mr. Irrelevant T-Shirt Shop Debuts ‘Another Set of Eyes’
October 09, 2009 by
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The Redskins’ offense could use another set of eyes. Sure, they got one extra set this week by hiring bingo callsperson former offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis. But they need more sets. They need your set.
So, let Dan Snyder & Co. know that you’ve got your eyes on...
DMV: Zorn & Sherm’s Bingo Play Card
October 09, 2009 by
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No words, just thunderous applause for the work done here. [@extraeyes]
Steinz investigates Sherm Lewis’ extensive bingo career. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Zorn says he didn’t ask for another “set of eyes.” Cerrato says he did. [Bog]
Greg Blache is no longer talking...
The Skins Rant to End All Skins Rants
October 08, 2009 by
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And it wasn’t even written by a Redskins fan.
If you are one, however, run don’t walk to Drew Majary’s latest Deadspin Jambaroo, where he just slaughters Snyder. A choice excerpt:
“Dan Snyder, you are ******* worthless. You are a tiny little sociopath who should...
DMV: Cal Addresses the ‘F#ckface’ Card
October 08, 2009 by
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Cal Ripken discusses his brother Billy’s infamous ‘89 Fleer, among other things. [Big League Stew]
The Nats should go get J.J. Hardy. [Fire Jim Bowden]
Five positive things Michael Lee learned in Richmond. [Wizards Insider]
Sneaking a peek at DeShawn Stevenson’s ducktail...
Skins Consultant Sherm Lewis Is So Old
October 07, 2009 by
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… he “was about to call a Bingo game when the Redskins called.”
… he “had to cancel his Meals On Wheels shift today. Seriously.”
Those aren’t jokes. They’re actual tweets from actual reporters Joe White and Rick Maese. Maese also reports...
DMV: Redskins Bring In Backup Playcaller
October 07, 2009 by
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Skins hire West Coast offense guru/elder Sherm Lewis as a consultant. [Redskins Insider]
One NFL GM’s theory: “If things don’t get better, [Lewis] becomes the playcaller and they name Blache head coach.” [Skins Confidential]
Bringing in Lewis points to Snyder...
Campbell Part of the Problem or Solution? Bonus: The Problem-Solution Continuum
October 06, 2009 by
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Steinz didn’t call anyone a dork on this week’s Redskins Insider podcast, but a good question was raised: Is Jason Campbell part of the Redskins’ problem or solution? All three experts — Dan Steinberg, Tracee Hamilton and Rick Maese — had different answers...
DMV: Strasburg Arrives With a Whimper
October 06, 2009 by
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This time next year Stephen Strasburg will be starting Game 1 of an NLDS, having his name engraved on the NL Cy Young trophy and shooting fireballs from his arse, but, for now, he’s 2000 light years away, making his pro debut in the Florida Instructional League. He struck out...
Cris Carter Is Really Smart So We Should Take His Campbell-Bashing Seriously
October 06, 2009 by
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ESPN’s Cris Carter, who is an EXPERT ANALYST on all things National Football League, had this to say about Campbell’s performance on Sunday:
Three take-aways from this analysis:
1) “Syncness”: The Redskins need more of it. It would help if this was a...
DMV: Sellers Actually Wore Zorn’s Pads
October 05, 2009 by
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I thought FOX’s Tim Ryan was joking about this during the broadcast, but Mike Sellers really was wearing Jim Zorn’s old thigh pads in yesterday’s game. [Redskins Blog]
Greg Blache’s emotional Saturday-night speech inspired the D. [WaPo]
Ovi, Green and Backstrom...
Redskins-Buccaneers Winners & Losers
October 04, 2009 by
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WINNERS:
Shaun Suisham — Did a serviceable job as an emergency fill-in for Hunter Smith, nailed a 42-yard FG and even put a couple kickoffs in the end zone. Mike Nugent also made him look good by missing two FGs for the other side; the doinked 49-yarder being the difference...
Chris Horton’s Blog Slams the Redskins, Blache, Haynesworth and Hall
October 03, 2009 by
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Earlier this week, the Redskins replaced starting strong safety Chris Horton with Reed Doughty, whose job Horton had taken when Doughty went down last season. While some may have disagreed with the move, it was the least of the team’s many concerns. That is, until this was posted...
A Fine Sporting Saturday for Mr. Irrelevant
October 03, 2009 by
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The Caps win their home opener over Toronto to start 2-0. Our buddy Andy was there and texted:
The opposite of the Skins and FedEx.
That’s fair. Elsewhere …
After starting the season 1-3, Maryland upsets Clemson in its ACC opener.
The Syracuse Chiefs Nats beat the Braves...
Cooley Rocks the Burgundy and Pink
October 02, 2009 by
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You may have heard that NFL players are wearing various pink elements during the games this Sunday in support of breast cancer. Here’s Chris Cooley modeling his new accessories:
This photo may also be the fist of its kind to promote both breast cancer and gun safety awareness...
DMV: Ovechkin Is on Pace for 164 Goals
October 02, 2009 by
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No time for blogging today, so in lieu of your regularly scheduled roundup of District-Maryland-Virginia sporting links, here are Ovechkin’s two goals and one big hit from the Caps’ 4-1 season-opening win at Boston:
Footnote: Brooks Laich also scored two goals (and...
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