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Andy’s A-11, Where UVA Is No. 2
Mr. I Maryland Sports Correspondent Andy Peden casts his weekly ballot in the so-called Atlantic 11 college hoops poll.
1. Georgetown (7-1) — Another big resume win this past week at Alabama. That’ll look really good by the end of the year.
2. Virginia (7-1) — Huge win against Michigan. There were some new, higher expectations for this team this year. Beating Michigan will...
DeAngelo Hall Pulled An Albert Hayneworth Against The Jets
Leading up to yesterday’s Jets-Redskins game DeAngelo Hall called Mark Sanchez a “middle-of-the-pack” quarterback. DeAngelo should know, given the signal callers he has shared a roster with in Washington. What Hall didn’t comment on, however, was Sanchez’ fearsome blocking ability, which was on display during Shonn Green’s fourth-quarter TD run.
Click the image to watch...
John Wall Wore These Glasses
As captured by Truth About It, **************** and other respected media outlets, this was John Wall at the UNC-Kentucky game:
If games were decided by silliness, the Wiz would still lose.
Chunky, lime-green glasses are so hot right now.
I bet those aren’t prescription.
DeMarcus Cousins’ face.
And other jokes.
DMV: ‘Sleepy’ Davis, ‘Silverback’ Williams Felt The Need For Weed
Report: Fred Davis and Trent Williams will be suspended for the rest of 2011 after testing positive for marijuana for at least the third time. [The Insider]
Thoughts on the Davis-Williams debacle. [The Examiner, Tom Boswell]
Dale Hunter picked up his first win on Saturday night. [Japers' Rink]
Looking for the ceiling on Jason Chimera’s breakout season. [Caps Insider]
There’s...
Skins-Jets Winners & Losers
Handing out labels after Skins games. Today, a 34-19 loss in a matchup with the Jets that set modern quarterbacking back 40 years.
Winners
Roy Helu — Another start, another 100-yard performance. This time it was 100 exactly on 23 carries, with 1 touchdown and a fumble lost, along with 4 catches for 42 more yards. There were downsides, sure: questionable playcalling aside (we’ll...
Redskins-Jets Open Thread
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Line: Redskins +3
Prediction: Redskins by 3
Beer: Let’s play the J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets and have a B-E-E-R Beer, Beer, Beer! Maybe a Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout is just the right thing to warm our bones next to the unseasonably frozen tundra of Lambeauver, MD (what?). At least it could warm our soul a little, and I could use a little of that. Also check...
Redskins-Jets Predictions
I think you all know how this works. We make predictions, you make predictions, and the reader who comes closest to predicting the final score gets to make a guest post. Hip-hip!
Chris Mottram: Jets, 17-13
With Santana back in the lineup and the Shanahans finally giving Helu the full workload, the Skins offense almost resembles something competent, which is an issue the Jets struggle...
DMV: Caps Assistant Coach’s First NHL Fight Was With Dale Hunter
In this awesome video of different Capitals discussing their first NHL fight, assistant coach Dean Evason reveals (at the 2:15 mark) that his first scrap was against his new boss, Dale Hunter. The two squared off three times in one period on New Year’s Eve, 1985. [Japers' Rink]
Anaheim hired Bruce Boudreau as their new head coach. [Caps Insider]
Anaheim’s Boudreau hire is...
Alex Ovechkin’s New Girlfriend, Maria Kirilenko
Because this 3-year-old post still gets traffic for us (SEO!), here’s a picture of Alex Ovechkin’s new girlfriend. I know so because he just tweeted it:
Me and my girlfriend Maria….she is my queen!!!!
And then Steinz followed up with a link to a story about the new couple. Apparently she’s a Russian tennis player. They all are.
An Open Letter to the People Who Do the Whistling/Chirping Thing At Caps Games
Stop it. It’s ******* annoying.
This has been a guest post from Mr. Irrelevant reader Billy, who won last week’s Redskins Predictions contest.
DMV: Ex-Cap Alan May Challenges Mike Milbury to a Fight, Sort Of
Alan May, who played with Dale Hunter and for Mike Milbury, laid into Milbury pretty good on live TV. The action starts in the fourth minute. [Bog]
Milbury, a noted Ovechkin hater, had written/said pretty critical stuff. [Bog]
Caps lost their first game with Dale Hunter 2-1 to St. Louis. [Japers' Rink]
Dale Hunter has one suit, apparently. It is blue. [Caps Watch]
Here’s a...
The Time We Met Dale Hunter
Here to tell the story about my brother Chris and I meeting Dale Hunter is our dad, Andy Mottram.
I don’t remember the year (late ’80s/early ’90s), but it was a signing event at the Roy Rogers restaurant on Little River Turnpike in Fairfax. At that time Roy Rogers was one of the main sponsors for the Caps. Seems like it was middle of the day. Not much of a crowd. Not sure...
Guest Post: The BCS Is Yet Another DMV Sports Killer
Here to collect his winnings from one of our Redskins Predictions contests in the form of a guest post is Mr. Irrelevant reader illformula.
A recurring theme we often see this time of year is that the BCS is a flawed system. The most common argument being that it’s a foggy formula with arbitrary results. It doesn’t provide an equal opportunity for some of the best college football...
The Real Reasons Bruce Boudreau Was Fired By George McPhee
Caps Correspondent Brad Parker returns to address yesterday’s big news.
You heard it all day Monday. You’ll hear it for a long time to come. Bruce Boudreau was fired because he lost the players, especially the Russians.
It’s a convenient excuse for firing the coach that got 200 wins faster than any other in NHL history, but he didn’t lose his job because he lost the room...
DMV: The Nats Are Reportedly Pursuing Big Prince Fielder
Rumor has it “the Nationals are showing serious interest in [Prince] Fielder and view Cuban outfielder Yoennis Cespedes as a potential Plan B.” Not sure how I feel about giving a long-term, big-money contract to a fat first baseman, even a fat first baseman who can rake. [Ken Rosenthal, Nats Blog]
GM George McPhee discusses the firing of Bruce Boudreau. [Puck Daddy]
Recalling...
Andy’s A-11, Where Georgetown Is No. 1 Again
Maryland Sports Correspondent Andy Peden restarts his weekly look at the so-called Atlantic 11 college hoops poll.
1. Georgetown (5-1) — They had a pretty good trip to Maui with a resume-building win against Memphis. No shame in a close loss to Kansas.
2. Virginia Tech (5-1) — Only loss is to ‘Cuse at MSG, but no wins of significance at this point.
3. Virginia (5-1) — Off...
Draft Standings: Skins Slide to 7
1. Colts (0-11)
2-3. Rams, Vikings (2-9)
4-6. Dolphins, Jaguars, Panthers (3-8)
7-14. Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Eagles, Redskins, Seahawks (4-6)
Would’ve been doubly nice if the Dolphins could’ve beaten Dallas. Cleveland and KC’s close losses hurt too. Arizona’s win over St. Louis helps, though.
(Bold indicates that team may be in the market for a...
A Tick-Tock Blog Tribute To Ex-Caps Coach Bruce Boudreau
This site doesn’t cover the Caps nearly as much as it should. That’s probably because hockey has always run a distant fourth for me, behind baseball, football and basketball. Bruce Boudreau crossed that expanse though, as we made at least 13 posts about him over the years. Considering that’s 13 more than his predecessor, Glen Hanlon, Boudreau was a pretty blogable head coach...
DMV: Caps Fire Bruce Boudreau, Hire Dale Hunter
The big rumor last night had the Caps getting rid of Bruce Boudreau and replacing him with the great Dale Hunter, who was coaching in the Ontario Hockey League. [Caps Watch, Puck Daddy]
And early this morning the Caps pulled the trigger. [Washington Capitals]
Staying the course was no longer an option, apparently. [Tarik El-Bashir]
Ovechkin stars in a new NHL Sports Network commercial...
Skins-Hawks Winners & Losers
Handing out labels after Skins games. Today, a 23-17 win in Seattle.
Winners
Roy Helu — Got the start and made the most of it: 108 rushing yards (23 carries), 54 receiving yards (seven catches) and one highlight-reel TD (see above). It’s a shame he only got 51 carries in the first 10 games.
Anthony Armstrong — Caught one pass, his sixth of the year, but oh what a pass-and...
Redskins-Seahawks Open Thread
There’s no reason to watch this game, but if you are watching you might as well join the congregation here at Mr. I, where misery + company = love.
Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. ET
Line: Redskins +3
Prediction: Seahawks by 2
Beer: The good news is that Patrick Kerney retired last year. The other good news is that, less than a mile from CenturyLink Field, The Pike Brewing Co. makes Naughty...
Redskins-Seahawks Predictions
I think you all know how this works. We make predictions, you make predictions, and the reader who comes closest to predicting the final score gets to make a guest post. Hip-hip!
JP Finlay: Seahawks, 20-13
I think the Skins gave it their all last week, and though it was great to see a competitive team on the field, they still lost. This week, without the motivation of a rivalry game...
Want: The Ovechkin Football Card
Just like the Kevin Durant football card (and the Nolan Ryan football card before that!), I want the **** out of this new Upper Deck Ovie* joint.
* I’ve finally decided it’s Ovie (not Ovi). Not sure why that took so long.
Photo: John Wall + Lil Wayne
Just sharing this pic (via ****************) as it’s mildly remarkable how similarly dressed and posed Wall and Weezy are, but also because it would be right at home on one of my favorite Tumblrs, awesome people hanging out together, which really is awesome.
DMV: Kyle Orton to Washington?
The Skins have wire position on freshly-waived Kyle Orton, but picking him up costs $2.5M. Really, I just wanted to post that montage. [NFC East Blog]
Skins waive Tashard Choice and promote Evan Royster. [The Insider]
Hailing Sean Taylor upon the anniversary of his death. [Homer McFanboy]
Chris Cooley says he thinks Albert Haynesworth “hates football.” [Bog]
Video: Matt Hendricks...
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