Monthly Archives: January 2009
Grimm denied Hall of Fame
Former Redskins guard Russ Grimm was denied once again. Defensive end Bruce Smith, who played his last four season in Washington, defensive back Rod Woodson, Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson, Kansas City linebacker Derrick Thomas, Minnesota guard Randall McDaniel and Dallas … Continue reading
YouTube: Joe Theismann talks Redskins
As a reporter, Joe Theismann has always been one of my favorites simply because he would always talk a lot. And, usually had something worth saying. One time in the lockerroom, a reporter walked by Joe, who asked if he … Continue reading
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Walls Bakery update, part III
I am amazed how many visitors I get off Google searching for Walls Bakery in Waldorf, MD. I knew I loved the place, but who knew there were so many others like me? Anyway, I’m in line there the other … Continue reading
Is it a Grimm weekend?
Russ Grimm was one of my favorite people around Redskins Park. We’re the same age and weight class so maybe we just clicked when I covered him as an assistant coach more than during his playing career. Grimm is tons … Continue reading
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Tagged Pro Football Hall of Fame, Russ Grimm, Washington Redskins
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YouTube: Portis talking Pro Bowl
The Super Bowl draws everybody in football and all sorts of press conferences. My favorite over the years was the halftime entertainment acts. You saw some really cool people and my favorite was Aerosmith arriving 20 minutes late and plastered. … Continue reading
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Terps bosses need to play nice
The public spitting match between Maryland coach Gary Williams and athletic director Debbie Yow’s office should stop. They’re both adults. Be nice. At least publicly. I’ve watched Maryland basketball since 1973, graduated from College Park in 1982, covered the team … Continue reading
Obama’s calling us a bunch of sissies
President Obama took a shot at his new home when schools were closed today because of ice. “As my children pointed out, in Chicago, school is never canceled,” Obama said. “In fact, my 7-year-old pointed out that you’d go outside … Continue reading
YouTube: Some things are funny in any language
The Russian fell for the old polar-bear-club, switched-it-to-ice trick. Gets them every time. You won’t understand a word of it, but it’s still funny on a day when Washingtonians are battling ice.
Is Kurt Warner Canton bound?
Kurt Warner goes for his second Super Bowl victory on Sunday. He has two league MVPs and another NFC Championship, too. So is the Arizona quarterback worthy of the Hall of Fame? My Washington Examiner column today says yes, especially … Continue reading
More Redskins layoffs
The mega-rich Washington Redskins cut a dozen or so employees after shedding a couple dozen recently. These were people selling tickets. The Redskins say tickets sell themselves. They have a 200,000 waiting list so what’s to sell? Should be like … Continue reading
