Monthly Archives: April 2009

Check out my other blog

Actually, I have several as a freelance writer for companies. Hey, gotta pay the rent and writing about non-sports is a nice change. Complete Home Solutions is a home-renovation company servicing Southern Maryland and around Washington. The family-owned business does … Continue reading

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Is Brett Favre coming to the Redskins?

Not likely, but Doc and Kevin on midday radio brought up a good conversation. Brett Favre gained his release from the New York Jets. Why would he do that unless thinking of returning? Otherwise, what does Favre care what list … Continue reading

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Redskins minicamp questions

The Redskins return to the field on Friday for minicamp followed by OTAs (which are veteran camps with no hitting). There are a  few things I’ll watch. 1. Brian Orakpo. Looks like the real deal. The Redskins will work him … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Umbrellas rein

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If Darth Vader was a Redskins fan

I love this guy’s mask. I wish I could wear one some days around Redskins Park. I’m not sure what he’s talking about sometimes, but he’s just rocking in his easy chair, looking like the Phantom Menace or something. Overall, … Continue reading

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Playing hooky — going to a ballgame

Wait a minute — don’t I get paid to watch ballgames? Well, normally, but I don’t cover the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, a minor league baseball team in Waldorf about 10 minutes from where I live. It’s Brooks Robinson’s independent … Continue reading

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Redskins draftee admits he’s a liar

So let me get this right. Redskins fifth-rounder Cody Glenn told Associated Press that he lied to Washington reporters on Sunday when saying he was suspended by Nebraska for selling tickets. Turns out the school didn’t know anything about it. … Continue reading

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Nats attendance — look out below!

Nats president Stan Kasten says the team will get the attendance it deserves. Uh oh — that’s what we’re afraid of. When you’re 4-14, you deserve terrible crowds and that’s what the Nats are getting. The Nats have the third … Continue reading

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Orakpo will fuel Redskins-Cowboys rivalry

Brian Orakpo made a great first impression. He doesn’t like the Cowboys. What more do you need to know? Orakpo grew up in Houston, played for a high school team called the Redskins and wants to be the next Charles … Continue reading

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Jason Campbell’s not holding a grudge . . .

Well, that’s nice. Campbell’s feelings are a little bruised, but before his golf tournament today said he’s moving on. OK, time for a tough love talk. Jason, this is a business. It may seem like everyone loves you after all … Continue reading

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