Monthly Archives: October 2009
Did you set your clock back?
I was once in New York one fall morning following a Saturday night game. I had to leave really early to catch a plane. As usual, I couldn’t sleep fearing I’d oversleep my 5 a.m. wakeup call. The clock on … Continue reading
Arenas talks about leadership
The Washington Wizards play their home opener on Saturday, the first chance to see Gilbert Arenas in one piece in two years. So far, so good as Arenas averaged 26 points and 6.5 assists in the 1-1 start. Arenas seems … Continue reading
See Snyder get tarred and feathered
First, it’s not me. I spell my last name differently. Second, it’s not Dan Snyder, either. Uh, we think. It’s a D.C. Lottery commercial gone wild.
Redskins say bye for now
It’s bye week for the Redskins, which should take the stress level down from Def-Con4. Man, just when I think things can’t get worse, the team bans all signs and negative shirts from the stadium. Claim the First Amendment doesn’t … Continue reading
Redskins-Eagles rehash
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It’s the start of something ugly
The Washington Redskins were soundly beaten by Philadelphia. Every way, up and down in the 27-17 loss. And yet, I thought it would be worse. My Washington Examiner column runs down the Eagles loss and why things will soon get … Continue reading
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Gruden’s arrival is ironic
The man rumored to be the next Washington Redskins coach just spent the last couple days learning all he could about the team for his current job — announcer. Monday Night Football’s Jon Gruden arrives just in time to see … Continue reading
Quarterback Club may skip Redskins awards
How bad is the fan rage spilling over onto life in Washington? The Quarterback Club has sold nowhere near enough tickets to hosts its Dec. 15 Player of the Year dinner. The dinner has been a year-end staple since 1969 … Continue reading
Sometimes you’re famous
Sports Media Washington Examiner Writer Launches Redskins Web Network By Eric Fisher, Staff Writer, SportsBusiness Journal WarpathConfidential.com Is An Outgrowth Of Long-Time Independent Newspaper Warpath Washington Examiner columnist Rick Snider and Rochester-based American Sports Media have launched WarpathConfidential.com, forming a … Continue reading
Chris Samuels will retire — you’ll see
The Redskins are trying to keep this low key, but it’s a real long shot for offensive tackle Chris Samuels to return. The 10-year veteran had a bad knee entering the season. He was looking for a reason to retire, … Continue reading
