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Alex Ovechkin Suspended for Two Games, Will Remain Too Cool for Caution
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NHL
What other MVP-caliber player do you know who injures himself on a hard hit, gets suspended for it, and will likely return from injury and banishment with the same grin and same reckless mentality?
Alex Ovechkin, also known as Straight Vodka on Ice.
ôHeÆs pretty reckless,ö Boudreau said. ôItÆs hard telling a guy that scores 60 goals a year to change the way he plays. At the same time, I donÆt want ...
D.C.’s best rapper and confused basketball fan, Wale’, will likely be the best thing to happen to the Redskins this December, as he is scheduled to perform at halftime of the ‘Skins-Cowboys game on Dec. 27.
Immediately, two possible scenarios emerge from this performance.
One, Sonny Jurgensen and Sam Huff drunkenly question, "What the hell was that at halftime?"
The music has no effect on the ‘Skins, and they go on to ...
Another Set of Eyes Gives Redskins a New Look
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in MLB, NFL
If there is a positive to be taken away from the Redskins’ second-consecutive choke job , it’s that the offense can now be offered up as a legitimate NFL scoring unit.
Twenty or more points in two out of the last three weeks? Rejoice, Raljon.
Additionally, yesterday’s debacle against the Philadelphia Eagles showed flashes of capability from Fred Davis, Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly , something Redskins fans have waited for nearly ...
Washington Redskins Money Sits Against Philadelphia Eagles
Posted: 29th November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
Courtesy of a @RickMaese Tweet , we discover that Albert Haynesworth, Clinton Portis, and DeAngelo Hall are all out against the Philadelphia Eagles today. Translation, the RedskinsÆbiggest signees are all inactive, thus rendering any hope for a close game useless and non-gratifying.
Fortunately, these are all legitimate injuries; none of the ômy hamstring-I got migraines-turf toeö variety. And that means that no one has really given up on making this ...
Baltimore Ravens Have Playoff Possibilities But Remain a Longshot
Posted: 27th November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
Yeah, the math is still in favor of the Ravens . But a look at the schedule, the injuries, and the failures of the past gives no indication that the math will add up to a Ravens playoff berth.
The good news is that the remaining six contests are split between M&T Bank Stadium and the road, and two of those home games are against woeful Detroit and beatable Chicago.
The bad ...
You have to wonder if Ravens marketing staff keeps up with blogs, because if they asked us humble scribes of day-job avoidance, they wouldÆve known that marketing Rally Towels for the Pittsburgh game was the worst idea to hit Baltimore since Target gift cards at the MayorÆs office.
Prior to this SundayÆs Ravens-Steelers game (Nov. 29, 8:20 p.m.), the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour will provide over 71,000 fans with purple ...
Washington Redskins: Road to Relevance Begins in Dallas
Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in MLB, NFL
Two weeks ago, it wasnÆt a stretch to assume that the Redskins would lose the balance of their schedule, finish 2-14, and pioneer new ways to draft everything other than offensive linemen. But a funny thing happened on the way to national ridicule and complete fan revolt.
Washington scored more than 17 points for the first time all year. And they won.
So todayÆs Redskins-Cowboys game holds much more than bragging ...
Baltimore Ravens: Keys to Beating Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts
Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
The biggest key to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis ColtsÆsix game winning streak over the Ravens hasnÆt been overwhelming talent or coaching; it has been ManningÆs ability to know exactly where the Ravens are and how to get to where they arenÆt.
And thatÆs not just throwing away from hapless Raven defensive backs.á When the Ravens want to blitz, he turns them into a twisted web of deep coverage.
When they ...
The Light at the End of Clinton Portis’ Tunnel Vision
Posted: 20th November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
Maybe you wanted Clinton Portis to go down as the greatest running back in Redskins history. You wanted the hi-jinks, personalities and outspoken nature to have amounted to more than media distraction amidst bad ownership and underperformance on the field.
But the looks for both Clinton Portis and the divided perspectives on his career are coming into a haunting focus.
His place as one of the greatest running backs of all-time will ...
Before They Self-Destruct, Wizards Beat Cleveland
Posted: 18th November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NBA
A tale of two halves, a tale of two players. Choose your own lede to describe how the Washington Wizards bounced the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 in a legitimate must-win game , but make sure that the point about the Wizards avoiding destruction finds a prominent spot in your description.
In the first half, every possession pointed to another disappointing meltdown for the Wizards. Bad shots were as abundant as defensive ...