Redskins Find Excuse for Miserable 2009 Season

See I thought all along  the Redskins were awful for the entire 2009 season.  However, our buddy Dan Steinberg from the Washington Post with help from Football Outsiders, presents an alibi for the sucky Skins season.  They were the 7th most injured team in the NFL.  Is it too late to bring Zorn back?  What about Vinny?  Oh wait he was in charge of the roster that had no depth, oh well.  http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/01/redskins_had_2009s_most_injure.html

The more interesting part is the fact that the Indianapolis Colts ranked 2nd and the New Orleans Saints ranked 4th. Why do those team sound so familar?

Caps Win Again, Wizards Win Hell Freezes

All the Washington Capitals do is win, 9-straight to be exact, which is their best streak since 1983-84. I wish the Playoffs started tomorrow because the regular season is just too easy.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/29/AR2010012904470.html

In a horrible season that has been just as bad off the court as on it at the Wizards do not suck as bad as the NJ Nets. Soon to be face of the franchise Earl Boykins hit the game winner.  The Wizards need to develop an ad

campaign around Boykins maybe he and Haywood could do a retro Manute and Mugsy thing? Not funny I know..but I have to joke or I would cry thinking about that team.   1978 was a good year!

Is John Edwards a Political Paris Hilton?

Has anyone fallen faster than John Edwards?  Ok Tiger, but the more I read about Edwards the more amazed at his double life.  Granted it was just one affair that we know of right now...however in many ways it is much more interesting than Tiger's issues.  I mean a sex tape are you kidding me?  Did he think she was making a campaign video?  He makes Bill Clinton look like a choir boy.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=7246367
Now his mistress and baby mama wants it back..the tape that is and who knows maybe Edwards too.   For the record I have never been in one of these videos, but it seems like all them end up in the wrong hands.  Why not destroy or put it in a safe?  Just a thought.  It seems to me like most of the people that make them want them released.  I mean it has done wonders for Paris Hilton's career.  Mabye Edwards should have released it during the Democratic Primaries?  It certainly would have separated him from Obama and Hillary.

Snow Headed Towards NC, Time to Get Drunk!

As a youngster growing up in the Washington Area we had our fair share of serious winter storms, but many more misses than hits.  I thought there was no market that drummed up wintery weather fears better than DC.  I mean 24/7 weather talk when a storm got within 48 hours.  They gave us all the models, maps, and accumulation totals well before they had a freakin' clue if it would actually hit the DC area. 

Gordon Barnes from Channel 9 is personally responsible for my sorry high school GPA.  You see when he called for snow I believed it and because of that belief there were many tests I didn't study for figuring I would be hanging out home the next day.  Thank God for Old Dominion University! 

Winter Storm Advisory here in the Triangle, which means complete panic!  Much worse than DC, you see they don't have the right equipment to handle it down here.  So everyone is freaking out.  The grocery stores and jammed because the news media (worst people in the world) are telling everyone we may lose power. So you better get your milk and toilet paper. http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/storysection=weather/forecast&id=7245836 

So I went to the store, but not for TP and Milk.... no I went out for the real essentials.  I went to the ABC store.  What is a snow storm without Crown Royal??  I know that sounds kind of sad.  However, when I arrived just before 1pm the checkout line was 10 deep.  We like to have to the fun South! 

The Hawk Disses Our Washington Nationals!

The Baseball Hall of Fame has spoken Andre Dawson will go in wearing a Washington Nationals hat I mean Montreal Expos hat, but the Hawk wants no part of it!  
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4862768

He instead wants to wear a Chicago Cubs hat and may even wear one to the ceremoney when he makes his speech.  I mean talk about another level of humilation for the Natinals Organization.  Bad enough the teams sucks, no one goes to the games, and they can't get uniforms that are spelled correctly.  Now former Expos wanting no part of this great tradition.  Very sad.

NBA Makes Their Move, Wizards Up Next

NBA Commissioner David Stern has handed down a season long suspension for Jarvis Crittenton and Gilbert Arenas, now the million dollar question in DC is what the Wizard will do with Crittenton, who becomes a free agent this off season (I promised sarcasm). http://www.washingtonpost.com/wpdyn/content/article/2010/01/27/AR2010012703330.html

Oh and there is Arenas to worry about too. The former face of the franchise has 4-years remaining on his 6-year, $111(m) contract. The word is Arenas no longer wants to play for the Wizards or President Ernie Grunfeld and they obviously are not all that excited about him anymore. The Wizards will explore all options but most likely this marriage will end quicker than John Edwards (Sex tape really?). It seems almost impossible to fathom anyone even the Knicks would want to trade anything of value for Arenas. A buyout seems much more likely and a major rebuild.

So who will own these Wizards? That is apparently not the slam dunk for Caps Owner Ted Leonsis after all.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4864550

Hopefully cooler heads will prevail because the Wizards need some good PR and no disrespect to the Pollin Family (but here it comes), the fan base wants Ted and no one else to own this team and yes that includes the Pollin Family. The only worse scenario for Wizards fans would be Dan Snyder getting control of the team. Abe Pollin did some great things for DC, but this franchise needs some new leadership and direction from the very top. Leonsis has done wonders with the Capitals and could do even more with an NBA franchise.

Some hardcore Caps fans have asked why would Ted want the Wizards with all their problems. Here is the reality of the NHL for you, a sorry TV deal with Versus and NBC. Outside of NHL markets the coverage is pathetic. ESPN practically ignores it. Today for example on Sports Center, the RED hot Caps were the 27th story some 46 minutes into the show (I know I have too much free time not my choice). There were 11 NBA games highlighted, 5 College Basketball games, even the X-Games, Golf, NFL pro bowl, and Tennis before the NHL. Also, for some strange reason the Devils and Sabres were in front of the Caps.

The NHL among the 4 major pro team sports is still a distant 4th. The NBA is still in a better position to generate revenue even in the downtrodden state the Wizards are in. Leonsis owning both would be win win for DC sports fans and the franchises involved.

Tennis Anyone?

Remember when Tennis mattered? I don't either. Anyway, the first major is taking place the Australian Open. (YAWN) Serena Williams is still playing Sister Venus is out on the woman's side. Anna Kournikova no longer plays so I really don't follow woman's tennis anymore, but at least it is more interesting the worthless men's tour.

I know (Dave) I have offended you and only you, but men's tennis sucks. Sorry to Roger Federer who is the best player ever... maybe, but there are no good American players worth following so it will always be a country club sport until another "Meth addict" like Andre Agassi comes along. I can't think of a less important major in sports.

A Tigerless Masters would be more compelling than this garbage down under. By the way how concerned is CBS that Tiger's "treatment" might keep him away from Augusta National. I mean if Elin really wants to see how bad he wants her back then she should tell him to skip the Majors. He would be back at the Orlando Waffle house the next day.

Side bar for a second here a few questions about the treatment Tiger is receiving at the "clinic." What do they do to these "addicts" in these clinics? Do they hypnotize him? Golfers are all about visualization, so why not have Tiger visualize John Daly naked everytime he gets the urge to cheat. That would fix the problem.

Back to tennis at least they are trying to drum up interest expect maybe they are going too far. I mean Venus apparently is playing commando. PLEASE put some underwear on girl!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1245542/Venus-Williams-flesh-coloured-underwear-causes-stir.html

Now if Anna Kournikova did that imagine the interest and excitement. Tiger would surely watch.

Hammer and the Nail=UNC v. NC State

This is the simplest way I know to explain the NC State/UNC Basketball Rivalry for my friends that don't live here in the Tar Heel State. You see the hammer is UNC and the nail is NC State. No matter how bad the hammer seems to be feeling it always pounds the nail. That's exactly what happened for the 13th time in 14 games on Tuesday night here in Raleigh, NC.


http://http//tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012610aaa.html

Why Brad Pitt is a Fool

I have been busy today sorry for the delay. I have some finishing touches to deal with on a bathroom paint job, locking up guests for tonight's Prime Time in the ACC Show, a morning meeting, and a run to the grocery store.

I could go on and on about how wonderful it is that London Fletcher finally made the Pro Bowl, or how ridiculous this Wizards Gun mess with Crittenton and Arenas has become with the various versions of the story, or I could take more cheap shots at the choking Brett Favre.

Instead I have decided to talk about what a fool Brad Pitt is and it has nothing to do with his alleged break up with Angelina Jolie. (For those of you worried my wife will kill me for this...don't. We have an agreement Jennifer Anniston is top of my Celebs I can .....with, so no worries)

http://http//www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/697182/Golden-couple-Brad-Pitt-amp-Angelina-Jolie-see-top-divorce-lawyer.html

NO he's a fool because he broke up with the woman pictured above. This really needs no explaination if you have any type of vision. Now what does he have to show for his poor decision 5 years later? An Orphanage full of kids? Mr. and Mrs. Smith, which actually is not a bad movie. Anyway, my only hope is Jennifer Anniston doesn't let Brad come crawling back because he simply is not worthy.

The Agony of Defeat Has Never Sounded Funnier

The Agony of Defeat sounds like this and it may be the best call since Al Michaels, "Do you Believe in Miracles."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/images/01/25/FavreINT.mp3

Let the Favre Watch Begin

Congrats to the Colts and the Saints, but guess what America you are about to get knocked over the head with 24/7 coverage of Brett Favre's ever emotion and move for the next month until he retires. Don't worry he will be back in September.

Plus it is always good to see Ed Werder working especially on location in places like Kiln, Mississippi. Maybe while Ed is in Mississippi he can stop by and see what Tiger is up to at that "clinic." I just can't wait for the Favre video in August when he starts working out with the local High School team again.

What About the Family?

Well maybe Urban Meyer doesn't like his family that much after all. http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12828350/floridas-meyer-feeling-better-staying-involved

Clearly Meyer's chest pains were no more than a breaking heart for departing Quarterback and Messiah Tim Tebow. Apparently time does heal all wounds as the Coach now has his family back where Gator Football fans know they belong, behind football.

Another Meanlingless Championship Weekend

It has been 18 years since I had any emotional attachment to an NFC Championship Game. Yes I am talking about the last time the Redskins were in the game. It has been that long. I hate this feeling as a football fan.



I decide who I will root for or against based on a lot of factors. First and foremost I root against Dallas no matter who they are playing even it was against a Terrorist Group. Secondly I root for teams that have the coach or player or story line that appeals to me. I rooted for the Colts b/c of nice guy Tony Dungy and for the Steelers for Bill Cowher b/c he had never won the big one.



This year it is simple unless you HATE America you have to root for the New Orleans Saints. Ok or you are from Minnesota or have no heart. I mean I still get chills when I see the stories about Hurricane Katrina. Plus the Vikings have that Diva/Drama Queen, Rangler Jeans wearing Red Neck Brett Favre at quarterback. Plus I believe in tradition and the Vikings they are supposed to choke! Too add to my disdain of Minnesota that have that mullet wearing DE Jared Allen, what a tool. So go Saints and Drew Brees!



AFC is a little tougher, I am still mad at the Colts for quitting on going undefeated. That really sucked! However, Fat Rex Ryan I believe trumps all of that. The Son of Buddy is just like the old man and is going to put his foot in his mouth plenty before his Jets Coaching career is over. Also, the one thing I agree with Giants fans on is this, the Jets should always suck. Something about them has a second rate quality and I never want to seem them win anything. So even though Peyton Manning is on tv too much, Go Colts!

The only downside to me getting my wish is we will be subjected to 24/7 reporting from ESPN on whether or not Brett Favre will retire again. However, it is a chance I am willing to take.

Next year it would be nice if the Shanaskins make it to the post season so I don't have to go through these strange rationalizations for finding a rooting interest.

The Beginning

It took a while... I know and many of you have been telling me to get on it and here we go. I have sold out and jumped feet first into the ever crowded world of blogging and yes I twitter too and perhaps a facebook page is in my future. Don't hold your breath on the facebook thing though. In this little piece of crowded cyber space I will talk sports and probably whatever else is on my mind. So here it goes, enjoy......

DC Sports fans waited a long time for Thursday night and it was certainly worth the wait as the Caps hammered the Pittsburgh Penguins on their home ice 6-3. There have not been many victories to celebrate in the city these days when it comes to pro sports teams. Certainly beating your hated rival is nice, but let me go ahead and be "that guy."

Winning in January is one thing, but winning in the playoffs is what will and should define the Capitals season. Certainly the here and now should be enjoyed, but hockey playoffs are not like the NBA or NFL where the favorites usually win (ask a Bruins fan). Not to mention the long break for the Olympics and most of the top Caps playing for their country. What will the wear and tear effect be? Is the goaltending situation and defense good enough? Will GM George McPhee make a trade? This season will be a battle of attrition more so than ever before, but here's hoping its the beginning of something much bigger..just like this little blog I bring you.