Alright Redskins fans, we're three weeks into the Shanahan era and so far, we're already below .500, standing somewhere in the lackluster NFC East division with a 1-2 record. We had a big win against Dallas in week 1, a heartbreaking loss to arguabley one of the beat teams in the NFL, the Houston Texans, in week 2 and a "What the hell just happened" loss to the Rams in week 3. Already, our season has experienced an amazing high and two crushing lows, leaving us all to wonder what the remaining 13 games of the regular season have in store for the burgundy and gold faithful. It should most definitely be exciting to watch, no matter the outcome, as the additions we made on both sides of the ball will almost certainly elevate this team to a level we have not seen since the Brad Johnson era...yes, I said Brad Johnson. Not to mention the coaching dream team that old uncle Danny has assembled; Shanahan, Shanahan and Hasslet. Even though their names spoken in succession may sound like your run-of-the-mill ambulance chasing law firm, they have already made it clear that the only thing they are interested in defending is the DC way of football life and restoring order to the nation's capital.
Big daddy Donovan McNabb was by far the greatest addition to the offensive unit in the offseason and we are more and more grateful to have him with every passing game. Of course, this meant saying goodbye to our now former field general, Jason Campbell. You remember Jason, don't you? He was the guy lined up behind the center that got got the crap kicked out of him for five straight years. He was also the guy with the million dollar arm and the five cent head. Last I heard, he was shipped off to Oakland, given the starting job and then subsequently benched after an 0-2 start to the season. One might imagine what must be going through his mind right now, "Well, in Washington, I had an injury depleated offensive line and a mediocre receiving corps. Now, I have NO offensive line, NO receiving corps and NO head coach!" For those that may not be familiar, Tom Cable is the "Head Coach" of the Oakland Raiders and may just be the worst coach of all time, right behind Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys. Even though he did very little to make our team better, Jason Campbell is still a man of what many have described as "Impecable Character". Because of this, we should not hold a grudge against Jason and wish him the best in all his future endevours; this guy, if anyone, could surely use a break. Afterall, he did win us a few games, although he most certainly lost us a few more. Still, chances are we would not have the team we have today without his efforts (or lack there of). Therefore I say goodbye Norma "Jason Campbell" Jean, goodluck and try not to get beat up by your head coach.
Terming Point
Coming back to the service industry has been pretty exciting so far. A bit of a culture shock, although one that I have experienced before. But I choose not to bore you with detailed accounts of the shenanigans that take place on a daily basis; anyone who has experienced the industry, even if only for a short time, can assume what it is like. Instead, I find myself thinking about how different yet familiar it all seems to be. I am the same, possibly a little wiser and definitely more cynical than I was before, but something is different.
Let’s Get to the Point
Circle
A complete series forming a connected whole; a cycle.
This, in whole, is the definition of a circle. It starts at point "A" and travels an undefined path, so long that it is round, and winds up once again at the aforementioned point "A". It never really explores its full potential, but merely observes what "could be" from a distance; a distance safe and far enough away to avoid complete and total failure. If it truly desired to be, this circle could have been something better; something more than just a single point. He (or she) could have been more engaged or even a little more daring, like his friend Strait Line, who at one point started out just like the circle at point "A", full of potential, with nothing but an open path in front of him.
Susie
I first met Susie at Atomic Billiards, a bar here in Washington. I was working at Uno's Bar and Grill at that time and the two were conveniently located within 100 feet of each other. What night of the week it was or even the exact date has escaped me now but it
An Interview with Oscar
This year marks the 82nd birthday of one of our oldest friends, Oscar the Academy Award. Now, Oscar has never granted an interview in the 80 years he’s been seducing Tinsel Town but has now decided to break his silence and talk to this blog's very own, Scoop Johnson.
My Wife Just Challenged My Fanhood
On April 14, 2005, at 7:06 pm, Lavan Hernandez threw a strike on the first pitch and like that, baseball was back in Washington. It had been 33 years since a Major League game was played in D.C. and as fast as the 92 mph fastball could reach home plate, the moment was gone. For so long, if you lived...
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