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| New Year, New Look- part II |
| Wednesday, December 27, 2006 |
Just like last year (or earlier this year, to be precise), I decided to give my blog a makeover. Of course, in the process, that meant I lost all of my links, so I had to recreate them all from memory. I know I forgot to re-add some, so hopefully I'll remember them soon. Don't be offended if I forgot yours; my memory ain't what it used to be (or never was?). It doesn't help that I'm sick AGAIN; I think my white blood cells went on vacation for the holiday or something.
How about the article in today's Wash Post about the Redskins' futility?
A loss would put the Redskins at 5-11, matching their lowest win total in any season since 1994, and would be the worst season of Coach Joe Gibbs's career (he won six games in 2004, his first year back with Washington)...With a loss Saturday, the Redskins would finish 1-5 against the NFC East for the second time in three years; the team has not finished that low in such a short period since placing last in 1993-94.
Overall, the defense ranks 30th in yards allowed per game, 32nd in yards allowed per pass, 22nd in rushing defense, 29th in passing defense, 32nd in interceptions per pass play and 32nd in sacks per pass play. It is tied for 24th in points allowed and has a scoring differential of minus-63, also 24th in the league. Opposing quarterbacks have thrown 29 touchdown passes against Washington and just six interceptions -- the worst ratio in the NFL -- and have a 99.4 passer rating, a mark that also puts the Redskins last in the league.
Last, last, last. Ouch. Honestly, I hate to see a losing team in D.C., since it seems to happen all too often, even if it is the Redskins. I wish D.C. would see a winner for once- couldn't we win a championship in some sport this decade?** It sure would be nice, instead of having everyone else write this city off. It's obnoxious.
That being said, HAHAHAHAHAHA. That's not gloating- I'm laughing at Dan Snyder and his bunch of overpaid hacks (more the coaches than the players) who thought they could fool the rest of the country into thinking they had a good team. Yeah, on paper, maybe they did; but they didn't count on the importance of teamwork and morale, among other things. Lack of effort and consistency were other problems. The team had the potential to be good, but they never truly came together. Hey, at least they're better than Detroit.
**OK, so in my Dayquil-addled haze, I forgot about DC United's MLS Cup in 2004. Thanks to Dave Lifton for setting me straight. |
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Yay on the new format. The contrast makes it easier to see/read than the way you had it before.
Also, the graphic at the top reminds me of the Club LOVE bartender!
:)
My $0.02.
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"I wish D.C. would see a winner for once- couldn't we win a championship in some sport this decade?"
Ahem.
http://web.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20050713&content_id=36365&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu
I dig the new look, though.
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Duh, I stand corrected. I blame the Dayquil for that one. Thanks for the correction, Dave!
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remember Philly and the Eagles. We need a championship there as well. Definitely don't need a Deadskins championship. It is great seeing a piss poor product every year. ;-)
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I knew I shoulda turned left at Albequerque....
whoa, wait! This is the right place!
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The new place looks great!
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Oooh, pretty!
That's it. That's my entire contribution to the peanut gallery.
And I would say be nice to the Deadskins (love that I'm not the only one who calls them that!), but...meh. I don't really care. It's kind of nice when they suck - frees up more column inches for the Caps :)
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Cheering for teams from Philly and DC? Wouldn't it just be easier to throw yourself in front of a train?
Don't worry, the Caps will bring the Cup to town within 3 years.
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My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
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Yeh on the new look!
Very cool!
Happy New Year! Maybe it be a great one for everybody and all of our teams (especially the Caps)!
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No prob, DCSC. I just hope I wasn't too rude about it!
Happy New Year!
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Just got back from the game. -sigh- We're the only ones in the NFC East not going. =\
Congrats on new look. I'm trying to upgrade myself but not sure how to.
Oh well. Happy new year
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Yay on the new format. The contrast makes it easier to see/read than the way you had it before.
Also, the graphic at the top reminds me of the Club LOVE bartender!
:)
My $0.02.