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Game 6: At a Crossroads
Football seasons turn dramatically in self-contained three-hour segments. It isn’t that the Washington team lost to the lowly Bears last week, it’s how they lost. Teams come out flat on Thursday Night Football. Usually it’s both teams. Last week it … Continue reading
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Game #5; ‘Da Bears
All of sports are somewhat unpredictable. The sports gambling industry was founded on just that premise. But, football may be alone in it’s utter arbitrariness. Witness last week. Washington came off of a true beatdown by Buffalo to then play … Continue reading
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Game #4: Brotherly Love?
Last week was a none-too-subtle reminder that life for a young quarterback in the NFL is not an experience for the faint of heart. Buffalo came to town fully ready for everything the burgundy and gold had in store. The … Continue reading
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Game #3: The Bills Come to Town
A popular advertisement at one time said, “Life comes at you fast.” Football comes much faster than that. After only two weeks the Burgundy and Gold have won nearly a full third of the wins predicted for them by a … Continue reading
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Game #2: A Trip to the Rockies
Washington’s home opener was more of an exorcism than a great football expose. A win is surely a win. But, this was one few could love other than immediate family. There were scarcely surprises except that the home team actually … Continue reading
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Game #1, Opening Day: A New Beginning
Change always comes with promise. Sometimes the promise is realized. Often it is not. Back in the author’s submarine days the word started circulating that a new Commanding Officer was coming. It was energizing. The previous Captain wasn’t bad. But, … Continue reading
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Game #17 Sam Howell — new beginnings for Washington!
The Washington Commanders season ended last week with regards to their playoff chances, and the team turns to the future today to see what rookie Sam Howell can do at quarterback today in his first start of his pro career. … Continue reading
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Game #16 has Carson Wentz back as QB1
The Washington Commanders (7-7-1) are back home with a lot of changes, and mostly with Carson Wentz named the starter for the team at quarterback for this game against the Browns, a team already eliminated from the playoffs. The Commanders … Continue reading
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Game #15 is a turning point for the Washington Commanders’ season
The Washington Commanders (7-6-1) are back on the road and staring at a turning point in their season. With a win today, and losses by Seattle and the teams behind them, the Commanders would take a big step towards a … Continue reading
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Game #14 Commanders and Giants, again!
The Washington Commanders (7-5-1) are at home at FedEx Field tonight for a second bite at the team from the Big Apple. Two weeks ago, Washington and the New York Giants (7-5-1) finished in a tie. Last week, the Commanders … Continue reading
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