Great game! Lots of big plays. Lots of excitement. Had the lead deep into the fourth quarter. Ended up losing 38-35 in OT. Hard to take moral victories but still it was a great showing of another CAA team against an ACC team. We almost made it 3 CAA wins against ACC teams this season but couldn't hold on.
Still, the game has got to give us confidence given that we lost our All World QB this season but his replacement (Drew Dudzik) did a great job. The CAA has 5 of the top 10 teams in the country in the FCS so it will be a tough season but after watching the game, I feel pretty good about the Dukes.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Kelly named #2 WR
Zorn confirmed what most of us suspected that Malcolm Kelly will get the nod at the #2 WR spot. He supplants Randle El who always seemed more suited for the slot position. Kelly has the size and speed to stretch the field and what everyone seems to be saying is that he has tremendous hands and can make average passes into completions. He seems to have worked hard and is deserving of the spot. Zorn feels that he has made strides but he is far from reaching his potential.
Robs feels that I am in love with this guy. All I say is give the guy a shot and lets see what he is capable of doing.
Randle El should create some matchup problems now that he is in the slot. Also, Zorn said that we should expect to see all of our receivers get significant playing time. I like this group of players and coaches and would really like to see them be successful. Should Kelly, Thomas, and even Mitchell produce we have a number of weapons for JC that include Moss, Cooley, Davis, Portis, and those mentioned above. Assuming he gets time to make the pass, I really think this could be a potent offense.
We'll find out in 3 days.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
Robs feels that I am in love with this guy. All I say is give the guy a shot and lets see what he is capable of doing.
Randle El should create some matchup problems now that he is in the slot. Also, Zorn said that we should expect to see all of our receivers get significant playing time. I like this group of players and coaches and would really like to see them be successful. Should Kelly, Thomas, and even Mitchell produce we have a number of weapons for JC that include Moss, Cooley, Davis, Portis, and those mentioned above. Assuming he gets time to make the pass, I really think this could be a potent offense.
We'll find out in 3 days.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Redskins make final cuts
The noticeable cuts were:
Chase Daniel - didn't think he would beat out Brennan.
Jeremy Bridges - an O lineman that had several NFL starts. Didn't watch him enough to see what kind of impact he was making.
Anthony Alridge - he might as well have packed his bags when he fumbled the kickoff against the Jags.
D.J. Hackett - we made a push to sign him last season and I think the hope was to get him on the team since he knew Zorn and the offense but with the emergence of Marko Mitchell, Hackett became expendable. Interesing how quickly he went from sought after FA to out of work.
J.D. Skolnitzky - JMU grad. Cut but made the practice squad.
Tough for these guys on the final cut (and for all the guys cut on all the teams) as you are so close to making the roster and they have fought through the two a days and training camp grind only to come up short. At least there is the CFL and Arena league and next year.
The other interesting notes are that we kept Mike Williams. He lost a lot of weight and missed a lot of the preseason because of injury. Seemed slow a few times out there and would worry if he ever had to go in particularly against a speed rusher but I think his making the team was in part due to the progress he made over the last few months and the hope that he can continue to make progress. I like that we kept Mason and Mitchell. Those are good team guys that can make plays on special teams and might get into the rotation occasionally.
Less than a week until the Giants.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
Chase Daniel - didn't think he would beat out Brennan.
Jeremy Bridges - an O lineman that had several NFL starts. Didn't watch him enough to see what kind of impact he was making.
Anthony Alridge - he might as well have packed his bags when he fumbled the kickoff against the Jags.
D.J. Hackett - we made a push to sign him last season and I think the hope was to get him on the team since he knew Zorn and the offense but with the emergence of Marko Mitchell, Hackett became expendable. Interesing how quickly he went from sought after FA to out of work.
J.D. Skolnitzky - JMU grad. Cut but made the practice squad.
Tough for these guys on the final cut (and for all the guys cut on all the teams) as you are so close to making the roster and they have fought through the two a days and training camp grind only to come up short. At least there is the CFL and Arena league and next year.
The other interesting notes are that we kept Mike Williams. He lost a lot of weight and missed a lot of the preseason because of injury. Seemed slow a few times out there and would worry if he ever had to go in particularly against a speed rusher but I think his making the team was in part due to the progress he made over the last few months and the hope that he can continue to make progress. I like that we kept Mason and Mitchell. Those are good team guys that can make plays on special teams and might get into the rotation occasionally.
Less than a week until the Giants.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
UVA loses to the Tribe
So if the Groh watch hadn't started this season, it certainly started Saturday night with the Cavs home loss to the FCS's W&M Tribe 26-14. I'm sure the home crowd was upset. The Cavs seem more like Calves and Groh better hope things turn around quick or he may not even make it through the season.
Have to give credit to the CAA as both W&M and Richmond beat ACC teams (Richmond beat Duke).
Have to give credit to the CAA as both W&M and Richmond beat ACC teams (Richmond beat Duke).
Friday, September 4, 2009
Skins vs. Jags
So some interesting play and some decisions seem pretty easy.
Alridge might as well have been cut right when he fumbled on the kickoff for a TD. He's done.
Daniel's didn't do enough to supplant Colt and will most likely be cut or sent to the practice squad.
Mike Williams still too fat and slow. He let that end come right around to sack Daniels where he fumbled.
Kelly had a nice catch on JC's first pass of the game. Good play and for Robs since he judges people on one play, I guess he is now a top flight WR.
On the flip side, Randle El dropped the deep ball for a TD. Sure it was in heavy coverage but he needs to make that play. I guess Robs now thinks Randle El has no heart and is useless.
Thought JC played very well on his one series. He went 4-6 but frankly all of his passes should have been completed and he should have had a TD. Still, he showed good poise and command out there and that's what I like.
Glad preseason is over and we can now get to the regular season.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
Alridge might as well have been cut right when he fumbled on the kickoff for a TD. He's done.
Daniel's didn't do enough to supplant Colt and will most likely be cut or sent to the practice squad.
Mike Williams still too fat and slow. He let that end come right around to sack Daniels where he fumbled.
Kelly had a nice catch on JC's first pass of the game. Good play and for Robs since he judges people on one play, I guess he is now a top flight WR.
On the flip side, Randle El dropped the deep ball for a TD. Sure it was in heavy coverage but he needs to make that play. I guess Robs now thinks Randle El has no heart and is useless.
Thought JC played very well on his one series. He went 4-6 but frankly all of his passes should have been completed and he should have had a TD. Still, he showed good poise and command out there and that's what I like.
Glad preseason is over and we can now get to the regular season.
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Final Redskins Preseason Game
So nothing too interesting about this game. Many starters won't see any action. I suppose the main topic of interest will be Colt vs. Chase. Unless Chase comes out with a stellar performance and Colt sucks, I think this race goes to Colt because of his relationships with Zorn and the team. Colt was supposed to challenge Collins for the backup QB job going into camp so it would be interesting to see him end up not even making the team.
There will be some interest in Marcus Mason and Anthony Aldridge to see if either one of these guys can make the roster.
Will be good to see Marko again as well and see if he can continue his strong play.
Just looking forward to 9/13 against the Giants.
There will be some interest in Marcus Mason and Anthony Aldridge to see if either one of these guys can make the roster.
Will be good to see Marko again as well and see if he can continue his strong play.
Just looking forward to 9/13 against the Giants.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Favre thoughts
So I caught much of the first half of the Viking/Texan game last night. Favre's numbers ended up being solid. He didn't do anything spectacular as it seemed like mostly dinks and dunks. Still, maybe that is all that is needed. He didn't make any mistakes and that was good for him and the Vikings. What I did find interesting was that he seemed to be going out of his way to engage with players on the sidelines. I think he is trying to build some camarderie and trying to gel with the guys. Good for him.
Other thoughts I had were that I was very impressed with the Viking defense. I didn't realize the Texans had the third best offense last year (in terms of yards per game) but the Vikings stuffed them.
Also, A. Peterson is a beast! Tremendous combination of speed and power.
Still think Favre is an ass.
Other thoughts I had were that I was very impressed with the Viking defense. I didn't realize the Texans had the third best offense last year (in terms of yards per game) but the Vikings stuffed them.
Also, A. Peterson is a beast! Tremendous combination of speed and power.
Still think Favre is an ass.
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