This made me laugh.

Check out Eagle center Jason Kelce snap the ball into his own butt.

Redskins Recap - Same Old Story

Sorry for the delay in getting this posted – just been a busy week.  Plus, once again, there isn’t much positive to say about the Redskins performance in week 7.  This Skins traveled to Carolina to take on Cam Newton and the Carolina Panters.

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The Panthers received the ball to open the game.  They took almost 8 minutes to drive the field and put 3 points on the board with an early field goal.  The Skins first possession started off well with a couple of completed passes from Beck to Santana Moss and a few Hightower runs.  But in true Redskin fashion, Beck fumbled on the Carolina 45 and the ball was recovered by the Panthers.  The good guys looked a little lackluster to start and they just couldn’t seem to snap out of it.  The 2^nd Carolina possession led to a punt.

The Skins got the ball to end the 1st quarter and start the 2^nd.  They were able to put together a fairly unimpressive scoring drive that ended with Gano knocking a 31 yard field goal through the uprights.  All though the Redskins didn’t look great, they tied up the game at 3.  Both teams put up field goals in their next possessions and then Carolina hit another one just before half time, leaving a score of 9 to 6 at the break.  Not bad considering Washington just seemed to be so flat.

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Both teams opened the 2^nd half with drives that results in quarterback rushes for touchdowns.  This put the score at 16 – 13 in favor of Carolina.  Carolina also ran (and passed) all over the Skins on their next possession for another touchdown.  The Skins, still looking pretty flat, went 3 and out.

The Panthers had the ball for the start of the 4^th and they, again, drove the field and Cam Newton got his first passing TD of the game.  Once again, the Skins followed suit.  They ended their next drive with a passing touchdown to Fred Davis.  In the next Redskin possession, Beck threw an INT, which Carolina eventually turned into another 3 points.  This made the score 33 – 20, which was the final score of the game.

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The numbers for John Beck in his first start – 22/37 for 279 yards – 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD, 1 Fumble and 1 interception.  Hightower led Redskin rushers with 17 carries for 88 yards.  Fred Davis and Jabar Gafney were the leading receivers, but Gafney also lost a fumble.  Defensively, London Fletcher and Reed Doughty led the team with 7 tackles each.  Carriker also had 1.5 sacks.  Graham Gano was perfect again, going 2 for 2 on both field goals and extra  points.  Injuries became an even bigger problem as Santana Moss left the game early with a left hand injury that required surgery.  He’s down for 3 to 5 weeks.  Also, this week, Cooley was placed on IR due to his hand and knee injuries.

Next up – Buffalo Bills.  The game is actually at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Canada.  Hopefully they come out with at least a little bit more energy for this Sunday’s showdown. 

You Got Served!

Let's just say my pops is currently working at a location where he will be graced by the presence of many hockey hotties....the Dudettes are quite jealous!

I received the following text message today in a fit of rage from dear 'ole dad:  "Can't believe it. Standing next to a group of Pens, including Asham who punched [Jay] Beagle out.  Wanted so badly to say something.  Flower [aka.....Marc Andre Fleury] was also in the group.  Blood boiling.  I swear I almost blurted out 'We'll get you in DC!'"

For those readers who missed this hockey fight, watch HERE. After Asham knocked out Caps lover not a fighter, Jay Beagle, he made an ass out of himself motioning that he put Jay to sleep.  Meanwhile, Asham's teammate, Sidney Crosby, has been out for 10 months with a headache concussion.  Not a smart move ASSham...when you come to DC, be prepared for Caps enforcer Mr. DJ King....That is if my pops doesn't emotionally damage you first, ha!

I tried to convince my pops to talk to the players and maybe mention how none of them made our Hockey Hotties list....

Some Motivation

Just in case your feet hurt this weekend.

Hump de Bump

Happy Hump Day Dudette readers!

Baseball News:

We are in the final stretch.  Tonight is game 1 of the World Series!  My favorite team in the playoffs has made it to the finals.  Not the ideal World Series I would have liked to see, but I hope the TX Rangers win it all!

Hockey News:

Caps Youngster - Marcus Johansson AKA MoJo

Yup, that's right.....Our Caps are off to a perfect 5-0 start.  Much thanks to a strong defense and young guns leading our offense.  The Caps play the Flyers and Red Wings next...These two teams are right behind the Caps in ESPN's Power Rankings.  So if you're looking to watch some amazing, fast paced, physical hockey (with the league's hottest players) you should tune into the next couple games!

Caps vs Flyers (Thursday 10/20 @ 7PM)
Caps vs Red Wings (Saturday 10/22 @ 7PM)

Football News:

We still feel bad for Peyton Manning and the Colts.  John Beck is starting vs Carolina for the Skins....We're not all that upset that Rexy is out because John Beck is much easier on the eyes....Sorry Sexy Rexy.  Also news worthy - Devin Hester was bitch slapped.

Redskins Recap - Another One Bites the Dust

Bet you thought I wouldn’t write this week’s recap after another conference loss by the Skins.  Wrong – not a fair-weather fan, so I’ll write no matter what.  In my opinion, the Skins sucked but still had a chance to win the game – they just didn’t take advantage.   A lot of this had to do with a big old QB issue.  So let’s get to it.

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Eagles got the ball to start the game and went 3 and out with a penalty.  The Skins’ first 2 plays were positive – one passing for 12 yards and a running play for 4 yards.  That was about as good as it got for a while.  On his 3^rd attempt, Rex Grossman threw an interception – foreshadowing of things to come.  On the very next play, the Eagles had a bad snap, forcing Vick into the endzone to throw the pass.  He completed it for 3 yards, but it was a loss and the place was rockin’.  But the refs threw a flag and called Roughing the Passer, which appeared to be one of the biggest BS calls I’ve seen in a long time.  This took the air out of the stadium completely and it didn’t seem like the fans or the players ever got it back.  Guess sometimes it pays to tell the media how you never get the calls that other QBs get.  This drive eventually led to a 7 yard touchdown pass from Vick to Celek.  Skins did nothing on their next possession.

Eagles took the ball into the 2^nd quarter and this time LeSean McCoy rushed for a TD putting them up 14-0.  Skins did nothing on their possession again – sound familiar.  Eagles got the ball back and this time drove for a field goal making the score 17 -0.  On the first play of the Redskins’ possession threw another interception – that’s 2.  The defense picked it up at this point and the Eagles didn’t score for the rest of the half.  The Skins were able to put 3 on the scoreboard with a 50 yard field goal by Graham Gano.  Half time score was 20-3.

First series coming out of the half, the Redskins received the ball and drove for a second Gano field goal.  Things seemed to be turning around……the next Eagles possession lead to a interception by Oshiomogho Atogwe, who had a very good game.  But the offense couldn’t do anything with the ball.  The Skins knocked Vick out of the game for a couple of plays.  Vince Young came in and on the 2^nd play threw an interception – this time the pick was by D-Hall.  As you might have predicted Rex Grossman didn’t take advantage and threw interception #3 on the 2^nd offensive play.  The defense held the Eagles again and then the offense came back on the field.   This shouldn’t be a surprise – Grossman threw another interception – Yup – that’s 4.

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John Beck started the 4^th quarter as the QB for the Redskins.  The fans were elated and, although he was by no means great, he was able to move the ball.  In his 2^nd series, Beck was able to score a rushing TD tightening up the score to 20-13.  After getting 4 interceptions, the Eagles were only up 1 score – doesn’t really say much for either team.  Any way – nothing else really happened in the game. 

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The Skins suffered some key injuries to their starting offense:  Kory Lichtensteiger – ACL/MCL, Out rest of the season; Trent Williams – High Ankle Sprain, Out several weeks;  Chris Cooley – Left Index Finger, Needs surgery and out indefinitely, most likely for year.

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So for my silver lining of the week – Fred Davis caught 6 passes for 95 yards.  Landry was the leading tackler with 8.  Atogwe had a really great game with 6 tackles, a sack and an interception.  Graham Gano was 2 for 2 with a long of 50 yards and Sav Roca had some great punts.  Plus Brandon Banks averaged 29.8 yards per kickoff return, with a long of 47 yards.

This week we go to Carolina to take on Cam Newton and the Panthers.  Hopefully, we’ll get back on the winning track.

OMG!!!!!

Just because the NBA lockout doesn't appear to be coming to an end any time soon, doesn't mean we can't throw a little basketball highlight in the mix.  Check out Rajon Rondo's no-look, over the head, alley-oop pass from the 3 point line at a UK exhibition game.

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 AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

                                                                    

I know I am a Celtics fan, but even a Lakers' fan would have to give it up for this pass.

Off the Field

We love us some Aaron Rodgers and championship belts..."so you're a dancer?!"

Hockey's Hottest

When it comes to hockey, we are completely biased.  So biased, we think we could field Hockey's Hottest with all Caps players.  However, we decided to be fair and share the wealth.  Definitely have a soft spot for our first 2 candidates, let's just say from personal experience...but I'd like to keep it that way.  I will let your imaginations run wild with these top hotties.  

Here's to hockey season!

MIKE GREEN - Washington Capitals

BROOKS LAICH - Washington Capitals

MIKE FISHER - Nashville Predators

JOSE THEODORE - Florida Panthers

RYAN KESSLER - Vancouver Canucks

ZACH PARISE - New Jersey Devils

DAVIS DREWISKE - Los Angeles Kings

CAREY PRICE - Montreal Canadiens

Hide and Seek

Just wanted to make sure everyone saw this attempt by Alex Rodriguez to avoid the paparazzi in Miami.  I really do feel for people that always have a camera in their face, but this isn't helping the matter.  Dud(e??) - we can see you.  Come on A-Rod, if you're going to hide, at least put a little effort into it. 

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Check out a sequence of pics from this little game of hide and seek.

Baseball Playoffs

Quite a bit of a shocker this weekend when the Phillies and Yankees were knocked out of the playoffs.  I watched both games with Yanks and Phillies fans and it was actually tough to see their teams lose.  Obviously everyone knows my disdain for Philly, but I did think that they deserved to be in the World Series. Also, Ryan Howard blowing his achilles on the last out - how sad!  I mean no offense but how boring would a Cardinals/Tigers World Series be?  The only game I would watch would be when Verlander pitches because he's nice to look at.

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On TV tonight we got:

Baseball Playoffs
TX vs DET
STL vs MIL

Monday Night Football:
CHI vs DET

Hockey:
Washington CAPS!! vs Tampa Bay (This is a big game for the Caps!)

Entertainment:
Kardashian Wedding - We are allowed to talk about this on here since Kimmy did marry an athlete!

Goodbye and Good Riddance

The NHL Hot List

We meant to write this yesterday, but better late than never.  The NY Rangers have finally wised up and waived hockey bad pretty boy, Sean Avery.  The Dudettes were neither surprised nor sad to hear the news that our least favorite dud would no longer be with NY.  We were actually kind of ecstatic to hear the predictions that no NHL team would pick him up and that he would end up playing in Europe.  No more cheap shots, no more slurs against whoever he's pissed with at any given time, no more arrests - he's Europe's problem now.  Although....we wouldn't be shocked to see him at the Project Runway show during fashion week given his admitted fondness for women's clothing and accessories.  In the words of Heidi Klum - "I'm sorry Sean, that means you're out.  ALVETERSAIN!!"

Redskins Recap – Riding the Torain Train

Well it wasn’t pretty – but week 4 led to another win for the Skins. They beat the struggling Rams 17 to 10, giving them a 3 and 1 record on the year. 

Here’s the break down.  Skins scored a TD in their 2^nd series of the game.  It was an 11 play, 67 yard drive that ended with a 6 yard touchdown pass from Grossman to Santana Moss.  That was pretty much the extent of the excitement for the first quarter.  The Rams punted on all of their possessions, as did the Skins on their only other possession.

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Moving to the 2^nd quarter.  The punting trend continued until a about 7 minutes left in the half.  That’s when Ryan Kerrigan (yup – coming up big again in week 4) sacked Sam Bradford and forced a fumble, which was recovered by the Skins.   Enter Ryan Torain!!  So this guy was a bit of a bright spot in a dismal season last year, but after struggling with an off season injury, we literally had not seen him in a game this season.  Boy did he makes his “come back” in style.  He scored the Redskins’ 2nd TD with a 20 yard run.  Not much else happened except for a sack of Bradford by Orakpo and Bowen just before half time.

The Skins opened the 2^nd half with another scoring drive.  Helu and Torain shared the running responsibilities to the 26 yard line and then Grossman couldn’t complete anything to score a touchdown.  Gano came in and booted a 38 yarder to cap the drive.  The rest of the quarter was mostly about the Rams punting, another Orakpo sack and Torain wowing the fans with some amazing running.

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In the 4^th, the Rams made a game of it.  As the Skins were driving for another score, Grossman tossed an interception, which the Rams were able to turn into a field goal.  Skins did nothing on their next possession and the Rams drove 65 yards or so before Bradford threw a TD pass to Jackson tightening the score to 17-10.  Grossman immediately threw another interception – GRRRRRRRRRRRR.  But the Skins’ D stepped it up and both Orakpo and Bowen had sacks on the Rams’ next drive.  Skins did nothing again……  Next Rams’ drive offered another sack of Bradford, this time by Carriker.  After this defensive stop, the Skins were able to kneel down and run out the clock.  

So for my bright spots – obvi we have Ryan ‘The Train’ Torain who had 19 rushes for 135 yards.  He earned a spot on my fantasy team !!  On the  defensive side – Brian Orakpo was a monster with 5 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 3 QB hits.  Also, in general, this is the type of game the Skins would’ve blown in previous years – the fact that they hung on and won it is a step in the right direction.

Random side note:  This week I watched the game at a fundraiser sponsored by the Hogettes.  These cross-dressing, snout wearing, hall of famers actually do a ton of good work in raising money for a number of children’s charities.  If you ever have a chance to attend any of their events, take advantage of it.  They always have some kids/families they have helped at the events and you truly know what good work they do.  Plus, you might just get a chance to take a little bite of Chris Cooley……check this cake out.

Photo:  Tri, Cake:  Geneva Cakes

Ok – this Sunday is a bye for the good guys, so I’ll get back at you in a couple weeks when we take on the Eagles.

In Our Dreams....

Is the New 'Do a Do or a Don't?

Thoughts on Tom's new tresses?  I kinda miss those long locks....



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Dudes and Duds of the Day (Football Edition)

The DUDES

How convenient - Today's Dudes are also the Dudette's Finest Footballers.

Calvin Johnson

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How 'bout them Lions!  First Detroit gets that sweet Eminem commercial, now the Tigers are in the playoffs and their Lions are undefeated!  Things are looking up in Motor City.  Megatron is averaging 2 touchdowns in each game for the Lions this season.  He is one of the top, if not best wide receivers in the NFL; even though Rob Ryan (the Cowboys disgusting pirate looking D coach and twin brother of foot fetish Dud Rex) stated that Megatron is not better than the Cowboy's third wide receiver....which makes me giggle.  Not only did Detroit come back from a 24 point deficit, Calvin Johnson once again had 2 touchdowns including the winning one, even though the Cowboys tried to cheat by putting 12 men on the field.

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A-Rodge is unstoppable.  His Packers are undefeated and his career high 408 yard passing game yesterday with 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns was phenomenal.  I don't know about our readers, but we certainly can't get enough of his championship belt celebration.  I yearn for it.

Honorable Mentions: Lions D, Ryan Torrain, 49ers, Wes Welker, Matt Forte




The DUDS

Felix Jones


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On 4th down with seconds left, Romo found Jones who could have easily taken 5 steps to reach the first down marker - Instead he took 3 steps and stepped out of bounds. I don't think any of the Cowboys realized it was 4th down, except for Romo who had a horrific game any way. Time ticked off the clock and to my enjoyment, the Lions won! 


The Dream Team Eagles


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First it's the Miami Heat, now it's the Philadelphia Eagles.  But everyone knows what happened to the Heat...they couldn't handle it...even with all that "talent".  So for all those suckers who thought Philly had the perfect package, think again.  I know it's early in the season...But so nice to have our Skins sittin' pretty at 3-1. 

Honorable Mentions:  Tony Romo, Nick Mangold (for looking like a barbarian), The Refs in the Giants game, Richard Seymour