Archive: July 13, 2008 - July 19, 2008
Countdown to Football: Theme Songs
Today is Thursday, July 17, which means that there are three days left to suffer through until football takes over. Yesterday, I essentially begged for a little help with these "contests." I only got one response in the comments: jg284481-5-37: Contest Idea : Most outlandish Brett Favre trade scenario (rumors...
By Lindsay Applebaum | July 17, 2008; 1:11 PM ET | Comments (72)
Countdown to Football: Dust Off That Grill
Today is Wednesday, July 16, but more importantly, there are just four days until Redskins training camp is open to the public. Before we get to today's contest, I suppose I should issue what has become a near-daily apology/clarification for something I've done/said/insinuated: I am truly, madly, deeply sorry for...
By Lindsay Applebaum | July 16, 2008; 2:55 PM ET | Comments (36)
Countdown to Football: Predict the Injuries
Today is Tuesday, July 15, which means that there are officially five days until Redskins training camp begins. Before we get to today's contest, here are some reader complaints, in haiku form: Upset reader: Yet more contests passwithout a winner announcedclassic bait and switch Keeping the peace: Oh dear, Bonitareaders...
By Lindsay Applebaum | July 15, 2008; 2:43 PM ET | Comments (28)
Featured Commenter: O's Exec
Football madness continues soon, but in the meantime. . . Meet Nationals Journal resident antagonist O's Exec, who reinforces my belief that we need an Orioles Insider (I'm talking to you, Marc): Real name (optional): Mark Madara Location: Sunny So-Cal suckas! O's Exec, last seen terrorizing the NJ. Occupation: Singer,...
By Lindsay Applebaum | July 15, 2008; 1:20 PM ET | Comments (15)
Countdown to Football: The Haiku Challenge
Today is Monday, July 14, but more importantly, there are six days until Redskins training camp begins. Before we get to today's contest, two programming notes: 1. I've gotten a few complaints about not posting on Saturday and Sunday, even though I clearly said there would be ten straight days...
By Lindsay Applebaum | July 14, 2008; 1:56 PM ET | Comments (0)
Wannabe Sombrero Guy on the Loose
Capitals Owner Ted Leonsis posted in his blog yesterday about meeting our friend Sombrero Guy: I met Sombrero Guy at the Fan Fest on Saturday. He is a great guy. I believe he was with his mom and his sister. We had a nice chat in the elevator. He even...
By Lindsay Applebaum | July 14, 2008; 12:04 PM ET | Comments (0)
