The Allen brothers, together again

more good stuff....I like the direction this team is headed.....smart informed, experienced and intelligent men running the team.

kudos to DS for finally getting it.

Prefer the X-mas eve game Skins vs dallas, in 1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSewoJtXg58

I don't know what to think...

....except for Republicans (Bruce, George, Shanny, Gibbs) are great speakers when prepared to do so........

ooops, was New Years eve game. Complete whupping. The defense was amazing, don't think dallas crossed their own 40 in the 2nd half!!

That was an awesome game Zeke.

I went to the same game George Allen took their mother too....and was soooooooooooooooooooo unimpressed by the redskins. I felt they weren't trying. They let Romo dink and dunk his way up and down that damn field.

This is also the infamous game where I snuck in with a 6 pack and a foot long sausage.....while Kost52 and 4-12 were stopped at the gate...lol

WaPo's coverage of the 1972 game. Give an idea of how dominant that defense was, here's an excerpt:

On first down, linebacker Chris Hanburger sacked Staubach at the 23 and, on second down, Hill fumbled Staubach's swing pass while falling forward and Ron McDole recovered at the Dallas 38, the Cowboys' furthest advance of the second half.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/1997/history/allart/dw1972c.htm

WaPo's coverage of the 1972 game. Give an idea of how dominant that defense was, here's an excerpt:

On first down, linebacker Chris Hanburger sacked Staubach at the 23 and, on second down, Hill fumbled Staubach's swing pass while falling forward and Ron McDole recovered at the Dallas 38, the Cowboys' furthest advance of the second half.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/1997/history/allart/dw1972c.htm

Posted by: zcezcest1 | June 3, 2010 3:57 PM | Report abuse

I'm praying to have a repeat of that week 1, 2010.

Having been a skins fan for life, really looking forward to being back in the mix at the end of season. I have taken some real abuse from my cowboy fan relatives.

Congrats to Allen for speaking publicly without uttering a racist term.

"Macaca!" (SP?)

Whattaloser . . . Bruce definitely got all the brains. George must have been the "dry run".

similar video of the 1972 playoffs, some added fun stuff in there not in the other: "die you dogs, die" and the beaten look on the 'boys faces. Priceless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-POQyMVzjBs&feature=related

Williams was unfazed by his former coach's comments, he said. "I wasn't really worried about what that coach had to say. What he had to say really wasn't important to me. I mean, obviously, it wasn't important to Washington, either. You going to always have people who got their opinions. Obviously, what he was saying didn't match up to what was being produced on the field. And that's why I went where I went."

____________________________________

I just read this... the coach was right, he is just satisfied & doesn't sound like a guy that is humble & willing to take criticism. His coach said, "he could be the best ever if he added to his natural strength" & he treats it like ho-hum "who cares what that guy thinks" ... ridiculous.

I bet he'll be in the weight room here or his other fellow lineman better keep him straight.

One of the better articles I've seen recently

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/ross_tucker/06/02/greg.cosell/index.html

similar video of the 1972 playoffs, some added fun stuff in there not in the other: "die you dogs, die" and the beaten look on the 'boys faces. Priceless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-POQyMVzjBs&feature=related

Posted by: zcezcest1 | June 3, 2010 4:27 PM

LOL! That's one of the memories I've had watching that game! Forever priceless indeed!

Remind me, why is Chris Hanburger notin the HoF? Ridiculous.

"Macaca!" (SP?)

George was just being a soothsayer as to what was coming?

Hit the nail on the head.

Remind me, why is Chris Hanburger notin the HoF? Ridiculous.

He wasn't on the team that was mislabled as America's Team.

Same response for most of the Hogs.

I couldn't care less what that race-baiting ass thinks of the 'Skins' moves this off-season.

Remind me, why is Chris Hanburger not in the HoF? Ridiculous.

Posted by: stevebeagrie

3 players and the coach are in the HOF from that era. George Allen, Ken Houston, Sonny and Charley Taylor ... all were easy calls except the coach (great record, but no NFL championships).

There are 4 Skins from the '72 team that definitely deserve serious HOF consideration from the old timers.

The others that merit consideration are:

Larry Brown. Great, though his career was short. But he compares favorably to the recently inducted Floyd Little, who had a similar career.

Jerry Smith. Compares favorably to the TE's that are in. And ... held the TD record for TE ... for a staggering 30 years!! Even today, the only TEs with more TDs are Shannon Sharpe and Tony Gonzales.

Len Hauss. Hard to make a case for a center, though Hauss was a regular at the Pro Bowl.

Chris Hanburger. More Pro Bowl appearances than anyone not in the hall (9?). Should be an easy easy easy call.

How insightful. "Coaches matter a lot." Wow.

Sorry, moodly, dint mean to blow youse tarp..

Okay, so , con queso..

Roster is still 53, whats up with 4 aging running backs that can't play special teams?? Plus one youngin' fer effect??

Diesel44, dint mean ta be rude, I'll start you off with the NFC East National Anthem-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epDFHOVbhWk

Typical politician. Using a whole lot of words to say a whole lot of nothing.

Roster is still 53, whats up with 4 aging running backs that can't play special teams?? Plus one youngin' fer effect??

Posted by: frak |

Plus, we all know how much veteran RB's love to play in the preseason. I guess we'll be getting a good look at Torain when August rolls around.

If Cindy Boren=League Source, then I guess Diesel44 was at least half right, he bein a she and all.

...or maybe it's just a coincidence, RL.

Wellllll, Diesel44, mi amygo...oiya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yr5rn3Sv_4

WaPo went ahead and cleaned up the quote from George Allen, but I heard the original cut:

""Obviously, there's been an update at quarterback, greater depth at running back, offensive line -- T.W., 'Macacaw', I guess is his nickname, obviously is the key.""

Congrats to Allen for speaking publicly without uttering a racist term.

Posted by: smutsboy | June 3, 2010 4:17 PM | Report abuse

Are you sure??

Isn't a "Silverback" some kind of big ape?

George Allen just called Trent Williams a monkey!!!

Count me among those who remain uncomfortable with the nickname "Silverback" for a large black man. Even if the dude's okay with it. Just... no.

Count me among those who remain uncomfortable with the nickname "Silverback" for a large black man. Even if the dude's okay with it. Just... no.

Posted by: NateinthePDX

Agreed.

Howard Cosell got destroyed for saying "look at that little monkey run" (about Alvin Garrett?). Times have changed, but I'm not so sure everyone's taken the racism out of the comparison.

"Silverback" the Brute is okay ina non-racist world..But, there's still a lil too much violent racism inna world...I still think he just meant "Brute"/// and "Brute" is good...

Agreed Nate. Strange choice.

Hey funk, thanks for answering my question about your strange love for AH. I still don't get it, but I like Gilbert Arenas so I won't judge.

"Howard Cosell got destroyed for saying "look at that little monkey run" (about Alvin Garrett?)"

Herb Mul-Key, from "No-Ne" College , in None, Alaska..Howard was on a racial tear that Monday Night, maybe his three-pee wasn't given enough toupee tape...

Its funny, Da Playa wanted to be called "Silverback" and now if some white dude calls him that, the white dude is racist. That just goes to show who are the true racists in this society.

ooops, was New Years eve game. Complete whupping. The defense was amazing, don't think dallas crossed their own 40 in the 2nd half!!

Posted by: zcezcest1 |

I was there with my Dad. The 'skins dominated, but it was close for a long time, and we weren't able to relax and celebrate until....

Furnace Face arched a duck down the right sidelines where Charley Taylor took it intio th end zone and it was officiall New Year's Eve.

May have been the greatest single event I witnessed at RFK in all the years we attended

no fan of George Allen after his tenure with the 'skins was completed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r90z0PMnKwI

the comment was probably a naive and misguided attempt to make fun of his own stupid mistake (compare "silverback, I guess is his nickname" vs. "macaca, or whatever his name is").

the mix of politics, religion, and sports can get weird... although some classic moments in sports history have involved significant political gestures of the type that George Allen lacks the balls for...

Jesse Owens, 1936 Olympics in Berlin:

http://www.yale.edu/terc/democracy/may1text/images/JesseOwens.jpg

Tommie Smith and John Carlos, 1968 Olympics in Mexico City:

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0a8hdU07oI4ir/340x.jpg

lots of other great examples out there.

Well we all saw how the Karma of Zorn biking with George W. Bush worked out.

I'd advise Shanahan not to get too chummy with Mr. Macaca, tho I respect the delicate position he's in.

One of the reasons why the 'skins actually jntegrated is their lilly white squad inspired Blacks from other teams to elevate their game.

Having a close association with a guy run out of a Presidential race because of his racially insensitive remarks is not the way to inspire your own African American Players, or defuse opponents.

Obviously a "Hi, how are you" and occasional brotherly meals w/ both allens can't be avoided--but let's not overdo ir.

Its funny, Da Playa wanted to be called "Silverback" and now if some white dude calls him that, the white dude is racist. That just goes to show who are the true racists in this society.

Posted by: HPYTRKR1 | June 3, 2010 7:34 PM

Poor HPYTRKR1. It must suck to be so inarticulate that you can't even say something stupid.

WaPo went ahead and cleaned up the quote from George Allen, but I heard the original cut:

""Obviously, there's been an update at quarterback, greater depth at running back, offensive line -- T.W., 'Macacaw', I guess is his nickname, obviously is the key.""

Posted by: p1funk |
Is this a joke? or did the Post actually change his quote?
Macaca is the racial slur that Allen got in trouble for using back in 2006. Are you just trying to remind us of that?
Heres what Wikipedia has to say about Macaca:
Macaca[1] is a pejorative epithet used by francophone colonialists in Central Africa's Belgian Congo for the native population.[2] It may be derived from the name of the genus comprising macaque monkeys. The word macaque has also been used as a racial slur. The macaque's genus name, Macaca, is a latinization of the Bantu (Kongo) ma-kako,[3] meaning "monkey".

from ESPN:

Recent cornerbacks contracts:

1. Nnamdi Asomugha Oakland $15.1 million/season
2. Nate Clements San Francisco $10 million
3. Asante Samuel Philadelphia $9.5 million
4. DeAngelo Hall Washington $9.17 million
5. Chris Gamble Carolina $8.83 million
6. Terence Newman Dallas $8.37 million

The only one on the list worth the $$$ is Nn. Hall, like AH, is another forgettable legacy from the Cerrato years - overpaid and underachieving.

and frak, no harm done... you're cool in cow land, even if you weren't conceived in time to enjoy the sublime etymological delight of the first use of "frack" in the original Battlestar Galactica series.

The St. Louis Rams did not retender safety O.J. Atogwe at $6.976 million to assure them of his services this season. As a result, Atogwe is a free agent.

All Pro Defense:

DL -

Haloti Ngata
Osi Umenyiora
Maake Kemoeatu
Ogemdi Nwabuo

LB -

Kaluka Maiava
Lofa Tatupa
Pago Togafau

DB -

Nnamdi Asomugha
Oshiomagho Atogwe
Chinedum Ndukwe
Hamza Abdullah

Posted by: AlligatorAl | June 3, 2010 1:30 PM |

Can you imagine what it would be like to announce a game with that team?

Having a close association with a guy run out of a Presidential race because of his racially insensitive remarks is not the way to inspire your own African American Players, or defuse opponents.

Posted by: TheCork | June 3, 2010 7:57 PM |

Tool. As if the Skins playas were long-time subscribers to The Nation and The New Republic.

Sh*t , that's the All Pacific Ocean Angry Samoans...Free Mai-tais at the Tiki-Bar all round!!

Lakers win tonight and in 7, Beantown..There's NO ESCAPE FROM IT!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKYALsp-sIg

Poor HPYTRKR1. It must suck to be so inarticulate that you can't even say something stupid.

Posted by: mack1 | June 3, 2010 8:16 PM |

Looking Down Your Nose at Others Dept

This dud has no articulation problems whatsoever when it comes to posting something stupid.

..And "Frack" you very much , moodlymoodly...May all you animals find piece in the world..

http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/humor/otherhumor/dog_cat_diary.htm

Posted by: frak | June 3, 2010 8:47 PM

that's a cute puppy!

love the attitude, and of course the difference between dogs and cats is telling.

George the younger offered his opinion of the Redskins' off-season after Wednesday's practice.

... "The coaching staff is outstanding. Proven winners from all over."

Umm, mebbe the dude has conveniently forgotten that the Skins DC, Jim Haslett, has done time in the Rams organization, even as coach, surely one of the black holes (along with Oak and Det) in the brightly shining firmament known as the NFL.

meant "even as head coach"

... the difference between dogs and cats is telling.

Posted by: moodlymoodlymoo | June 3, 2010 8:54 PM |

How is it that one species, the felines, includes both scaredy cats and mighty lions?

ooops, was New Years eve game. Complete whupping. The defense was amazing, don't think dallas crossed their own 40 in the 2nd half!!

Posted by: zcezcest1 |

I was there with my Dad. The 'skins dominated, but it was close for a long time, and we weren't able to relax and celebrate until....

Furnace Face arched a duck down the right sidelines where Charley Taylor took it intio th end zone and it was officiall New Year's Eve.

May have been the greatest single event I witnessed at RFK in all the years we attended

Posted by: TheCork

Probably the #1 sporting event ever to happen in the DC area.

How is it that one species, the felines, includes both scaredy cats and mighty lions?

Posted by: TalkToTheHand
Its not just limited to cats.
I've known some pretty wimpy dogs in my lifetime too.

I've known some pretty wimpy dogs in my lifetime too.

Posted by: kaasmaster | June 3, 2010 9:08 PM |

Agree. But there is no correlative to the mighty lion (King of the Jungle) in the canine species. Pit bulls are about as tough as they get.

Ever heard of wolves?

Probably the #1 sporting event ever to happen in the DC area.

Posted by: zcezcest1 | June 3, 2010 9:07 PM |

I hope it is enjoying its final hours. Stephen Strasburg vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, June 8.

Ever heard of wolves?

Posted by: kaasmaster | June 3, 2010 9:17 PM |

They can be nasty, especially in packs, but even a whole pack would be no match for a lion. Not that such a confrontation would ever happen since wolves and lions live in vastly different habitats.

The St. Louis Rams did not retender safety O.J. Atogwe at $6.976 million to assure them of his services this season. As a result, Atogwe is a free agent.

All Pro Defense:

DL -

Haloti Ngata
Osi Umenyiora
Maake Kemoeatu
Ogemdi Nwabuo

LB -

Kaluka Maiava
Lofa Tatupa
Pago Togafau

DB -

Nnamdi Asomugha
Oshiomagho Atogwe
Chinedum Ndukwe
Hamza Abdullah

Posted by: AlligatorAl | June 3, 2010 1:30 PM |

Can you imagine what it would be like to announce a game with that team?

Posted by: TalkToTheHand | June 3, 2010 8:30 PM

This would DEFINITELY be one where Sam Huff gives up and starts referring to guys by the numbers on their jerseys.

This would DEFINITELY be one where Sam Huff gives up and starts referring to guys by the numbers on their jerseys.

Posted by: dcsween | June 3, 2010 9:24 PM |

Good one, dude.

Also, how does Amobi Okoye get snubbed from that that American African defense (although, seeing it now, I see that quite a few Pacific Islanders got picked up in the rotation ...).

Haloti Ngata
Ogemdi Nwabuo
Nnamdi Asomugha
Chinedum Ndukwe
Barry Svrugla

... "I'd like to buy a vowel."

With all due respect, this is how I picture frak's dog.

http://isam.me/prozac-dog.jpg

Sh*t , that's the All Pacific Ocean Angry Samoans...Free Mai-tais at the Tiki-Bar all round!!

Posted by: frak | June 3, 2010 8:38 PM |

I would have made Joe Salave'a honorary captain but he blew his chances by being a Joe. Interesting story behind his name. His true Samoan name is Fagaone Salave'a but for obvious reasons he needed to change it and went with the safest possible alternative, Joe.

The name of that team should be alphabet soup.

Don't get me started, Smack1, just don't do it..

A killer whale is just a giant dolphin...All God's Predators will eat anything under the Sun, especially animal trainers...

How is it that one species, the felines, includes both scaredy cats and mighty lions?

Posted by: TalkToTheHand | June 3, 2010 9:03 PM

huh?

Also, how does Amobi Okoye get snubbed from that that American African defense (although, seeing it now, I see that quite a few Pacific Islanders got picked up in the rotation ...).

Posted by: dcsween | June 3, 2010 9:27 PM |

Amobi couldn't compete with the other DL:

Haloti Ngata
Osi Umenyiora
Maake Kemoeatu
Ogemdi Nwabuo

Amobi didn't have enough syllables in his name. Haloti was syllable deficient also but there was no way I was leaving him off the team.

How is it that one species, the felines, includes both scaredy cats and mighty lions?

Posted by: TalkToTheHand

Kind of like how we all actually know a few really cool people, but for the most part...

Don't get me started, Smack1, just don't do it - frak

I'll save you the trouble. Smack1's cat.

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/4922/catslobnn6.jpg

Actually I'm watching game 1 of an NBA series, so you might as well go ahead and do it.

With all due respect, this is how I picture frak's dog.

http://isam.me/prozac-dog.jpg

Posted by: SMACK1 | June 3, 2010 9:33 PM |

This is how I picture frak:

http://cgml.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/hobo.jpg

Or maybe this:

http://s3.ibeatyou.com/3435_pg_1245722846.jpg

So, will the editorial staff at the Post make up their mind if the identity known as scampbel1975 wants me to rip him or not??? You all know there is no way it'll be a fair fight, because all my responses to him get censored...Make up you minds...l

So, will the editorial staff at the Post make up their mind if the identity known as scampbel1975 wants me to rip him or not??? You all know there is no way it'll be a fair fight, because all my responses to him get censored...Make up you minds...l

Posted by: frak | June 3, 2010 10:18 PM

It's just a joke frak. Chill man. Laugh at yourself once in a while. Maybe then your head won't be on the verge of exploding every 30 seconds.

scampbell is the Post's editorial cleaner, using age-old brownshirt tactics to take it to the lowest denominator to get rid of undesirables, like the SA brownshirts in Berlin being allowed to park outside a dissenters house and hurl insults all night and all day without fear of retribution , until the Gestapo's target is forced to leave...

peasceout...Go Skins..

Besides frak, it'll be an unfair fight because I won't buy into it. I'm done with that crap.

Besides frak, it'll be an unfair fight because I won't buy into it. I'm done with that crap.

Posted by: scampbell1975 | June 3, 2010 10:24 PM

Who is this guy?

I told you man. This coastal lifestyle suits me just fine. I guess I could tell him to go back to his truckstop bathroom stall and earn his rent but that just doesn't seem right.

Scamp- most be nothing but cali love moving forward..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWbXQQG9B6c&feature=related

one last post for young punx like frak...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA2cmBnI84U&feature=related

don't make me pull out the Motorhead.

cheers and cheladas all around!

I love some Motorhead. Good ol' Damage Case. Lemmy the bass monster. He's one of the reasons I picked up the bass guitar.

moo- something with a set of balls would nice..

kthxbye

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upWUuByQLxQ

How bout this d44?

no scamp... what are you thinking?!?

for real cred, try this instead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ9wx8szyqo&feature=related

and diesely, please don't text and post.

some cowpunk here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0IWHxvswLk&feature=PlayList&p=8635ECB3063A4B0B&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=76

Don't know how anyone could not like Faith No More but the Motorhead was nice.
Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKc0WnNxvpE

Funny how album Motorhead is nothing like live Motorhead. But both are great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSaldiMF9u0

Yet Hawkwind > Egomaniac

This may be a little more than you guys can handle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNuJy6Ya4io

This is the real one I meant to post but the other one is good too. This is the Speultura cover of Motorheads Orgasmatron.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ycG63hjrxE&feature=related

Posted by: SMACK1 | June 3, 2010 11:51 PM

you have not only nailed my all-time favorite cow punks, but hit on one of their best songs.

a certain PNW band was late on the scene with their version, although they gave appropriate kudos to influences.

having been topped and out-referenced, must sign off before wife starts reading posts again.

but not without awarding smack dinner of his choice...

hopefully this will suffice?

http://www.chillisauce.co.uk/images/30101-30200/30117.jpg

That's more parody than I can handle. Tina Fey could do a great skit about them on SNL.

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Scott you are not phooling me, you rubberducking reject. Dud is a leaned over tennis shoe, dry wall dust licking buffalo. Heh, heh

And Phrak has a yellow back. Dude you are nuttier than a squirrel turd

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Uh oh, perineum (aka skinshaveaGM) is back. I gotta go. Peace out Skins fans. HAIL!!!

skinshaveaGM-

There is now a blood test to see if your son is going to be gay. It's called an HIV test.

You should have used a rubber, you're not a sailor..

Don't be fooled diesel. SkinshaveaGM is none other than periculum. He screwed up and used the insult "Paint your bald spot" the other day. There is only one person in the blogosphere that would use that. Perineum.

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Posted by: Diesel44

Some people have a hard time resisting the low fruit. Even when the low fruit ain't even close to being funny.

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I never said that Scott Where is the quote? Go phetch it.

Ah whats the use, your brains are scrambled. Too much sun in California is burning holes through the liver spots on your bald head

Oh hohoho. Liver spots...bald head... AH HA HA HA!. Too much sun!!! AH HA ha ha. Oh (wipes tear from corner of eye.) Liver spots and bald head at 35.... AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Scrambled brain. OH MY GOOOSH YOU ARE HILARIOUS! Where do you come up with them perineum? You and only you would think those are funny my man. Only you.

You KNOW them boys in forensics are going over the Gary coleman death scene with the proverbial fine-toothed comb.

Would NOT be shocked to learn this was no accident.

You KNOW them boys in forensics are going over the Gary coleman death scene with the proverbial fine-toothed comb.

Would NOT be shocked to learn this was no accident.

Posted by: TheCork | June 4, 2010 12:55 AM

Heard something about maybe his ex wife pushed him down the stairs.

"It seems so right, so natural, that that legacy continues," George said.

By Zach Berman | June 3, 2010; 3:30 PM ET

You ain't lyin'...thank the sweet baby Jesus for the change.

TO is gonna be on NFL Total Access tonight...can't wait to see how many times they try to tie him to the Redskins...

Here's a good look at our new offensive line coach...he's obviously not Buges:

http://blog.redskins.com/2010/06/03/chris-foersters-approach-to-coaching/

CR22 is like a fighter with a great chin (cover corner) but no striking abilities (interceptions). You can whale away on him with no fear of being hurt.

QBs do not have to fear throwing his way at all, even if his coverage is generally good.

Love having the Allens in the Redskin family, now pure Burgundy and Gold instead of split with the Bucaneers. George was a great senator. Wish he could have been president. Maybe in the future. Bruce seems to be at the place he was meant to be_GM of the Redskins.