August 2010

Redskins vs. Jets: Some Observations

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 10:56pm

The Redskins didn’t enter Friday’s game against the New York Jets under the best of circumstances. Their prized starting quarterback made the trip to New Meadowlands, but didn’t take any snaps with the team because of a sprained ankle. And their spankin’ new 3-4 defense didn’t exactly put on its best performance last week against the Ravens, giving up 23 points and missing key turnovers in a smackdown loss. Not the ideal way to enter your season’s “dress rehearsal” game. So how did the Redskins look last night against the Jets?

Without Leadership, Nationals Will Always Be Losers

Submitted by Brandon on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 8:28pm

Don’t let last night’s “this should have been over an hour ago” victory in extra innings fool you: these Nationals are losers. And that’s not just a childish act of name-calling, nor is it simply a re-statement of the obvious fact that the team is currently last in the NL East and has lost at least 100 games in each of the past two seasons. It’s a description of their reputation.

Getting Sentimental: One Fan's Perspective On The Washington Redskins

Submitted by Brandon on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 6:52pm

Striking a sentimental note on the eve of the 2010 season, some thoughts on why the Redskins hold such a special place in my life.

Eagles vs. Bengals: Some Observations

Submitted by Brandon on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 5:19pm

Another weekend, another game of preseason football. On Friday night, the only game on the docket was a matchup between the remade Eagles and the defending AFC North champion Bengals. The Bengals defense can be pretty stout at times and the team has a solid ground game, so they were likely to present a bigger challenge for Philly than the Jaguars had a week ago.

John Lannan’s Got His Groove Back

Submitted by Brandon on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 6:43pm

For the folks out there with 9-5’s, the Nationals beat the Braves 6-2 in an afternoon matinee at Turner Field yesterday. What’s more remarkable is who played the biggest role in getting the win: former “ace” lefty John Lannan.

 

Nats Definitely Aren’t Ready For The Spotlight

Submitted by Brandon on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 7:23pm

It’s a good thing that the Redskins look good this year. Because the Nationals could use a little less scrutiny. And, truthfully, after last night’s come-from-behind loss at the hands of the division-leading Braves, the team would probably enjoy having their city’s spotlight cast on some other franchise. No offense, but this ball club is just not ready for a big stage.

About Scribbled Notes

In case you haven’t noticed, this blog is primarily about sports—Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. sports to be specific. You may find that surprising, especially considering the heated rivalry between the two sports markets. So why is this blog about both? Because growing up in the D.C. metro area has made me a lifelong fan of District sports, just like living within two hours of Philadelphia has given me ample opportunity to acquaint myself with that city’s teams. I decided to write a blog about both.

Eagles vs. Jaguars: Some Observations

Submitted by Brandon on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 8:20pm

Well, Eagles fans, the era of Kolb has arrived. And if the rest of it goes the way that the Eagles first two offensive series went on Friday night, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. But enough generalizing: how did the team look in its first action of 2010?

Redskins vs. Bills: Some Observations

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 8:11pm

Well, the anticipated debut of the 2010 model of the Washington Redskins has come and gone. A whole offseason of guesswork and speculation can now be replaced by some good old-fashioned film breakdown. And there’s a whole week in which to do the analysis.

So how did the Redskins look in their preseason opener?

Shopping Dunn Is A Smart Move For The Nationals

Submitted by Brandon on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 11:21am

There’s little doubt that re-signing Adam Dunn would be a wise move for the Nationals organization. But whether you like it or not, Rizzo & Co. are making a smart choice by continuing to put their team’s best power hitter on the market.