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“Mistakes are your best assets. They hone your skills and develop your creativity. Don’t be afraid to make them, the more the merrier.” From Barry Kibrick Eric Metaxas the right-wing author and radio talk show host, once said when he was talking about one of his books and I’m paraphrasing: “We’re all a bunch a screw […]
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I'm not sure a lot of NFL history fans are aware of this, but the Colts Mike Curtis, who is one of the best linebackers ever, started off as a fullback. I think it's safe to say that Don Shula was smart to switch Curtis to LB.The Bears were 9-5 in 1965, with rookies Dick Butkus and Gayle Sayers and had a very good team. The Colts were 10-3 and this close to getting to the NFL Championship, before losing out to the Green Bay Packers. So this was an excellent matchup.Historically at least, the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry, has been the best rivalry in the #NFCEast, at least. Especially in the 1970s and 80s when you look at all the regular season, playoff games, championships, all the great games they had against each other, how the fans and players feel about each other. For two decades there wasn't a better rivalry in the #NFL, then what the #Redskins and #Cowboys had with each other.Historically at least, the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry, has been the best rivalry in the #NFCEast, at least. Especially in the 1970s and 80s when you look at all the regular season, playoff games, championships, all the great games they had against each other, how the fans and players feel about each other. For two decades there wasn't a better rivalry in the #NFL, then what the #Redskins and #Cowboys had with each other.When I was a kid, I always looked forward to those two #RedskinsEagles games every year, because those games were always wars in the 1980s and 90s, because the teams and fans hated each other so much and the teams were always big, strong, and physical. One of the most under-appreciated rivalries in the #NFL.When I was a kid, I always looked forward to those two #RedskinsEagles games every year, because those games were always wars in the 1980s and 90s, because the teams and fans hated each other so much and the teams were always big, strong, and physical. One of the most under-appreciated rivalries in the #NFL.Follow Me on Facebook
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ABC Sports: NFL 1983-Week 1 MNF-Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
Source:The New Democrat “Danny White passed for three second-half touchdowns and ran for another to rally Dallas from a 23-3 halftime deficit to beat the defending Super Bowl champions. The Cowboys compiled only 85 first-half yards, but exploded for 271 … Continue reading
Posted in Redskins Classic Games, The New Democrat
Tagged 1983, 1983 Dallas Cowboys, 1983 NFL Season, 1983 Washington Redskins, ABC Sports, ABC's Monday Night Football, America, CBS Sports, Cowboys vs. Redskins, Cowboys-Redskins Rivalry, Dallas Cowboys, Don Meredith, ESPN, Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell, National Football Conference, National Football League, NFC East, NFL on CBS, RFK Stadium, The 1980s, United States, Washington, Washington DC, Washington Redskins
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ABC Sports: NFL 1976-MNF-Pittsburgh Steelers @ Minnesota Vikings: First Quarter
Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat Plus 1976 was the Vikings last Super Bowl season, meaning their last trip to the Super Bowl. An aging team that was no longer dominant on defense, at least as dominant … Continue reading
ESPN: Outside The Lines- Robert Lipsyte-Howard Cosell Interview (1991)
Source:ESPN– former ABC Sportscaster Howard Cosell, talking to New York Times columnist Robert Lipsyte, on Outside The Lines in 1991. Source:The New Democrat “Howard Cosell: His Life and Times” aired on August 29, 1991 on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” series. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1991, ABC Sports, ABC's Monday Night Baseball, ABC's Monday Night Football, ABC's Wide World of Sports, America, Baltimore Sun, ESPN, ESPN's Outside the Lines, Howard Cosell, Howard Cosell Fan, New York, New York City, Outside The Lines, Robert Lypsite, Sportscasting, The 1960s, The 1970s, The 1980s, The 1990s, United States, Wide World of Sports
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ESPN: Video: First Take: Jay Gruden To Become Redskins Head Coach
. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger I’m not crazy about the Jay Gruden hire as the next Redskins head coach. He is obviously a talented offensive mind and QB Andy Dalton has played well … Continue reading
ESPN: Video: First Take: How Good Will The Redskins Be This Season?
. This post was originally posted at FRS Daily Press on WordPress The Redskins are the strongest team in the NFC East on both sides of the ball. With the fewest questions only doing with health and the secondary. Can … Continue reading