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Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins, Aug 3, 2008 8:00 PM EDT


Testing, testing. The fake season provides an excellent opportunity to test one of the newer features of the site. Back when we upgraded to SB Nation 2.0, one of the features we picked up was the ability to post-date our entries so that we could write now, say see ya later brohim, and the thing would show up at a specified time. So hopefully you're looking at this at exaclty August 3rd, 2008 08:00PM Eastern.

We've got a home game against the Colts in far off lands this evening and the world will be watching. NFL officially returns to the universe making all well once again, at least for a few fleeting months. The HoF game is played:

The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins will kick off the 2008 National Football League preseason in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, August 3 in Canton's Fawcett Stadium.  The game will be televised on NBC's Sunday Night Football.

Fawcett Stadium, not that I need to tell anyone this, is also where the Canton McKinley High School Bulldogs, Timken Trojans (also High School), GlenOak High School, Waslh University and Malone College play football. The capacity crowd of ~ 22 thousand should be like totally crazy man. I expect ruckus at least rivaling that of the upcoming Mckinley Bulldogs vs. North Canton Vikings (October 4th is right around the corner, get your tickets!).

Hail to Football, we've missed you. Be sure to check out Stampede Blue's pregame post as well as their site periodically throughout the day, as I'm sure they will also have an open thread up.

This is your gameday open thread.

Curly R has one up here as well, enjoy.

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Onside kick

completion, run, completion, touchdown.

Could not possibly have hoped for a better start.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Preseason rocks so far

Three plays, 45 yards, this stuff looks pretty easy.

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by thatguyben on Aug 3, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Smootie should have grabbed that one

Bit swiss cheesy on defense but it’s only a FG

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by thatguyben on Aug 3, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm just going to be chiming in here and there...

because there isn’t too much to glean from preseason football. And even less from preseason football less than 2 weeks into camp.

I missed the TD. Apparently preseason football actually starts at 7 and not 7:22 or whatever.

The defense looked good, not great. Bend but not break strategy (which I hate) works and the defense only gives up a FG (after 6+ minutes of TOP for the Colts.)

Smoot missed an INT. That’s not news. I guess if he got the INT, that’d be something.

At first glance, I’d say they were picking on Doughty. But given their offensive weapons, I’d go to Clark on every play too.

Rookie DE Jackson gets a sack. The next play, they run at him for a first down. There’s more to playing the position than sacks, son. I wonder if that’s the starting LT.

The defense made Scorgi look like… well, not Peyton, but an NFL QB who can play. I don’t know if he can… no one does because he’s never gonna get a chance. And everyone feels for Aaron Rogers… at least Farve retired. (Ha!)

Offensively, Campbell looks comfortable.

Brooks missed an opportunity to pin the Colts. Rookie jitters?

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5/5

61 yards. Pretty comfortable.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Madden actually had some insight...

about some of the changes Zorn was making with him. First time in a long time, interesting stuff, John.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting that Brooks

gets first punt, wish he had kept it out of the endzone.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Adam Schecter

just said Art Monk got the longest ovation in HoF history. He earned it.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They just showed some guys...

who were dressed like the Hoggettes. But more… svelte.

P.S. There were a lot of Skins fans at the ceremony.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd defensive drive...

Schweigert (sp?) is out there. Reaction or planned?

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dunno about reaction.

You thought they were picking on him, I think it’s an 8-9 play drive and the passes have to go somewhere. He didn’t miss any tackles, he got to the play kind of late just once but still finished it. He played fine.

I think Schwiegert can do more hurt Doughty’s chances now than Doughty did on his last drive.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did miss a tackle...

that would have stopped Clark short… instead, he broke Doughty’s attempt and got the 1st.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH YEA WELL

FORGET YOU GO REED DOUGHTY SEE NO EVIL

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude...

Reed’s my guy.

Doughty is much easier to spell than Schyeigheyrt.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah but

Doughty knows the defense, Schwiegert is learning. the plan I heard was for Schwiegert to play more…

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that was just my initial reaction...

when I was washing dishes. When I sat down and looked closer, it was just Clark giving a defense fits… like he always does.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tryon getting picked on some.

I haven’t seen Clark. Looks like he left with Sorgi.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Preseason

Do not like preseason other than it means real football will be starting soon.
Campbell and the offense look comfortable, Defense is what it is for preseason.
I’ll keep watching just because it’s the Redskins most likely then next game I’ll watch will be the start of the season…of course it may also be the only game I’ll be able to get between now and then…

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good defense

by Leigh Torrence, I believe.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reading a lot of great stuff about Leigh's camp performance

Leigh’s had some good writeups as far as his practice performance

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Collins is in...

game’s OV-A!

Todd Yoder witht he reception. That combo sounds familiar.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Next play...

Todd to Todd.

Ah, the memories.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st penalty...

Billy McMullin. He’s done.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First penalty.

False start, no bueno.

Madden was talking about it so I’m going to repeat what I’ve been saying for a while now: Jason Campbell is going to benefit from Jim Zorn more than any player on the team. I don’t want to get excited about ultra tiny sample size (5 for 5) in preseason against missing starters defense, but he looked great and improved on some things that Zorn wanted him to improve on.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They showed the montage...

and it was very encouraging. Throwing the ball early and in rhythm. Getting “lower” at the end of his drop (his words, not mine.) But you can see Campbell loading up at the end of his drop, picking out his guy, and letting it go. Not what he did last season.

I’m not giving all the credit to Zorn. It is Campbell’s 2nd year playing afterall.

And Brooks got one to checkup inside the 10. Next cut, Frosty.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad snap for a safety...

over Quinn Grey’s head and through the endzone.

2 points because of Brooks.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quote of the night:

John Madden: I’m not a facts guy.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If it was real football,

I’d like to believe they’d be out there.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Kelly.

Although I might just be overstating Thomas’ injury because he was carted out of practice.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks guys.

I was hoping to see what they could do. Oh well.

by Brandon Worley on Aug 3, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brooks punt...

boomed it with hang time, but the Colts still returned it for a TD.

Only a hold saved the score. After 3 punts, Brokks is my punter. (To be fair, he was my favorite draft day. No offense, Frost.)

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Schwiegert?

Was that him who got eaten alive on the TD?

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes...

it was Schweigheryert.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck it...

I’m calling him Stu.

Not even Stuart. Just Stu.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe its just me...

but Mason looks good.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fred Davis

had soft hands on a catch that was too low, then stayed up for a few extra yards.

I agree, Mason comes out of the backfield fast. I like that he just goes straight.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering who that #86 guy was...

Davis might be the best pickup out of the top 3 draft picks in ‘08.

I’m not sure long term… but Davis should contribuate right away.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

An added dimension to the offense

What does a defense do when the two tight-ends on the field may be the top recivers too.

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Put Yoder out there...

and that’s 3 guys who can block, catch and run.

The WC loves versitile TEs.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Collins

Looking better than I thought after the reports from practice,I think he’ll be a good back-up. Needs to learn his second system in 10 years…a lot different than Campbell’s

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zorn's first time out

about as important as the preseason game

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Madden talking about Rinehart...

and he’s looked good. Most of Mason’s runs were behind him.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay...

who are the starting 5 OL right now?

Samuels, _, Rabach, __ , Jansen. Kendall and Thomas are the Gs?

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fabini and Rinehart have both been out

but yea that’s the starting five.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure why Rabach was in italics...

and my blanks were so much better than those.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Taylor

looks great in a ‘Skins uniform. I JUST WANT TO DANCE.

Collins fumbles yuck.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone noticed...

that the Jason Taylor guy looks pretty large?

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy...

a preseason review that means nothing but about 10 seconds of clock.

Welcome to the NFL season.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Madden:

He lost how many ugh, ugh body fat things?

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I fire Suisham with Frost?

Missed FG. Still 10-9 Colts.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was it Frost?

It looked liek Frost.

Didn’t effect the kick. Pushed it wide right.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tryon beat deep.

and his interference stopped the clock.

Double whammy.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Spoiler Alert:

Colt Brennan is going to play. Soon.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sport alert

Darrell Green talking
HE BELONGS IN THE HALL! Classic
And the interception is shown

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not enough can be said

in support of Darrell Green. He is good people.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prepare for the J-Load

Jared Lorenzen, the 300 pound quarterback lol

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by thatguyben on Aug 3, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's my fav

non-redskin to watch. His waddle makes me believe in god

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Horton

is all over the field and hitting people!

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is he #48?

If not, who is. I can’t read his name (dreadlocks) but he’s been doing well.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Had to look it up too!

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Horton...

had to use all his strength to get Lorenzen.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marcus Mason

is teh mang but then again you probably already knew that

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by thatguyben on Aug 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brennan actually looked pretty good...

I’m not getting excited. But he did well.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he is

throwing laser beams.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right now...

Brennan is 5/6 for 94 yards and a TD…

Make that 6/7 for whatever Cartwright just gained.

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saw in the Dallas new today that Zorn's trying to do it all and it won't work

Zorn quarter back coach, play caller and head coach, shoot the Cowboys have three people to do those jobs, it’s not going to work.
Yeah I’m sure no one would want these type stats on the first preseason game.
Go Zorn, one man as good as three in texax
JC 6/6
TC 5/6
CB 7/8

by dr WNC on Aug 3, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matteral Richardson?

Haven’t heard of him until tonight, like the pick six, though.

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by Skin Patrol on Aug 3, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

POG...

I’ll spurn Colt and say Horton. They both played well.

What about a Horton/Landry combo?

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by TexSkins on Aug 3, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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