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"The Dancing Bear" Helped Lead Redskins to Prominence in 1970s
This season -- and believe me, there will be a 2011 season -- marks the 40th anniversary of George Allen's first year coaching the Redskins. Yes, 1971, I remember it like it was yesterday. That year, Allen guided the 9-4-1 Redskins to their first post-season appearance in a quarter century. He...
George Starke: Senior Citizen on the "Hogs"
When one thinks of the "Hogs," the Redskins' legendary offensive line from the Joe Gibbs-I era, such names as Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby, Jeff Bostic, Mark May, Jim Lachey or even Mark Schlereth are probably the most memorable. The first four were original "Hogs," while Grimm is in the Hall of Fame,...
Saying what's up and a Greg Blache tribute
Hey guys -- Skin Patrol recently honored me by asking if I wanted to jump up to the author position at this site, and I'm flattered to take him up on it. Thanks for having me, and I hope I can provide some good stuff. Down to business -- my suspicion that Greg Blache is awesome was recently...
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