Fight For Old DC

We've Moved!

2009-10-24T08:37:00.000-04:00

We've moved over to a new spot on Bloguin, at http://www.ffodc.com/. Please head on over there for updated posts and new fancy things. Thanks Blogspot...it's been real.To enter the new site, click here.

Redskins Anonymous

2009-10-23T20:36:00.000-04:00

Well the name about sums it up, but here's a video my cousin Scott sent along to me with the tagline "I can't believe it's come to this." Me either buddy. Me either.

Stop Wearing Football Jerseys: Caps Beat Thrash 5-4

2009-10-23T08:43:00.005-04:00

I'm growing a little tired of listing scores like 5-4, 6-5, 6-4, 4-3. This Caps team is so damn good, and so infuriating at the same time. I should have known better than to pack it in after Chris Clark's tally put DC up 5-2 in the second period. Between our erratic goaltender and our undisciplined play, there was no way that score would hold up. Shocker...it didn't. Here are my thoughts of the

Small Delay

2009-10-22T19:04:00.001-04:00

Hey guys...there are big things coming around the bend for FFODC, but that's going to require some extra time away from posting over the next few days from me. I promise that it will be worth it. I'll still have my ReCap after the Atlanta game tomorrow morning, but it's a good weekend to get this done with the Skins and Hokies off. Thanks for your patience!

2009-2010 Wizards Preview

2009-10-21T09:42:00.000-04:00

So I've kept the Wizards chatter to a minimum, mostly because there hasn't been a ton to talk about with Gilbert's recent "silence." Of course the beginning of football season paired with hockey has taken a little away from the Wiz hype as well. Maybe I'd be more excited if they were the Bullets again. At any rate, the season is now a week away, and with a Redskin/Hokie/Capital bye week, why not

A Couple of Jabs

2009-10-20T13:34:00.006-04:00

On Sunday evening, my dad, a longtime Redskins fan and season ticket holder (and guy that created the monster of fandom that is your resident blogger), sent me this email. Under normal circumstances, I would have been pissed off and maybe even sent back a smarmy response. However, these aren't normal circumstances we're dealing with as Redskins fans. Here are the contents of the aforementioned

Lol Hokies: Week Seven

2009-10-19T15:43:00.000-04:00

This week's edition of LolHokies comes with a side of anger directed at the stupid bumble bee. h8u other tech.

Field Goal Fest: Redskins lose 14-6

2009-10-19T06:56:00.002-04:00

I wasn't all that far off. Outside of a safety in place of a field goal, the scoring went about as I had expected (I picked a 15-9 Chiefs win). Besides the 40% attendance and major booing and benching Jason Campbell, here are my thoughts on the game:Of course the day I call him Albert Haynesworthless, he decides to make a home in the backfield. He actually had an impact, and only limped off the

AO at the Beginning, AO at the End: Caps Win 3-2 (SO)

2009-10-18T18:05:00.005-04:00

The Caps called on their superstar to deliver on Saturday night, and in keeping his torrid scoring pace, he managed to just that. Ovie scored his trademark goal on "The Play" (a la backdoor pass to make the goalie stretch) on the power play, and then found himself all alone on Dan Ellis a short while later. Those two weren't enough, because the defense and Varly couldn't hold out. After a soft

Welcome Back Stiney: Hokies Lose 28-23 in ATL

2009-10-18T17:25:00.002-04:00

Could've seen this one coming from a mile away. What were the keys to the game for Georgia Tech? Abuse the young VT linebackers en route to a strong rushing effort...check. Force turnovers early (slash keep the crowd in it)...check. Have Kam Chancellor screw up...check. I wasn't able to watch this one, thanks to marching band as mentioned earlier, but I had my trusty Blackberry in hand (and ready

Week 6: Kansas City

2009-10-18T09:55:00.003-04:00

The Redskins will face their NFL record SIXTH consecutive winless team when the Chiefs come calling to FedEx Field this afternoon. They'll have to do so without one of their best players, and last hope at a semblance of offensive line in Chris Samuels, and with questions swirling around ownership, coaching, and leadership within the organization. The team has seen the likes of Sonny, Sam, Joey T,

Nabby Dances, Caps Win: 4-1

2009-10-16T18:23:00.002-04:00

What on God's green Earth was he attempting to do on that save? We'll probably never know, but man was it pretty. After Nabby thwarted an early shot by Ovechkin with his glove hand, he and Ovi seemed to exchange some playful words and a laugh. Then Ovi had fun the rest of the night. #20 for San Jose? Not so much. Here are a few of my observations from last night:I was really skeptical about the

Week Seven: Bring on Gah Tech

2009-10-15T09:55:00.004-04:00

So maybe I was a little harsh yesterday. I mean, Georgia Tech is a solid program with a history worth discussing prior to the Clinton administration. They've beaten a team by over 200 points before. Not bad. It doesn't mean I have to like them though. In reading message boards and blog posts this week, I've seen a lot of cockiness that resembles Miami circa week four. We can't have any of that

I Have a Bone to Pick With You Bumble Bee

2009-10-14T14:05:00.004-04:00

You know, I put up with Calvin Johnson. I've lived with the fact that we're repeatedly called "Vah Tech" by the media and the Jackets never hear "Gah Tech." I even let the whole '2008 Championship Banner for the Yellow Jackets' thing fly. No more of this rubbish bumble bees. This disrespect must stop. Apparently, Georgia Tech decided that we would be the most appropriate homecoming opponent for

Lol Hokies

2009-10-13T20:56:00.002-04:00

So I thought this would be pretty entertaining. Here are some photos from the week with some mildly humorous captions (at least to me). Enjoy!

Weekend Round-Up

2009-10-13T09:18:00.011-04:00

Ok guys, I'm alive. Promise. It was tough to post during homecoming weekend because I: a. didn't bring my laptop with me, and b. was only able watch two of the four relevant games to this blog (way to be cheap and not have cable Jeremey/Stephen). However, the long weekend was nice, and I do have plenty to talk about, so strap in...we'll take this team-by-team (saving the best for last with

Week Six: God I Hate Matt Ryan

2009-10-09T12:20:00.001-04:00

Can we please just fast forward to tomorrow at noon? How I hate thee, Boston College. Let me count the ways:Doug Flutie. Doug Flutie. Doug Flutie.Matt Ryan and his stupid pass to win a game that they didn't deserve.Matt Ryan for having a good first season in the NFL. I hope he breaks his leg this year. Nice Champs Sports Bowl ring, joke.Jeff Jagodzinski. Nice unemployment check, joke.Rich

Game Four: Rags 4, Caps 3...Yuck

2009-10-09T08:00:00.003-04:00

That was ugly. What am I referring to? With regards to last night's flop in the phone booth against the Rangers, I'm talking about the defense, the powerplay, the third period goaltending, and the third and fourth lines. That game was one that just made you want to scream, because you know your team was outworked, even if they were the more talented group on the ice. I'm sure that's how

My CFB Top 25: Week Five

2009-10-07T14:54:00.003-04:00