27 – 24 . . . another divisional loss. 4 – Divisional Losses this year, this one just as frustrating as the last . . . 4th and 2 at the end, with 5 open yards in front of Jason Campbell. 2 – The number of seconds he hesitated in making a decision. 0 – The number of times that approach will be successful in the NFL.
The Skins are playing hard, but there are just too many holes to overcome the 1 or 2 mistakes we make each week. The injuries are certainly a part of it, with both Cooley and Jarmon joining the ever-increasing number of Burgundy & Gold on the IR list this year. That Number is "9" in case you were wondering.
And now onto this week . . . with another number . . . 4 . . . which is the number of games that Clinton Portis will have missed after he fails to play this week. He has already been ruled out, still suffering from concussion symptoms. Rock is doing just fine, so I say keep Clinton on the bench. Big Al should be back this week, which will help some. But the Saints are coming to town this week with our old friend (but not Snyderatto’s) Gregg Williams at the helm of a defense that is providing a perfect complement to their juggernaut offense. We all know how many games they have won, but the more impressive number is 407 . . . the number of points they have score so far this year. 407! They are averaging 37 points a game! On the other side of that coin is our 170 points, with the sparkling average of 15.5 points per game . . . and that is AFTER our recent scoring renaissance.
So in conclusion . . . while stranger things HAVE happened, my advice for this game is as follows:
1. Get a Designated Driver
2. G et to Austin Avenue
3. Enjoy the company of a room full of Redskins fans
4. Get heavily inebriated
5. Watch the game
6. Enjoy the halftime Raffle
7. Get more inebriated in the second half
8. Stay until the end
9. Have your designated driver make sure you get home safely
10. Continue the Vinny Cerrato / Jimmy Zorn "Firing Watch"
Hail! ...............................................................John Priddy
-------------------------------------------------------------------
T H I S S U N D A Y !
Triple Fan Club Tailgate
Come Out Early and Enjoy the Fun!
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 12/06/09 ~ 9 am to 11 am
South Parking Lot ~ Austin Avenue
with
"Live Music"
Bring Your Favorite Tailgate Brunch Goodies!
~ Breakfast Casseroles ~ Bagels & Cream Cheese ~ Pancakes ~
Krispy Kremes ~ Sausage Links ~ Coffee ~ Juice ~
AND
OF COURSE ~ "BLOODY JERRY"
Burgundy & Gold Fan Club
Southern Steel Fan Club
Eagle's Nest Fan Club
So far Sunday's weather looks good ~ partly cloudy, 51 degrees ~ perfect Football weather!
-------------------------------------------------------------------
a t t e n t i o n!
We are missing a 25' outdoor extension cord and spool (orange) used during the morning tailgate before the Dallas game. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please contact Linda (domintexas@aol.com) ASAP! Thanks!
(or else my Christmas lights won't get hung!)
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2009 Fan Club t-shirts
All Sizes Still Available
For Sale During Halftime~ Still Only $15/each
See Kenn the T-Shirt Man
-------------------------------------------------------------------
"Things Never Raffled Before" RAFFLE!
Tickets ~ still only $4/each -or- 3 for $10
Sale of tickets starts 5 minutes before halftime!
As always, trading is acceptable and encouraged!
{Christmas Raffle ~ Sunday, 12/13!}
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Home Game Tickets Still Available
Fellow fan Phil Tolle still has the following game tickets available
for Redskins Home Game:
12/21 ~ NY Giants (8:30 p.m. est)
The seats are in Section 435, Row 20, Seats 15 & 16
(check out a view of the stadium on Redskins.com)
For the Burgundy & Gold Brethren, each game will include the two (2) tickets
and a Gray Parking Pass ~ for $160.00
Contact Phil Tolle directly at
-------------------------------------------------------------------
REDSKINS TRIVIA
No Cost to Play
Turn in Answer Sheets to Chad before Halftime
Correct answers and the Winner will be announced following the raffle.
WEEK #12 WINNER ~ COACH!
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Official Hogette Bobbleheads!
Collect all Four! All proceeds go to Children's Charities!
{See Linda on gameday to order)
"MIKEY T" "HOWIETTE" "BIG MAC" "SPIGGY"
-------------------------------------------------------------------
ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!
The Redskins Chronicle: A Journey Through the History of the Redskins 1937-2008
by Rich Tandler
Remember, Rich would like to help the Hogettes help their favorite kids charities.
So for every book sold, Rich will make a donation to the Hogettes, 100% of which will go to help the kids.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
~~ Attention Fans ~~
This is your newsletter!
If you have something to say, something to sell, something to share ~
and it will be posted in the next newsletter!
-------------------------------------------------------------------
HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!
SEE YOU AT AUSTIN AVENUE!
New Orleans SAINTS