How did Ron Rivera become “Riverboat Ron?” Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera aka “Riverboat Ron” recounted the story Friday as a guest on Pro Football Talk with host Mike Florio. As a high school football player, he and his friends were out one day in Monterey, California, when suddenly Rivera spotted this large man and his family together. It was Oakland Raiders head … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera, the man in 'Command'
Archives for February 2022
Jay Gruden talks about quarterback options for the Commanders in 2022
Jay Gruden spent almost six full seasons as the head coach of the Washington Commanders from 2014-19. Gruden was fired five games into his sixth season as Washington’s coach. These days, Gruden frequently joins some of the radio shows in the Washington area to give his analysis on the Commanders and the NFL. A former quarterback at Louisville and in the Arena League, Gruden … [Read more...] about Jay Gruden talks about quarterback options for the Commanders in 2022
1991: The greatest season in Washington football history, Super Bowl XXVI
This 2021 NFL season reminds us that 30 years ago Washington assembled its greatest team in franchise history, going 14-2 and racing through the playoffs to the Super Bowl XXVI championship and Vince Lombardi Trophy. Super Bowl XXVI—Washington 37, Buffalo 24— January 26, 1992 After all of the pregame hype, this game was never in doubt, as Washington led by 27 points before … [Read more...] about 1991: The greatest season in Washington football history, Super Bowl XXVI
Alexei Protas (F) from Washington Capitals to Hershey Bears
Status: Recall/Reassignment Date: 02/11/2022 Player: Alexei Protas (F) From: Washington Capitals To: Hershey Bears Information: Reassigned Source: https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-re-assign-aliaksei-protas-to-hershey/c-330710740 … [Read more...] about Alexei Protas (F) from Washington Capitals to Hershey Bears
Lowe’s Latest: Gasol, Bucks, Suns, Pacers, Kings, Sixers, More
With Brook Lopez sidelined indefinitely, the Bucks and center Marc Gasol, who is currently playing for Girona in Spain, had discussed the possibility of a possible late-season deal, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN (Insider link). However, Lowe suggests that a union “does not appear to be in the cards” now that Milwaukee has acquired Serge Ibaka. It’s worth noting that the Bucks … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Latest: Gasol, Bucks, Suns, Pacers, Kings, Sixers, More