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On Feb. 23, 1998, the Redskins made their biggest splash in free agency to date by signing defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield to a six-year, $36 million contract. But Stubby, the 1997 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a 3-time Pro Bowler, failed to dominate the way the Redskins expected. He was cut after three seasons.
In this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Magazine," host Mike Richman examines Redskins ties to the "Land Down Under" in interviews with punter Sav Rocca and staunch Skins fan Phil Koschak, who traveled from Australia to attend the Redskins' first two games of the 2011 season at FedExField, wins over the Giants and Cardinals. Both of those guys are from Melbourne, Australia. Richman also speaks with Phil Sheridan of the Philadelphia Inquirer on why QB Donovan McNabb flopped as a Redskin in 2010, as well as two of "The Hogettes" on the pre-game sidelines at FedExField. Check it out!
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One of the most thrilling wins in Redskins history took pace on Sept. 19, 2005 against the Cowboys on a Monday night at Texas Stadium. The Cowboys appeared to have the win in hand with a 13-0 lead and less than four minutes left. But the Redskins' offense, previously nonexistent, exploded for two touchdowns on passes by QB Mark Brunell to newly acquired WR Santana Moss. Moss's 70-yard scoring catch with 2:35 left tied the game at 13, and Nick Novak's conversion accounted for the 14-13 victory in a game known in Redskins annals as the "Monday Night Miracle." This article reviews that breathtaking evening.
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Chris Hanburger is one of the greatest Redskins linebackers ever. Known as "The Hangman" for his distinctive around-the-neck tackling style, he was named to nine Pro Bowls, the most in Redskins history, He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the fourth Redskin to enter the hallowed institution since 2008. Hanburger, who played as low as 200 pounds, was very strong for his size. The clever linebacker also resembled a quarterback on the field and called plays for the Redskins' defense and coach George Allen, a defensive genius himself, from 1973 to 1977. Hanburger, also known for his ornery personality, rarely uttered a word to teammates or reporters. This article elaborates on Hanburger's career, as well as his personality.
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| Flashback: Redskins Stunned Colts in 1959 | 24.9 KB |
The Redskins have recorded their share of upsets over the years. Perhaps the greatest of them all took place on Nov. 8, 1959, when they defeated the defending-champion Baltimore Colts, 27-24. It was a win of monumental proportion. The Colts, who played the game with six future Hall of Fame players to none for the Redskins, would go on to win their second straight NFL championship. Washington, meanwhile, was mired in one of the most miserable periods in team history and finished the season 3-9 for the third time in the 1950s. This article examines the upset and the era when it took place.
Mike Richman, a journalist who has covered sports for a quarter-century, is the official Redskins historian. He’s the author of two comprehensive books on Redskins history – the Washington Redskins Football Vault and The Redskins Encyclopedia – and he hosts a Redskins TV show called “Burgundy & Gold Magazine” and a Redskins radio show called "Burgundy & Gold Flashback."
Mike Richman
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• Author of The Redskins Encyclopedia and the Washington Redskins Football Vault
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