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Attention, Dan Snyder: Here's the Redskins' Blueprint for Future Success

As I was watching my beloved Washington Redskins get humiliated by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football the other night, I could only think about how much I hope Dan Snyder has finally ...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 month ago 706 reads 7 comments
Ten Predictions for the Washington Redskins 2009 Season

With the start of the Washington Redskins season just 8 days away, this is the time of the year Redskin fans love. There's so much hope in the air and expectations are high...

Written by Troy Marine about 3 months ago 554 reads 9 comments
Five Players Not Worth Drafting For The 2009 NFL Fantasy Year

In my earlier article I talked about five players worth drafting a little sooner than you might think for the upcoming fantasy season. Now let’s look at five guys you should think twice about, before drafting them as high as you might think...

Written by Troy Marine about 6 months ago 470 reads 11 comments
Five Players Worth Drafting for the 2009 NFL Fantasy Year

With Fantasy Football season just around the corner, and draft preparation’s just beginning, here’s a look at some guys worth drafting sooner than you might think...

Written by Troy Marine about 6 months ago 631 reads 6 comments
Dallas Cowboys Sign Michael Vick! (Not Really, But It Wouldn't Surprise Me)

Michael Vick was released from a federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, KS early Wednesday morning where he had been held the past 19 months after being convicted of federal dog-fighting charges...

Written by Troy Marine about 6 months ago 2,488 reads 16 comments
What We Might Expect From The Washington Redskins In 2009

With minicamp just wrapping up a week ago, OTAs starting June 1st, and training camp only two months away, lets look at the upcoming season for the Redskins, and what it might bring...

Written by Troy Marine about 6 months ago 725 reads 0 comments
Are There Better Things to Come From The Washington Redskins 2009 Playbook

With Jim Zorn’s first year as the Washington Redskins head coach behind him (a season where the offense started out hot, but fizzled late), he will look to diversify and expand the offensive playbook for this year...

Written by Troy Marine about 6 months ago 439 reads 0 comments
Year No. 2 Under Jim Zorn: The Washington Redskins Coaching Staff

The Washington Redskins coaching staff has many years of experience in the NFL between all of them, but little experience in their current specific positions...

Written by Troy Marine about 6 months ago 242 reads 0 comments
The DC Metro Areas Best Sports Talk Radio Show: “The Junkies”

They call themselves “The Junkies” (FKA The Sports Junkies). A money local sports talk radio show, which started in 1996, consisting of four guys that all grew up together in the DC Metro area - Maryland to be exact...

Written by Troy Marine about 7 months ago 367 reads 0 comments
Hey Hey Hey 'Skins Fans, It's Albert Haynesworth!!

With the free-agency signing period just starting midnight Thursday, the Washington Redskins have done what everyone had expected them to do for a couple days now—actually, I figured this ...

Written by Troy Marine about 9 months ago 64 reads 0 comments
The New York Mets Bullpen: From Late-Season Losers to Beasts of the East?

It’s funny how just a couple of offseason acquisitions can make a team and its fans forget about how bad their bullpen was last year...

Written by Troy Marine about 9 months ago 146 reads 1 comments
Clinton Portis and the Redskins' Running Attack: Feast or Famine?

Well, the Washington Redskins’ 2008 season was much like its last couple. There were some ups, and there were some downs, but in the end, it was pretty average. Dr. Jekyll and Mr...

Written by Troy Marine about 10 months ago 460 reads 7 comments
Boston Celtics Make Franchise History; NBA History Next?

With the Boston Celtics' 14th consecutive win Friday night against the New Orleans Hornets, they have done something that no other Celtic team has ever done. They have started out the season 22-2...

Written by Troy Marine about 11 months ago 515 reads 8 comments
The Redskins' Receivers: It's Their Time

Let’s face it, if the Redskins are going to make it to the playoffs, and actually get past the first round, they are going to need their wide receivers to play a huge role...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 238 reads 6 comments
Remembering Sean Taylor: One Year Later

So, here I sit, almost a year after one of the saddest days of my life as a Washington Redskins fan. I can’t believe it’s already been a year. I remember that day like it was yesterday...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 340 reads 0 comments
What's the Washington Redskins' Problem on the Field?

After starting out 6–2, the Washington Redskins looked poised to possibly win the division and challenge the New York Giants for NFC dominance...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 310 reads 12 comments
New York Mets: The K-Rod Factor

With the free-agency signing period just beginning Friday, I thought we should take a look at the biggest name that will be available and why the New York Mets would be smart to go get him. Let’s look at the obvious reason...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 221 reads 4 comments
Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball 2008-09 Season Preview

After starting out 22-1, the 2007-2008 season ended much like the last couple have for the Duke Blue Devils, an early exit from the NCAA Tournament...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 567 reads 5 comments
Jose Theodore—Brent Johnson; Is there a goalie controversy in DC?

Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau keeps saying there isn’t, but what do you expect him to say? What, did you think he would just bench Jose Theodore? Not going to happen. It’s only 14 games into the season...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 191 reads 0 comments
My Crystal Ball: NFC East Predictions

So here we are. 10 weeks of the NFL season have passed. I can’t believe the season is already halfway over! It’s time to start making some predictions about how the NFC East will play out...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 147 reads 0 comments
'Skins Get a “Hall” Pass; Will DeAngelo Make the Grade?

Even with a bye-week, the Washington Redskins are making headlines with the signing of DeAngelo Hall on Friday, after he cleared waivers. Hall, who was just released by the Oakland Raiders on Nov...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 859 reads 2 comments
The Boston "Two" Party: Can the Celtics Repeat?

Here we are again with another NBA season underway. Several questions surround whether or not the Boston Celtics can repeat as NBA Champions. The "Big Three" aren’t getting any younger...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 162 reads 6 comments
ACC Championship Berth For Miami Hurricanes?

Can a young, but talented, Miami Hurricanes football team actually make it to the Atlantic Coastal Conference championship game in Tampa this year? It's possible...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 1,020 reads 9 comments
Redskins Win and Won't Even Play This Weekend!

Coming off an embarrassing loss at home against a good, not great, Steeler team would normally hurt a lot. Everyone - fans, players, and coaches - would want to get back out on the field this weekend and play hard...

Written by Troy Marine about about 1 year ago 68 reads 0 comments

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Troy Marine Article Archive

Attention, Dan Snyder: Here's the Redskins' Blueprint for Future Success

Ten Predictions for the Washington Redskins 2009 Season

Five Players Not Worth Drafting For The 2009 NFL Fantasy Year

Five Players Worth Drafting for the 2009 NFL Fantasy Year

Dallas Cowboys Sign Michael Vick! (Not Really, But It Wouldn't Surprise Me)

What We Might Expect From The Washington Redskins In 2009

Are There Better Things to Come From The Washington Redskins 2009 Playbook

Year No. 2 Under Jim Zorn: The Washington Redskins Coaching Staff

The DC Metro Areas Best Sports Talk Radio Show: “The Junkies”

Hey Hey Hey 'Skins Fans, It's Albert Haynesworth!!

The New York Mets Bullpen: From Late-Season Losers to Beasts of the East?

Clinton Portis and the Redskins' Running Attack: Feast or Famine?

Boston Celtics Make Franchise History; NBA History Next?

The Redskins' Receivers: It's Their Time

Remembering Sean Taylor: One Year Later

What's the Washington Redskins' Problem on the Field?

New York Mets: The K-Rod Factor

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball 2008-09 Season Preview

Jose Theodore—Brent Johnson; Is there a goalie controversy in DC?

My Crystal Ball: NFC East Predictions

'Skins Get a “Hall” Pass; Will DeAngelo Make the Grade?

The Boston "Two" Party: Can the Celtics Repeat?

ACC Championship Berth For Miami Hurricanes?

Redskins Win and Won't Even Play This Weekend!

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