The Dreaded Third Quarter

I know I can't be the only one who finds it ironic that Tripp would refer to some stats as "just statistical noise"
I.......didn't want to....say anything

Good post--I had a feeling there was a problem here, but I didn't know the numbers were so bad!

One issue is injuries. Another is fatigue. But all teams face this sort of pressure every year, so that's certainly no excuse. Let's hope Zorn can fire them up. I do think the bye falls at a great time this year, as opposed to some of the last couple of years. Even if we lose to Pitt, we can recharge and get it straight in the bye week.Good point on the bye - I believe in many of those past seasons, the bye week was week 3 or 4. Hopefully you're right about the bye allowing our guys to prepare better for the stretch run.

we have been complaining about injuries for years. this year, so far the skins have been relatively healthy. and i agree. the bye comes at a great time

Bottom line- Monday night's game is a huge, huge game. Blache said it's his biggest game since he's been here. He has issued a challenge to the defense to carry the team. I believe defensively we're gonna be on fire. It's gonna be a slobbernocker. And low scoring I think.

We're dinged up for sure, but we've got enough veteran leadership to get the guys to suck it up for one more week. The Danny should send all of them to a week long spa treatment for the bye week. We need it.

Matt Terl on the Redskins Blog yesterday said the Skins had one of the most energetic practices they've had in weeks, since before the Philly game. Blache has been telling the players how important this game is. I expect us to come out fired up!

Blache seems to be a good electricfying motvater, im sure he will have our D ready for Monday night. Special since its a national televised game. Plus with all our recent struggles this yar on sacking the Qb, i wouldnt be surprised if we get maybe 2-3 sacks all of a sudden on Monday..it be nice..with the win it should throw us into a good third quarter!

Well, that's a wrap:

2002: 1-3 (losing first 2)
2003: 1-3
2004: 1-3 (losing first 3)
2005: 1-3 (losing first 3)
2006: 1-3 (losing first 2)
2007: 0-4
2008: 1-3 (0-3 at home)

Never been to a site like this that the members get such a joy at pointing out the negatives with such a proud I told you so.

Welcome to the warpath firstdown

Never been to a site like this that the members get such a joy at pointing out the negatives with such a proud I told you so.

I wouldn't say anyone got joy out of pointing out the negatives. We are what we are.