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Super Bowl XXVI: Redskins vs Bills (Full Game)

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About Minneapolis, Minnesota: Football fans in Minnesota were looking forward to hosting Super Bowl XXVI after their Vikings missed the playoffs and they would now get to see playoff football in the Metrodome. Residents prepared for months for the biggest sporting even of them all and fans from around the world would tune into watch the Washington Redskins take on the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Ticket Sales / Attendance:  There were 63130 people in attendance at the 26TH Superbowl game in Minneapolis and it is estimated that another 79.5 million more excited fans watched from home or other football parties around the world while tuning into CBS.

Team Pre-Season Stats:  After a heart breaking loss in last years Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills were anxious to get back to the championship. With the same team still in tact, head coach Marv Levy would count on his veteran offence and defensive stars to lead the team through the year and back to the playoffs.

The Redskins were ready to begin the 1991-92 NFL season with QB Mark Rypien ready to lead them through the season and hopefully a long playoff run. Defensive back Darrell Green and company would also have to help the team from their side of the ball to ensure their success.

Team Roster: The Bills line up looked similar to the previous year including QB Jim Kelly, RB Thurman Thomas, WR Don Beebe, WR James Lofton, TE Pete Metzelaars, OL Bruce Smith, and OL Cornelius Bennett.

The Washington Redskins would start the season with QB Mark Rypien, RB Earnest Byner, WR Gary Clark, TE Terry Orr, DB Darrell Green and DL Charles Mann.

Game Highlights: The Redskins struggled early in the game scoring only 3 points on their first 3 possessions on a 34 yard field goal from Lohmiller. However, they managed to take 17-0 lead into halftime after a 10 yard touchdown reception by Earner Byner and a 1 yard TD run by Gerald Riggs. The Buffalo Bills would have to come back from a 17-0 lead with half of the game to play.

Gerald Riggs started the scoring early in the 3rd quarter with another touchdown run and increasing the Washington lead to 24-0. The touchdown came after an interception on a Jim Kelly pass on the first play of the second half. Buffalo responded with 10 points of their own, but Washington crushed any hope of a comeback with less than two minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter with a 30 touchdown reception by Gary Clark.

Buffalo would add 2 touchdowns in the 4th quarter, but it would not be enough and Washington would roll to a 37-34 victory. Buffalo would lose a second straight Super Bowl after Jim Kelly was intercepted 4 times. For Washington head coach Joe Gibbs it would be his 3rd Super Bowl victory.

Game MVP:  Washington Quarterback Mark Rypien would be named MVP of the 26th Super Bowl after a great performance in the game. He would complete 18 of 32 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns. His 35 yard pass to Gary Clark in the 3rd quarter would crush any chance of a Buffalo comeback and leading the Redskins to victory.

Half Time Show:  The halftime show was presented by Timberline with a theme of Winter Magic. There would be performances by pop star Gloria Estefan along with US Olympic Figure Skaters Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill.

Commercials:  The average cost of a 30 second commercial was $850000 during the game and there were several great commercials during the game. Some of these commercials included an Advil commercial with Nolan Ryan, Air Jordan from Nike, and of course Bud Bowl IV.

SB26 Super Bowl XXVI: Redskins vs Bills (Full Game)

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Flashback Friday: Art, Gary and Ricky – Posse Love (Video)

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Over the years the Washington Redskins have had several great players. The 1980′s and 1990′s were times when the talent of the Redskins truly shined the brightest.

Three major reasons for that were Art Monk, Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders, or as Redskins fans know them, the Posse. This trio was one of the best receiving corps in the NFL during the late 1980′s and early 1990′s and is our feature this week on Flashback Friday.

In 1989 they were the first NFL trio to each accumulate 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. Here is a breakdown of the stats the Posse put up.

Art Monk:

Career Highlights and Awards:

  • 3× Pro Bowl selection (1984, 1985, 1986)
  • 2× First-team All-Pro selection (1984, 1985)
  • 2× First-team All-NFC selection (1984, 1985)
  • 1× Second-team All-NFC selection (1986)
  • All-Rookie team (1980)
  • 4× NFC Champion (1982, 1983, 1987, 1991)
  • 3× Super Bowl Champion (XVII, XXII, XXVI)
  • First receiver to reach 900 career receptions
  • NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
  • 70 Greatest Redskins
  • NFL Hall of Fame

Career NFL Statistics:

  • Receptions – 940
  • Receiving yards – 12,721
  • Touchdowns – 68

Gary Clark:

Career Highlights and Awards:

  • 4× Pro Bowl selection (1986, 1987, 1990, 1991)
  • 3× All-Pro (1986, 1987, 1991)
  • 70 Greatest Redskins
  • Super Bowl XXII
  • Super Bowl XXVI
  • JMU Athletic Hall of Fame (1994)
  • Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (2007)

Career NFL Statistics:

  • Games played – 167
  • Receptions – 699
  • Receiving yards – 10,856
  • Receiving average – 15.5
  • Touchdowns – 65

Ricky Sanders:

Career Highlights and Awards:

  • Super Bowl XXII
  • Super Bowl XXVI
  • 70 Greatest Redskins

Career NFL Statistics:

  • Receptions – 483
  • Receiving yards – 6,477
  • Touchdowns – 37

ENJOY THE VIDEO—> HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!

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Redskins 10 For 80 Winners Announced

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As most fans of the burgundy and gold already know, the Washington Redskins had their ‘Redskins 10 for 80′ contest for the fans to vote on exactly who they believed should be added to the all-time Redskins team. A few years back the first 70 were announced, but this year in honor of 80 years in existence, the team decided to add ten more players to the list.

The team announced the winners at the 51st annual Redskins Welcome Home Luncheon Friday. The new add-on’s to list include vital pieces in the Redskins front office during the Superbowl years in the 80′s and 90′s as well as all-time greats who were very deserving of the honor.

The following players were added to the list.

 

 

Clinton Portis - RB | 2004-10

A dynamic player and personality, Portis is the second-leading rusher in franchise history, and scored 49 touchdowns over seven seasons in Washington. He was elected to two Pro Bowls and was named second team All-Pro in 2008. He finished with 8,164 yards from scrimmage and 26 100-yard games.

 


Sean Taylor - S | 2004-07

A complete defensive player, Taylor was known as a hard-hitter and play-maker  He made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2007, and logged five interceptions in his last nine games.

 

 

LaVar Arrington - LB | 2000-05

A dynamic Redskins linebacker and second overall pick of the 2000 NFL Draft, Arrington earned three consecutive Pro Bowl berths from 2001-03. He had 22.5 sacks – including 11 in 2001 – in six seasons with the Redskins.

 

 

Roy Jefferson - WR | 1971-76

A three-time Pro Bowler with the Redskins, Jefferson caught 208 passes and 15 touchdowns in six seasons. Often a clutch receiver, he led the offense in receptions in 1971 and helped the team win the 1972 NFC Championship.

 

 

Richie Petitbon - S/ASSISTANT COACH | 1971-72, 1971-93

Petitbon finished his playing career in Washington and had nine takeaways on defense in 16 games. He later returned as a defensive coach, serving on all three Super Bowl winning staffs. He later relieved Joe Gibbs as the head coach and was inducted into the team’s Ring of Fame in 2011.

 

 

Bobby Beatherd - GENERAL MANAGER | 1978-89

Beathard was one of the chief architects of the Redskins’ championship teams of the 1980s. He drafted the likes of Art Monk, Darrell Green and Russ Grimm. The Redskins’ 1981 draft class is regarded as one of the greatest ever.


Chris Samuels - OT | 2000-09

Samuels was a six-time Pro Bowl left tackle during his ten years in Washington. He started 141 games protecting the blind side of Redskins quarterbacks, and was received the Ed Block Courage Award in 2002. He returned to the team in 2010 as a coaching intern for the offensive line.

Jon Jansen - OT | 1999-2008

A 1999 second-round draft pick, Jansen was mostly a “Rock” – his nickname – at right tackle, starting 123 games in his Redskins career. He helped block for two of the top rushing performances in franchise history (1999 Stephen Davis, 2005 Clinton Portis).

Joe Bugel - ASSISTANT COACH | 1981-89, 2004-09

A legendary offensive line coach, Bugel guided one of the greatest offensive lines in NFL history, instilling toughness every step of the way. He coined the nickname “The Hogs” for the likes of Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby, Jeff Bostic, George Starke and Mark May, among others.

Terry Hermaling - OT | 1970-80

A tough-minded left tackle who joined the Redskins as an undrafted free agent, Hermeling would start 103 of 120 career games in 11 seasons in Washington. He helped the Redskins capture the 1972 NFC Championship.

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Saturday Slop : Hankerson Among Breakout Candidates; London Fletcher Named ‘Top Five Over 35′

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hogs haven daily slop gfx medium Saturday Slop : Hankerson Among Breakout Candidates; London Fletcher Named ‘Top Five Over 35′
This is a section that I normally do every weekday over on Hogshaven.com (normally titled “Daily Slop”), and this will be the first Saturday post for this column. Make sure to check back each week in the future for your weekend dose of Redskins news links from all over the web.

 

LaVar & Dukes: Sean Salisbury Says Criticism Of RGIII Unfounded « CBS DC
Robert Griffin III hasn’t even signed his rookie contract with the Washington Redskins, but that isn’t stopping some fans from criticizing the youngster.

 

Hankerson among breakout candidates – NFC East Blog – ESPN
The 2012 draft is so last month, and the 2013 draft is too far away to comprehend, so our draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. is thinking back to the 2011 draf

 

RG3 Talks About “Big Mike”, Having Thrown to All WRs, and Kirk Cousins – Hogs Haven
Interview with RG3 today where he talks about the whirlwind week including rookie minicamp.

 

Rookie preview: Kirk Cousins – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
The fit: The scouts liked his decision making in the pocket and his coaches and teammates praised his leadership. That combination of talents make him an ideal backup quarterback. He is not as athletic a Robert Griffin III but few anywhere are and he should be able to step into Mike Shanahan’s offense fairly easily.

 

The Redskins Blog | London Fletcher Named ‘Top Five Over 35′
Redskins’ veteran linebacker London Fletcher this week was named the fourth-best NFL player older than 35, according to NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks. The selection is no surprise to those who have followed Fletcher’s career with the Redskins. Fletcher — who turns 37 years old tomorrow — last year led the NFL in tackles and is a perennial team captain.

 

In-depth chart: Offensive line – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
The Redskins’ 90-man offseason roster is set, at least for the time being. It’s time to take a look at who they have, who will start, and who will be around when the Sept. 9 opener in New Orleans rolls around.

 

The Redskins Blog | Darrell Green: ‘Hometown Hall Of Famer’
Washington Redskins’ Hall-Of-Fame cornerback Darrell Green was honored this week by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate Insurance company as a “Hometown Hall of Famer” in his hometown of Houston.

 

Robert Griffin III signs endorsement deal with EvoShield – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
Most popular D.C. athlete adds yet another sponsorship to his portfolio, this one in protective apparel.

 

The Redskins Blog | 2012 Redskins Player For A Day
The 2012 Washington Redskins Player For A Day program gave participants a chance to sign a one-day contract with the team and go through three stations with current and former Redskins players at Redskins Park.

 

Sports Junkies – Calls about RGIII on Leno

 

The toughest obstacle for RG3 in his rookie year
In the NFC East, Robert Griffin III will go up against a very sack happy group of teams. Scheme and speed could negate some of the fierce pass rush but it will come down to fundamentals.

 

RGIII gave Jay Leno a pair of socks, then laughed heartily at his jokes (VIDEO) | Shutdown Corner – Yahoo! Sports

Robert Griffin III was at ease in a Thursday appearance on “The Tonight Show,” riffing with host Jay Leno, playfully teasing guest Hugh Laurie (“House”) and revealing that two massage chairs will be his first big purchase with his NFL money.

 

Pressure point: Redskins – NFC East Blog – ESPN

Examining who faces the most challenging season for the Washington Redskins and why. Trent Williams was the No. 4 pick in the 2010 NFL draft — Mik

 

Hogs Haven Podcast: Hogging the Airwaves – Hogs Haven

Hogs Haven Podcast: Hogging the Airwaves

 

May 15, 1973: Allen Deals for All-Pro Safety | Redskin Historian

On May 15, 1973, Redskins coach George Allen traded five players to the Houston Oilers for Ken Houston, a five-time Pro Bowler and one of the NFL’s premier safeties. Allen made a slew of trades in his coaching career, but this was one of his beauties.  Houston made seven more Pro Bowls and was All-Pro or All-NFC every year from 1973 to 1979.

 

Vintage ‘Redskins Saturday Night’ Video Starring Tony Kornheiser | Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog by the Brothers Mottram

Mr. Irrelevant, a D.C. Sports Blog by the Brothers Mottram

 

Redskins could benefit from opponents’ bad luck – Riggo’s Rag – A Washington Redskins Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Redskins fans know all to well how badly it hurts to lose an impact player in the offseason. We saw it just last year, when our promising rookie Jarvis

 

Washington Redskins And The NFL 2012 Season: No Excuses : Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins know they’ve run out of excuses. This is why everyone will be watching the NFC East this season.

 

Concussion lawsuit plaintiffs an eye- opening cross section of NFL past – NFL – CBSSports.com News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Fantasy

1. Art Monk, WR: The best receiver in Washington Redskins history. Monk was a physically imposing presence who delivered as much punishment as he took. Throughout his career, the quiet Monk shunned publicity. He made the Hall of Fame in 2008. 2. Mark Rypien, QB: A teammate of Monk’s and one of several cases where teammates are suing the league. Rypien was NFL MVP in 1991 and won a Super Bowl with the Redskins.

 

If the NFC East’s 1′s on offense were kidnapped, which team’s 2′s in the NFCE would be able to score? – Blogging the bEast

The Cowboys probably have the best QB/RB combo in Kyle Orton and Felix Jones… but after that they have nothing.  The Eagles would actually have a receiving corps that might be better than a few teams’ starters, but their QB/RB combo is weak.  The Giants would have the most inexperience with 3 rookies.  And finally, the Redskins… The Redskins’ 2′s look very similar to their 1′s of a year ago.  None of these teams would be able to block anybody.  Note: I didn’t include a FB. Went with 3 WR’s instead, an used the 3, 4, and 5 for each team.

 

Concussion lawsuit plaintiffs an eye- opening cross section of NFL past – NFL – CBSSports.com News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Fantasy

1. Art Monk, WR: The best receiver in Washington Redskins history. Monk was a physically imposing presence who delivered as much punishment as he took. Throughout his career, the quiet Monk shunned publicity. He made the Hall of Fame in 2008. 2. Mark Rypien, QB: A teammate of Monk’s and one of several cases where teammates are suing the league. Rypien was NFL MVP in 1991 and won a Super Bowl with the Redskins.

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