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Alfred Morris Needs 104 Yards to Break Clinton Portis’s Rushing Record

Posted on December 25, 2012

397076 10151375412139574 1459790227 n Alfred Morris Needs 104 Yards to Break Clinton Portiss Rushing Record Redskins rookie running-back Alfred Morris has been on a roll this season. The rookie has already tallied up 1,413 yards this year rushing the ball 302 times for 10 touchdowns. All of those numbers are Redskins records for rookie running backs.

Morris has rushed for 100 yards in three out of the last five games (the other two he rushed for 87 and 91, respectively). The numbers don’t lie as Alfred Morris is 104 yards away from breaking the all-time single season Redskins rushing record, currently held by Clinton Portis with 1,516 yards. Portis has held the record since 2005. Morris will get his shot at the record Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, a game that will decide the NFC East champion this year.

It’s amazing that with all the backs that have played in the burgundy and gold that Morris is about to become the top rusher, as a rookie.

In the preseason the “experts” all across the board said he wouldn’t ever be a every down running back and that the Redskins offensive line wasn’t good enough to open holes for anyone. The critics now stand quiet with no opinions to give as Morris has exceeded everyone’s expectations.

The soft spoken gentleman continues to be a stable section of the Redskins offense in every game. In any other year, Alfred Morris would be the top name in rookie of the year talks, as it stands he will probably finish 4th this season behind RG3, Andrew Luck and Russel Wilson (in no particular order).

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Alfred Morris has the Redskins Single Season Rushing Record in Sight

Posted on December 15, 2012

8065132295 0a0383ea6d o Alfred Morris has the Redskins Single Season Rushing Record in Sight With all the attention fellow teammate and rookie Robert Griffin III has received this year it may shock some that Alfred Morris is having one of the best seasons for a running back in Redskins history. The twenty-four year old back who stands 5′ 11 and makes a modest $390,000 a year, has rushed for 1,235 yards in just 13 games this season. The 1,235 yards have him 12th already in all-time single season rushing yards for the Redskins.

With three games remaining Morris is a major threat to former Redskins great Clinton Portis’s record total of 1,516 he set in 2005.

Morris is another in a long line of late round running back gems coach Mike Shanahan has plucked from the NFL draft. Much has been written about how Morris still drives the same car he did in college, a sign that material things are not the number one issue on Alfred’s mind.

Coupled with RG3′s year, the tandem has the Washington Redskins sitting atop the league in team rushing yards this season and has been the nightmare of opposing teams defensive coordinators. Morris has rushed for 100 yards in games six times this year and has accrued 7 touchdowns as well. Teams who focus on Robert Griffin have been stung all year as Morris has been a force to be reckoned with.

The one thing that stands out to me the most with this kid is the fact that the first person will never take him down as he finds a way to break tackles in almost every situation. The kid runs the ball with anger and with purpose. Morris already smashed the Redskins rookie record formerly held by Reggie Brooks.

If Morris can gain 282 yards in the Redskins last three games he will hold the single season rushing record for the Redskins, and as the list below shows, that’s good company to be in!

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UPDATED: Sunday, December 16, 2012

Alfred Morris rushed for 87 yards against the Browns on Sunday moving him to 1,322 on the season. That performance moved him up to the 7th best rushing season by a Redskins running back. Morris also scored two touchdowns on Sunday, which gave him the single season touchdown record for a Redskins rookie with 9.

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Alfred Morris is Closing in on Redskins Rookie Rushing Record

Posted on December 1, 2012

As most people in the Redskins community know already, the Redskins have struck gold this season as it pertains to the play of their rookies. Number two overall pick Robert Griffin III is having a rookie season for the ages, and sixth round draft pick Alfred Morris is having perhaps the best season a rookie running back has ever had in DC.

Morris has 982 rushing yards on the season, just 82 yards short of the Redskins rookie record held by Reggie Brooks. Morris will also become the first Redskins running back to gain 1000 yards since 2008 with just 18 more yards on the ground. With twenty-eight more carries Morris will break the Redskins team record for carries in a season by a rookie, currently Mike Thomas owns that record after carrying the ball 235 times in 1975.

Alfred Morris has four 100 yard rushing games this season, no Redskins rookie has ever recorded five. Clinton Portis was the last running back to record more than four 100-yard games in one season (six in 2008). Portis rushed for 1,487 yards and nine touchdowns that year. Morris is on pace to rush for 1,428 yards and nine touchdowns.

It’s hard to believe a talent like Alfred Morris was allowed to slip into the sixth round of any draft after seeing him tear the gridiron up this year. Morris has spent the entire year in the top five of the NFL for rushing yards and has six touchdowns as well to go with a 4.6 yards per carry average.

Morris had this quote during an interview with NFL Network’s “Around The League” earlier this week.

“I believe in myself,” Morris said. “My work ethic is ridiculous. Me, just as a person, I know what I’m capable of doing. I chose the path less traveled. Not many people could have chose the path to go to [Florida Atlantic] and be able to come into the NFL and do what I’ve done. Nothing I’ve ever gotten on my path was given — I’ve earned everything. And I know how to go out there and earn it, set goals and attain my goals. Just my sheer work ethic and my heart — you can’t measure a man’s heart, and I have a whole lot of heart.”

When asked if he expected to contribute immediately when he was drafted by the Redskins in April he responded by saying:

“Yes I did, but I just didn’t think my opportunity was going to come as soon as it did,” he said. “I thought maybe around the fifth, sixth game, I was going to get to roll in, maybe get in there and get some snaps and start working my way up the depth chart. If you had asked me would I be the starter at the beginning of the year, if I told you ‘Yeah,’ it would be a lie.”

The full interview can be found here ——>>> Alfred Morris on NFL Network’s “Around the League”

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Saturday Slop: Josh Morgan Excited to Make his FedEx Debut; Is RG3 Fast Enough to run Track in the 2016 Olympics?

Posted on August 25, 2012

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“I never cheated myself, and I gave everything that I had to this organization and to this Redskins nation, to this D.C. nation,” Portis said. “I love this area, and I will always feel a part of this community.” Some might forget, but Portis won a national championship at Miami, earned rookie of the year honors in Denver and broke the Redskins’ single-season rushing record, all before he turned 25. For a few years, it appeared there was nothing the two-time Pro Bowler couldn’t do.

Redskins thoughts: Three things I learned | WashingtonExaminer.com
Santana Moss gets an assist for his development. Crawford, a seventh-round pick who emerged as one of the bigger surprises in camp, has worked hard on being patient in press coverage. It shows, too. Crawford mirrors receivers off the line, not opening up too soon and allowing his man to make the first move. Then he reacts. Credit Moss. Crawford covered him in the slot all spring and much of the summer. ”Santana was always talking to me and he was like, ‘You have to be more patient.’ I wasn’t always this patient… Santana is a real shifty guy; Pierre is different. He’s more speed release, muscle release. But it takes time to be patient and not go for the first move. So it took a while with me getting comfortable.”

Redskins, Cowboys did not collude on salaries, players union says – The Insider – The Washington Post
Court filing says the two teams were not full participants in an alleged conspiracy to restrict player salaries in 2010.

Fred Davis, London Fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander named Redskins’ 2011 players of the year – The Insider – The Washington Post
Fred Davis, London Fletcher and Lorenzo Alexander are honored at luncheon.

Clinton Portis says Dan Snyder is the best owner in sports – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
Retiring running back pays tribute to his former owner on Twitter.

Is Robert Griffin III Fast Enough To Run Track In The 2016 Olympics?
Is Robert Griffin III really a “world-class hurdler,” as ESPN called him? In this week’s Hang Up and Listen, Mike Pesca takes a look at RG3′s times from high school and college and finds that, well, maybe it’s not an exaggeration.

The Redskins Blog | Up In Lights: Robert Griffin III
The homecoming was made official last night when a 74-foot-tall image of Griffin III was projected onto the Newseum’s First Amendment Wall along Pennsylvania Avenue for four hours. The projection of Griffin III’s image on the wall was an effort to officially welcome the native Texan to D.C., said Cathy Trost, vice president of exhibits, programs and media relations at the Newseum.

WR Josh Morgan excited to make his FedEx Field debut – The Insider – The Washington Post
Despite playing for Virginia Tech and the San Francisco 49ers, DC native has never played at Redskins’ current home.

Redskins-Colts: Five storylines to follow – The Insider – The Washington Post
Beyond the overhyped Griffin-Luck matchup, watch the running backs, the secondary and the offensive line.

With Helu, Royster out, rookie Morris in line for more playing time in Redskins’ third preseason game – The Insider – The Washington Post
Shortly after Redskins practice concluded Thursday, there was good news for rookie Alfred Morris and bad news for Evan Royster. But neither of them was the first to hear it.

Redskins 10 For 80 Winners Announced – Hail to the Redskins (Video Feature)
As most fans of the burgundy and gold already know the Redskins 10 for 80 contest for fans to determine who should be added to the all-time team took place this summer.

NFC East Top 20: No. 11 London Fletcher – NFC East Blog – ESPN
In the final 20 days before the start of the regular season, we are counting down the top 20 players in the NFC East.

Andrew Luck vs. Robert Griffin III: Rookie bout headlines Week 3 – NFL.com
As the first two picks of April’s draft, Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III will be linked forever. On Saturday, they face off for the first time. Daniel Jeremiah has storylines for all 13 weekend games.

Graham Gano, Neil Rackers seek chances to win Redskins’ kicking job – Washington Times
If Robert Griffin III leads the Washington Redskins on a drive that ends at the opposing 30-yard-line or so Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, it won’t at all be a lost cause. That might be doing his team a favor.

Heartfelt thanks for selection as one of the 80 greatest Redskins – Hard Hits – The Washington Post

Selection to the list of 80 Greatest Redskins cements my bond with fans

Redskins sense a sound fit with Meriweather – Washington Times

The Redskins are two-time Pro Bowler Brandon Meriweather’s third team in the last calendar year.

Clinton Portis wanted to go to Maryland – Washington Times

Running back’s mother steered him toward Miami instead.

Robert Griffin III’s athleticism can be an asset, and a detriment, to the Redskins – The Washington Post

OPINION | The talented Redskins quarterback needs to know when to use his athleticism to break away, and when to cut his losses.

Redskins vs. Colts: Five Things To Watch For – The Burgundy Warpath

Here are five things to watch for in RGIII’s home opener against the Colts. Redskins vs. Colts

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Week 3 of Pre-season is the most important of the non-important games. You get to see the starters play well into the 3rd quarter, there’s a slight bit of game-planning involve & it’s usually a gauge of how ready your team is for week 1.

Replacement officials continue to make a mockery of the NFL | Shutdown Corner – Yahoo! Sports

From the blog Shutdown Corner: “We expected going in, just like the players going through the preseason, that every week they would get better. The first week, we had some rough spots and we got better from the first week to the second week and…..

Upcoming Important Dates for NFL 2012 Season – Hogs Haven

Dates for cutting team rosters and making waiver claims listed.

Remembering Steve Van Buren, Hall of Famer for Eagles – NYTimes.com

Running back Steve Van Buren led the Philadelphia Eagles to three straight Eastern Division titles and their first two N.F.L. championships.

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Redskins 10 For 80 Winners Announced

Posted on August 24, 2012

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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