For Richmond Sports Fans: Redskins, Hokies Headed In Opposite Directions

December 8, 2010   ·   Joel Greer   ·   Jump to comments

At one time, Richmonders regularly traveled up I-95 expecting a Redskins victory. Joe Gibbs patrolled the sidelines, the Hogs controlled the offensive line and the Hogettes did what Hogettes do.
The atmosphere today is slightly different.  There’s a modern, state of the art stadium, the team has another eccentric owner and traffic can be just plain frustrating.
Probably the worst thing about Washington football these days are the disheartening discussions on the way home.  Quarterbacks getting benched, players suspended, and even the sight of Dan Snyder would make even the most optimistic Redskin fan quiver.
Snyder brought in veteran coach Mike Shanahan to run the football operation. Donovan McNabb arrived to assume the quarterback duties, and defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth was expected to excel in his second season with the Redskins. Guarded optimism prevailed, but not for long.
Shanahan was ridiculed for benching McNabb during a second-straig...

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