Which Redskins Game Do You Remember Most?
I grew up in Silver Spring, MD. In our house, there was no other team except the Washington Redskins. I learned the game during the George Allen era; watching the QB battle between Billy Kilmer and Sonny Jurgenson. I developed a strong sense of hatred for the Dallas Cowboys. Even as a child, I was elated when Roger Staubach got knocked out of the game and the back up, Clint Longley, had to come in and try to finish the game. Well, that game has become a legend today. But, it is still not the game I remember the most.
One late Sunday afternoon, the 4:00P game featured the Cardinals vs. Redskins. My recollection however does not maintain anything more than the final seconds of the game. Specifically, in the days before instant replay, the game was halted while the referees discussed amongst themselves if the Cardinals WR had crossed the goal line before “little” Pat Fischer tackled him.
The first conclusion of the referees was that Fischer did indeed stop the WR and the Redskins had won the game. I remember my mother, who one could say was not a vocal fan, nor even a regular watcher of the games, jump up off the sofa and holler with excitement like I’ve never seen or have yet to see since then. My dad, too, sat on the sofa. When the initial call came through, he merely smiled. But, to be fair to him, I think he and I both were taken aback by my mother’s reaction.
Sadly, the initial call was followed by a second on-field referee conference. Thereafter, not only was the game lost, but my entire week at school was affected. The referees reversed their initial call and gave the touchdown and victory to the Cardinals. I recall being profoundly saddened by the game; even more so than the time when Chief Jay Strongbow was betrayed, humiliated, and beaten by the Valiant Brothers on the WWE.
Clearly, the game took place decades ago. It may even have been played before many readers of Die Hard Redskins Fan were born. But, I still remember that game…as if it just happened yesterday.
Which game do you remember the most?
The Mets didn’t have such a good weekend, in terms of wins and losses. Another loss to the Cards, and that was a spanking, not a loss. However, they got right back on track today with a 1-0 win over the Orioles. Even better news, Opening Day is one week away…finally. I, like all of us, have high expectations for the ’08 Mets and I cannot wait for it to begin, and maybe even end. There are more concerns now than prior to Preseason, but as a Mets fan, I hope they can win it all. 7 Days!!! 
The Mets are currently trailing the Cardinals 7-3 in the bottom of the 6th. We can hope for some late inning heroics which was the theme of the Amazins’ just a few weeks ago. Die Hard Mets Fan would like to wish all of you a Happy Easter if you celebrate it, of course.
The Mets lost 6-5 to the Cardinals today in 10. I don’t like when the Mets lose to the Cards, but it’s only Spring Training. Pelfrey isn’t looking as sharp as he did in his first couple of starts, but his pitch count has gone up too which shouldn’t matter.
The Metropolitans lost again. This time to the Cardinals by a score of 5-4. Santana gave up a 3-run shot to Juan Gonzalez in the top of the 1st Inning. The Mets retaliated early on with a few singles to get two runs back in the bottom of the 1st Inning. The Mets tied the game 3-3 in the 4th Inning before Pujols went yard off of a pitch by Sanchez in the 6th. The Cards tacked on an insurance run in the top of the 9th before Gotay crushed a solo shot over the left field wall in the bottom of the 9th. But it wasn’t enough for the Mets which led to their second straight loss to the Cardinals, and their third loss in Spring Training. The Mets are 0-3 in the Grapefruit League. Santana was not the stopper that we needed him to be, but it’s only Spring Training. Eventually, our boys in blue and orange will win a game.
The bad news is that the Amazins’ lost again with Mr. Maine out there. This time to the Cardinals by a score of 7-0. The good news is that their Grapefruit League home opener is tomorrow, and the Mets will be hosting the Cardinals at 1:10 p.m. with Santana on the mound. If I’m lucky then I can watch Johan lead the Mets to their first Spring Training win.
