The Washington Redskins unveiled their 80th Anniversary throwback uniforms this week which hearken back to the Slingin’ Sammy Baugh era.
The coolest part? Check out the faux leather helmets.
How badass is that?
The ‘Skins will don the throwbacks at least twice during the 2012 campaign.
Newly minted Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III suited up for the ‘Skins for the first time to do some publicity earlier this week.
As a lifelong Redskins fan, I just cannot see this sight ever getting old.
Nice kicks, too.
If we have now seen the last of New York Yankees’ closer Mariano Rivera—and I’d like to think we haven’t—I just want to thank him for 1-helping me to win many fantasy baseball championships over the years and 2-being the greatest relief pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball. Period.
You can say what you want to about Mo and the rest of the Evil Empire, but he is to closers what Jerry Rice is to wide receivers…inarguably the best to ever lace them up.
Today’s loss—apparently to suicide—of future NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau has been sobering, to say the least. How someone so successful, so smart, so gregarious and seemingly so happy could choose to take his own life at the age of 43 will always remain a mystery to many. But mental health issues have been baffling doctors and scientists since the beginning of time and likely will remain so until there is more information available to us regarding the human brain…especially the brains of elite level football players who suffer concussuion after undiagnosed concussion for years as they thrive to achieve their ultimate goal of making it to the NFL. As of now, there are no clear signs that attribute Seau’s self-inflicted death to his football career but, much like in the Dave Duerson passing last year, it doesn’t appear too difficult to connect the dots.
So, when you’re watching the NFL this fall and that first “questionable” personal foul flag comes flying on a shot to someone’s head, take a second and put it into perspective. There’s only so much that can be done from a safety standpoint in a gladiator sport like professional football. Please understand and grant them that particular indulgence.
Unless, of course, you would prefer to see our football heroes continue to die far too young? Because, keep in mind, Seau today became the 8th player from the 1994 San Diego Chargers team that made the Super Bowl to no longer be with us.
For those of you wondering, I won’t be doing a mock NFL Draft this year. Aside from the Top 2 picks, it would all be complete and utter speculation…and, frankly, a waste of time. I will say this, expect to see a lot of trades early and often in this one. It’s going to get hectic.
