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Make it happen Adam Peters! A 6th round pick who took them down the stretch in 2012 with Griffin hobbled. Was beloved by the fans and wonderful to stadium workers. He absolutely deserves it
Alfred Morris on "Next Man Up" talking about how much he hated signing for Dallas and would love to sign a 1 day contract with Washington to 'retire'
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Won 1 Super Bowl. Good coach. But
@JoeJacoby66HOG
with 4 SB appearances, 3 rings and 4 straight Pro Bowls isn’t in. What is going on here?
Breaking: Former
@steelers
head coach
@CowherCBS
has been elected to the Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2020.
#PFHOF20
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They can flush Major Tuddy and the new name when they get a new owner. Hopefully soon
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At the end of American Underdog, they called Kurt Warner the greatest undrafted player in
@NFL
history. No argument, but
@JoeJacoby66HOG
was as good at his position as Warner was at his and has 3x as many rings. It’s a crime Joe isn’t in HOF.
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I have been in sports radio since it was invented. There have been some very bright and talented people who have had great careers in it. This is not one of them
Is Cal Ripken's game record overrated?
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Jim Irsay’s dad may have crushed the hearts of Baltimore fans when he moved the team in 1984. But today he may taken a step towards delighting the hearts of Washington fans
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If Forbes hadn’t been a first round pick, he would have been released. Can’t play
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When Ronnie Lott was growing up, his father was stationed at Andrews AF base. He became a Washington football fan and loved Charley Taylor. It’s why he wore 42.
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Wills and divorces were once contested over tickets for this team. Now a Safeway coupon and a hundred bucks gets you into a third of the home games
The Commanders are offering ticket bundles to three games, against the Vikings, Falcons and Browns, for $99, with a $10 Safeway coupon.
Can also pick Packers, Giants and Cowboys for $149.
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If there’s a story, he never fails to try to insert himself in it
Espn talent response to the Pat McAfee - Norby situation
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Alex Smith, who once lost his job to Colin Kaepernick, gets $71 million. Kaepernick, who took team to SB, now can’t even get tryout. Crazy
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Ravens are where
@Commanders
want to be in 2 years. Defense is going to take some work. 3 defensive players drafted in the first round by Rivera. All misses. Ravens have been a well run organization for decades
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The greatest ride of my life has ended. Two months short of 25 years, I have not been renewed and have just done my last show at
@espn980
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Move over Albert Haynesworth, Deshaun Watson is taking you off the hook for worst contact in NFL history
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Perhaps that’s where your’s was when you refused to leave a playoff game as you dragged your leg along.
Anyone saying Lamar Jackson should just “brace it up and go play” REGARDLESS of the extent of his knee injury needs to get their head out of their ass.
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Sickening. Boselli 5 Pro Bowl selection. 3x All Pro.
@JoeJacoby66HOG
4 PB, 2X All Pro. But 3x SB champ. More importantly Boselli 2nd overall pick’95. Jake undrafted FA. This is a joke
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Terry Mclaurin has already had a better rookie year than Josh Doctson
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The genius of Glenn Brenner would have been even more appreciated these days because of the ability to make clips like this viral. Hard to believe he’s gone for 31 years
Shout out to Sonny
#Jurgensen
whose number 9 jersey will be retired by Washington this weekend. It should have happened years ago after he pulled off this standup.
@DuvallSpx
@JYash
@berniesmilovitz
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Throw a little money on it. Yeah that’ll make it go away
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After nearly 38 and a half years without a sick day, the streak ends. Covid finally got me. Minor symptoms. Hope to be back Monday. Pretty good run
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Greg Olson on
@WashingtonNFL
“They have their entire future ahead of them.” Yes Greg, I believe that’s what future is
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Sonny Jurgensen jersey retirement day next week might as well be held at Jerry world next week the way things are shaping up. Yet another embarrassment for this organization
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Joe Gibbs at this game is like visiting the house you grew up in and finding it trashed and in need of major repairs. Gray Gardens
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Thanks to all tweeters who have weighed in. Got a much longer ride than I could have dreamed of. If I could do it again, I'd do it again
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Last July
@RiverboatRonHC
said he was “beyond frustrated” with his team’s vaccination rate. His team is now paying a quarterback-the leader-$28 million. And that QB won’t get vaccinated. Great
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Can’t believe the Matt Stafford HOF talk. Jim Plunkett won 2, Phil Simms won 1 and was named MVP. And Joe Theismann went to 2, won one and was named MVP. They’re not in. Not yet on Stafford
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Put
@GARYWILLIAMS02
and Morgan Wooten in this photo and you have the Mt Rushmore of basketball in the Washington area
Lefty Driesell died! 💔 Was fortunate to grow up living in the DMV and watching these two legendary coaches!
#RIP
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Over my 31 years of doing sports radio in DC, I’ve heard and offered criticism of Abe and both Teds. But each delivered a title and never was accused of disgusting behavior like Dan, who delivered 2 playoff wins and drove his team into the ground. Goodbye
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Maybe the security guards at MSG will recognize Patrick Ewing now. He’s the one wearing a Big East title hat
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First time I can remember seeing this. Remember when
@JoeJacoby66HOG
was part of this All Madden 30th anniversary Super Bowl team. Please look at this Hall of Fame voters. Don’t you feel stupid not putting Jake in?
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Watched the Josh Harris news conference. It’s clear what has made him so successful is how secure he is. Surrounding himself with the best people to make the best decisions. Snyder, a study in insecurity, made sure to have stooges and yes men around him
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Says the guy who once used Dan Snyder to undermine his coach. And by the way,
@RGIII
, I thought you said you were on your way to joining the Harris group. Haven’t heard your name mentioned so far
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Joe Gibbs is 82 years old today. He has a wife and many grandchildren, but I can’t imagine the pain of reaching that age-relatively young by today’s standards-and having outlived both of his sons. Life can be cruel
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Thanks to those who have asked about my departure from other stations in town. Finally able to announce a new beginning with old friends
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On today from 10 to 11 on
@espn630dc
.
@Nationals
finally get a win. More on Soto. Plus one of the great days of my life.
@ThisShowStinks
at 11
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The amount of money
@CalvinRidley1
will lose next season is more than the
@Commanders
were fined for what the
@NFL
said was a “toxic culture.” Not excusing Ridley, but a year seems harsh
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Looking forward to this next venture
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My Felix Unger anniversary day. Exactly two years ago, I was kicked out of another station after 25 years and told to never return. Happy to still be doing local radio work.
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Media gathering for my surprise 60th birthday party at Rock Bottom. Great to see everyone and thanks to
@samanthapollin
and
@jpol17
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Over 43 years in radio, I’ve never worked with anyone who worked harder than Al. To rise from intern to host at the same station in a major market is a testament to that. Whoever hires him next will benefit greatly
So...I am no longer w/
@Team980
. Started there as an intern on Memorial Day Weekend 1998 & had been there ever since. A time in my life I’ll never forget. A sincere thank you to my coworkers & anyone who ever listened or contributed to a show I did in some way. Much appreciated.
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Somehow
@JoeJacoby66HOG
wasn’t on the list of finalists for this group. Jake played 13 years, played in 4 Super Bowls, won 3 and made 4 Pro Bowls. Covert played 8 years, played in 1 Super Bowl and made 2 Pro Bowls. Ridiculous
No offense to Jim Covert but how is he a Hall of Fame inductee before Joe Jacoby?!
@kevinsheehanDC
@andypollin1
@chaddukes
I know Joe wasn't out front all these years in the media, but that shouldn't preclude his HOF induction
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Then for God sakes get
@SteveBuckhantz
and
@PChenier45
back together and put and end to this nonsense
ESPN story on the Boston Celtics hiring Kara Lawson as an assistant coach:
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If Bezos was the owner already, he could have a new kicker shipped in for the second half
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Got the vaccine. Fortification to continue the streak of 36 years without a sick day
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Fertilized with all the BS you spread
The dirt that they threw on my name
turned to soil and I grew up out it
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End of an era. Got to be a part of that ride for more than half of it. Congrats on a great run and continued success in everything you continue to do
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One of the hot buttons on Dwayne Haskins first year here, was taking selfies with fans when he should have been taking the last snap to end the win. He made immature decisions, but from all accounts was likeable and wanted to be liked. Very sad
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So very sad
REMEMBERING WENDY RIEGER: Wendy Rieger, our dear News4 anchor and reporter, has died after a battle with Glioblastoma. She was 65.
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Picture paints 1,000 words. Seats on the floor, “pep” band, victory sign and George Raveling, one of the first Black assistants in the ACC. All Lefty. A showman, master recruiter and under appreciated as a coach. V for victory
One of one. Here’s to the legendary life of Lefty.
Amen, amen.
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They got 15 starts out of Heinicke. He had his moments, but the best hope for the future is he never starts another game.
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There may have been men who played baseball better than Brooks. But there’s never been a better man who played baseball than Brooks
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The way this business works, this will be a boost for Kevin Brown. Draws attention to his work, which is excellent. If he in fact was suspended for this, the Orioles look ridiculous
Here's the clip of Kevin Brown's pregame comments on the Orioles' recent record against the Rays ahead of a series finale on July 23. Sources tell AA these comments led to Brown's current indefinite suspension from Orioles' broadcasts.
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Don’t mean to rain on the parade, but there was a time when winning the division was a given. But relative to the last 30 years, it was a great night
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Might have been the best football player in the history of the organization. Started out as a running back who could catch passes and became a HOF receiver. Think Marshall Faulk becoming Cooper Kupp. Retired as
#1
receiver of all time
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The studio crew doesn’t have anything to say anymore. Stop giving back to them
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Getting there. The seniors committee has made
@JoeJacoby66HOG
one of 12 still in the running for
@ProFootballHOF
among players. Next month 3 will be picked for induction next year. Get it right this time dammit!!!
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This is lunacy. The team is a joke. A great play by play announcer is not something you want to get rid of. You need
@SteveBuckhantz
more than ever. What’s next, dumping Joe B and Locker for a couple of cheap interns?
NEWS: NBC Sports Washington recently informed Steve Buckhantz it wouldn't be picking up his option for next season at this time, leaving his future at the network uncertain
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Same old Don Geronimo trotting out his tired Don and Mike routines from the 80’s. No more training camp for you Donnie
.
@SharlaMcBride
is an absolute pro. Their comments were totally inappropriate and disrespectful.
Credit the Commanders for quickly handling it.
via
@WUSA9
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This hangs in my basement. I would like to look at it and smile when the Twitter reviews come in from the stadium. For the love of God
@Commanders
, don’t screw this up
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Another problem with a 17 game schedule that will become 18 games sooner rather than later, when a season dies at Thanksgiving, you have to drag the carcass around for another 6 weeks
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I guess if nobody wants you to be a quarterback anymore, you might as well become a human fortune cookie
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With Sonny Jurgensen announcing he’s retiring from broadcasting
@Redskins
games, I’ll have a special tribute to Sonny’s 62 years in
@NFL
. You’ll hear it 6-9 am tomorrow on
@espn630dc
. Guests include Tony Kornheiser,
@thecooleyzone
, Frank Herzog and Larry Michael
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Happy Birthday to my dad. Albert Pollin turns 92 today. (Photo just a few years old)
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This is not fool’s gold. Trust it
3rd and Goal from the 10 and Daniels finds Terry for the TD. This kid is super special
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More cleanup of the
@whoisjwright
mess
The Washington Commanders have removed the Sean Taylor installation at their stadium and are working with Taylor’s family on a new statue to honor the late safety.
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As
@czabe
says, "twitter is a 140 character rock fight," but it also can be wonderfully uplifting at times. Thank you for your support
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For the love of “a 200,000 waiting list” did you ever in your lifetime think you’d see something like this for THE DALLAS GAME?
Headed toward the mall in DC right now. If you find me — ask for free tickets to the Dallas game. I got a bunch
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Been doing this for 43 years. Unfortunately it has nothing to do with talent or what kind of person you are. This is a fact of life in this business. Scott is one of the best I’ve ever worked with. He’ll be back
Quick announcement: after almost 27 years at WTEM, I am a free agent. I've been beyond lucky to do something that I really love with people I love. I wish the best for my friends going forward.
#staysafe
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I am from a generation that grew up with SI. Rushing home from school on Thursdays to see the latest edition was a routine that I loved. Some of the greatest writers wrote for SI. Plus the photos were the best. Subscriber since 1970. This is sad
At its peak and even for a while after, Sports Illustrated was an institution. Its covers, and coverage, were legendary. So much great work was done there. And now, it’s the end. A horrible day for the employees that work there.
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Old enough to remember the Bullets championship and the 3 Redskin Super Bowls. My first championship parade. Awesome
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Symmetry. Three picks and 3 sacks for Wentz. After today we will never speak his name again
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Glad to be back on the air. Support much appreciated
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Just watched
@espn
run down it’s list of top 10 undrafted free agents. Priest Holmes and Adam Vinatieri are on it - kickers almost never get drafted.
@JoeJacoby66HOG
not listed. 4 Pro Bowls, 3 SB titles. A joke.
@espn
stop letting interns make these lists!
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This is the kind of game that has to bring
@RickDocWalker
tears of joy. The next man up stepped up in every way
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Incredibly touched by the opening of today's podcast. Owe a large part of my run to Tony. Gary and Jeanne carrying on sidekick tradition
TK &
@AnnHornaday
go back and forth on
#Jackie
(and new XXX) +
@BraunFilm
/Tony/Jeanne pay tribute to
@andypollin1
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Heineke is so far like the old frame you buy at a yard sale and find a Picasso behind the Dogs playing poker picture
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The franchise QB is on the sidelines spitting tobacco juice into a Gatorade cup after losing his job to a guy who was sleeping on his sister’s couch 2 years ago. As the world of the
@Commanders
turns
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If he does sell…and I emphasize if…it will in fact be Happy Thanksgiving this time
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Must make
@whoisjwright
feel good. He spent 2 years telling us that changing the name was harder than landing a man on the moon. And they were sure they got it right. Now the new owners are prepared to dispose of his work
Josh Harris (like Magic Johnson) confirms what I was told by sources: They'll consider a name change. They know fans overwhelmingly don't like "Commanders." And it would be a clean break from Dan Snyder.
There are more urgent priorities-- and a name change can take 1 to 3 years.
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Abandons the team of his youth and now he’s taking big time one year turnaround. There’s a seat at the table for you if you’d like to come back
On today’s
@CzabeCast
I tried to move ol’ stubborn Andy
@andypollin1
into the possibility the Commanders are next year’s Texans. As usual with changing his mind, it was a heavy lift! 😂
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And the way he rolls, that’s probably what he’s thinking. But this was once a team that united a city and made people feel good. He will always be associated with taking something so precious to so many people and destroying it. Time to remove his stain
BREAKING--This is what Dan Snyder is saying to his hater today "I bought the
@Commanders
for $800 million and just sold it for $6 billion. Suck on that."
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Rarely wear a jersey, but when they retire Sonny’s number it’s a special occasion. Talking about it this morning 9 to 11 on
@espn630dc
.
@TomFriendWriter
joins me at 9:20.
@ThisShowStinks
at 11
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So many DC Hall of Famers lost in the last year and a half. Bobby Mitchell, Wes Unseld, John Thompson and now Sam. I was fortunate to know all of them. I did a fair amount of radio with Sam in the early days.
#RIP
Sam Huff, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker of ‘unmatched ferocity,’ dies at 87
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About to watch the man who promises to make America great again. I'm just hoping to do some "good enough Andy" radio again. Thx for support
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Well I’m glad they made all those defensive adjustments. You can really see the difference
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Awful news. Wendy is beloved
Legendary D.C News Anchor Wendy Rieger has entered hospice. 💔
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Draft, free agency and salary cap are set up to make this just about impossible
#WashingtonFootball
officially is not making the playoffs for the 23rd time in 29 seasons. A mind-blowing run of ineptitude.
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Just listened to
@TheTerry_25
20 minute news conference. He listened and answered every question thoughtfully. When it was over, he thanked the reporters and said, “That was fun today.” He’s amazing on and off the field
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