Pat Fischer was the type of player you’d look at for the first time and say, `No way.’ No way could this pint-sized man start for nearly 17 seasons at cornerback and play at a high level game after game. Fischer, listed at 5-9, 170 pounds, was really 169 pounds “soaking wet,” according to one …
Legendary Redskins Cornerback Pat Fischer Invented the “Bump and Run” Defense Read More »
Following Washington’s 34-13 domination of the Browns on Sunday and in his Monday press conference, Washington head coach Dan Quinn credited the fans at Northwest Stadium for the energy they brought to the game and the impact they made on the outcome. Nearly 60,000 fans were on hand to see the NFC East leaders improve …
Loyalty, Patience Paying off for Long-Suffering Washington Football Fans Read More »
https://mikerichmanjournalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mike-Richman.mp3 Kudos to famed sports radio broadcaster Chris Russo for the awesome interview he led with me on SiriusXM’s “Mad Dog Sports Radio.” Chris did extensive homework on my book, George Allen: A Football Life, asking excellent questions about the life and coaching career of the legendary football coach. Click here to listen to …
For long-time Washington football fans like myself, Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Dallas Cowboys was wrenching to watch. It’s one thing that Washington’s eighth straight loss secured a 4-13 mark on the season. The .235 winning percentage was one of the franchise’s worst and thankfully marked the end of the painful 26-40-1 Ron Rivera era …
The Washington Commanders limped into Sunday’s bye on the heels of a 45-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The ugly defeat dropped Washington to 4-9 and assured the firing of coach Ron Rivera and his staff once the season ends. The Dolphins, meanwhile, improved to 9-3 and maintained their firm hold on first place in …
Don Shula: One of George Allen’s Top Three NFL Coaching Rivals Read More »
For a sneak peek into Mike Richman’s newly published book, George Allen: A Football Life, check out this awesome video. Three-time Los Angeles Area Emmy-winning journalist Peter Musurlian shot the footage during Mike’s Power Point presentation in November to the Shenandoah Valley Athletic Club in Harrisonburg, VA. Peter also produced and voiced the piece. In …
Video of Mike Richman’s presentation to the Shenandoah Valley Athletic Club Read More »
It’s been a rough month for the Washington football team, with three losses in four games that have sunk any playoff hopes. At 4-8, Washington is tied for last place in the NFC East with the Giants, who win the tiebreaker because they’ve beaten the Commanders in both games. A day after the 45-10 Thanksgiving …
Joe Theismann and George Allen: What Could Have Been? Read More »
Interviews with three D.C. Sports Broadcasting Luminaries–Grant Paulsen, Scott Jackson and Al Galdi–on Mike Richman’s newly published book George Allen: A Football Life: Grant Paulsen: WJFK 106.7 FM Scott Jackson: ESPN Radio WVSP 94.1 FM Al Galdi: The Al Galdi Podcast
Former Cowboys star fullback Walt Garrison recently passed away at the age of 79. Garrison wore the silver and blue for nine seasons (1966-74), playing in 119 regular season games and 13 post-season games, including Super Bowls V and VI. He ranks fourth on the team’s all-time list for average yards per rush (4.32) and …
Houston’s Clutch Tackle of Garrison One of Most Iconic Plays in Redskins History Read More »
Recently, the Washington football team welcomed 175 alumni as part of the team’s alumni homecoming game against the Bills on Sept. 24. A homecoming weekend of festivities included Washington legends representing six decades of play, including 15 FedExField Ring of Fame inductees, 25 Pro Bowlers and members of three Super Bowl winning teams (XVII, XXII …
Former Redskins with Super Bowl Rings open up on team’s new owners, name issue, Howell Read More »
