The NFL doesn’t want you to see the whole game

When you watch a football game on TV, it’s an endless barrage of highlights, cameras focused on the quarterback or the receiver.  The view that you don’t ever see is the “All-22” shot, showing the whole field and the actions of both teams simultaneously. The Wall Street Journal has a fascinating article that delves into…

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On the Redskins, halfway through the season

We’re halfway through the season and the Redskins are 3-4 going into today’s game against the 49ers at Washington.  I’m crossing my fingers for a win today, but after last week’s game (9 sacks!), I don’t know if it’s realistic. Beck’s not a bad quarterback, but the injuries to the offensive line don’t give him…

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