Interview with Texans running back Ben Tate

This summer, I’ve been given the opportunity to write a piece for What’s Up? Annapolis Magazine to profile local athletes from Anne Arundel County (my home county) and Maryland’s Eastern Shore who have made it to the professional level.

I’ve been trying to kick it into second gear and actually talk to some of these players.

Fortunately, some have been receptive, including Houston Texans running back Ben Tate, who grew up on the Eastern Shore.

I had the chance to talk to him on Thursday. Most of the conversation centered around his time growing up in Salisbury and going to school in Berlin, Md. and how it helped him get to where he’s at now. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Ben Tate, Bo Jackson, Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt Smith, Houston Texans, Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Washington Redskins

Leftovers – Week 6

In this week’s edition of Leftovers, Andre Carter talks about returning to a 3-point stance, preparing for Peyton Manning, the physical play of the defense and the parity of the NFL so far this year.

To read this week’s edition of THN Weekly, click here: THN Weekly with Andre Carter – Week 6

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Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Andre Carter, Andre Johnson, Dallas Cowboys, Dez Bryant, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jermichael Finley, Marion Barber, Michael Vick, Peyton Manning, philadelphia eagles, St. Louis Rams, Steven Jackson

Leftovers – Week 3

In this week’s edition of Leftovers, Andre Carter talks about the running game, Albert Haynesworth’s deactivation against the Texans and about the passing of Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley.

To read this weeks edition of THN Weekly, click here: THN Weekly with Andre Carter – Week 3

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Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Andre Carter, clinton portis, Denver Broncos, Donovan McNabb, Houston Texans, Kenny McKinley, Matt Schaub, NFC East

Redskins Post Game Musings: Week 2

30-27.

 That’s how you spell heartbreak.  There’s hand wringing aplenty in Redskins Nation this day… though, for the life of me, I can’t really understand why.   Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Houston Texans, Redskins

Leftovers – Week 1 2010

Back again is the one and only “Leftovers” blog, which provides fans just as much insight as what is in THN Weekly.

In this edition of Leftovers, Andre Carter talks to THN about the Collective Bargaining Agreement, his adjustment to linebacker and Dallas’ struggles during the preseason.

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Tags: Andre Carter, Dallas Cowboys, DeAngelo Hall, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, london fletcher, MLB, NHL, Philadelphis Eagles, Roger Goodell

Redskins Make Turkey Day Practice Squad Moves

The Houston Texans signed defensive back Matteral Richardson off of the Redskins practice squad onto their active roster.

To replace Richardson, the Redskins signed safety Michael Grant. Like Richardson, Grant entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas this year.

For all updated roster moves, please visit our Redskins Transactions and Roster pages.

For more on the practice squad moves, please check out:

Redskins Insider Blog at WashingtonPost.com

Redskins 360 at the Washington Times

Tags: Arkansas, Houston Texans, Matteral Richardson, Michael Grant