Tag Archives: Mark Rypien

Something Special: The Mountaintop

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Tom Garrett

In the final episode of “Something Special,” the Washington Redskins tangle with the potent Buffalo Bills, featuring Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith, Cornelius Bennett, and a host of top-level players at the height of their powers. There’s not much … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports | Tagged 1991, Art Monk, Buffalo Bills, Charles Mann, Earnest Byner, Gerald Riggs, Jim Kelly, Joe Gibbs, Mark Rypien, Redskins, Super Bowl, Thurman Thomas, Washington Redskins | 1 Comment

Something Special: Let’s Prove It

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Tom Garrett

With their first loss of the season behind them, the 1991 Washington Redskins enter the final month of the regular season looking to clinch the NFC East title and secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Most importantly, Washington looks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports | Tagged 1991, Art Monk, Gary Clark, Joe Gibbs, Mark Rypien, Podcasts, Redskins, Ricky Sanders, Sports, Washington Redskins | Leave a comment

Something Special: A Lot of Marbles

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Tom Garrett

Getting to 11-0 was a lot of fun, but playtime was over. If the 1991 Redskins were going to finish undefeated, the last remaining major roadblock would be their arch-rival Dallas Cowboys. Coached by Jimmy Johnson and led by Emmitt … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports | Tagged 1991, Darrell Green, Emmitt Smith, Mark Rypien, Martin Mayhew, Michael Irvin, Podcasts, Redskins, Sports, Steve Beuerlein, Storytelling, Troy Aikman, Washington Redskins | 2 Comments

Something Special: Keeping the Dream Alive

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Tom Garrett

The fifth episode of “Something Special” sees the 9-0 Redskins look to become just the ninth team in NFL history to get to 11-0. Standing in the Redskins’ way would be Jerry Glanville and the upstart Atlanta Falcons, and coaching … Continue reading →

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Something Special: Laying the Groundwork

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Tom Garrett

The 1991 Redskins are, by some accounts, the greatest team in franchise history. They may even be the greatest Super Bowl champion of all time. Even two-plus decades consisting largely of frustration and ineptitude can’t wash away the glory of … Continue reading →