ZORN AGAIN!

As the Eagles marched down the field like they were in a war against the French to make it 7-0 yesterday I cannot deny thinking that a 3-2 start, considering the Redskins brutal early schedule would be impressive. As the referees inexplicably picked up a block in the back penalty flag that enabled the Eagles to go up 14-0 on a punt return I cannot deny that I contemplated stabbing my friend who was rocking a Donovan McNabb jersey in the neck, finishing my beer, and going to watch the game by myself so the epic beatdown that seemed inevitable would not have to be witnessed in public.

However, my friends and I had already ordered a fresh pitcher, the Eagles fan had to leave at half to go to his soccer game (typical philly fan only caring when is it an excuse to drop f bombs or fight) and nobody likes a quitter. After the Redskins second possesion brought forth as much optimism as Eeyore and Philadelphia began to drive again the Redskins' defense held and forced a 50 yard field goal attempt. When David Akers missed excitement set in for two reasons: Witnessing him bow to an imaginary opponent before an imaginary martial arts contest would be avoided and the Redskins had life. I actually said, "When I am dancing on the top of this booth and two and a half hours I will not forget it is all because Mr. Miyagi missed that kick."
Out of nowhere the Redskins started to gut a defense that was the best againt the run in the NFL like Bear Gryllis did that deer in Man vs. Wild. They had problems finishing drives but with the score 14-9 at halftime and Westbrook spending more time walking back and forth from the locker room than playing we all liked the Redskins chances.

When Antwan Randle El hit exhibitionist Chris Cooley to increase his career passer rating to well over a thousand the bar exploded and complete strangers got high fives, chest bumps and bear hugs whether they wanted them or not. As the Redskins added another touchdown, a goal-line stand and executed a fourth and 1 on the forty with three minutes to go, (furthur proving Jim Zorn has elephantitis) a start to the season no one did or could have predicted became a reality. Watching Jason Campbell kneel down as the final seconds ticked away a feeling of unadultered bliss came over me not experienced since Chrystal Carter passed me a note asking to meet her under the monkey bars during recess in 3rd grade. The Redskins are 4-1 and with games coming up against the Rams, Browns and Lions I have been Zorn again.