OTA's...and a toothless NCAA...

The Redskins wrapped up Organized Team Activities with a splash-- with a a long lost cast member returning for the series finale (like C-Note on Prison Break). LaRon Landry after being unreachable by phone for most of the sessions showed up for the final workout-- evidently coach Jim Zorn had the wrong phone number to contact him--good for coach...usually when I'm given an incorrect number-- the person in question doesn't wind up running around in shorts at my place of employment.

Landry dismissed rumors that he might be unhappy in DC and would want a trade... allowing whatever storm there may have been to blow over for the moment. Other intriguing tidbits to come out of Ashburn include how Jason Campbell's continuing to progress... offensive tackle Mike Williams was held out of Thursday's practice with an injured quad... wide receiver James Thrash may go on the Physically Unable to Perform List (neck)...

The two biggest offseason additions to the team are still finding their way-- free agent defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth mentioned this defense involves more blitzing than the one he played with in Tennessee...while first round pick Brian Orakpo's dealing with playing linebacker as well as defensive end. This is where coordinator Greg Blache will earn his keep; Haynesworth and Orakpo can take this defense to another level if both are integrated well into the system. If they're still learning what it is they need to do in September--what was a major strength last year could be a frustrating weakness.


Not even a slap--Alabama football gets bagged for cheating again...this time a textbook scandal hits the Crimson Tide-- erasing 21 victories yet not taking away any scholarships... once again letting everyone know the NCAA is an impotent paper tiger with plenty of bark to take down the mid-majors and non-revenue sports--but toothless when it comes to a major university's breadwinner. I wonder what will happen to USC now that the Tim Floyd situation has blown up.