Run, Tiki, Run ...

You know what, I think he called up the Redskins and asked them to make him look good. But seriously, he's just doing what everyone else has been doing against the Redskins' defense this year. Remember, he ran over them last time as well. He's a strong runner, and he's...

By Ken Harvey | December 30, 2006; 11:04 PM ET | Comments (4)

Question for Ken: Have the Redskins run out of gas, or is Tiki simply embarrassing them tonight?

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 10:51 PM ET | Email a Comment

Slide Charlie Brown, slide ...

That was a great hit, but it wasn't helmet-to-helmet hit. I think that's just a young quarterback not knowing how to slide. Especially on grass, I'm guessing it's hard to keep thinking about sliding feet first because you're constantly thinking your ankle will get caught up in the grass and...

By Ken Harvey | December 30, 2006; 10:21 PM ET | Comments (2)

Question for Ken: That hit on Campbell ... when is he going to learn how to slide?

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 10:03 PM ET | Comments (1)

Defensively speaking ...

We are just witnessing the same problems with the Redskins' defense tonight that we have been seeing all season. In the cover 2 they are playing the safety is having to play too deep and the linebacker, who have been weak spot on this team all year, just aren't taking...

By Ken Harvey | December 30, 2006; 9:54 PM ET | Comments (8)

Question for Ken: Is the Redskins defense just mailing it in tonite, or is Tiki Barber and the Giants' offense just that good?

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 9:45 PM ET | Comments (2)

Who stays, who goes ...

Adam Archuleta is gone. He won't be here. Clinton Portis, he is still an iffy proposition. His salary is almost too big to trade. And I think the coaches like the security of having a guy like Mark Brunell on the team, so I think they'll at least see if...

By Ken Harvey | December 30, 2006; 9:33 PM ET | Comments (4)

Question for Ken: How many Redskins, in your estimation, are playing their final game tonight?

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 9:05 PM ET | Comments (3)

On hangin' up the cleats for the last time ...

First, you gotta respect a guy to go out on top of his game, like Tiki. It is so hard to leave this game at the top of your game. Most players play way beyond their ability to be a star. Like Brett Favre. Jerry Rice was another guy who...

By Ken Harvey | December 30, 2006; 8:50 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: What are your thoughts on Tiki Barber and his impending retirement?

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 8:41 PM ET | Email a Comment

Deserving ain't got nothing to do with it ...

Based on the way they have been playing, I'd say no. But you know, all you have to do is get to the playoffs and the season resets and starts all over again. I'd compare it to a guy getting in a lucky punch and winning the heavyweight championship. People...

By Ken Harvey | December 30, 2006; 8:27 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: Do the Giants in any way deserve to make the playoffs, win or lose tonight?

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 8:19 PM ET | Email a Comment

On playing spoiler ...

Well, I was playing spoiler every year because I never played on a winner. Actually, playing in a game like this that is meaningless comes down to personal pride. But playing spoiler is a pretty good motivator. This game would have been a lot easier had they won last week...

By Ken Harvey | December 30, 2006; 8:09 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: What does it feel like to try to play playoff spoiler, as the Redskins will try to do to the Giants tonight?

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 7:59 PM ET | Email a Comment

Welcome back ...

To our final installment of Ken Harvey's 'At the Game' blog as the Redskins try to play spoiler to the reeling Giants' playoff chances tonite at FedEx Field. It could also be the final NFL game for Giants running back Tiki Barber, who announced during the season that this would...

By Dan Hargett | December 30, 2006; 7:50 PM ET | Email a Comment

See ya next week ...

Thanks everyone who stopped in for a visit to Ken Harvey's 'At the Game' blog today. We'll be back online next week for the Redskins' season finale as they try to deliver the postseason hopes of the New York Giants a lethal blow on Saturday night at Fed Ex Field....

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 7:30 PM ET | Comments (1)

Painful injuries, mind over matter, etc. ...

In 1992 I tore my ACL during a game, but I kept playing and didn't realize until the next day that it had completely torn. The pain from that injury was the worst I ever had I think. You know, back in my playing days my attitude was 'nothing in...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 7:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Question for Ken: Philip Daniels had a scare during today's game when he said he was having trouble breathing ... Have you ever had a serious injury that really scared you?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 7:11 PM ET | Email a Comment

On Rocky, and being inspired to reach new goals ...

Rocky III, no doubt (Ken proceeds to quote numerous lines of dialogue from Rocky III, and accurately, I may add). At that time in my life, I could identify with Mr. T. My forecast: Pain. I love that line. I love those stories. I look at them now sometimes and...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 7:03 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: Has Rocky inspired you throughout the decades?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 7:00 PM ET | Email a Comment

Giving Rocky his final due ...

I think it's a good movie for people over 40 (chuckling) and for people who grew up on the Rocky franchise. The message I take from his movies is you gotta go after those dreams you've always had, and you always have to fight back from adversity. Just because you...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 6:51 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: You said on Comcast you had seen Rocky Balboa ... what did you think of it? Does the Rocky story resonate with you and your experience?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 6:46 PM ET | Email a Comment

Ken would have called tails too ... really.

You know, I've heard the stat, or the conventional wisdom on this, and it always says to call heads. But I guess Randle-El doesn't believe in that. You know, I would have called tails too, just to be different....

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 4:21 PM ET | Comments (7)

Question for Ken: How do you call tails on the overtime coin flip?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 4:17 PM ET | Email a Comment

Strategy? Any strategy at all?

If the Redskins lose this game, half the blame definitely goes to the coaches. Why burn two timeouts, and the second one to what, ice your own kicker? It looks like they don't know they are doing out there. I don't understand the strategy behind that at all....

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 4:03 PM ET | Comments (5)

Question for Ken: What was Joe Gibbs thinking by burning two timeouts on the last drive?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 3:56 PM ET | Email a Comment

Bending, or breaking?

Well, in all fairness, the defense is missing cornerback Shawn Springs and linebacker Marcus Washington, arguably the two main leaders on that side of the ball. And they look like they have all year when they've had injuries on the defensive side of the ball, which is suspect. I almost...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 3:39 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: Does the Redskins' defense looks ... tired? Disinterested? Ready to break?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 3:34 PM ET | Email a Comment

Campbell's progress ...

I've been critical of him for rushing his passes over the past couple of weeks when he was either on the verge of getting hit or being flushed out of the pocket. He was just rushing almost all of this throws outside the pocket. But now he's showing more poise,...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 3:18 PM ET | Comments (1)

Question for Ken: Is Jason Campbell getting better every game?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 3:12 PM ET | Email a Comment

On keeping the ball ...

Obviously, I didn't have that many. In the pro bowl once I took an interception back for a touchdown and got so excited I tossed the ball away, but luckily some of my teammates found the ball for me. You know, a lot of guys keep those balls and auction...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 3:06 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: Did you make a habit of keeping the ball from touchdowns or an interceptions during your career? What is your opinion of players who seemingly keep every ball after a touchdown or fumble recovery or whatnot?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 3:01 PM ET | Email a Comment

Did I ever block a punt? How about three in one game ...

In junior college, I blocked three punts in one game. How did I do that? I was just balling that game, that's all. But never in the pros, and I played special teams almost until the end of my career. Blocking a punt is actually an event that occurs in...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 2:53 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: You ever block a punt like Vernon Fox did in the first half? Were you a special teams stalwart during your career?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 2:39 PM ET | Email a Comment

Christmas for Ken ...

How about a job? Ha ha ha. You know, I really have everything I need, and I've never really wanted for anything. I guess I'm probably pretty boring. Growing up, my parents didn't have a lot of money. Mostly for Christmas I would get clothes. I was skinny with long...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 2:14 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: So what does a former All-Pro linebacker want for Xmas?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 2:06 PM ET | Email a Comment

... And who gets coal ...

You know, my first choice was going to be Carlos Rogers but he's turned it around so I'm going to say he just gets a shirt that's too small in the morning. I don't know if I'd say anyone was absolutely horrible, but I guess Adam Archuleta, and as much...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 1:49 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: Okay, who gets a stocking full of coal?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 1:42 PM ET | Email a Comment

Okay, who's getting a Schwinn under the tree?

Jason Campbell gets a shiny new Huffy in the morning, that's for sure. I think he has surprised everybody, especially the coaches, who if you believed thought that Campbell wasn't bright enough to grasp the system. He's no Tony Romo right now, but Campbell has the potential to be a...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 1:37 PM ET | Email a Comment

Okay, let's get specific: Which Redskin (s) gets a shiny bike under his tree tomorrow and who gets coal in their stocking?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 1:28 PM ET | Email a Comment

So, what do the Redskins get in the morning?

Obviously, a victory. But in all seriousness, I'd like to give a lot of guys job security for next season. I think this team is finally starting to realize what it can do, and the coaches are starting to realize you don't need 1,000 page playbook to succeed. Al Saunders...

By Ken Harvey | December 24, 2006; 1:22 PM ET | Email a Comment

Question for Ken: So Ken, what do you want to give the Redskins for Christmas?

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 1:17 PM ET | Email a Comment

Welcome back ...

For this week's Christmas Eve edition of Ken Harvey's 'At the Game' blog, where Ken decides who on the Redskins gets a shiny new bike under the tree tomorrow morning and who gets a stocking full of coal. So no matter what tradition you celebrate this holiday season, let's all...

By Dan Hargett | December 24, 2006; 1:13 PM ET | Email a Comment