Lots to get to on today's Chris Russell Show. The Wizards got blown out at home, yet again! Then the Caps had a sub-par showing in Ottawa, but Ovi scored so who cares. Next, we wish Dan Quinn a very happy anniversary as he reaches one full year as the Commanders head coach. Finally, we give out our Washington Commanders season thank you letters to whomever you may choose!
Rooster kicks off the show lampooning the Wizards after yet another blowout loss, this time to Bronny James Jr. and the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, we wish Dan Quinn a happy one year anniversary. How would you grade DQ's first year?
Much to his own surprise, Rooster has been dubbed the "Prince of the Press Box" after winning the prize pool between himself and a few other Commanders beat reporters. Then, we get to your Thank You notes for the Commanders team this season and more letter grades for Dan Quinn after one year on the job.
As the show rolls on we take more of your calls on Commanders Thank You notes. Then, Ovechkin scores his 23rd goal of the season to get within 19 goals of Wayne Gretzky. Finally, we close out the show with Dumb Dumb of the Day.
The Rooster gives his thoughts and reacts to many topics including The Commanders changing their name, the biggest part of their success this season and..... magic carpet rides? Take a listen for all of that and more
Chris poses the question "What was the biggest part of the Commanders' success?" and gives three options: great QB play, culture, or the stability of the organization.
Chris reacts to all the hoopla around rhe Commanders changing their name and also tells some similar stories to help make the point that name changes are difficult.
The Rooster describes why this season was not a magic carpet ride, after a fan termed it so. While there was some luck involved; The QB, Coach and Owner all showed signs that there will be long term success within this organization
PACKED show today on The Chris Russell Show. Many are tweeting that they are boycotting the Super Bowl after yet another matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles. Rooster has just one question... are you serious?? Then Bill Belichick made some interesting comments on the Lombardi Trophy. Finally Rooster calls out Eagles fans for their twitter fingers.
Following a devastating NFC Championship game loss to Philadelphia, Rooster asks "Can Commanders Fans root for the Philadelphia Eagles" in the upcoming Super Bowl matchup?
Rooster kicks off the hour by giving us some interesting comments from Bill Belichick on the Lombardi Trophy. Then, we get to more of your calls on the Super Bowl boycotts, will you be participating??
Rooster calls out Eagles fans for their vibrato over the Internet. Then, we hear from Adam Peters and Dan Quinn's end of year presser. Finally, we get to our Dumb Dumb of the Day that you won't want to miss!
We go down the path of new names, new stadium plans and also hit on what we expect from The Eagles against Patrick Maholmes & The Chiefs. We then end off with our Dum Dum of the day before Chris tells us how a couple of listeners are plotting against him.
Chris & Doc react to the moves division rivals have made this off- season, including Brian Schottenheimer becoming the head Coach in Dallas, and tell our audience how our hometown boys can avoid similar mistakes.
The Rooster & Doc talk about both the O-Line, D-Line & other need for The Commanders following their tough loss this past weekend
Jay Gruden hops on with Rooster to kick off the hour. They go over everything from the NFC Championship, then Jay speaks briefly about the Cowboys hiring Brian Schottenheimer, as well as give Dan Snyder a little "Boo-Hoo". Then Rooster takes more of your calls. Finally we get to our Dumb Dumb of the Day that you certainly won't want to miss.
Chris Russell is joined by former Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden to recap an abysmal NFC Championship game, as well as the Dallas Cowboys' hiring of new HC Brian Schottenheimer and finally a little tidbit on Dan Snyder's newly reported misery.
Chris takes more of your calls on a Clean Up the Carnage Monday. Defensively the Commanders got gashed from the jump and from that point on Chris thinks they threw up all over themselves. We are sending our thoughts, prayers, and best wishes to Capitals PA Announcer Wes Johnson who experienced a significant medical event over the weekend.
Chris Russell has miraculously survived his trip to Philadelphia for the NFC Championship game. From picking up Grant Paulsen to getting home in the wee hours of Monday morning, Rooster is back in action, recapping everything from the Commanders' NFC Championship loss to the Eagles.
