Nathan Fenno
Articles by Nathan Fenno
After earlier losses, Redskins finally pull out a close one
The footballs fluttered toward the end zone, one after the other, as the final seconds slipped away. Published December 23, 2012
Rob Jackson does it all for Redskins’ defense
Rob Jackson is a big man. So big, in fact, you wouldn't think a quarterback could miss the 6-foot-4, 266-pound outside linebacker camped in the middle of the field with all the subtlety of an elephant. Published December 16, 2012
RG3 not pleased he had to sit this one out
Robert Griffin III wanted to play. Published December 16, 2012
RG3 escapes with knee sprain
In a hallway deep beneath FedEx Field, eight men surrounded Robert Griffin III. Some wore earpieces. They rushed the quarterback past white walls and idling Cadillac Escalades and into a black sedan. Published December 9, 2012
Former NFL player, assistant coach Corwin Brown sues over concussions
Former NFL player and assistant coach Corwin Brown, who suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police standoff in 2011, has sued the league over concussions sustained during his eight-year playing career, according to the complaint obtained by The Washington Times. Published December 4, 2012
Redskins’ Alfred Morris thriving out of spotlight
Past the clumps of mud decorating the locker room's faded burgundy carpet, victory smelled like grass and stale sweat. Published December 4, 2012
ACC sues Maryland over exit fee
The Atlantic Coast Conference sued the University of Maryland in a Greensboro, N.C., court Monday to compel the university to pay the conference's exit fee of more than $50 million, according to the complaint obtained by The Washington Times. Published November 27, 2012
Pierre Garcon’s blazing speed back again
In a six-second blur of fingertips and churning legs, Pierre Garcon returned. Published November 22, 2012
Redskins’ London Fletcher ailing, but his streak kept alive
A bum knee couldn't prevent London Fletcher from continuing his games-played streak Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys. Published November 22, 2012
Brandon Meriweather makes immediate impact
Every word from Brandon Meriweather sounded like a celebration. Published November 18, 2012
NFL’s proactive measures address concussions as they happen
While some may have been taken aback to watch quarterbacks Jay Cutler, Alex Smith and Michael Vick depart games with concussions last Sunday, one member of the NFL's Head, Neck and Spine Committee saw progress thanks to the league's return-to-play guidelines. Published November 14, 2012
FENNO: Mike Shanahan must take ownership of Redskins’ defense
Last week's farcical debate over the meaning of Mike Shanahan "evaluating" the Washington Redskins' beleaguered roster obscured the real issue. The coach, well into the third season of his $35 million contract in Washington, vigorously argued over the meaning of his words and the intent behind them. Published November 12, 2012
FENNO: Fight for old D.C. left a trail of injuries
The men stood under bright sun in maroon blazers, an awkward collision between the NFL's freewheeling past and litigious present. Published November 7, 2012
Ali Modami, Nationals batting practice pitcher, sues Phillies, GM Ruben Amaro Jr.
A Washington Nationals batting practice pitcher claims the Philadelphia Phillies and general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. defamed him and ruined his job possibilities, in a lawsuit filed Monday in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. Published November 6, 2012
Redskins’ prolific penalties cause for concern
There is one thing the Washington Redskins do better than any other team in the NFL. Published November 4, 2012
Trick play gone awry a setback in worst game of RG3’s NFL tenure
There is little Robert Griffin III hasn't done in his first two months in the NFL, from compiling the league's top completion percentage to leading quarterbacks in rushing. The rookie spawned a new meme, Griffining, and returned from a concussion to deliver the longest run by a quarterback in 16 years. Published October 28, 2012
For Santana Moss, ecstasy then agony
In a slightly different world, Santana Moss would face the bright TV lights and microphones thrust inches from his face and relive the happy instant when the game-winning touchdown found his hands. Published October 21, 2012
Alfred Morris runs for 120 yards, but fumble sticks out
The New York Giants had few answers for the Washington Redskins' rushing game Sunday. Sprinkle in some variety with Robert Griffin III and add a heavy dose of Alfred Morris, and the Redskins racked up 248 yards on the ground. Published October 21, 2012
Past concussion scare, RG3 runs with vigor
A week after Robert Griffin III sustained a concussion so "mild" he forgot the quarter and score, the Washington Redskins' rookie quarterback resumed his scrambling, swashbuckling ways Sunday. Published October 14, 2012
Drew Storen’s nightmare outing in Game 5 hard to swallow
The mob of reporters in rain jackets they no longer needed and cameras encased in plastic bags drifted away from Drew Storen. Published October 13, 2012
