Washington City Paper: Contents for Jan. 16

“We’re All Losers Now”
An oral history of the post-Gibbs era

Cover Story

When Joe Gibbs stepped down as Redskins head coach after the 1992 season, he didn’t just leave his shadow on the sidelines. In the 11 years since, five different coaches have stood in the Skins’ locker room, stared down the microphones, and tried to answer the same question: “What happened out there, coach?” Their explanations and apologia offer a tidy recap of the Gibbs interregnum. —Josh Levin

Richie Petitbon, 1993 (4-12)

Oct. 10, 1993

Lost to Giants 41-7, the worst loss in RFK history:

“We obviously got our ass kicked. We were beat in every department. I think this may have been the longest day I ever spent at RFK Stadium. From the coaching staff right down to the players, we obviously stunk.”

Norv Turner, 1994–2000

(50-60-1)

Nov. 23, 1997

Tied Giants 7-7;

QB Gus Frerotte sprained neck

head-butting a wall after TD:

“I never thought to tell a guy not to do that.”

Oct. 18, 1998

Lost to Vikings 41-7:

“Offensively we’re just totally inept. We can’t snap two plays together in a row and not jump offsides. When we do get the ball snapped properly and a guy’s open, we can’t get him the ball. When we get him the ball, he doesn’t catch it. We’ve got guys going the wrong way. We’re just not capable of performing offensively right now.”

Terry Robiskie, 2000 (1-2)

Dec. 10, 2000

Lost to Cowboys

32-13:... Continued

Issue of Jan. 16 - 22, 2004

News and Features

“We’re All Losers Now”
An oral history of the post-Gibbs era
Cover Story By Josh Levin
A Fan’s Notes
Recovering sports-radio ranter Boudreaux weighs in.
Cover Story By Dave McKenna
Success Was in the Cards
Cover Story By Tom Scocca
Two-Point Conversion
How Gibbs drew a family to religion
Cover Story By Mike DeBonis
Tuck It In, Mister
The coach as fashion expert
Cover Story By Robert Lalasz
The Gospel According to Gibbs
Cover Story By Dave Nuttycombe
Hail to the Chief
President Joe Gibbs addresses the nation.
Cover Story By Felix Gillette
Your Loss Is My Gain
Cover Story By Tom Scocca
Are You Ready for Some Jesus?
Coach Gibbs and the Redskins may find themselves at cross purposes.
Cover Story By Todd Kliman
Old Ball Coach vs. Ol’ Ball Coach
How does Joe Gibbs stack up against Steve Spurrier?
Cover Story By Dave McKenna
What Does Joe Gibbs Mean to You?
The public weighs in.
Cover Story By Dave Jamieson
GIBBS 3:16
The Gospel According to Gibbs
Cover Story By Dave NuttycombeDave JamiesonFelix GilletteTom ScoccaTodd KlimanRobert Lalasz, Dave McKenna and Josh Levin
Dan Snyder’s Serenity Prayer
Cover Story By Dave Nuttycombe
Another Man’s Treasure
Burglar hauls his spoils with DPW-issued garbage cans.
The City By Dave Jamieson
Last Train to Clarksville
The Mail By Eliot Brenner
Post Toast
The Mail By Fenwick Anderson
Safety First
The Mail By John Aravosis
True Stories
The Mail By Richard Garrison
Correction
Correction

Columns

Onward Christian Ponies
Cheap Seats By Dave McKenna
Declaring No Contest
Dept. of Media By Erik Wemple, Dave Jamieson and Mike DeBonis
Green Lanterns
City Desk By Annys Shin
Secure Transaction
City Desk By Brian Montopoli
Primary Colors
Loose Lips By Elissa Silverman

Eats

’Hood Ornament
Young & Hungry By Todd Kliman

Movies

Borderline Personalities
Film Review By Mark Jenkins
Sense of Importance
Film Review By Joel E. Siegel

Music

I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish
Music Review By Shannon Zimmerman
Wires
A few of the things we’re listening to this week, in no particular order
Music Review By Leonard Roberge
Zohar
A few of the things we’re listening to this week, in no particular order
Music Review By Mike Kanin
Youth Is Wasted on the Young
A few of the things we’re listening to this week, in no particular order
Music Review By Joe Warminsky
“Supersonic”
A few of the things we’re listening to this week, in no particular order
Music Review By Chris Hagan
Curtis/Live!
A few of the things we’re listening to this week, in no particular order
Music Review By Jason Cherkis
Welcome to the Monkey House
A few of the things we’re listening to this week, in no particular order
Music Review By Michael Crowley

Theater

Scored Straight
Theater Review By Trey Graham
Estate of Grace
Theater Review By Pamela Murray Winters

Arts and Events

Belle Bottom Blues
Books By Glenn Dixon
Turning Down the Page
Most writers spend years trying to leave their marks on the world. Mike Tidwell is doing everything he can to erase his.
Arts By Huan Hsu
Sound and Furry
Artifacts By Matthew Summers-Sparks
Put a Cork In It
Artifacts By Louis Jacobson