Author Archives: Dave Algase

The booted booting call

Before we delve into the fuller dimensions of today’s costly loss to Washington, I again need to take Romeo to task for his game management. Let’s look at just one decision: trying for a game-tying 54-yard field goal on 4th-and-10 with 32 seconds to go. What choice did he have? Go for it, obviously. The […]

Giant killers

Must be a full moon. But, hey, those come every month. When’s the last time the Browns upset the Super Bowl champs by 21 points? Hell, when’s the last time they beat anyone by three TDs? The answer: November 20, 2005 — Browns 22, Miami 0. Only four Browns starters that day remain on the […]

Tough trivia #49

In which season were all of the Browns’ completed passes thrown by the same player? Answer to #48: Kellen Winslow, taking a desperation pitch from Derek Anderson, tried to throw but was sacked by the Ravens’ Bart Scott in 2006, Winslow’s only appearance on the stat sheet as a passer.

An ugly unloss

Funny, the Browns win their first game in 273 days, and I have little to say. The 20-12 victory in Cincinnati was as unimpressive as it was necessary. Yesterday confirmed that the Browns are a talented team prone to underperform. I have little doubt that Carson Palmer would have beaten the Browns soundly had he […]

Tough trivia #48

Which Brown appears in the team’s passing statistics only because he was once sacked for a 14-yard loss? Answer to #47: Most rushing yards by a quarterback. Mike Phipps’ 395 yards on the ground in 1973 is the most ever for a Browns QB. He outgained all but one of his teammates and led the […]

Tough trivia #47

What single-season franchise high was set in 1973 and remains unbroken to this day? Answer to #46: 1993. Eric Metcalf returned two punts for scores in a memorable win over Pittsburgh. Mark Carrier returned a Rams punt 56 yards for a touchdown in a 42-14 romp in December of that year.

Tough trivia #46

What was the only season in which two different Browns scored touchdowns on punt returns? Answer to #45: Rookie QB Terry Luck, making his only NFL start, was on the receiving end of a trick play, catching a four-yard touchdown pass from Greg Pruitt during the 1977 season finale, a 20-19 loss in Seattle.

Browns-Bengals: a do or dialogue

Once again, I’ve traded thoughts about the upcoming game with a gentleman named Sportz Assassin over on AOL Fanhouse. Here’s a brief preview of Sunday’s pivotal Browns-Bengals matchup:Sportz Assassin: The Battle Of Ohio. Can we still say “throw the records out the window when these two get together?” Ace Davis: Definitely. Several of the most […]

Hello, yellow

Among their other dubious distinctions, the Browns are tied for the league lead in penalties. Last season they were third, behind only Arizona and Oakland. Let’s break this down a bit. Here’s the details on all 31 infractions, including those declined and offset: by number… 4 — Seth McKinney 3 — Braylon Edwards, Brandon McDonald, […]