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		<title>A few thoughts on Clinton Portis and his comeback</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zach Campbell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you remember Clinton Portis&#8217; first carry as a Redskin? Because I do. That 60+ yard cut-back run did more than put a handsome six points on the board, it gave Redskins nation hope that a first-class rusher had finally arrived in Washington. That one run acted like a virtual hangover cure for the majority [...]</p><p><a href="http://riggosrag.com/2012/02/22/a-few-thoughts-on-clinton-portis-and-his-comeback/">A few thoughts on Clinton Portis and his comeback</a> - <a href="http://riggosrag.com">Riggo&#039;s Rag</a> - <a href="http://riggosrag.com">Riggo&#039;s Rag - A Washington Redskins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you remember Clinton Portis&#8217; first carry as a Redskin?  Because I do. </p>
<p>That 60+ yard cut-back run did more than put a handsome six points on the board, it gave Redskins nation hope that a first-class rusher had finally arrived in Washington.  That one run acted like a virtual hangover cure for the majority of us who were waiting for the next Stephen Davis to step in and lead the Redskins&#8217; run game.  </p>
<p>Thankfully it translated into more than just a &#8220;flash in the pan&#8221; performance from Portis.  Over the course of six seasons in Washington, Clinton Portis was able to dial in four 1,000+ yard seasons.  One would think that had he not been injured in 2006 he would have been able to put together five consecutive 1,000 yard seasons.  </p>
<p>I&#8217;d be amiss if I didn&#8217;t also mention what he was able to deliver off the field, as well.  The wigs, the glasses, the hats- the multiple personalities.  What was at first cumbersome for many in the Redskins locker room to accept became one of the main-stays of &#8216;Skins post-game interviews.</p>
<p>I always thought it was like Dennis Rodman without, well, all the weirdness.</p>
<p>Portis&#8217; last two seasons in DC were nothing if not forgettable, though.  Portis, who for years was an explosive, low to the ground force looked tired.  The burst wasn&#8217;t there and often times it seemed that he folded forward after minimal contact.  </p>
<p>Whatever fire had burned in Portis only a few seasons prior had visibly dwindled in 2009/2010.  There was no question in this writer&#8217;s mind that it was time for a change.  It was more than just the rampant injuries that seem to pop up in quick succession, C.P. just seemed gassed; Exhausted by the game.  </p>
<p>So, now at age 30, Portis claims to be rejuvenated and ready for another shot at the NFL.  It&#8217;s timely, given that Randy Moss and Terrell Owens have both launched their comeback campaigns over the last few months. </p>
<p>Can Portis compete?  Has he had ample time to rehab and reignite his desire to lay it on the line?  </p>
<p>There&#8217;s no way to know right now.  That is, unless someone is willing to give him a shot.  I&#8217;m sure the Allen Wranglers would clear a roster spot for him in a heartbeat.  God knows T.O. could use some company down in Texas.  </p>
<p>I&#8217;ve got a sneaking suspicion the Redskins aren&#8217;t in the running.  Shanahan is looking to field one of the younger Redskins&#8217; line-ups that we&#8217;ve seen in recent years.  Roy Helu is now the featured runner in Kyle Shanahan&#8217;s offense; He proved as much this past year. </p>
<p>Will Portis land somewhere?  It&#8217;s tough for a running back to play at a high level once they cross the threshold into the 30&#8242;s.  However, if he is healthy, Portis could see limited action as a change of pace guy.  I doubt we&#8217;ll see him in the burgundy and gold again, though.  </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s wishing you good luck, C.P.  May the comeback road be kinder to you than it was to Terrell Owens.      </p>
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		<title>Top Model and Miss Maryland semi-finalist Brittany Britto talks Patriots, Redskins with Riggo&#8217;s Rag</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Mawyer II</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Riggo&#8217;s Rag had the recent privilege of interviewing Top Model and Miss Maryland 2011 semi-finalist Brittany Britto. Brittany has also been featured on the Campus Girls 2009 calendar as Miss October. Brittany is nothing short of a world traveler, having lived on a few different continents throughout her first 22 years of life. Ms. Britto [...]</p><p><a href="http://riggosrag.com/2011/12/11/top-model-and-miss-maryland-semi-finalist-brittany-britto-talks-patriots-redskins-with-riggos-rag/">Top Model and Miss Maryland semi-finalist Brittany Britto talks Patriots, Redskins with Riggo&#8217;s Rag</a> - <a href="http://riggosrag.com">Riggo&#039;s Rag</a> - <a href="http://riggosrag.com">Riggo&#039;s Rag - A Washington Redskins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Riggo&#8217;s Rag had the recent privilege of interviewing Top Model and Miss Maryland 2011 semi-finalist Brittany Britto. Brittany has also been featured on the Campus Girls 2009 calendar as Miss October. Brittany is nothing short of a world traveler, having lived on a few different continents throughout her first 22 years of life. Ms. Britto is not only a model, but she&#8217;s a true Patriots fan. We here at Riggo&#8217;s Rag decided to pick her brain about her modeling career, writing and of course the game later today. Enjoy.</p>
<p><strong>RR- How&#8217;d you get into modeling? From what I&#8217;ve seen you&#8217;re into a few other fields of work. What sparked your interest in writing?</strong></p>
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<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 145px"><img src="http://www.sportsclb.com/wp-content/uploads/Clinton_Portis_914669.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="202" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Britto&#39;s first Redskins encounter was Sheriff Gon&#39; Getcha himself</p></div>
<p>BB- I started modeling around the age of 4 in Providence, where I was born, and later in Boston. I was scouted in a mall and started modeling with an agency there for a couple of years. I was also fortunate to do a lot of moving around while I was young, and got to go overseas for high school for my father’s job, so I was able to pursue modeling in high school by doing different fashion shows, working with smaller agencies while in Hong Kong, which was a lot of fun. I came back here to the states for college to attend University of Maryland. I’d say that’s when I really started taking modeling more serious here in the district, doing different promo jobs and eventually working with different photographers and fashion shows. Ironically, my very first job that I ever got was working promo for the Redskins at a nightclub. Clinton Portis was the first celebrity I met in DC. I was like 18 and super intimidated, and all I could drink was Redbull. So funny!</p>
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<p>I participated in DC Fashion Week my freshman year, and started working with different charity fashion events, including Fashion Fights Poverty, Campus Girls USA (a calendar with proceeds going to breast cancer research), and Belafigure, a swimsuit line in support of breast cancer research. My senior year, I was personally chosen by Tyra Banks to be featured on Cycle 14 of America&#8217;s Next Top Model but unfortunately didn&#8217;t make the cut. I also participated in Miss Maryland USA 2010 and made semi-finalist my first shot. I&#8217;m still pursuing modeling, but have been focusing more closely on graduation, which is in just a few weeks.</p>
<p>I’ve always loved writing and reading. At age 12, I told myself I was going to be a journalist, but it wasn’t until I came to college that I really learned how much I enjoy writing for myself and how much I enjoy telling stories. I’m an English major and a Creative Writing minor, so I dabble in different types of writing. I love to blog for myself personally. I write stories about life experiences and coming of age. I’m hoping to get a few of my stories published within the new year. I still love journalism, and I gave that a shot this semester while working as an intern for Washington Life Magazine. I love everything that has to do with writing. I think it’s the greatest outlet and the foundation for almost everything. Everything starts in writing. <a href="http://riggosrag.com/2011/12/11/top-model-and-miss-maryland-semi-finalist-brittany-britto-talks-patriots-redskins-with-riggos-rag/#more-6972" class="more-link">(more&#8230;)</a></div>
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		<title>Portis to the Giants?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week it was Carlos Rogers saying how he&#8217;d love to play for the Eagles or Cowboys so he could play the Redskins twice a year, and this week it&#8217;s Clinton Portis. In an interview on Sirus XM Radio with Brian McGovern and Maurice Jones-Drew, Portis commented on many topics including his time in Washington, [...]</p><p><a href="http://riggosrag.com/2011/05/25/portis-to-the-giants/">Portis to the Giants?</a> - <a href="http://riggosrag.com">Riggo&#039;s Rag</a> - <a href="http://riggosrag.com">Riggo&#039;s Rag - A Washington Redskins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Last week it was Carlos Rogers saying how he&#8217;d love to play for the Eagles or Cowboys so he could play the Redskins twice a year, and this week it&#8217;s Clinton Portis. In an interview on Sirus XM Radio with Brian McGovern and Maurice Jones-Drew, Portis commented on many topics including his time in Washington, Donovan McNabb, and what it is like to be a free agent during the lockout. But he most notably mentioned that like Carlos Rogers, that it would be outstanding for him to &#8220;get to play the Redskins twice a year after them feeling [he] wasn&#8217;t capable anymore.&#8221;  Read the full transcript of the interview <a href="http://realredskins.com/2011/05/clinton-portis-it-was-time-to-vacate-washington/">here</a>.</p>
<p>ESPN NFC East Blogger Dan Graziano gives his 2 cents on Portis&#8217; comments in his recent post as well . . .</p>
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