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Redskins Upset Jaguars With Jim Haslett's Band of No-Names

By David ElfinDec 26th 2010 – 6:35PM

Graham Gano was the hero, kicking the 31-yard field goal 2:47 into overtime that upset host Jacksonville 20-17 on Sunday, but the real star of the victory that ended Washington's four-game losing streak was defensive coordinator Jim Haslett. His defense came into the game ranked last overall, tied for 30th against the...

Redskins' Special Teams Cause Rainy Day Meltdown vs. Bucs

By David ElfinDec 12th 2010 – 6:32PM

LANDOVER, Md. -- Washington lost to Tampa Bay 17-16 on Sunday in chilly, rainy FedEx Field and there's no doubt where the game was lost: on special teams. Ugly mistakes on three cinch kicks cost the Redskins seven points and sent them reeling to their fifth loss in six games. "I've never had that bad of a game in my...

Santana Moss, Redskins Unable to Stomach Latest Gut-Wrenching Loss

By David ElfinDec 12th 2010 – 6:13PM

LANDOVER, Md. -- They change coaches, players, front-office bosses, but nothing really changes for the Washington Redskins. Sunday's 17-16 heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a botched extra point try with nine seconds remaining ensured a 13th non-winning season in the last 18 years -- Washington can finish...

Buccaneers vs. Redskins: Washington Blows Tying Extra Point in Final Seconds

By David ElfinDec 12th 2010 – 3:59PM

LANDOVER, Md. -- Washington scored on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb to Santana Moss with nine seconds left, but Hunter Smith couldn't handle Nick Sundberg's high snap on the subsequent extra point try and Graham Gano never got the chance to force overtime. The Bucs were overrun by Washington's Ryan Torain...

Packers vs. Redskins: Graham Gano Makes OT Pay Off

By David ElfinOct 10th 2010 – 4:14PM

LANDOVER, Md. -- The Washington Redskins came into Sunday's game riding high after upsetting the Eagles, 17-12 last Sunday in Philadelphia. However, the Green Bay Packers kept them at arm's distance for most of the game, until the Redskins rallied late in the second half. The Redskins never led until Graham Gano kicked a...

graham gano News From the Web

  • 04/30/12 Redskins sign LB Goff, K Rackers Source: allvoices It had been reported last week that Rackers was being brought in by the team to compete for the kicking job with Graham Gano. Rackers connected on 32-of-38 field goal tries and all but one of his 40 PATs for the Texans last season.
  • 04/26/12 Former Arizona Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers signed by... Source: The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ Veteran free agent kicker Neil Rackers has signed with the Washington Redskins.
  • 04/26/12 Sports Briefs - 04/26/2012 Source: Cumberland Times-News - Cumberland MD Garrett and Dylan Clay, Fort Hill High football standouts, will be the guest speakers.

Background on graham gano

Graham Gano (pronounced ga-KNOW) (born April 9, 1987) is an American football placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.

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