Roy Hello Jr.

9/29/2013 7:06:40 PM

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"ORAPKO ORAPKO ORAPKO"

9/29/2013 11:12:10 PM

^lol, that was making me livid. He finally fixed it in the 4th quarter. Surprised one of his producers or something didn't figure it out before then.

9/30/2013 7:55:03 AM

Woot, finally a win. Still only a game back in the division. Now rest up and beat the cowgirls!

9/30/2013 11:26:51 AM

October 9, 2013

To Everyone in our Washington Redskins Nation:

As loyal fans, you deserve to know that everyone in the Washington Redskins organization – our players, coaches and staff – are truly privileged to represent this team and everything it stands for. We are relentlessly committed to our fans and to the sustained long-term success of this franchise.

That’s why I want to reach out to you – our fans – about a topic I wish to address directly: the team name, “Washington Redskins.” While our focus is firmly on the playing field, it is important that you hear straight from me on this issue. As the owner of the Redskins and a lifelong fan of the team, here is what I believe … and why I believe it.

Like so many of you, I was born a fan of the Washington Redskins. I still remember my first Redskins game. Most people do. I was only six, but I remember coming through the tunnel into the stands at RFK with my father, and immediately being struck by the enormity of the stadium and the passion of the fans all around me.

I remember how quiet it got when the Redskins had the ball, and then how deafening it was when we scored. The ground beneath me seemed to move and shake, and I reached up to grab my father’s hand. The smile on his face as he sang that song … he’s been gone for 10 years now, but that smile, and his pride, are still with me every day.

That tradition – the song, the cheer – it mattered so much to me as a child, and I know it matters to every other Redskins fan in the D.C. area and across the nation.

Our past isn’t just where we came from—it’s who we are.

As some of you may know, our team began 81 years ago – in 1932 – with the name “Boston Braves.” The following year, the franchise name was changed to the “Boston Redskins.” On that inaugural Redskins team, four players and our Head Coach were Native Americans. The name was never a label. It was, and continues to be, a badge of honor.

In 1971, our legendary coach, the late George Allen, consulted with the Red Cloud Athletic Fund located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and designed our emblem on the Redskins helmets. Several years later, Coach Allen was honored by the Red Cloud Athletic Fund. On the wall at our Ashburn, Virginia, offices is the plaque given to Coach Allen – a source of pride for all of us. “Washington Redskins” is more than a name we have called our football team for over eight decades. It is a symbol of everything we stand for: strength, courage, pride, and respect – the same values we know guide Native Americans and which are embedded throughout their rich history as the original Americans.

I’ve listened carefully to the commentary and perspectives on all sides, and I respect the feelings of those who are offended by the team name. But I hope such individuals also try to respect what the name means, not only for all of us in the extended Washington Redskins family, but among Native Americans too.

Consider the following facts concerning the “Washington Redskins” name:

1) The highly respected Annenberg Public Policy Center polled nearly 1,000 self-identified Native Americans from across the continental U.S. and found that 90% of Native Americans did not find the team name “Washington Redskins” to be “offensive.”

2) In an April 2013 Associated Press survey, 79% of the respondents stated the Washington Redskins should not change their name, while only 11% believed the team’s name should change.

Paul Woody, a columnist for the Richmond Times Dispatch, interviewed three leaders of Virginia Native American tribes this May. They were all quoted by Mr. Woody as stating that the team name doesn't offend them – and their comments strongly supported the name “Washington Redskins.” Also in May, SiriusXM NFL Radio hosted Robert Green, the longtime and recently retired Chief of the Fredericksburg-area Patawomeck Tribe, who said, among other things:

“Frankly, the members of my tribe - the vast majority - don’t find it offensive. I’ve been a Redskins fan for years. And to be honest with you, I would be offended if they did change [the name, Redskins….This is] an attempt by somebody…to completely remove the Indian identity from anything and pretty soon… you have a wipeout in society of any reference to Indian people….You can’t rewrite history – yes there were some awful bad things done to our people over time, but naming the Washington football team the Redskins, we don’t consider to be one of those bad things.”

Our franchise has a great history, tradition and legacy representing our proud alumni and literally tens of millions of loyal fans worldwide. We have participated in some of the greatest games in NFL history, and have won five World Championships. We are proud of our team and the passion of our loyal fans. Our fans sing “Hail to the Redskins” in celebration at every Redskins game. They speak proudly of “Redskins Nation” in honor of a sports team they love.

So when I consider the Washington Redskins name, I think of what it stands for. I think of the Washington Redskins traditions and pride I want to share with my three children, just as my father shared with me – and just as you have shared with your family and friends.

I respect the opinions of those who disagree. I want them to know that I do hear them, and I will continue to listen and learn. But we cannot ignore our 81 year history, or the strong feelings of most of our fans as well as Native Americans throughout the country. After 81 years, the team name “Redskins” continues to hold the memories and meaning of where we came from, who we are, and who we want to be in the years to come.

We are Redskins Nation ... and we owe it to our fans and coaches and players, past and present, to preserve that heritage.

With Respect and Appreciation,

Dan Snyder

PS. Wherever I go, I see Redskins bumper stickers, Redskins decals, Redskins t-shirts, Redskins … everything. I know how much this team means to you, and it means everything to me as well. Always has. I salute your passion and your pride for the Burgundy & Gold.

[Edited on October 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM. Reason : .]

10/13/2013 1:23:21 PM

get the fuck off your high horse, Costas. go suck a dick

10/13/2013 10:01:17 PM

if the name doesn't bother the majority, then it isn't offensive. what a feather fucker

10/13/2013 10:02:11 PM

i'm all for changing the name.

10/13/2013 10:12:38 PM

To the Deadskins?

10/13/2013 10:22:24 PM

10/13/2013 10:26:14 PM

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"In 1971, our legendary coach, the late George Allen, consulted with the Red Cloud Athletic Fund located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and designed our emblem on the Redskins helmets. Several years later, Coach Allen was honored by the Red Cloud Athletic Fund."

whoops

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/letter-from-red-cloud-indian-school-on-the-washington-redskins-name/2013/10/11/e24044ba-32bc-11e3-8627-c5d7de0a046b_story.html

10/13/2013 10:34:29 PM

^^ what is that? Monorail cat?

10/13/2013 10:42:30 PM

gonna be a long year if the offensive line can't even stand up to 2nd-stirng d-lines this year

10/14/2013 12:02:00 AM

Cutler is going to throw for 500 yards today.

10/20/2013 12:37:46 PM

I predict a lot of this:

10/20/2013 1:01:16 PM

I know this is old. From the NC State Players in the NFL thread


I was so furious during that punt return. First two blocks were illegal. Block in the back and then helmet to helmet. Add to that the BS call where they said we blocked there guy into the ball when they were both basically standing there. Changed the game dramatically.

10/23/2013 9:01:02 AM

Alfred in beast mode today.

10/27/2013 6:05:54 PM

Shameful

10/27/2013 7:26:49 PM

damn, nice collapse, skins. When I left, it was 21-7, jeez

10/27/2013 7:33:30 PM

As a Bears fan, I'm wondering how the fuck we lost to this horrible team

10/27/2013 7:37:55 PM

Hail! Was at the game today. Awesome stand by the D. Can't believe they kept them out.Our receivers made some outstanding catches today.

11/3/2013 10:40:44 PM

Where the hell has this offense been?

12/1/2013 8:38:26 PM

The pressure of making the playoffs is off their back

12/1/2013 8:41:09 PM

98 playing for a contract.

12/1/2013 8:46:17 PM

Pout Eli, pout.

12/1/2013 10:19:00 PM

the refs screwed you because of your racist owner

12/1/2013 11:27:15 PM

That was an odd way to end it

12/1/2013 11:29:01 PM

Please, God! No more prime time games for these losers! 0-5 on the season in prime time games.

12/1/2013 11:40:01 PM

Fortunately only 3 teams can have 6 primetime games. Maybe the infatuation with RGIII can end after this season.

12/1/2013 11:41:41 PM

^ yes, please. Everyone needs to stop hyping up RG3 and just let the man play, mistakes and all. He has way too much pressure on him to win games, even it if means running around with no fear of injuries.

Im looking forward to next year. RG3 will have that brace off which will actually make him mobile and we finally get some salary cap money to spend on some quality players.

12/2/2013 7:31:26 AM

much like cris collinsworth said last night, i am still unclear on how the skins (and cowboys) were penalized for a salary cap violation in an uncapped year

that's some nc state shit: nfl edition

anyway, it will be nice to have that extra salary room, and at least we won't be blowing too much on turrible draft picks

12/2/2013 2:06:44 PM

it's waaaaaaaaaaaay easier to blow money on free agents than it is on draft picks

not even close, really

12/2/2013 2:14:03 PM

Sounds like Shanahan is about to be gone

12/8/2013 12:30:54 PM

sounds like it will be his own decision too. Snyder has always been an idiot owner with his stupid roster moves but showing favoritism to RG3 just irritates me. It's childish. Perhaps RG3 playing this season was because of this? Maybe Shanahan wanted Cousins to start the first few games but Snyder told him to play RG3.

12/8/2013 12:35:06 PM

gonna be some dramatic Shanahan photos w/ the snow in the midst today

12/8/2013 12:39:06 PM

Pretty sure Shanahan is leaking the stuff coming out today to try to get Synder to fire him so he still gets paid and so he can take the Texans job. Synder might be stubborn enough to not fire him.

12/8/2013 1:00:24 PM

Everybody on this team needs to be fired...31-0 in the damn second half. wtf

12/8/2013 2:06:37 PM

Umm. There 9 minutes left in the 2nd quarter

12/8/2013 2:09:13 PM

I got a tattoo in honor of this season



Hell of a catch there by Paulsen

[Edited on December 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM. Reason : catch]

12/8/2013 2:20:29 PM

Awesome catch for the TD.

12/8/2013 2:25:35 PM

And there we go

12/8/2013 2:27:22 PM

it's nice that State's season is over so i only have to see this shit once a week

12/8/2013 2:39:04 PM

12/8/2013 4:26:08 PM

RGIII will start next game. And I can't take a grown man seriously when he calls another grown man "shanny"

12/8/2013 5:35:02 PM

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"Umm. There 9 minutes left in the 2nd quarter"

Ha yeah thats what I meant. I wish it had been the second half though...what a game. Has the team given up on Shanahan or has Shanahan given up on the team?

12/8/2013 7:41:21 PM

Shanahan benched RGIII for the rest of the season. A big F U to Synder. He's doing everything he can to get fired.

12/11/2013 1:17:36 PM

Shanahans master plan is starting to come together.

Tanking the season. Filtering out rumors about him leaving last near. Now we are hearing that the bad apple is Kyle. Shanahan gets Kyle to leave on his own. St Louis hires Kyke as OC. Guess who has a pretty good extra first round pick next draft...

12/15/2013 4:59:42 PM

I wish the Skins would just keep Cousins and trade RG3.

12/15/2013 7:56:51 PM

Just beat Dallas next week

12/15/2013 8:02:42 PM

^^ that thought crossed my mind several times during the game. It won't happen though.

12/15/2013 8:05:45 PM