As the name "Redskins" no longer appears to have the approval of the world community, the Washington Redskins must bow to world opinion. Although owner Daniel Snyder feigns rigidity on the issue, everyone knows that he is a "paper tiger." The moment his wallet is seriously threatened, Dan Snyder will acquiesce and solicit a new name for his team.
With this in mind, I, AmbulanceChaser, a man who has been accused of being a "spiritual Dan Snyder" by my enemies, propose a suitable new name. It is the "Washington Red Hawks."
The new fight song for the Washington Red Hawks football team will be the following:
"Hail to the Red Hawks!
Hail, Birds of Prey,
Red Feathers on the Warpath,
Fly to Victory!
"In the Sky the Fierce Red Hawks
Do fly their Dread Patterns,
On the Ground their Foes
In Fear and Worry Scurry!
"They Flee but Cannot Escape
The Red Hawks Fury,
With Steely Talons Another Foe
Is Tackled, Subdued and Beaten
"With Glorious Victory in Their Grasp
The Red Hawks Crack a Grin,
They've Seized Another Win,
Whoo Can Defeat Them?
"Hail to the Red Hawks!
Hail Dread Predators!
Birds on the Warpath
Let's Cheer for Old D.C."
That song will be a noble expression of the fighting valor of Washington, D.C.'s professional football team, the Washington Red Hawks.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
NO "D" - NO "V"
Once again, the Washington Redskins experienced defeat. This time, the Minneapolis Vikings proved to be the scalpers. Furthermore, the Vikings failed to start Donovan McNabb, former Redskins quarterback, depriving the fans of a target to jeer. As usual, the media and fans denounced the 'Skins quarterback, Rex Grossman, for failing to bring the team victory. They pointed out that he had thrown another interception, keeping his eleven game streak alive. They talked doggedly about drafting a messiah to quarterback the Redskins to the Super Bowl.
Whatever faults Rex Grossman has as a quarterback, he has typically engineered 20+ points for the Redskins per game. That should be enough to win most games. The problem is that the Redskins defense has typically allowed opponents 24+ points per game. Even Washington, D.C. fans should be able to figure out where the most important problem resides. If the 'Skins defense can keep opponents from scoring more than 17 points, the 'Skins are in the play-offs.
Since anyone can run up the gut of the Washington defense, the defensive coaching staff should be scrutinized. How many 3/4 defenses have been successful at stopping the run? I hazzard to guess 3/4s are consistently weak in most categories of running defense.
As former Redskins coach, George Allen, might have said: "No defense, no victory."
Whatever faults Rex Grossman has as a quarterback, he has typically engineered 20+ points for the Redskins per game. That should be enough to win most games. The problem is that the Redskins defense has typically allowed opponents 24+ points per game. Even Washington, D.C. fans should be able to figure out where the most important problem resides. If the 'Skins defense can keep opponents from scoring more than 17 points, the 'Skins are in the play-offs.
Since anyone can run up the gut of the Washington defense, the defensive coaching staff should be scrutinized. How many 3/4 defenses have been successful at stopping the run? I hazzard to guess 3/4s are consistently weak in most categories of running defense.
As former Redskins coach, George Allen, might have said: "No defense, no victory."
Look for 'Skins owner, Danny Snyder, to seek more "big plays" on offense to compensate for defensive deficiencies, such as stopping the run.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
REDSKINS
I have been meaning to make a comment about the Redskin quarterback, Donavan McNabb, for some time. He was an exciting quarterback to watch. He threw the long ball a lot. He scrambled for dear life. His team won or lost about the same number of times. If his receivers were more skillful, his completion record would have been very respectable.
Donavan McNabb looked rather like Sonny Jurgenson, whose tenure at DC was mostly as an air-ball loser. Washington fans loved Sonny. This never was the case with McNabb.
Parenthetically, I expect that Dan Snyder will soon rename the Washington Redskins the "Washington Reds." If the team ever developed a great "front four," it could be dubbed "the Red Menace." With Mr. Leonsis' approval, the Reds' fans could "rock the Reds."
My personal favorite, as a team name, is "The Washington Redskinks." That way, the team fight song would still work:
"Hail to the Redskinks! Reptiles on the move! Cold-blooded critters, fight for old DC."
Donavan McNabb looked rather like Sonny Jurgenson, whose tenure at DC was mostly as an air-ball loser. Washington fans loved Sonny. This never was the case with McNabb.
Parenthetically, I expect that Dan Snyder will soon rename the Washington Redskins the "Washington Reds." If the team ever developed a great "front four," it could be dubbed "the Red Menace." With Mr. Leonsis' approval, the Reds' fans could "rock the Reds."
My personal favorite, as a team name, is "The Washington Redskinks." That way, the team fight song would still work:
"Hail to the Redskinks! Reptiles on the move! Cold-blooded critters, fight for old DC."
Sunday, October 10, 2010
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
I've varied from my norm this year, taking time to watch a few Redskin football games. What with people getting run over or otherwise injured, I've seen the ambulance-chasing profession prosper greatly over the last few years. I've made my share of loot from the carnage. Along with the tattoo business, ambulance-chasing has seen a sharp spike in business.
Therefore, I don't feel embarrassed to state that I've idled away a few hours watching football on the tube. How about them 'skins?
Some years ago (not too many, either), there was a lively debate about whether the Redskins professional football team should change its name. Certain Indian tribal peoples sued them, as I recall. The argument seemed to be that the name was "racist." Indian proponents of change pointed out that no team would name itself with terms such as Kikes, Honkeys, Slopes, Towelheads, Wops, or Rugheads.
Unfortunately for the Indian lawsuit, the judges involved in the case were not "agents of change."
Now it should be noted that the term "Redskin" arose among early American settlers on the Atlantic seaboard because the predominant tribe(s) encountered daubed red clay (or the like) on their skin. Whether this coating was meant to be a protective coating from stinging bugs, as with elephants and other insect-afflicted beasts, I cannot say. Perhaps, as with modern women, this coating was thought a beauty-enhancing addition. Also, there may have been a desire to appear fierce, dignified, or peaceful. Hard to say right off.
That tidbit of info was just thrown in due to my living in Virginia, and we are all so concerned about education. I keep lecturing the youngsters, "Don't use crystal meth!" Also, I tell them, "Don't jaywalk like the DC people do (especially when drunk)."
The point of this blog is that I have a name-change for the Washington Redskins. I propose that the new name for the team be "Washington Skin-Of-The-Teethskins."
Therefore, I don't feel embarrassed to state that I've idled away a few hours watching football on the tube. How about them 'skins?
Some years ago (not too many, either), there was a lively debate about whether the Redskins professional football team should change its name. Certain Indian tribal peoples sued them, as I recall. The argument seemed to be that the name was "racist." Indian proponents of change pointed out that no team would name itself with terms such as Kikes, Honkeys, Slopes, Towelheads, Wops, or Rugheads.
Unfortunately for the Indian lawsuit, the judges involved in the case were not "agents of change."
Now it should be noted that the term "Redskin" arose among early American settlers on the Atlantic seaboard because the predominant tribe(s) encountered daubed red clay (or the like) on their skin. Whether this coating was meant to be a protective coating from stinging bugs, as with elephants and other insect-afflicted beasts, I cannot say. Perhaps, as with modern women, this coating was thought a beauty-enhancing addition. Also, there may have been a desire to appear fierce, dignified, or peaceful. Hard to say right off.
That tidbit of info was just thrown in due to my living in Virginia, and we are all so concerned about education. I keep lecturing the youngsters, "Don't use crystal meth!" Also, I tell them, "Don't jaywalk like the DC people do (especially when drunk)."
The point of this blog is that I have a name-change for the Washington Redskins. I propose that the new name for the team be "Washington Skin-Of-The-Teethskins."
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