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They ain't gonna let Braves on the Warpath fly Frenchie. And do we really want a new fight song with a bunch of tweaks to satisfy the pc crowd, or do we just want a new song to go with our new identity?

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[quote=mooby;1254149]They ain't gonna let Braves on the Warpath fly Frenchie. And do we really want a new fight song with a bunch of tweaks to satisfy the pc crowd, or do we just want a new song to go with our new identity?[/quote]

Identify “they”....you taking about the team/org?

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[quote=Chico23231;1254150]Identify “they”....you taking about the team/org?[/quote]

Anybody protesting the name.

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[quote=mooby;1254149][B]They ain't gonna let Braves on the Warpath fly [/B]Frenchie. And do we really want a new fight song with a bunch of tweaks to satisfy the pc crowd, or do we just want a new song to go with our new identity?[/quote]

Ok... maybe something gets lost in translation there because I really didn't think that would be perceived as a NA reference. A Warrior can be brave on the warpath without being a Native American, can't he ?

The thing is, I'm a fast learner and would happily learn a new fight song in a couple of hours... But I have no trust in Dan and his team to come up with a new fight song that rocks in a couple of weeks.
Because they haven't shown anything to earn that trust. And because the amount of work they'll have to do to rebrand everything on time for the start of the season is mind blowing.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1254152]Ok... maybe something gets lost in translation there because I really didn't think that would be perceived as a NA reference. A Warrior can be brave on the warpath without being a Native American, can't he ?

The thing is, I'm a fast learner and would happily learn a new fight song in a couple of hours... But I have no trust in Dan and his team to come up with a new fight song that rocks in a couple of weeks.
Because they haven't shown anything to earn that trust. And because the amount of work they'll have to do to rebrand everything on time for the start of the season is mind blowing.[/quote]

I agree on your last point but apparently they've been working on this for a month already. Obviously they got some sort of indication ahead of time with everything going on since Floyd was murdered.

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[quote=VTSkins1961;1254086]I like you top 3 picks but I have mine in a different order. - I think as much as I hate this that besides the name change there will need to be a logo change. I don't like the Red Tails though because it could bring up more protests. Saw that logo you were talking about and I'm not a fan of it but maybe because I just don't want a name change....- just my opinion

I think most of us don't want a name change. Might be a good time to drop Washington as well depending on where we are playing....

1. Braves because that is what their original nick name was and it is a general term Change logo to Spear Can keep uniform the it is now or go to Home - burgundy jersey and gold pants Away - Burgundy pants and white jerseys, or you could go with gold pants

2. Warriors - because it is a general term Change logo to Spear Can keep uniform the it is now or go to Home - burgundy jersey and gold pants Away - Burgundy pants and white jerseys, or you could go with gold pants

3. Mohawks - would have to talk to tribe chief and get their blessing. Set up a fund for them and give them royalties - Change logo logo to Spear. Can keep uniform the it is now or go to Home - burgundy jersey and gold pants Away - Burgundy pants and white jerseys, or you could go with gold pants. I don't see this happening because down the road there could be more protests.

4. Redhawks - Change logo to R. Can keep uniform the it is now or go to Home - burgundy jersey and gold pants Away - Burgundy pants and white jerseys, or you could go with gold pants

If we go in an entirely different direction then I think I like Renegades for a nick name. Uniform could change but could also keep it the way it is now.[/quote]


Hey VT, great picks and I had not thought of "Mohawks". I like it but I know the protesters won't.

If we did Mohawks, I think the 60s feather helmet would be perfect since it's positioned like a mohawk hair style. :laughing-

Just do it on a modern metallic helmet, maybe swap the red for gold, it would look great.

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[quote=mooby;1254151]Anybody protesting the name.[/quote]

After the name changes, “they” can’t say shit. Fans can sing any song they want, wear redskins, say redskins, fly the redskins banners high in the air, etc.

Once the name changes...it’s over for the protesters. Not fans...Redskins will always be apart fandom for the organization. They can cry all they want

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[quote=mooby;1254115]Washington Sea-men[/quote]

Could you imagine? If you are sick of "Foreskins" jokes, get ready...

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[quote=Chico23231;1254155]After the name changes, “they” can’t say shit. Fans can sing any song they want, wear redskins, say redskins, fly the redskins banners high in the air, etc.

Once the name changes...it’s over for the protesters. Not fans...Redskins will always be apart fandom for the organization. They can cry all they want[/quote]

Personally, I'll always call them the Redskins and sing HTTR. I have a feeling you'll hear fans spontaneously singing it after TDs for years, in their own form of protest mixed with nostalgia.

My son said yesterday he'll never stop wearing his Redskins gear.



Heck, I still call the basketball team the Bullets because Wizards is such a stupid name, perhaps the worst team name in all of pro sports.

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[quote=Monkeydad;1254157]Personally, I'll always call them the Redskins and sing HTTR. I have a feeling you'll hear fans spontaneously singing it after TDs for years, in their own form of protest mixed with nostalgia.

My son said yesterday he'll never stop wearing his Redskins gear.



Heck, I still call the basketball team the Bullets because Wizards is such a stupid name, perhaps the worst team name in all of pro sports.[/quote]

As we all should. If you have a problem with it, you should have left a long time ago.

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OPINION? Here are a few names I haven't heard before. (im sure I may be duplicating!)
None have to do with race at all, and all are US/DC or military honoring.
What do you think of these names?
Revolution
Liberty
Freedom
Justice (also in DC motto)
Constitution
Independence
Icons (like monuments on helmet)
Honor
Courage
Glory (like US flag)
Defense
Federals
Founders
Commanders
Troops
Veterans
Soldiers
Heros

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[quote=skinsnut;1254193]OPINION? Here are a few names I haven't heard before. (im sure I may be duplicating!)
None have to do with race at all, and all are US/DC or military honoring.
What do you think of these names?
Revolution
Liberty
Freedom
Justice (also in DC motto)
Constitution
Independence
Icons (like monuments on helmet)
Honor
Courage
Glory (like US flag)
Defense
Federals
Founders
Commanders
Troops
Veterans
Soldiers
Heros[/quote]\

Washington Troops?

Might as well call them Washington Humans

Washington Courage?

How about Washington Strength? Washington Honor?

No disrespect to you but literally all of these names sound weak AF.

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Revolution is the only name I like from that list ^

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I stand corrected.
The new name is the Washington Mooby's

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[quote=MTK;1254201]Revolution is the only name I like from that list ^[/quote]

I would not mind that name actually.

There's an independent league baseball team in PA named Revolution that we root for.

So wed have two teams we like with the same name. :D

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[quote=skinsnut;1254203]I stand corrected.
The new name is the Washington Mooby's[/quote]


So instead of 'Skins for Redskins, we'd be called the Moobs for short now?

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[quote=MTK;1254201]Revolution is the only name I like from that list ^[/quote]

Seems "Revolution" is a soccer team owned by NE owner Robert Kraft. Its out.

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What about Washington Redzone

This would work for a year, just slap an R or W on the helmet and go.

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[quote=MTK;1254201]Revolution is the only name I like from that list ^[/quote]

Someone would get offended by that too

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One I wouldn't mind seeing and I am biased to my born on Beaufort MCAS is the Commandants. The Commandant is a uniquely DC institution and a nod to the military

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1254211]One I wouldn't mind seeing and I am biased to my born on Beaufort MCAS is the Commandants. The Commandant is a uniquely DC institution and a nod to the military[/quote]

The offended crowd will say it's a violation of their mythical Seperation of Church and State. :D

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[quote=skinsnut;1254207]Seems "Revolution" is a soccer team owned by NE owner Robert Kraft. Its out.[/quote]

There are plenty of examples of shared names in sports

Giants
Panthers
Cardinals
Jets
Kings
Lions
Rangers

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Washington Deficits

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Washington Potomacs

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Redhogs

Pigskins

Warriors is the only one that doesnt make me cringe but im not 100% feeling it either

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I can't get excited about anything hog or pig related. Makes me want to eat bbq not watch football. And the pig jokes would be annoying as all hell.

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A name I really like is the Raptors (the jet).

Washington Raptors

I know another pro team has the name but it's a completely different thing/reference.

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Wouldn't even necessarily need a logo on the helmet, the helmet could be fashioned to look like a fighter pilot helmet.

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[quote=skinsnut;1254203]I stand corrected.
The new name is the Washington Mooby's[/quote]

Terrible, who came up with that garbage?

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1254220]A name I really like is the Raptors (the jet).

Washington Raptors

I know another pro team has the name but it's a completely different thing/reference.

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Wouldn't even necessarily need a logo on the helmet, the helmet could be fashioned to look like a fighter pilot helmet.[/quote]

Pretty cool name, wouldnt mind the dinosaur either, but I understand the jet/military thing.

The only way I can support Warriors is if they completely dump any reference to native americans and go full military, change colors to cammo or red and white (DC) and have a military honor section in the stadium and honor a vet every halftime. Have flyovers, bring in the marines marching band and go full on military. Discount tickets, the works. even host Army/navy game.

I definately dont want Redtails, we are just swinging from one ethnic group to another, eventually someone will find out the guy who named them was a pedifile or something.

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Name it after one of the local tribes that Inhabited the region.

I found a decent site that still had decent redskins hats to choose from .Got one before they disappear

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It's hard not to admire the Tuskegee Airmen and I like the notion of the name being a nod to them. A few years ago, I brought my son to a book fair where one of them was doing a signing. Meeting him was a great experience and I am glad my son was able to shake hands with a true hero.

But ... Red Tails just does not do it for me.

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[quote=JackLord;1254227]It's hard not to admire the Tuskegee Airmen and I like the notion of the name being a nod to them. A few years ago, I brought my son to a book fair where one of them was doing a signing. Meeting him was a great experience and I am glad my son was able to shake hands with a true hero.

But ... Red Tails just does not do it for me.[/quote]

What if instead of honoring the Tuskegee Airmen the logo became a dominatrix with a paddle?

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1254228]What if instead of honoring the Tuskegee Airmen the logo became a dominatrix with a paddle?[/quote]

While there is some appeal in that, I am not sure I can stomach Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda leading a new campaign against us. :D

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(I'm aware it has less than 0% chance of happening, but since we're throwing ideas out there...)

Wouldn't it be fun to have a super-non-badass animal as a team name ?

Like if we were the [I]Washington Ferrets[/I] or Squirrels, every Sunday would be a win-win situation:

If we lose, at least you had fun yelling "Come on Ferrets! Let's goooo! Show a bit of pride and fight like a true ferret!" at your TV.
If we win, our opponents have to walk away and hear how they "got completely dominated by the Ferrets".

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^^^^^

Rather just be the Wolves

Then the fans would be the Wolfpack

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1254234](I'm aware it has less than 0% chance of happening, but since we're throwing ideas out there...)

Wouldn't it be fun to have a super-non-badass animal as a team name ?

Like if we were the [I]Washington Ferrets[/I] or Squirrels, every Sunday would be a win-win situation:

If we lose, at least you had fun yelling "Come on Ferrets! Let's goooo! Show a bit of pride and fight like a true ferret!" at your TV.
If we win, our opponents have to walk away and hear how they "got completely dominated by the Ferrets".[/quote]

Washington Panda Bears

I'd totally be down with that

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[quote=MTK;1254219]I can't get excited about anything hog or pig related. Makes me want to eat bbq not watch football. And the pig jokes would be annoying as all hell.[/quote]

Totally agree.

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[QUOTE=skinsfaninok;1254235][IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcWTh2CWkAg8tFg?format=jpg&name=large[/IMG][/QUOTE]



Hell yeah. I can hear the howling now.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1254237]Washington Panda Bears

I'd totally be down with that[/quote]

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