Why you chose to be a Redskins fan:

4mrusmc · 04-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Now that the Cutler and JC trade talk is over. Let's try to reflect on some good times, and discuss why we chose to be a fan of the Redskins

For me personally it was a family tradition, it was what we claimed as our football birthright. As kids, we did everthing to emulate our favorite Skins players. Also, I liked the way they played "Redskins brand" of football. It was very blue collar, and hard nosed. It wasn't fancy, nor was it flashy. They just went out and took you behind the wood shed and beat the piss out of you. And it didn't hurt any to have the greatest sports rivalry with the much hated cowboys. What say you?

AnimateYYZ · 04-03-2009, 09:13 PM

I always thought that people rooted for their hometown team, I guess things have changed.

Ijaeger · 04-03-2009, 09:18 PM

I was just born that way just like you, and hopefully generations to come

HAIL

Schneed10 · 04-03-2009, 11:10 PM

It's not something you choose, it's something that chooses you.

I honestly believe that. You can't "choose" to be a fan of a team. You're just drawn to them for some reason, and if you're a real fan you feel a passionate connection that you can't get away from, no matter how many losses they ring up.

GridIron26 · 04-03-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

It's not something you choose, it's something that chooses you.

I honestly believe that. You can't "choose" to be a fan of a team. You're just drawn to them for some reason, and if you're a real fan you feel a passionate connection that you can't get away from, no matter how many losses they ring up.

Right on the point..

MTK · 04-04-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

It's not something you choose, it's something that chooses you.

I honestly believe that. You can't "choose" to be a fan of a team. You're just drawn to them for some reason, and if you're a real fan you feel a passionate connection that you can't get away from, no matter how many losses they ring up.

I was going to say the same thing. I was only 10 years old when I got hooked. Just fell in love with them during SB XVII.

Paintrain · 04-06-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

It's not something you choose, it's something that chooses you.

I honestly believe that. You can't "choose" to be a fan of a team. You're just drawn to them for some reason, and if you're a real fan you feel a passionate connection that you can't get away from, no matter how many losses they ring up.

So true! I am a Redskins, Mets & Georgetown fan. It's been 20+ damn years since I've tasted championship glory in any sport!

I adopted the Jordan era Bulls just so I could feel good about sports again! :-)

BigRedskinDaddy · 04-12-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

It's not something you choose, it's something that chooses you.

I honestly believe that. You can't "choose" to be a fan of a team. You're just drawn to them for some reason, and if you're a real fan you feel a passionate connection that you can't get away from, no matter how many losses they ring up.

Eloquently put. I agree -- in my case it wasn't hometown, since I've always lived 3,000 miles away from D,C, Nor was it family; though my Dad was a rabid 'Skins fan, my TRUE father (Grandpa) was a Niners guy. I don't really know exactly why, just that all my life all I can remember is living and dying with the Burgundy and Gold.

And it will always be that way. Hail.

WaldSkins · 04-03-2009, 11:15 PM

I started liking the skins back in 89 because i knew one day that there would be a website where i would have to defend the owner and explain to others that the lawn isn't always greener on the other side.

skinsfaninok · 04-03-2009, 11:20 PM

everyone in my family roots for Dallas YUCK!! I just was different I guess.... My brother is a Dolphins fan since we were born in Florida.

WaldSkins · 04-03-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

everyone in my family roots for Dallas YUCK!! I just was different I guess.... My brother is a Dolphins fan since we were born in Florida.

Same here, my dad loves the Cowboys, so i like the Skins. He likes the Mets and i like the Orioles. But i guess i like the Orioles because Mussina's mom worked with my gram and i got to meet him a bunch and go to some games in his seats.

GMScud · 04-03-2009, 11:50 PM

Born at Georgetown University Hospital in DC, raised in NW DC, grew up going to games at RFK during the glory years of the late 80's early 90's... The rest is history. I love them and always will.

They were the first team I ever became a real fan of, followed shortly after by the Bullets, Caps, and Orioles. 2009 is the 10th anniversary of my love affair with my Florida Gators, and I must say, they have definitely moved up to 2nd in my heart just behind the Redskins. Cut me today and I may bleed burgundy and gold. Cut me tomorrow and I will probably bleed orange and blue.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-04-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Born at Georgetown University Hospital in DC, raised in NW DC, grew up going to games at RFK during the glory years of the late 80's early 90's... The rest is history. I love them and always will.

They were the first team I ever became a real fan of, followed shortly after by the Bullets, Caps, and Orioles. 2009 is the 10th anniversary of my love affair with my Florida Gators, and I must say, they have definitely moved up to 2nd in my heart just behind the Redskins. Cut me today and I may bleed burgundy and gold. Cut me tomorrow and I will probably bleed orange and blue.

Screw Florida Geaux Tigers!!!

SFREDSKIN · 04-03-2009, 11:50 PM

I've been a hardcore Redskins fan since 1971, have been through good times, bad times, great times and dysfunctional times. I will never stop being a Redskins fan (this is for life) but I tell you what, it's been pretty challenging since Dan Snyder took ownership. My love for this team is like a family member and even if I'm 3,000 miles away and 27 years removed from the Maryland DC area, I will never ever stop loving this team. My hope is that good times will come again and I know they will, my patience has been tested many times lately and I'm hoping that I and many fans like myself will be rewarded soon.

HAIL TO THE REDSKINS, HAIL VICTORY!!

Defensewins · 04-04-2009, 12:49 AM

I became a fan around 1974 or so...I loved those old uniforms with the yellow pants.
I remember seeing the old bumper stickers on cars all over town, "I am for Sonny" or I am for Billy".
Getting those free Redskins drinking glasses at Shell or was it Sunoco (?) gas station if you pumped 8 gallons or more. I still have a lot of them.
7-11 had those plastic player collectors cups. Even though the skins were not very good then, it was easy to become a fan.
Sonny, Billy, a young Joe Thiesman returning punts, Larry Brown, Charlie Haraway, Roy Jefferson, Charlie Taylor, Jerry Smith, Chris Hanburger, Ron Mcdole, Diron Talbert, Coy Bacon, A young Dave Butz, Pat Fischer, MIke Bass, Ken Houston, Speedy Duncan...
It was rewarding as a fan to suffer through those early losing years to later have George Allen take us to SB 7 (loss) and then the Gibbs/Bethard dynasty.
I now relaize that for you fans that are too young to watch the Gibbs 92 SB win live, have suffered through 17 years of average to below average football. That is a long time.

04-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
4mrusmc Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 55 Posts: 559	Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: Now that the Cutler and JC trade talk is over. Let's try to reflect on some good times, and discuss why we chose to be a fan of the Redskins For me personally it was a family tradition, it was what we claimed as our football birthright. As kids, we did everthing to emulate our favorite Skins players. Also, I liked the way they played "Redskins brand" of football. It was very blue collar, and hard nosed. It wasn't fancy, nor was it flashy. They just went out and took you behind the wood shed and beat the piss out of you. And it didn't hurt any to have the greatest sports rivalry with the much hated cowboys. What say you? __________________ Put'n bodies in motion, cuz I got the notion. Fresh for 88' you suckaz.

04-03-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
AnimateYYZ Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DMV Posts: 72	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: I always thought that people rooted for their hometown team, I guess things have changed. __________________ Hold on.

04-03-2009, 09:18 PM	#3
Ijaeger Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 130	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: I was just born that way just like you, and hopefully generations to come HAIL

04-03-2009, 11:10 PM	#4
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: It's not something you choose, it's something that chooses you. I honestly believe that. You can't "choose" to be a fan of a team. You're just drawn to them for some reason, and if you're a real fan you feel a passionate connection that you can't get away from, no matter how many losses they ring up. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

04-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#9
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 41 Posts: 2,726	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: I started liking the skins back in 89 because i knew one day that there would be a website where i would have to defend the owner and explain to others that the lawn isn't always greener on the other side. __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

04-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#10
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: everyone in my family roots for Dallas YUCK!! I just was different I guess.... My brother is a Dolphins fan since we were born in Florida. __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

04-03-2009, 11:50 PM	#12
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: Born at Georgetown University Hospital in DC, raised in NW DC, grew up going to games at RFK during the glory years of the late 80's early 90's... The rest is history. I love them and always will. They were the first team I ever became a real fan of, followed shortly after by the Bullets, Caps, and Orioles. 2009 is the 10th anniversary of my love affair with my Florida Gators, and I must say, they have definitely moved up to 2nd in my heart just behind the Redskins. Cut me today and I may bleed burgundy and gold. Cut me tomorrow and I will probably bleed orange and blue. __________________ Tardy Last edited by GMScud; 04-03-2009 at 11:59 PM.

04-03-2009, 11:50 PM	#14
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: I've been a hardcore Redskins fan since 1971, have been through good times, bad times, great times and dysfunctional times. I will never stop being a Redskins fan (this is for life) but I tell you what, it's been pretty challenging since Dan Snyder took ownership. My love for this team is like a family member and even if I'm 3,000 miles away and 27 years removed from the Maryland DC area, I will never ever stop loving this team. My hope is that good times will come again and I know they will, my patience has been tested many times lately and I'm hoping that I and many fans like myself will be rewarded soon. HAIL TO THE REDSKINS, HAIL VICTORY!! __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

04-04-2009, 12:49 AM	#15
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	Re: Why you chose to be a Redskins fan: I became a fan around 1974 or so...I loved those old uniforms with the yellow pants. I remember seeing the old bumper stickers on cars all over town, "I am for Sonny" or I am for Billy". Getting those free Redskins drinking glasses at Shell or was it Sunoco (?) gas station if you pumped 8 gallons or more. I still have a lot of them. 7-11 had those plastic player collectors cups. Even though the skins were not very good then, it was easy to become a fan. Sonny, Billy, a young Joe Thiesman returning punts, Larry Brown, Charlie Haraway, Roy Jefferson, Charlie Taylor, Jerry Smith, Chris Hanburger, Ron Mcdole, Diron Talbert, Coy Bacon, A young Dave Butz, Pat Fischer, MIke Bass, Ken Houston, Speedy Duncan... It was rewarding as a fan to suffer through those early losing years to later have George Allen take us to SB 7 (loss) and then the Gibbs/Bethard dynasty. I now relaize that for you fans that are too young to watch the Gibbs 92 SB win live, have suffered through 17 years of average to below average football. That is a long time.

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