Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters.

Southpaw · 10-28-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

All I want is to relax have a few beers, some good food and to watch the game.

If you're talking about tailgating, make sure that you're at least two miles away from the stadium before you fire up the grill...

Longtimefan · 10-28-2009, 10:48 AM

This IMO is one of the most inexplicable uses of authority that could ever be put on display. Talk about micromanaging!! This is just another in a series of game day indignities starting with pricey parking, and tailgating restrictions.

I'm going to hold out hope that these restrictions will ultimately wind up just being ephemeral, and that when other conditions surrounding the team improve, things will return to normal. These changes are being implemented in conjunction with a much broader picture in mind.

PennSkinsFan · 10-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Sounds like a constitutional right issues that not only abridges free speech issues but also unreasonable and burdensome restriction on the freedom of the press. Someone will take it to Court and Snyder will likely lose.

tryfuhl · 10-28-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Sounds like a constitutional right issues that not only abridges free speech issues but also unreasonable and burdensome restriction on the freedom of the press. Someone will take it to Court and Snyder will likely lose.

lol are you being facetious?

munny · 10-28-2009, 10:55 AM

Well, the "lay off Snyder" crowd must really be feeling good these days.

No interviews during tailgate? Jawohl Mein Fuhrer!

KI Skins Fan · 10-28-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

This IMO is one of the most inexplicable uses of authority that could ever be put on display. Talk about micromanaging!! This is just another is a series of game day indignities starting with pricey parking, and tailgating restrictions.

I'm going to hold out hope that these restrictions will ultimately wind up just being ephemeral, and that when other conditions surrounding the team improve, things will return to normal. These changes are being implemented in conjunction with a much broader picture in mind.

Yeah, like taking over the world!

munny · 10-28-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

I don't know why people keep going...seriously tell people not to go to games and don't go to games yourselves. Dan Snyder is a piece of s***

Well, if you would like to buy my tickets to make your statement, I am willing to help you with that. But I refuse to sell mine to a non-skins fan. However, my remaining tickets have a face value of $4000(they are good seats), so if you want to buy me out and make a stand then I am all for it. It's easy to say you shouldn't go when you don't have hard earned money wrapped up in it already.

SmootSmack · 10-28-2009, 11:15 AM

Having been a part of the local media covering the Redskins back in the day the rule was always you can talk to tailgaters, you just can't set up shop in the parking lot. Like WUSA can't go set up their truck inside there. I think it's largely due to logistical reasons, but media has always been allowed to interview tailgaters. You just can't, as I noted, bring all your gear (namely a truck) into the lot. If I remember right we couldn't even bring cameras in either.

Maybe that rule has since changed, and if so that's unfortunate, but my guess is that something just wasn't communicated properly.

At the end of the day though we're just talking about fans being interviewed before or after a game...or not. The timing of all this makes it seem bad, but the Hitler comparisons are ridiculous

Lotus · 10-28-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Sounds like a constitutional right issues that not only abridges free speech issues but also unreasonable and burdensome restriction on the freedom of the press. Someone will take it to Court and Snyder will likely lose.

I don't think so. It is private property and private enterprise. A private business can do what it wants in terms of free speech issues.

Longtimefan · 10-28-2009, 11:26 AM

Don't be surprised if the "Little Emperor's" next move is not to petetion the high court for a "writ of certiorari" asking that all the records and documents associated with "The Warpath" be subjected to review. His reason for asking the court to grant such writ is so he can delve deeper into the reasons for so much fan discord, and be able to develop ways and means to further combat it.

skinsfan69 · 10-28-2009, 11:35 AM

It seems like the people over in Ashburn are worried about stupid shit that has nothing to do w/ winning. On a side not anyone hear that arrogant prick Redskins lawyer on the radio yesterday?

munny · 10-28-2009, 11:47 AM

Relax clarence. This team has nothing to do with winning either.

SFREDSKIN · 10-28-2009, 12:01 PM

Snyder is sounding like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran. I guess one thing they can't stop is tweeting.

Giantone · 10-28-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I don't think so. It is private property and private enterprise. A private business can do what it wants in terms of free speech issues.

LOL......to apoint.They open there establishment to and invite the public in...........there is a difference.

Pocket$ $traight · 10-28-2009, 12:04 PM

This media paranoia, fan censorship and handling of Zorn is absolutely pathetic. Gibbs needs to have an intervention with him because it seems that Gibbs is the only person he listens to.

The sad thing is that he truly wants to win and actually thinks that he is making good decisions. He really has some type of disorder.

10-28-2009, 10:48 AM	#17
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. This IMO is one of the most inexplicable uses of authority that could ever be put on display. Talk about micromanaging!! This is just another in a series of game day indignities starting with pricey parking, and tailgating restrictions. I'm going to hold out hope that these restrictions will ultimately wind up just being ephemeral, and that when other conditions surrounding the team improve, things will return to normal. These changes are being implemented in conjunction with a much broader picture in mind. Last edited by Longtimefan; 10-28-2009 at 08:50 PM.

10-28-2009, 10:49 AM	#18
PennSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 752	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. Sounds like a constitutional right issues that not only abridges free speech issues but also unreasonable and burdensome restriction on the freedom of the press. Someone will take it to Court and Snyder will likely lose. __________________ DC Pro Sports Report - Home of the Internet's Largest NFL Mock Draft Database. Best Redskins Redskins discussion, theWarpath.net

10-28-2009, 10:55 AM	#20
munny Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 94	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. Well, the "lay off Snyder" crowd must really be feeling good these days. No interviews during tailgate? Jawohl Mein Fuhrer!

10-28-2009, 11:15 AM	#23
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. Having been a part of the local media covering the Redskins back in the day the rule was always you can talk to tailgaters, you just can't set up shop in the parking lot. Like WUSA can't go set up their truck inside there. I think it's largely due to logistical reasons, but media has always been allowed to interview tailgaters. You just can't, as I noted, bring all your gear (namely a truck) into the lot. If I remember right we couldn't even bring cameras in either. Maybe that rule has since changed, and if so that's unfortunate, but my guess is that something just wasn't communicated properly. At the end of the day though we're just talking about fans being interviewed before or after a game...or not. The timing of all this makes it seem bad, but the Hitler comparisons are ridiculous __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-28-2009, 11:26 AM	#25
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. Don't be surprised if the "Little Emperor's" next move is not to petetion the high court for a "writ of certiorari" asking that all the records and documents associated with "The Warpath" be subjected to review. His reason for asking the court to grant such writ is so he can delve deeper into the reasons for so much fan discord, and be able to develop ways and means to further combat it.

10-28-2009, 11:35 AM	#26
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,383	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. It seems like the people over in Ashburn are worried about stupid shit that has nothing to do w/ winning. On a side not anyone hear that arrogant prick Redskins lawyer on the radio yesterday?

10-28-2009, 11:47 AM	#27
munny Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 94	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. Relax clarence. This team has nothing to do with winning either.

10-28-2009, 12:01 PM	#28
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. Snyder is sounding like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran. I guess one thing they can't stop is tweeting. __________________ 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

10-28-2009, 12:04 PM	#30
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 4,261	Re: Redskins Ban Interviews with Tailgaters. This media paranoia, fan censorship and handling of Zorn is absolutely pathetic. Gibbs needs to have an intervention with him because it seems that Gibbs is the only person he listens to. The sad thing is that he truly wants to win and actually thinks that he is making good decisions. He really has some type of disorder.

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