Predictions: Redskins @ Cowboys

[MTK]

I think this will be the last week of the prediction poll. I'm tired of hearing the homer/objective/hater debate each week. Anyone else agree?

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think this will be the last week of the prediction poll. I'm tired of hearing the homer/objective/hater debate each week. Anyone else agree?

Have to agree Matty. I hate dem Boys, but IMHO I see a close Boy win over us. That doesn't mean I don't love my Skins, just not sure they are going to win as some other folks. And those other folks get nailed if their prediction is for a Skins romp, equally bad. To me the winner is going to be the team that really gets the running game going and we let James run crazy last weekend.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think this will be the last week of the prediction poll. I'm tired of hearing the homer/objective/hater debate each week. Anyone else agree?

Yeah. I don't much like getting ragged on for being objective.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think this will be the last week of the prediction poll. I'm tired of hearing the homer/objective/hater debate each week. Anyone else agree?

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

[Jamaican'Skin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

I volunteer to be the official Mod for this thread. If you say "traitor", I'm kicking your ass out, and showing no remorse for it

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

I agree. Funny how I've been a member of this site for over 2 years, have put time into nearly 3,000 posts, yet I'm not a "real" fan. That type of ignorance bogs this great forum down.

Your last sentence is really the crux of the whole thing. These prediction threads during the regular season not only offer a poll, but are amongst the most posted on threads in this place. They add a ton, and two or three people throwing around their "traitor" comments are better off elsewhere.

Here's to the good of the site, not the dumb opinions of the few.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's unfortunate we have to end a long-term tradition because of the Busters of the world. I can't bring myself to pick against the Redskins personally (even though I can't outline all the reasons they could lose), but there's nothing to gain from saying "oh you're not a real fan because you picked the 3-0 Cowboys to win at home"

I say reconsider keeping the poll going and tell Buster (and those of his ilk) not to bother responding in the thread if all they're going to do is say "you're a traitor and not a real fan" and if he can't do that, just ban him. Enough of this shit. Why should the rest of us have to suffer so he can have his fun. He's not more important than the value this thread can bring to the site each game week.

I agree. For what it's worth, I'm one of those "traitors" this week. Of course, the likelihood of going 19-0 is slim (though I hope and cheer for it). I don't like the score only posts but rather a few reasons why or what people think needs to happen for their prediction to come true.

EX. Skins win 24-20 if we can force at least two TO's or I think Pokes win a close one unless the front four can get pressure and disrupt Barber before he gets out of the backfield.

Of course, that's just my personal preference.

[Jamaican'Skin]

Originally Posted by rypper11

I agree. For what it's worth, I'm one of those "traitors" this week. Of course, the likelihood of going 19-0 is slim (though I hope and cheer for it). I don't like the score only posts but rather a few reasons why or what people think needs to happen for their prediction to come true.

EX. Skins win 24-20 if we can force at least two TO's or I think Pokes win a close one unless the front four can get pressure and disrupt Barber before he gets out of the backfield.

Of course, that's just my personal preference.

Now what did I say about the use of that word? I don't care how you use it, you just don't use it. This is your first offense, so its your first warning. Top Flight PollPolice of the World is always on duty.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by Jamaican'Skin

Now what did I say about the use of that word? I don't care how you use it, you just don't use it. This is your first offense, so its your first warning. Top Flight PollPolice of the World is always on duty.

Sorry Jamaican I didn't realize it was a ban on the word, I thought it was a name-calling ban. I will humbly bow from future polls to remind myself of my indiscretion.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think this will be the last week of the prediction poll. I'm tired of hearing the homer/objective/hater debate each week. Anyone else agree?

I'm afraid I misread the post. I thought you meant shut it down for now. I have to agree with SmootSmack on this. I was just tired of reading crap from cowgirl fans, my mistake.

[53Fan]

Agreed. Sunday can't get here soon enough.

[over the mountain]

i like the prediction thread and im not just saying that because i was right last week. yeah discussions on here can get alil reptitive and cyclical but if thats what people want to talk about so be it.

by friday everything that needed to be said was said by wednesday so at this time in the week every thread is beating a dead horse waiting till the next game is played to start a whole new series of threads that will turn into a beaten dead horse by friday.

rinse, wash repeat.

f' this im leaving work early, boss is gone, talk with ya'll on monday.

go skins!!!

[Giantone]

.......IN OT.:headbange


Skins 23

Cowgirls 20

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

I've called it right on the dot the last 2 weeks.

Hate to break my streak now.

DAL 35 WAS 38

Hail to the Redskins

[tatrave]

Redskins 24
Cowboys 20

Hard fought solid W for our young head coach